ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Monroe Housing Authority will receive electronic bids for the following: Vacant Unit turnaround Service Contract 2023, Project No. 23GEN.01.VUTA Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM Central Time, Tuesday, October 10, 2023. There will be a Pre-Contract…
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Monroe City School Board: Legal
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID NOTICE Sealed Bids will be received by the Purchasing Manager at Monroe City School Board, 2006 Tower Drive, Monroe, LA 71201, or electronically by online submission at www.bidexpress.com, until 2:00 P.M., CST on Thursday, October 19, 2023,…
Friends mourn death of former Police officer, minister, Martez Miley, 32
Funeral services are incomplete for a former Monroe Police Officer who died unexpectedly Monday. Police Officer Martez Miley, a former Monroe Police Officer, departed this life on Monday, September 11, leaving behind a legacy of service, kindness, and unwavering faith.…
Candidates to appeal for Black vote in N.A.A.C.P. live forum next week
Next week, Candidates in several upcoming races, will get a chance to address the Black community and appeal for its support in the October 14th election. With the exception of one, all candidates for sheriff and Police Jury District D…
Vidrine to continue, despite financial misconduct investigation
In a split vote, the Monroe City School Board decided to break from its established policy, allowing Superintendent Dr. Brent Vidrine to remain actively serving as superintendent while under investigation for suspected financial misconduct. The board convened for an extensive…
Black worker resigns of “Knee-Grow” jokes at Parish School Board
Bruce Taylor, an IT specialist with five years of service at the Ouachita Parish School Board, has resigned from his position, citing a hostile work environment created by his superiors and a co-worker who engaged in racially tinged stereotype jokes.…
Same escort, six years apart
Those attending the Wossman High School coronation Tuesday witnessed a bit of history when the Senior Maid of Honor of the homecoming court made her debut. A’Shyria Montgomery was introduced as the homecoming senior maid, but the historic moment happened…