If the Federal Shutdown continues, Louisiana SNAP recipients will get SNAP benefits week by week in November. Regardless of the shutdown’s outcome, there will be tougher rules, more paperwork, and some won’t qualify at all. Major changes are now in…
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Snaps of the City
Between October 23 and October 29, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Council files Federal suit claiming civil rights were violated by new state law
Three Monroe City Council members and the publisher of the Monroe Free Press have filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new Louisiana law they claim illegally strips voting power from the city’s Black majority by transferring key appointment authority to…
City officials join mourners in vigil after triple murder shocks Monroe
On Wednesday evening, October 29, 2025, scores of mourners gathered at the Monroe Civic Center grounds for a candlelight vigil honoring the three victims of the tragic triple homicide that occurred one day earlier on Grammont Street. The crowd—made up…
AT&T 5G network now serves Richwood
AT&T representatives were in Monroe last week for two major announcements that combined technology investment with community support. The communications giant unveiled upgrades to its 5G wireless network serving Monroe and neighboring Richwood and presented a $20,000 contribution to the…
Former Ellis supporter, leads latest recall effort; says Southside is not in his plan
A Monroe citizens’ group officially launched a recall campaign against Mayor Friday Ellis this week, with Chair Edith Hudson explaining that her own journey from supporter to leader of the recall illustrates the committee’s deep concerns about city leadership. Hudson,…
Volunteers converge on Wilson Street for “Paint Monroe” community effort
Clouds hovered above and light rain sprinkled the ground, but it didn’t stop nearly 100 volunteers from showing up with paintbrushes, flowerbeds, rakes, and resolve on Wilson Street for the “Paint Monroe” initiative. Organized by Louisiana State Representative Pat Moore,…