Monroe’s Braxton Jackson was among those recognized as a Reginal F. Lewis Scholar during ceremonies at ULM this week. The ceremonies were reported by the Natchitoches Parish Journal which published the following report: Two students from each of the University…
The price of gasoline is rising across the nation, along with prices for goods and services, but one local church has decided to help by giving away gasoline..FREE! Pastor James Garland Smith, the pastor of the Lone Wa Worship Center,…
In the aftermath of recent drownings, Monroe City Councilman Doug Harvey asked the Monroe City Council to stop charging fees for swimming at the city’s public pools. Harvey, who represents District 1, wants the city to permanently drop its swimming…
A Cultural District may be coming to the City of Monroe; it’s the Divine Nine Cultural District. The creation of the district is being proposed by councilwoman Kema Dawson Robinson to promote the revitalization of communities and hubs…
Hundreds lined up to receive one of the thousands of boxes of food that were distributed to the public Monday at the Monroe Civic Center. Among those volunteers were young people from the America Corps. The community thanks you for…
The Monroe City Schools has officially posted the position of principal for Neville Jr. High School, but the current principal has not resigned. According to Monroe School Board sources, the principalship of Neville Jr. High, presently filled by Mrs. Ashley…
Funeral services for a teen who drowned last week will be held Friday. Services for Dardraytus Tyler will be held at 12 Noon Friday at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church at 12 noon. The visitation will be…
