Carday Marshall, Sr., has been elected to the District 4 seat on the Monroe City Council. Marshall won a run-off election in which he out polled retired football coach Jesse Smith 52 percent to 48 percent. Marshall’s election completes the…
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Excellence Academy to open home school network next week
The Excellence Home School Network will open next week, providing an easy “Point and Click’” online curriculum and teacher assistance for parents ready to take advantage of the benefits of a state-approved home school education from the safety of their…
Monroe’s own has been accepted into Jackson State University PHD program
Deborah Doublin is a life time resident of Monroe, La. She grew up in the Booker-T community and graduated from Carroll High School. She earned a BA degree in 1982 from Northeast La. University and a Master of Social Work…
Brown, Ellis, Louis would bring change if elected Mayor
On Saturday, voters in Monroe will decide the direction of the city for the next four years. Old methods, approaches, and concepts are giving way to the future. All of the mayoral candidates are fine men and women; however, we…
Louis says nine family members hit by COVID in Monroe; mask up to show love
Frederick Louis, a candidate for Mayor Monroe, is a COVID-19 survivor. Nine of his family were positive. Five were hospitalized, including Louis. Three died: his father, mother, and brother. He warns citizens not to take the virus lightly because at…
Brumley releases guidelines for school reopening, gloomy picture
The Louisiana State Department of Education has released guidance for schools to follow as plans for re-opening get underway. However, the guidance warns that unless something changes, schools should plan for sicknesses of staff and students. In addition, if…
Fred Louis: Residents throwing bricks at police is a symptom of the problem
Fred Louis has seen his share of troubles in the last six months, but he’s still running for Mayor of Monroe and pleads for a more compassionate, sensitive city that can feel the pressure, pain, and problems of its citizens.…