By Rusty Potter The secret to success is to be ready for the opportunity when it comes your way. Every day you are alive is an opportunity to improve yourself. The biggest room in the world is room for improvement.…
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Murder wave continues, three dead in five days
The Monroe community continues to reel in anguish in the aftermath of a growing wave of violence, assaults, and murders continue. Although the Ellis Administration keeps reporting that violent crimes are on the decline, his reports are not squaring with…
He robbed the store, apologized – Arrested
He robbed the store and twelve days later, returned and apologized. Apology or no apology, the store called the cops and he’s now behind bars. According to Monroe police, A Monroe man has been arrested after allegedly robbing a Circle…
Saturday meeting set to discuss planned 165 Highway traffic rerouting
In February of this year, South Monroe residents were upset to learn of plans to reroute traffic on Highway 165 that interrupt traditional traffic flows. This Saturday, a public hearing about the proposed changes will be held at the Rose…
SEDD applies for $3 million Southside business expansion grant
SEDD preparing its Arizona Street complex to be a business training and incubator center. Plans for Southside Model Neighborhoods to be unveiled next month. The Southside Economic Development District approved plans to get proposals to develop a master plan for…
Snaps of the City
Between April 14, and April 18, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Birthdays April 20th – April 26th
April 20-Rev. Robert Bradford II, Evelyn Harris, Michael Griffin, Bernard Moore, Ronda Rayford, Ronnie Rayford, Amy D. Allen, Romano Davis, Ulyssa Hampton, Chasper L. Allen, Jr., DaVontae D. Johnson, Morris L. Tatum, In Loving Memory of Lee Ethel Harrison, Chastity…