With temperatures rising and summer fast approaching, relief is on the way for dozens of households in Monroe, thanks to a donation of 175 air conditioning units to residents in City Council Districts 3 and 4. The initiative, spearheaded by…
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Black Tie Guys “Man Camp” fighting youth crime with values
The Alfred Blakes Cultural Arts Center is echoing with energy this week as boys aged 9 to 14 participate in the 2025 “Man Camp,” a four-day youth development experience hosted by the Black Tie Guys mentoring program. Running June 2–5…
Snaps of the City
Between May 29 and June 4, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Fashion dreams come true: Model 10/18 Academy students experience the Magic of New York City
Four talented young women from the Model 10/18 Fashion and Beauty Academy of Monroe, Louisiana, recently embarked on an unforgettable journey to New York City as part of the company’s annual destination trip. Madison Bailey, daughter of Tyechia Bailey; Johniah…
Black Tie Guys place flags on graves of military dead
While many enjoyed the comfort of a long weekend, members of the Black Tie Guys spent Memorial Day in solemn reflection—learning, serving, and honoring those who paid the ultimate price for America’s freedoms. The youth mentoring group, sponsored by Tab-N-Action,…
Snaps of the City
Between May 22 and May 28, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Info packet sparks speculation about next Fire Chief
As of Wednesday, Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis has not appointed a fire chief for the City of Monroe, but a packet of information delivered to several council members in the last week with background information about only one of 17…