The Monroe City council voted to support a request from the Southside Economic Development Committee to fund a portion of the “Southside Dream” and has resolved to ask Mayor Ellis to reconsider his objection. Tuesday night, after considerable…
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Snaps of the City
Between October 2, and October 10, 2022, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Obituary for Sharon Kaye Causey
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved sister, Sharon Kaye Causey 47, of Monroe, La. Kaye as she was called by those who knew her, passed away Saturday October 8, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center surrounded…
State scores show troubling results for city school blacks
Is the Monroe City School system failing African-American students? Is the system graduating an increasing number of African-American students who are not prepared to attend a four-year university? Recently released results of statewide testing of schools across…
Shots fired not enough to derail Carroll Homecoming excitement
More than ten thousand alumni and friends gathered last week to celebrate the homecoming of the only school in Monroe that can trace its history back to the days of slavery; Carroll High School. Several nights of pageantry, ceremony, open-air…
Southside leaders embrace “Southside Dream” in Town Hall meeting
Black elected officials and business and civic leaders met Saturday in a town hall meeting to urge support of the “Southside Dream.” The Black community’s “Southside Dream” is a 25-year plan to reduce crime, develop safe neighborhoods, improve education and…
Snaps of the City
Between September 2, and October 5, 2022, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.