Residents of West Monroe who know Christopher Lewis, know his past, but most importantly, they know his present, so it’s not surprising that many leading West Monroe Citizens would nominate Lewis to help the city find a new police chief…
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Bengal Belles Praised
The Neville High School Bengal Belles were recognized and saluted Tuesday night for winning the High Kick Championship in state competitions recently. The group was praised by the Mayor Friday Ellis and City Council chairlady, Kema Dawson. There are 12…
Snaps of the City
Between February 9, and February 13, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
“It’s not us!” Black police jurors say planned rerouting on Highway 165 is a State project
South Monroe residents are scratching their heads this week as they learn about plans to reroute traffic on Highway 165 in Monroe that apparently have been in the works for over a year but are still a while away. Natalie…
Johnson arrested in Winnsboro Road shootout, 1 dead, two wounded
A Monroe man who said he was defending his brother has been charged with the murder of one victim and the attempted murder of another in the aftermath of a shootout at a Winnsboro Road business. Monroe police have charged…
Shots fired at MPD launches manhunt for 18 year old
Police searching for 18-year-old Green Oaks escapee of firing at police officers A youth charged with armed robbery and second-degree murder when he was a juvenile three years ago is once again the target of a police manhunt, accused of…
Graveside services set for Murder victim Derrick Moore
Graveside services for a shooting victim on State Street last weekend will be held Saturday. Graveside services for Derrick Moore, 45, will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Halsey Cemetary in West Monroe. Moore was a homicide victim…