Family, friends, and the Monroe community will gather this weekend to honor and celebrate the life of Constance “Connie” Miller Beard, who passed away on March 30, 2025, at the age of 63. The beloved local performer, affectionately known as…
Category: Breaking News
Man arrested on multiple protective order violations
A Richwood man was arrested Tuesday following an alleged domestic dispute at the Parkview Apartments complex. Montrel Deon Burton, 27, of 5220 Highland Road, was taken into custody on April 1 after police responded to a complaint from a Parkview…
Brown Bombers amend mayor’s budget, possible veto looms
The Monroe City Council approved the budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year on Tuesday night, though the decision was not unanimous, suggesting concerns about the financial plan that will take effect May 1. The council made several modifications to Mayor…
Pastor says St. Mary’s church fire no accident
A historic Black church in Monroe is picking up the pieces after a fire damaged the building on Sunday, with church leaders suggesting the blaze may have been intentionally set. The Monroe Fire Department responded to a structure fire at…
Library tax passes without commitments for new Carver branch, amendments fail
Voters in Ouachita Parish delivered a mixed verdict in Saturday’s election, approving tax renewals to fund the Green Oaks Detention Center and the Parish Library system while joining a statewide rebuke of four constitutional amendments backed by Republican Governor Jeff…
A future defined by dedication
Makenzie D. Williams has so far received a total of $1,021,490 in academic college scholarship offers and has been accepted into over 75 colleges. Makenzie Williams—a true embodiment of excellence, leadership, and dedication! Makenzie has been a charter member and…
Snaps of the City
Between March 27 and April 2, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.