A bill aimed at reducing regulatory barriers for natural hair braiders in Louisiana, House Bill 509, has passed the House with an overwhelming 86-6 vote and is now under consideration in the Senate. Sponsored by Representative Pat Moore of Monroe,…
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Joyful Voices at Newlight
The Joyful Voices of Minnie Ruffin Elementary School lifted their hearts in song as special guests at Newlight Baptist Church on Sunday, May 18. Known for their joy and spirit, the choir features the finest young vocalists from Minnie Ruffin,…
Snaps of the City
Between May 15 and May 21, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Council increases DBE goal on $1.7 million water project
The Monroe City Council voted Tuesday to significantly increase the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal on a $1.7 million water pump replacement project, raising it from the originally proposed 2.32 percent to 12.32 percent. The decision came after councilmembers,…
Council members critical of Entergy, city responses to last week’s storm
The Monroe City Council voiced deep frustration during a recent meeting addressing Entergy’s response to last week’s storms, which left South Monroe subdivisions, including King Oaks, without power for up to 72 hours and caused widespread property damage. Council members…
Engineering dreams, building Monroe’s future
Ronnie Lee Mariland IV is from Monroe, La., he graduated from Carroll High School, May 14th, 2025 at the top of his class. He’s a member of the Beta Club and Theta Mu Youth Fraternity. Ronnie received a full ride…
Snaps of the City
Between May 8 and May 14, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.