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Louisiana’s Top Academic Performing Virtual Charter School granted approval to offer only Statewide K-14 program

April 27, 2017July 18, 2017 Free PressCity Government

University View Academy, Formerly Louisiana Connections Academy, will allow enrolled students the opportunity to earn two-year college associates or technical degree for free Saves students college enrollment costs; Enhances student success after high school University View Academy, the state’s leading…

Delta Fest goes down at Civic Center

April 27, 2017July 18, 2017 Free PressCity Government

Delta Fest is the largest festival in the Monroe area. Each year the city attracts thousands from surrounding areas to the Monroe Civic Center for food, arts and crafts, and live music. The carnival-like atmosphere provides a great outing for…

A decision not to conform

April 27, 2017July 18, 2017 Free PressCity Government

By: Lisa Wilmore   God has set a standard of living for all those who have accepted him as their Lord. Through the holy spirit, many were inspired to write a guide which helps us to live according to God’s…

New arean proposed for Monroe Clark: “Where is the Money?”

April 27, 2017July 21, 2017 Free PressLocal Governments

By Robert Kenneth Wright   The Monroe City Council voted 4-1 on Tuesday night to introduce an ordinance that would move the idea of an upgrade to the current arena to the next stage. Council Chairman Mike Echols voted against…

Council cans booze

April 15, 2017July 28, 2017 Free PressCity Government

Southside residents tell city council “No More Alcohol”   Several southside residents appeared before the Monroe City Council on Tuesday night to protest the growing number of stores selling alcohol in their neighborhoods. A request to approve an alcoholic beverages…

City Council Minutes- January 24, 2017

February 18, 2017June 22, 2017 Robert WrightCity of Monroe Legals

Monroe City Council Legal and Regular Session January 24, 2017 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers-City Hall MINUTES There was a legal and regular session of the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana held this date at the Council’s…

Pierce Proposes North Louisiana Dome idea!

February 14, 2004September 6, 2017 Free PressCity Government

Tear down the civic center and build a Super Dome in the North! That’s the idea that Abe Pierce told the media this week as he talked about his plans to revitalize Monroe in the coming years. Pierce appeared before…

Abe Pierce, Civic Center

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