Monroe City Schools is out of $325,000 in payments to the former superintendent as part of a contract that was never approved by the school board. That was the jaw-dropping revelation Tuesday night as the board received a report from…
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Crime unit investigates man’s death, shot by cop
An officer-involved shooting that occurred November 7 at 5:34 PM in Monroe, Louisiana, is currently under investigation by the Northeast Louisiana Sheriff’s Investigative Unit (NLSIU). The incident, resulting in the death of a local resident during a wellness check, has…
Board approves contracts for co-superintendents, doubling costs
The Monroe City School board now has two interim superintendents that it has hired to do the work of one. Tuesday night, the board approved contracts for Rev. Sam Moore and Dr. Serena White, to serve as co-superintendents until April…
Saturday service set for Dale Jackson, 67
The Christian Fellowship Assembly of God and the broader Monroe community are in a state of mourning following the passing of Dale Jackson, who left an indelible mark on her community through her unwavering faith and compassionate spirit. Dale, aged…
Yvonne Travis funeral set for Saturday
The community bids farewell to Yvonne Delores Travis, a beloved mother, friend, and beacon of strength, who passed away on November 10, 2023, at the age of 64. Her life, marked by resilience and an unwavering spirit, will be honored…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Nellie A.R. Leslie
By Garry Blanson In a recent conversation, it was again brought to my attention as to how “more and more” of our “Black Youth” in Monroe, Louisiana are getting caught up in the city & Ouachita Parish court system. Also,…
Search 10 years ago yielded Vidrine, board positioned for repeat flaw
Ten years ago, the Monroe City School Board set up a search committee that bent the rules to make a homeboy its next superintendent. That resulted in a great experience for white students, a failing experience for Black students, and…