By Marie Brown People in Monroe are still reeling over the failed 2 Renewal tax propositions that occurred on May 16th. The Monroe City School system has 83% of its enrollment of black students. It has been noted that…
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Many want to be judge, but can’t half the baby
In August, candidates will officially qualify for the November elections, and our intersections will soon be cluttered with campaign yard signs. Among the most consequential races will be for the 4th Judicial District Court, where four—and potentially five—vacancies are opening…
A pastor’s wife is a holy servant, not a first lady
There is a practice unique to black churches that pastors should be careful to avoid, namely the adoption of the secular political honorific “First Lady” for the pastor’s spouse. While intended to signal deep honor and recognize the grueling, often…
The Choir Stand Pulpit
A WEEKLY COLUMN ON MUSIC MINISTRY Sunday, May 24, 2026 • New Light Baptist Church When Amazing Grace Doesn’t Fit Reading the room when the Spirit moves the program in a new direction. By Robert Wright | Minister of Music,…
Monroe City School Board: Legals
PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF INTENT TO CALL ELECTIONNotice is hereby given in accordance with Section 19.1 of Title 42 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950, as amended, that the Monroe City School Board of the City of Monroe, State of…
Monroe City School Board: Legals
Sealed Bids will be received by the Purchasing Manager at Monroe City School Board, 2006 Tower Drive, P. O. Box 4180, Monroe, LA 71211-4180 on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, until the time listed below, and they will then be publicly…
Snaps of the City
Between May 14 and May 20, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.