Mavis Lorain Wiley, 49, transitioned from this life on April 10, 2024 in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 9 am to 11 am on April 20, 2024, at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 585 Mount Pleasant Road, West Monroe, Louisiana.…
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Monroe City Council: March 26, 2024 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana March 26, 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…
History repeats: Jonesboro witnesses another funeral home fire
Jonesboro, LA – In a somber echo of the past, the Paradise Funeral Home in Jonesboro, Louisiana, became the latest victim of a devastating fire on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. This incident mirrors a similar tragedy that struck the community…
Southside future tied to the election of Verbon Muhammad
South Monroe faces an ongoing crisis of neglect, crime, and a slow death by gentrification. As the District 5 City Council election approaches, the stakes could not be higher for its residents. This election is not merely about choosing a…
Teen shot in leg adds to Monroe gun violence spree
A recent spate of gun violence has cast a shadow over Monroe’s Southside, leaving residents shaken and fearful. The latest incident involved a 13-year-old accidentally shot in the leg while playing with a loaded weapon in an apartment over the…
Heavy rains, flash flood warnings lead to school closures; rain may continue
This week, residents of Ouachita Parish have been facing a relentless deluge, as continuous rain and thunderstorms have battered the region, causing widespread flash flood warnings and significantly disrupting daily life. Reports indicate that certain areas have received over 3…
Vidrine Files Lawsuit against school Over Retirement Fund Disputes
In a legal battle that has garnered attention within the educational sector, Dr. Brent Vidrine, the former Superintendent of Monroe City School Board (MCSB), has taken legal action against his former employer. The lawsuit, filed recently, centers on allegations that…