ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Town of Richwood c/o Volkert, Inc. 114 Venable Lane Monroe, LA 71203 Separate sealed BIDS for the Street Improvements, will be received by the Owner, Town of Richwood, c/o, Volkert, Inc. located at 114 Venable Lane, Monroe,…
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Monroe City School Board: December 5, 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, December 5, 2023 at Monroe City School District Central Office, 2006 Tower Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. The…
The most powerful person you can be is yourself
By Rusty Potter As we step into February, marking the beginning of Black History Month, let us reflect on the profound strength that lies within each of us. The theme for 2024 is clear – it’s your year to make…
We will always need God’s Grace and Mercy
By Lisa Wilmore My Dear friends, What’s in your life that still needs God’s Grace and Mercy? All of us need God’s Grace and Mercy everyday of our lives. Without it, we would have departed this life a long time…
Death Notices for the week of January 29th
Floyd O. Huff, 52, transitioned from this life on January 19, 2024, in Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 2 pm to 5 pm on Thursday, February 1, 2024, in the Chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise…
Community says farewell to Legendary Coach “Mackie Freeze,” 96
One of the greatest Coaches in Northeast Louisiana sports history ***Produced 11 NFL players ***Won four State Championships in 66 consecutive wins for Richwood ***Inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and Grambling Legends Hall of Fame Mackie Freeze,…
City and Richwood candidates to faceoff in NAACP forum next week
The Monroe Civic Center is set to host an influential NAACP political forum on February 1, 2024, bringing together candidates from the City of Monroe and Richwood who are running in the March 23rd elections. Rev. Ambrose Douzart, president of…