In the heart of Monroe and Richwood, where Tuesday and Friday lights shine and gymnasiums throb with the roar of packed stands, there lives a story not just of wins and losses—but of legacy. The residents of Monroe, Richwood, and…
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Winfield is latest arrest in shoe store shootings
Authorities have arrested another suspect in connection with the February shooting at Hibbett Sports that left two people injured. Christopher A. Winfield, 23, of Monroe, was taken into custody on Monday, March 24. He faces multiple charges including attempted second-degree…
Black Tie Guys travels to learn about Presidents in 2025
The Black Tie Guys, an award-winning youth mentoring program, are making headlines with their comprehensive study of American government and presidential history in 2025. Easily recognizable in their trademark black tuxedos and yellow fedoras, the young scholars have been focusing…
Services for Larry Dobson set for Friday
Services for Larry Donnell Hobson, 73, of Monroe, Louisiana, were held Friday, March 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Saint Timothy Baptist Church of Monroe, 1710 Canary Street. Visitation was Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM…
Snaps of the City
Between March 20 and March 26, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Richwood honors champions
Mayor Gerald Brown and the Board of Aldermen presented a congratulatory plaque on behalf of the Town of Richwood to the Richwood High School Boys basketball team, celebrating their win as the 2025 LHSAA Division III Non-Select Champions.’
Wossman, Richwood dominate as state basketball championship victors
The city of Monroe and the Town of Richwood are basking in basketball glory as three local high school teams—Wossman High School’s girls and boys teams and Richwood High School’s boys team—claimed state championships in the 2025 Louisiana High School…