A shooting in a Foster Heights apartment Wednesday has left one woman dead and another behind bars in what police describe as an accidental shooting. Police arrested Dashone Nichelle Thomas, 21, of 690 Highway 707 in Monroe, and charged…
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Massey Miracle Run wins four gold medals at the Jr. Olympics
On behalf of Massey Miracle Run, I would like to thank the coaches, parents, volunteers, and kids for believing in the program. Some might say, “Massey is to loud. Massey practices rain, sleet, weekends, and holidays or Massey is to…
Community activists pushing “Mask-Up” message to save lives
Local churches are being asked to host vaccine clinics to help fight the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Community activists are running up against stone walls trying to get churches and others to help raise community awareness about the…
Mayor, Chief say crime is trending down, things looking up after first year
As the Ellis administration ends its first year in office, the mayor and his administration are making the rounds to various neighborhoods answering questions and pushing one theme: Crime is trending down and things are looking up for Monroe. …
Monroe’s firefighters complain of lowest base pay in area, chief wants raise too
Last week Monroe fire chief Terry Williams praised the city’s fire department and the dedication of its firemen, but when asked whether the base pay of firefighters should be raised, Williams sidestepped the question, joked that everyone in the department…
Fred Louis elected Vice President of I-20 Board
Local Pastor Frederick Louis has been elected vice-president of the I-20 Economic District Board of Directors. The I-20 Board oversees the development of lands along the I-20 corridor in East Monroe. Louis was… Log in to read the remainder…
Garrett named to 5th District Human Rights Commission
Louis Garrett will represent the 5th Congressional District on the Louisiana Commission on Human Rights. Garrett, a deputy clerk of court for the Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court, was appointed by Governor John Bel Edwards. Louis is a former… Log…