Two of Monroe’s high schools will begin the new school year with new leadership at the helm. Rev. Sam Moore III, superintendent of Monroe City Schools, announced last week the appointments of new principals for Neville High School and Carroll…
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Snaps of the City
Between July 17 and July 23, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Dr. Shelling fires Williams, and football coaching staff at Carroll
Carroll High School terminated interim head football coach Marvin Williams on Monday, July 21, 2025, according to a statement from Williams. The decision was made by the school’s new principal, Dr. Cassandra Shelling, during a meeting at the school office.…
McFarland bars SEDD from using council chambers
The Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) has been officially notified that it can no longer hold its board meetings in the Monroe City Council Chambers, ending a months-long practice that often turned routine meetings into public spectacles—some even broadcast live…
Moore announces $850,000 to help fund Southside Housing Dream
State Representative Pat Moore has announced a major step forward in the effort to breathe new life into Monroe’s Wilson Street area and the surrounding Southside neighborhoods. Standing before community leaders and residents at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo,…
Black Tie Guys end 2025 tour with “Black Wall Street” visit
The Black Tie Guys of Monroe, a youth leadership and development group sponsored by Tab-N-Action, Inc., completed their “2025 Glory Trail Tour” this week, capping off a year of hands-on education, leadership training, and historical exploration. Under the guidance of…
New info breathes new life into council push for more tax revenues
New information from the parish tax assessor may have breathed new life into the city council’s push to squeeze more money out of present tax appropriations to subsidize city services. The idea sparked discussion among Monroe City Council members about…