On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, the City of West Monroe paused to honor a living treasure. Mrs. Hattie Mae Williams, a beloved resident, turned 107 years old this month, and in celebration of her remarkable life, Mayor Staci Albritton Mitchell…
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Snaps of the City
Between April 10 and April 16, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Snaps of the City
Between April 3 and April 9, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Brown Bombers amend mayor’s budget, possible veto looms
The Monroe City Council approved the budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year on Tuesday night, though the decision was not unanimous, suggesting concerns about the financial plan that will take effect May 1. The council made several modifications to Mayor…
Library tax passes without commitments for new Carver branch, amendments fail
Voters in Ouachita Parish delivered a mixed verdict in Saturday’s election, approving tax renewals to fund the Green Oaks Detention Center and the Parish Library system while joining a statewide rebuke of four constitutional amendments backed by Republican Governor Jeff…
Snaps of the City
Between March 27 and April 2, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Black Tie Guys travels to learn about Presidents in 2025
The Black Tie Guys, an award-winning youth mentoring program, are making headlines with their comprehensive study of American government and presidential history in 2025. Easily recognizable in their trademark black tuxedos and yellow fedoras, the young scholars have been focusing…