City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana April 12, 2022 6:00p.m. There was a legal and regular session of the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana held this date at the Council’s regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building,…
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Death Notices for the week of May 2nd
James “Doc” Dorsey 71, transitioned on April 23, 2022, Doc was born August 15, 1950, and was a member of Antioch B.C. His visitation will be Friday at Miller Funeral Home, 1 PM-5 PM. Service will be Saturday at Miller…
Times have changed but love is still the main ingredient for 21st-century mothering
By Lisa Wilmore The challenges of motherhood have changed over the years, but one ingredient is essential through all generations: motherly love. Mothers of the past (early 20th century) mothers faced different challenges than mothers of today (21st century), but…
Commission approves Southside 25-year development plan, city council next
The Southside 25-year plan for economic development came one step closer to approval Monday after the Monroe Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend its adoption by the Monroe City Council. The 38-page plan is the blueprint for economic development in…
Snaps of the City
Between April 30, 2022, and May 3, 2022, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Man charged with beating boyfriend with a hammer!
Henry Bernard Walker, 29, was arrested Tuesday after his live-in boyfriend told police that he was beaten by Walker with fists and a hammer. Monroe Police arrested Walker at about 9:30 Tuesday night after his reported boyfriend told police…
Former Monroe Narcotics officer’s DWI post mysteriously disappears
A former Monroe Police narcotics officer who is now with the Attorney General’s office was booked for DWI last week, but his posting record mysteriously disappeared from the Sheriff’s online website. Saturday, Louisiana State Police arrested Jeffery G. Gilbert…