Services for Shirley Hannon, a cherished sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, were held on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, Louisiana. Shirley passed away on January 5, 2024, at the age of 71. Born on February…
Category: Events
New Amazon center could mean 100+ new jobs in city
A date has not been announced, but it appears that a deal has been cut for Amazon to open a distribution center in Monroe that may hire as many as 100 people if the company follows its national pattern. The…
Cooper pledges $1 million annually to anti-crime initiative
Mayoral candidate Betty Ward Cooper announced on her website Wednesday that when elected, she will ask the city council to revise its budget to target funds toward reducing crime in high-crime areas. Cooper said one of her first acts will…
Parade, festivities set for Monday’s King holiday
The community is set to celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a series of events sponsored by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Foundation, beginning this weekend and extending through Tuesday. The annual Martin Luther King Parade…
Black Tie Guys to travel to Memphis for King Holiday learning experience
This weekend, 48 members of the youth mentoring program, the Black Tie Guys, are set to travel to Memphis, Tennessee, to participate in the National Martin Luther King Day celebration. The event, hosted at the National Civil Rights Museum, formerly…
Funeral Services held for Tony “Touch” Oliver, 34
Funeral services were held on Monday, January 8, 2024, for Tony “Touch” Oliver at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. The solemn occasion brought together family, friends, and loved ones to honor and remember a life that left an indelible…
Snaps of the City
Between January 6 and January 10, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.