News about local community activities
In recognition of his, outstanding academic achievements, Tre’ Odom, the valedictorian of the 2024 graduating class at Bastrop High School has been awarded a $500.00 scholarship by the Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. The scholarship was presented…
A physical altercation took place at a Monroe graveyard on Mother’s Day as two well-known Monroe men, Lebrone Robinson and Kenneth Wilson, engaged in a fist fight while visiting the graves of their loved ones. The incident, which left Wilson…
During Tuesday night’s City Council meeting at Monroe City Hall, newly elected District 4 council member Rev. Rodney McFarland advocated for a significant increase in the city’s minimum wage. Rev. McFarland proposed raising the current minimum wage from $10 an…
It’s a little-known secret, but a little patch of ground just behind the Marbles Recreation Center has been producing fresh produce for the last five years. For lack of a better name, it’s called the Marbles Community Garden and has…
By Julius Brown 5th Grade Honor Student Riser Elementary School As the school year comes to a close, we students can look forward to exciting field trips, fun days, and field days! After working hard all year and completing important…
Between May 10 and May 15, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Brothers from the Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi recently joined forces with the community to support the 31st annual Sickle Cell Anemia Run/Walk -A-Thon. The event was held at the zoo and the aim was to raise awareness…
