Between February 19 and February 25, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
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Turning Point Ministries celebrates Black History with Marshal Robert Cherry
During this year’s Black History celebration, Turning Point Ministries welcomed Marshal Robert Cherry of the Monroe City Marshal’s Office as the 2026 Black History speaker. His message was heartfelt, powerful, and timely – especially for the young people in attendance.…
District Elementary Teacher of the Year Recognition
Monroe City Schools Honors Mrs. Miya Hunter as District Elementary Teacher of the Year Monroe City Schools proudly celebrates Mrs. Miya Hunter as the 2025–2026 District Elementary Teacher of the Year. A Monroe native and graduate of Richwood High School,…
Council Agrees to pay more for storm debris pickup; bill could be $4 million
Debris cleanup after the recent Winter storm is expected to cost about $4 million. The city will have to dip into its rainy day fund (Fund balance) to foot that bill, but it hopes to get over $3 million of…
Music Marker in Richwood notes historic people who promote music in NELA
If you’ve driven through Northeast Louisiana lately, you may have noticed a flash of silver and black standing sentinel along the highways and downtown corners. These are the latest “milestones” of the Northeast Louisiana (NELA) Music Trail, a grassroots effort…
Snaps of the City
Between February 12 and February 18, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Bill Russell, all time NBA champion, born in West Monroe, reflected the “Russell Blood”
As we celebrate Black History Month, we look back at the life of a man whose towering presence on the court was matched only by his unshakable resolve off of it. Before he was an 11-time NBA champion, William “Bill”…