It began as an idea in the mind of former Senator Charles D. Jones and has been fought over and over for 15 years, but the Southside voters gave overwhelming approval of the SEDD hotel tax in balloting Saturday…
Category: Business
Turning Scrap into Cash
What do you do when money is tight? Some stand on the corner with a sign that reads “I will work for food” and beg for help. Others find a way. That’s exactly what Johnny Lemons does, he finds a…
Minor is new Nurse Practitioner at Laser Center
Dorothy Minor has a new achievement to add to her long list of achievements; she’s now the Nurse Practitioner for Professional Laser Center in Monroe. Minor graduated from the University of Louisiana at Monroe in Read More
City revokes K9’s Club license over outside violence, after awarding him for trying to stop violence
Tyrone Dickens, known as K-9, has been praised by the City of Monroe for his efforts to curb violence in the Monroe community, but Tuesday night the Monroe City Council voted to deny a liquor license to a club he…
Contact Gospel songwriter T. Anna for fresh gospel songs
Gospel songwriter T. Anna has written over 240 new original gospel songs that she has composed through the grace and inspiration of God. Anyone seeking or needing new fresh gospel flavor, contact T. Anna at 318-516-4047, leave a message and…
Residents split over Southside tax issue, Rep. Hunter opposed
Rep. Hunter says tax may be challenged because it is not well thought out and places an unfair burden on Southside hotels for the next 30 years. A two percent tax on Southside hotels is expected to generate funds to…
Scores line up for free haircuts, styles at G-Cuts Back to School Day
The Barbers and stylists at G-Cuts a community Barber and Beauty Shop on North 7th Street in West Monroe made a lot of people happy recently. As local families prepared for back to school the professionals at G-Cuts decided to…