Between May 23, 2022, and June 1, 2022, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Category: Events
Saturday services set for Prince Sparks in Calhoun
Funeral services will be held Saturday for well-known community resident Prince Sparks. Funeral services for Prince Lee Sparks, will be held Saturday, June 4th at 2 p.m. at the Jerusalem Baptist Church in Calhoun, La. Mr. Sparks died on May…
Council passes SEDD plan, Dawson has Brown ejected from meeting
The Monroe City Council has approved a 25-year plan of action for South Monroe, despite stiff objections from one Southside Council member. The plan which has been dubbed the “Southside Dream” is a blueprint of projects and changes for South…
Marshall says his family has been threatened, gives warning
“I will not be threatened, and if I see you, I am on guard,” were the words of City Council chairman, Carday Marshall at Tuesday night’s council meeting. Marshall said he has received threats from people in the community about…
Bill to end slavery in Louisiana passes in House
Rep. Adrian Fisher, is one of 18 legislators who are co-sponsors of a bill to outlaw slavery in Louisiana? The bill was unanimously passed in the House and is now on the Senate calendar. The bill’s primary sponsor Rep. Edmond…
Funeral services Saturday for Glynn Ludley
Funeral services for educator and former school board member Glynn Ludley will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Zion Traveler Baptist Church. Ludley was a 30 year retired educator, who served a term on the Monroe City School…
Ashley Ellis may not return as Neville Jr. High principal
Ashley Ellis, interim principal of Neville Jr. High, may not return as principal next year, but the decision isn’t final. According to Brandon Johnson, president of the Monroe City School Board, superintendent Brent Vidrine has indicated that he may… …