The majority of the Monroe City Council is urging voters to reject a December 7th ballot measure to extend a 1-cent sales tax, warning it will create a $500 million “slush fund” without proper safeguards against waste and fraud. They…
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Facebook to open $5 billion data center in Holly Ridge
A few months ago, Governor Jeff Landry came to Monroe and announced that later this year, he would announce a major economic development coming to the area. He managed to keep it tight-lipped until this week, when the public service…
Ellis nominates Overturf for next city fire chief
Mayor Friday Ellis has nominated Captain Daniel Overturf to serve as the next fire chief for the City of Monroe, despite Overturf ranking 10th among 17 applicants for the position. The nomination requires city council confirmation, which is not guaranteed…
Proposed law could send 10 year olds to Angola
Proposed law would expose youth who commit any crime to adult penalties, even prison time. Co-sponsored by North Louisiana Senator Jay Morris A proposed constitutional amendment approved by the Senate and, waiting approval in the Louisiana House, would open the…
200 gather to celebrate CAP Anniversary
About 200 people were on hand Tuesday night to celebrate the 59th anniversary of the Ouachita Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency. The event, held at the Monroe Civic Center, celebrated CAP’s nea 60 year history of helping the poor and needy…
Thomas, Muhammad, Hopkins, to lead local NAACP, after elections
The Ouachita Parish Branch of the NAACP has elected new officers through electronic balloting conducted by the national NAACP office on Saturday. Rev. Cliff Thomas will lead the civil rights organization as its new president, alongside Minister Verbon Muhammad as…
Saturday services set for Quaynecha Turner, 35
Services for Quaynecha LaShea Turner, 35, of Monroe, will be held Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Tried Stone Baptist Church, 3022 Brunson Street. Visitation will be Friday, November 22, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM at McFarland…