Backers of a recall petition against Richwood Mayor Gerald Brown received word Wednesday that the Governor John Bel Edwards, after receiving the required signatures has set a recall election for November 13, 2021. The Ouachita Parish Registrar of Voters office…
An Analysis: Gun violence in our community is a growing problem that city leaders seem unable to address. Now three more victims of gun violence in our community have been added to the list. The city’s police chief…
Michelli Martin is the new director of communications for the City of Monroe. Martin’s appointment was announced Tuesday by Mayor Oliver Ellis. She is the first black appointment in his four-month-old administration. Martin will replace former communications director Rod Washington…
It may be tough times for everyone else, but Richwood’s mayor will be getting a $9,000 raise, starting in July. Janie Fleming, the chairperson of the Richwood Board of Aldermen, confirmed Wednesday that the Board of Alderman voted to give…
The Monroe fire department is the only local fire department that will not answer medical emergency calls during the COVID-19 crises. In light of the growing number of Coronavirus cases in the area, Monroe Police Chief Terry Williams, told the…
Monroe City Councilman Kenneth Wilson announced Saturday that he will not seek re-election to the District 4 council seat. After eight years, Wilson says he will return to promoting his community service organization which provides help and assistance to the…
Regular Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 17, 2019 7:00 P.M. Members In Attendance: Alderman Simeon Profit Alderman Donald Richard Alderperson Janice Fleming Alderperson Leola Keys Absent: Alderperson Janice Fleming The Town of Richwood met for a Regular Meeting held October 17,…
