At just 10 years old, Noa Litton is already proving that excellence is not an accident—it’s a habit. The fourth-grader at Roy Shelling Elementary School walked into Monday night’s Black Tie Guys meeting with his usual bright smile, and walked…
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Will META plant in Richland Parish hurt or help in the long run? -Sierra Club raises concerns
$27 billion Meta Plant in Richland Parish.
Emma West preparing for annual Thanksgiving Day with the homeless
On Thanksgiving morning, while most kitchens are filled with the sounds of family chatter and the aroma of turkey and dressing, one home on South Second Street fills with something even richer—compassion. For the past 20 years, Emma West has…
Snaps of the City
Between November 6 and November 12, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Audit report shows former Neville bookkeeper at center of $280,000 in missing funds scheme
An investigative audit by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor has uncovered widespread mismanagement and possible misappropriation of student activity funds at Neville High School in Monroe, prompting immediate reforms by the Monroe City School District and the initiation of legal proceedings…
Shelby says Neville Charter could free up millions for advance programs
The Neville Charter Association is again seeking to transform Neville High School into a charter school, believing the third time may finally bring success. The association plans to resubmit its application to the Monroe City School Board for a Type…
Whitney inspires youth with business lessons, and $10 bills
When Eugene Whitney talks about work, young men listen. That’s what happened Monday night as the owner of Firehouse Subs in the Walmart Strip Mall gave members of the Black Tie Guys sandwiches, drinks, and valuable lessons that fed their…