A local pastor is calling on other pastors in the community to be more active in the fight against injustice. To make that happen, he’s forming an alliance of like-minded ministers who will publicly speak against injustices in the community.…
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Snaps of the City
Between October 5, and October 18, 2022, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Multi-Million dollar teacher suit, nearing end; could cost city schools “many, many” millions
A suit that could mean millions of dollars in back payments to hundreds of Monroe City School teachers may be on the brink of finally going to trial or settlement. Nearly ten years ago, a handful of Monroe city school…
Marshals escort women to cars after post-council meeting clash, “yap, yap”
Monroe City Marshals reportedly averted a physical altercation after Tuesday night’s council meeting after a city employee confronted a woman for being disrespectful. According to Robert Cherry, Monroe City Marshal, there was a near confrontation after the meeting when…
Shenderyk Johnson funeral set for Friday
Funeral services will be held Friday, October 14th for 21-year-old Shenderyk Johnson at the Faith Harvest Baptist Church. Mr. Johnson passed away on October 4, 2022. Visitation will be on Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at…
Three qualify to run for NAACP President
Members of the NAACP will conduct elections next month, and there are three candidates for local president. According to national NAACP rules, officers are elected every two years. Qualifications for president of the local chapter closed Monday and include three…
Services set Saturday for state religious leader, Dr. Jessie Bilberry
A powerhouse in state and national circles died last week, the Rev. Dr. Jessie Bilberry. Dr. Bilberry died Friday at the age of 93. Dr. Bilberry was the pastor Emeritus of the Mt. Pilgrim Baptist Church of Baton…