For the last year, Monroe businessman Friday Ellis has been talking with groups of residents about the possibility of supporting his bid for Monroe Mayor. This week he made it official, he will be a candidate for Monroe Mayor next…
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Edwards, Hudson, Benson among local ballot choices
When balloting ended Saturday there were clear winners and losers. John Bel Edwards was elected for a second term as governor. Locally, Lonnie Hudson was elected as the Police Juror for District F. and Dana Benson was elected Clerk of…
Board votes to give $8,000 bonus to Carroll principal
Davis was originally promised $20,000 to transfer from Wossman High School to Carroll, but the board cut the amount to $8,000, leaving Davis $12,000 short When Carroll High School principal Eric Davis transferred from Wossman High School, he did so…
Marie Brown announces bid for Monroe Mayor in April
For years, Marie Brown has been an activist, attending city council meetings as an advocate for the poor. About a year ago, she started telling friends that she would run for Mayor in April of 2020. A few months ago,…
Kema Dawson-Robinson may seek city council seat
As Qualifying for Mayor and Monroe City Council approaches in January, names are circulating of persons who may be qualifying for council seats as well as the Monroe Mayor’s race. Kema Dawson-Robinson, is being whispered in political circles as a…
AKA probate held at Grambling
Sunday, November 17, was an extremely special day for the Alpha Theta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Monroe natives Taylor Brice, Kembriel Watson, Amiya Pierce, Tajah Saulsberry, Trinity Humphrey, and Cierra Jackson were in the group of 46…
Town of Richwood: October 17, 2019 Minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 17, 2019 7:00 P.M. Members In Attendance: Alderman Simeon Profit Alderman Donald Richard Alderperson Janice Fleming Alderperson Leola Keys Absent: Alderperson Janice Fleming The Town of Richwood met for a Regular Meeting held October 17,…