In a special-called meeting held Monday at the Monroe Civic Center, the Monroe City Council voted 3-2 to file a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a newly enacted state law that grants the governor authority to appoint a fire or…
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Louisiana joins MAHA health push, junk foods banned for SNAP users
BATON ROUGE, La. — On Monday, August 4, 2025, U.S. Secretary Brooke Rollins signed a waiver prohibiting the use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to purchase junk food in Louisiana, aligning with the national Make America Healthy Again…
Snaps of the City
Between July 31st and August 6, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Carroll alumni push back on firing of coaching staff; urge Academic focus
A strongly worded letter from Carroll High School’s Class of 1993 has reignited community tensions surrounding the recent dismissal of the school’s head football coach and staff. Addressed to Principal Dr. Cassandra Shelling and copied to the entire Monroe City…
Levi Washington named Carroll football coach
Carroll High School has named Levi Washington as its new head football coach, replacing Marvin Williams, who was relieved of his duties on July 21, 2025. The Bulldogs, coming off a 5-4 season in 2024 under Williams, are turning to…
City, volunteers rally to bring water to Little’s apartments
Jackson, Ms.– The City of Jackson and volunteers from as far as Monroe, Louisiana, have come to the aid of residents living without running water at the Blossoms Apartments, a complex owned by Monroe businessman Tony Little. At a recent…
Snaps of the City
Between July 24th and July 30, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.