Throughout Mayor Oliver Ellis’ first term, a consistent theme has emerged: he avoids meeting or associating with those who differ with his decisions or may be critical of his actions. That’s a formula for disaster and stalemate in the years…
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Birthdays June 13th – June 19th
June 13-Toni Qualls, Tasha Lister, Lois Price, Renarda Andre’ Williams, Ronald Bradley, In Loving Memory of Joseph Reed, Jr., Rodriquez Morehead, Shuronda Reed, Jackie Leonard-Cassey, Bianca Reed, Miss Leslie Horne, Effie Young, Louise Taylor, Maggie Sims Generoso, Cora DeBurr. June…
Happy Father’s Day
By Rusty Potter Fatherhood transcends biology and includes stepfathers, adoptive fathers, and spiritual fathers. This Father’s Day, we honor all the men who embrace this noble role with dedication and love. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said, “Everybody can be…
What is on the other side of our church doors?
By Lisa Wilmore My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Lately, I have noticed and paid attention to the mere fact that there are great communications among the believers about Jesus and what He has done for us. Sometimes, it becomes…
Death Notices for the week of June 10th
Reola M. Jones, 79, transitioned from this life on June 8, 2024, in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be held Friday, June 14, 2024, from 4 pm to 6 pm in the chapel of Hester’s Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise…
Water bills increase as “Forever” rate increase kicks-in again
As residents of Monroe open their June water bills, they are confronted with the harsh reality of the city’s “forever” tax on water and sewage. The bills, marked with glaring red letters, announce an automatic annual increase in water and…
Ice Hockey to return to Monroe, with beefed up mayoral support
Ice Hockey is back in Monroe! In a press conference held Wednesday at the Monroe Civic Center arena, Mayor Friday Ellis announced plans to revive the city’s semi-professional hockey team, the Monroe Moccasins. The mayor introduced the principals who will…