Between November 5 and November 6, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Category: Events
Board’s two-superintendent vote may be reversed
The Monroe City School Board’s decision to appoint two interim co-superintendents might be short-lived. A twist emerged when Board Member Brenda Shelling, one of the members who voted in favor, expressed her intention to change her vote at the next…
Teen suspects arrested in Carroll block party mass shooting
The aftermath of the tragic mass shooting on Renwick Street, which followed the Carroll High School Homecoming game, has resulted in the arrest of two teenagers believed to be involved. In a harrowing event that occurred during the block party…
Board allows Brent Vidrine to retire with full benefits despite investigation
In a move sparking controversy and public outcry, the Monroe City School Board, during a special meeting on October 30th, has allowed Dr. Brent Vidrine, under investigation for alleged financial misconduct and forged documents, to retire with full benefits. The…
Service set for pillar of Renwick Community, Jessie Mae Bradley-Harris, 97
The community of Monroe mourns the loss of an exceptional woman, Mother Jessie Mae Bradley-Harris, who peacefully passed away at the age of 97 on October 27, 2023. A pillar of strength, spirituality, and style in the community, Mother Bradley’s…
Prominent Muslim member, Ahmed Wright dies at 50
Ahmed Kenyatta Wright, Sr., a prominent figure in the Monroe community, known to many as Coach “Kip”, passed away on October 29, 2023, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Born on January 24, 1973, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Allen Payne, Sr. and…
Snaps of the City
Between October 26 and November 1, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.