City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana June 11, 2024 6:00 p.m. There was a legal and regular session of the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana held on this date at the Council’s regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City…
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Monroe City School Board: May 7, 2024 Minutes
Monroe City School Board of Education 2006 Tower Drive Monroe, Louisiana 71201 MINUTES The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Monroe City School District Central Office, 2006 Tower Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. The…
Birthdays July 4th – July 10th
July 4-Patrick Burns, Richard Ross, In Loving Memory of John H. Peevy, Jasmine Williams, Nita Andrews, In Loving Memory of Ruby Washington, Najedria S. Gordon. July 5-In Loving Memory of Robert Campbell, Ruby Lewis, Josalyn Jackson, Margaret Smith, Rev. Al…
When you are accused of something you are not guilty of…
By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, My praise this morning as God and His Spirit gives words and thoughts for this message is, “Blessed is the Name of the Lord. He is our Strength and Truth-our Savior who is Everlasting, Eternal…
Death Notices for the week of July 1st
Chief Petty Officer (CPO) E-7 United States Navy, John H. (Billy) Scott departed this life June 26, 2026, at St Francis Hospital. Born in Waldo, Arkansas 9-3-1931. Leaves his wife Elsie M. Scott Stepson Johnny Wimberly. Stepdaughter Marlene W. James…
Swearing-in of new leaders set for Monday at Civic Center
On Monday, July 1, 2024, Monroe City Government will witness the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony for Mayor Friday Ellis and the newly elected City Council at the W.L. “Jack” Howard Theatre. It promises to be an orderly changing of the…
Rep. Moore adds “Marie” Brown to legislative staff
In a significant move that bridges grassroots activism with state-level politics, Rep. Pat Moore has announced the appointment of Lawrence Marie Brown as her new legislative aide, effective July 1, 2024. The appointment marks a new chapter in Mrs. Brown’s…