For Joslyn Wright and her sister, Debra Carroll, a recent trip back to their family’s home wasn’t just about gathering vegetables—it was about gathering memories. What started as a visit to the family’s garden in Corey, La. turned into a…
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Snaps of the City
Between June 12 and June 18, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
McFarland, others tell Little, public expects SEDD results
The Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) is under fire for its failure to deliver on the ambitious “Southside Dream,” a 25-year strategic plan meant to revitalize South Monroe. At a contentious SEDD board meeting held on June 9, 2025, in…
Brown Bombers sink second fire chief nomination
The Monroe City Council on Tuesday night rejected Mayor Friday Ellis’ second nominee for chief of the Monroe Fire Department, voting 4-1 without comment against confirming Timothy Williams. The council’s Southside members, known as the “Brown Bombers”, voted unanimously against…
Moore names Cheryl Rogers as new Carver Principal
Carver Elementary School, one of Monroe’s most storied educational institutions, will begin the 2025 school year under new leadership. Rev. Sam Moore, III, announced this week that Cheryl Rogers has been appointed principal, marking a new chapter in the school’s…
Snaps of the City
Between June 5 and June 11, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
SEDD to consider plan to abandon Southside dream brand
SEDD’s Strategic planning committee approves website overhaul and a $5,000 rebranding effort, while chair, Tony Little suggests the 25-year revitalization plan for South Monroe should be “destroyed” A committee of the Southside Economic Development District voted Tuesday to recommend introduction…