Murders across the nation are increasing and Monroe is no exception. Monroe’s police chief says violent crimes, including murder, are trending down; if true that would make Monroe an oasis of safety as the rest of the nation struggles with…
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Rejoice in the heavenly promise and not earthly accomplishments
By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: After these things the Lord appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come…And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord,…
An ode for the late Columnist Perry Thomas
By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons This Columnist first met Mr. Thomas when he was employed by the City of Monroe during the tenure of my close relative who was a city employee, also. However, I do not remember seeing him again…
Be the change you need
By Rusty Potter You were born to accomplish something great in life. Nelson Mandela said, “There is no passion to be found playing small, in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.”…
Monroe City Council: September 14, 2021 Minutes
Monroe City Council Legal and Regular Session September 14, 2021 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers-City Hall MINUTES There was a legal and regular session of the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana held this date, September 14, 2021,…
Death Notices for the week of September 27th
Ron Arness Campbell, 55 of West Monroe, LA Correctional Officer died September 20, 2021. Graveside Service will be 10:00 A.M., Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Shelisia Young Kelly,…
Teen killed in another Southside Shootout
Another youth is dead in the seemingly endless stream of murders and violent assaults in Monroe. A Saturday night shooting in Monroe claimed the life of 17-year-old Jarvis Varner, Jr. Monroe police responded to the shooting that happened just before…