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City says Paster’s charge dismissed; Paster not satisfied
Last month, City Attorney Brandon Creekbaum read a 2016 appeals court ruling into the record. The order agreed with Paster and ordered a new trial for him. He didn’t get the trial; the city dismissed the case. He says Paster’s…
Going Gold for A’mir: A Legacy that continues to Shine
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor the brave children who have fought cancer, celebrate survivors, support families still fighting, and remember the precious lives taken too soon. For Apolonya Williams, going gold has a very special…
Man arrested for 87 counts of sexual abuse of an animal and 411 counts of possession of child sex abuse materials
Johnny Williams, Jr., of Monroe, was booked into the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, on 87 Counts of Sexual Abuse of an animal and 411 counts of possession of child sex abuse materials. No bond was…
Services planned for decorated war hero Lt. Col. Joe Yearby
Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Joe Sampson Yearby, a decorated veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars who dedicated more than two decades to military service before returning home to North Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. He…
Judge rejects Shelling challenge and rules K9 and Newman eligible for school board run
A Fourth Judicial District Court judge has ruled that two candidates challenging incumbent Monroe City School Board member Brenda Joyce Shelling for the District 7 seat are qualified to remain on the ballot, rejecting Shelling’s claim that neither lives in…
Chris Lewis releases videos to explain questions about qualifications, but answers raise questions
Addressing local voters directly this week, Monroe City Marshal candidate Chris Lewis set out to answer two persistent questions surrounding his campaign: whether he meets the legal requirements for the office, and whether he possesses the necessary law enforcement experience…