Teen violence is escalating as police arrest 15-year-old who shot 30 rounds with a high powered rifle, and in a separate incident search for a suspect in the murder of a 13-year-old girl. Even police on duty 24 hours a…
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Richwood gives Mayo $15,000 contract, but may snatch it back
Former Monroe Mayor James Mayo, landed a second contract last week, that could add $15,000 to his consultant coffers. Last week the Richwood Board of aldermen voted 4-1 to approve a contract between the Town of Richwood and…
Christophe makes Monroe stop in “Cinderella” bid for Congress
Candy Christophe, Democratic candidate for the 5th Congressional seat, made a stop in Monroe on Wednesday. Her stop in Monroe Wednesday was at the New Antioch Baptist Church where she met with a group of Black leaders. She was…
Berry lands city gig supervising Civic Center maintenance crew
Darryl Berry has been hired by the City of Monroe. Berry has been hired by the City as Director of Operations for Monroe Civic Center. As director, he will supervise the Civic Center’s janitorial and maintenance crews that set up…
Man kills one, shoots another in West Monroe murder
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a Monday shooting incident in West Monroe that left one man dead and another hospitalized. Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a reported shooting in the 200 block of Horne Lane…
Graveside service set next week for Brenda Addison
Graveside services will be held next week for a city employee who died recently from complications associated with COVID-19. Brenda Addison, a 23-year employee of the City of Monroe died last week after contracting COVID mixed with several other pre-existing…
Services set for two church women
Two local church women died this week and families are preparing memorials to their memory in light of COVID 19 Social Distancing rules. Wilima Smith A memorial service is being planned for Wilima Smith, an employee of the City of…