Those who expected high drama from the court filings of Kema Dawson and Jamie Mayo were disappointed Thursday morning as the two sides mutually agreed to stay away from each other leaving the details of the political “who-done-it” still a…
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City transit union endorses Betty Cooper for Mayor
Mayoral candidate Betty Ward-Cooper has garnered the official endorsement of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1160. The announcement came during a recent press conference where union Vice-President James Tatum, speaking on behalf of President Horace Anthony, expressed the union’s support…
Superintendent applicants meet public, no new ideas
When all three applicants for Superintendent of Monroe City Schools met the public Wednesday night, there were no fireworks, break-out moments, or out-of-the-box ideas, as each applicant laid out a traditional path to leadership based on continuing in the present…
680 voter mixup in City Council corrected by Registrar
Nearly 700 voters were temporarily excluded from the eligible voter list for the upcoming District 4 Monroe City Council primary election, scheduled for March 23rd. The error, which affected primarily white voters following recent redistricting changes, was quickly identified and…
Wossman Wildcats Championships inspire unity, pride in Monroe
In a display of skill, determination, and sheer talent, both the Boys and Girls Basketball teams of Wossman High School have etched their names in the annals of Louisiana high school sports history, clinching state championships and elevating the Monroe…
Monroe City Council: February 27, 2024 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana February 27, 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…
Empowering Communities: Local retiree shares his calling to the field of Social Work
March is National Social Worker Month, a month to recognize and appreciate social workers throughout the nation. One local Social Worker shares his passion and experience for his career. Richard A. Winder, Sr. knew from the beginning that he was…