“They hijacked our rally,” said NAACP president Ambrose Douzart Wednesday explaining how a rally of concerned citizens turned into a march without permits, insurance, or police protection. Douzart said the NAACP called a rally on the steps…
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Richwood Mayor to get $9,000 raise in July
It may be tough times for everyone else, but Richwood’s mayor will be getting a $9,000 raise, starting in July. Janie Fleming, the chairperson of the Richwood Board of Aldermen, confirmed Wednesday that the Board of Alderman voted to give…
It’s been eight months, Judge Johnson delays ruling in Parkview case
It’s been eight months, but members of the West Parkview Homeowner’s Association are still waiting for a ruling in a suit they filed challenging the board’s policy that limits the public’s ability to speak on agenda items. Arguments in the…
Friends mourn death of Randall L. Bishop, Sr.
Family and friends are mourning the death of a Monroe man who died this week. Bishop will be remembered with a brief service at Smith Funeral Home, however, the service will be for family members, in compliance with Covid-19 social…
Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities
Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19 Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. In many areas, people can visit parks, trails, and open spaces as a way to relieve stress, get…
Two Ouachita Parish Public Library branches to reopen to the public with modified hours
Two Ouachita Parish Public Library branches will reopen to the public with modified hours. The Main Branch (located at 1800 Stubbs Avenue in Monroe) and the Ouachita Valley Branch (located at 601 McMillan Road in West Monroe) will operate under…
Graveside services set for Lanore Williams
Graveside services will be held Thursday for a well-known churchwoman and mother. Services for Lanore Williams will be held Thursday at the Richwood Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m. The graveside services will be for family members only. The graveside service…