Shelling makes history as the only board member elected to the same seat three times after having been ousted twice. Brenda Shelling has been re-elected to an unprecedented third term on the Monroe City School Board. …
Category: Events
Wallace services to be held Saturday at Free Gift Baptist
Services for Willie Wallace will be held Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 10 a.m. at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church Mr. Wallace died on November 2, 2022. He was 74 years old. Willie Wallace was born on March 17,…
Biomedical Research and Innovation Park celebrates groundbreaking
By Biomedical Research and Innovation Park Monroe, LA–The Biomedical Research and Innovation Park (“BRIP”) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony last Tuesday, November 1st. In attendance were individuals critical to the development of the BRIP. Governor John “Bel” Edwards reiterated his support…
Principal of the Year
Kudos to Dr. Sharilynn Loche who was recently named Ouachita Parish High School’s principal of the year. Dr. Locke has 43 years of service in public education. The award was presented in ceremonies last weekend.
Snaps of the City
Between November 2, and November 7, 2022, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Saulsberry says Franklin Sheriff had been drinking in faceoff with coaches
Two members of the Monroe City School Board complained that Carroll High School coaches were not treated fairly when they were suspended and arrested last week, and one said the Franklin Parish Sheriff had been drinking. Board members Rick Saulsberry…
Heckard funeral held Sunday, local Car Town porter
Services were held Sunday for a well known man who worked as a porter at a local car dealership. Services for Kenneth Heckard, Jr. were held Sunday, October 30, 2022, at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. Heckard, 31, died…