The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a second city employee who was apparently fired for purely political reasons; that person is former MPD information officer Charles Johnson. His attorney says the city may have spent about $1…
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Snaps of the City
Between November 6 and November 12, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Grambling State names College of Business in honor of Thomas and Joyce Moorehead with $10M partnership
Transformational partnership marks the first named college and the largest individual investment in university history, driving a new era of academic excellence and opportunity. Grambling, La. — In a defining moment for Grambling State University, Thomas and Joyce Moorehead, through…
Birthdays November 13 – November 19th
November 13-Betty Glover, Derrick Torres Jackson, Ethel Morris, Ebony Morehead-Baskin, Christine Rector, DeWanda Rush, Regina Rush, Barbara Frazier, William Menyweather, Chancelor James, Odell Blanson, Temekia Tyler, Tracy Mack, Teddy Ray Wilson, Jr., Vincent Robinson. November 14-M.C.Kyles, Takevia K. James, Pauline…
Don’t wrestle with a pig
By Rusty Potter There’s an old saying that is still true today: “Don’t wrestle with a pig. You’ll both get dirty, but the pig will enjoy it.” That simple country wisdom carries a powerful life lesson. Too many people waste…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Zelma C. Wyche, Affectionately Known as “Mr. Civil Rights of Louisiana”
By Garry Blanson Some people in Monroe, Louisiana, love to try and correct me when I talk about the City of Monroe as being two distinct cities. First, you have the White City of Monroe, then you have the Black…
City’s file 13 fills as checks and balances fail
In theory, Monroe’s City Charter was written to keep power in check. The mayor oversees administration; the city council acts as a legislative counterweight. In practice, however, neither branch respects the other—and the people of Monroe are left paying the…