The life and legacy of Emma Mae Williams will be celebrated in services on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Greater New Antioch Baptist Church, under the compassionate care of McFarland Funeral Companies. Mrs. Williams died on…
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Snaps of the City
Between February 7 and February 14, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Precious Pearls presented at tea
Six local youth were presented on Sunday at the Monroe Civic Center as Precious Pearls debutantes of the Omicron Iota Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The debutantes included Arianna Lee, Samiya Ford, Mikayla Ashley, Jayla Grimble, Kaitlyn…
Yes Honey, I was out with the boys! LOL!
“The Big Six Domino Group” meets every Monday night at the Marbles Recreation Center to “Slap Bones!” The social group is headed by Mr. Lonnie Peters and assisted by Mr. Fred Peters. The Guys have great clean fun once a…
Appeals court reverses District Court ruling, City must rehire Reggie Brown
In a dramatic legal turnaround, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a decision of one its own members, and clearing the way for the reinstatement of Reggie Brown, a former Monroe police officer, and awarding him back pay…
One superintendent applicant withdraws, others still eligible
One applicant for superintendent of Monroe City Schools has withdrawn from consideration, and there may be another move afoot to disqualify a second applicant. Two weeks ago, Dr. Brian Bush, principal of Clark Elementary School, reportedly withdrew his application for…
Monday Services set for Fannie Reed, educator, businesswoman, 94
Funeral services for a pioneer educator and businesswoman in the Monroe Community will be held Monday at the New Tabernacle Baptist Church. Services for Fannie Smith Reed, 94, will be held Monday at 1 p.m. at the New Tabernacle Baptist…