What do you if you are stopped by the police? That was the question that was raised during a forum Monday night at the Benoit Recreation Center. It was a question that received many answers. The forum, sponsored by…
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Boy Scouts to allow girls to become Eagle Scouts, decision praised locally
The Boy Scouts of America will officially allow girls to become Eagle Scouts, it was announced last Wednesday, and the troop with more Eagle Scouts than any other in the area, welcomes the idea. Wednesday the National Boy…
Forsythe Fire Station temporarily closed for 7 to 10 days
Zones to be Covered by Neighboring Fire Stations: Monroe City Fire Chief Terry Williams announces the temporary closure of the Forsythe Fire Station (#6), effective immediately, due to a recent report of mold in the station. The mediation process should…
Ouachita Parish Public Library holds 39th Annual Pumpkin Bash on Saturday, October 21st
The Ouachita Parish Public Library will hold the 39th Annual Pumpkin Bash on Saturday, October 21, 2017 from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm. The event will be held at the Main Branch Library at 1800 Stubbs Avenue in Monroe. Except…
Thank you so very much
All praises to God and to the citizens of Ouachita Parish and other surrounding parishes. We the family of Anzell Calloway would like to take this opportunity to say thank you so very much for the love shown on September…
No Crying at the Barber Shop
In the past, Jackson McDowell dreaded going to the barber shop. He screamed, cried and struggled so much that it was all barbers could do to just cut off as much hair as they could without doing much damage. Going…
American Legion F.D. Thompson Post 521 invites all to help celebrate history
From the Commander’s Log 20170820 The great month of September is filled with history of the staunch nation and your American Legion plans to celebrate and invites you to help us celebrate the history of the American Fighting Man.…