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Mayor Mayo announces all city workers to get pay cut for seven months
The COVID-19 epidemic could mean deep cuts in the city’s delivery of goods and services as the mayor announced spending cuts that will begin Friday. Mayor Jamie Mayo said the combined hit of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Easter Tornado…
COVID victim sends thanks for prayers, after awakening from coma
A woman who recently awakened from a coma related to COVID19 in Monroe, posted a testimony of thanks to God and gave a warning to her friends from her St. Francis Hospital bedroom. LaTyara Louis-Cooper, one of five members of…
Volunteers continue cleanup after Easter tornado
Monroe civic leaders have been busy helping remove trees and debris from homes and assisting residents with supplies. Monroe Mayoral candidate Marie Brown and City Councilman Doug Harvey were among volunteers in South Monroe recently helping to remove debris in…
Board approves Minority business set aside policy as first step
The Monroe City School Board spends hundreds of thousands of dollars in purchases each year, but historically made little effort to insure racial minorities, women and the disadvantaged get a share. However, Tuesday night the board took what…
McDonald’s celebrates Healthcare Workers and First Responders with Free “Thank You Meals”
Frontline heroes can enjoy free meals at participating U.S. McDonald’s restaurants Shreveport, LA — In appreciation for the healthcare workers, police officers, firefighters and paramedics who are committed to our health and safety, McDonald’s will offer free Thank You Meals*,…
Leaders, candidates, volunteers pitch in for tornado relief
Owners of Mac’s Fresh Market to give $50 gift cards to 1,000 families for supplies Three tornadoes touched down in Ouachita Parish on Easter Sunday causing considerable damage in selected areas, but even before the clouds moved away outreach…