A suit challenging the city school board’s practice of pre-meeting signups as a violation of the open meeting law was set to be heard in 4th District Court Tuesday. However, procedural filings by the school board and the plaintiffs have…
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Freddy Bear Retires
Frederick “Bear” McHenry officially retired as the athletic director of Ouachita Parish High School this week ending a 50 year legacy of sports administration and coaching in Ouachita Parish. Freddy Bear has seen thousands of young men and women…
Robert F. Smith did a great thing for Morehouse graduates
By: Cadence Wright A man named Robert F. Smith spoke at Morehouse College’s 2019 Graduation. A lot of the students probably didn’t even know who he was when he walked up to the microphone. They probably thought he was just…
Vidrine says teacher raise could mean preschool closure in Monroe
A bill to give teachers a $1,000 a year raise is being debated in the Louisiana Legislature, but if the bill passes and teachers actually get a raise, Monroe City School Superintendent Brent Vidrine says he may be forced to…
Navy man dies of self-inflicted wound
Norfolk Virginia authorities are investigating the death of a Monroe man who died Tuesday, apparently as the result of self-inflicted wounds. Mi’key Reese, a 2012 Neville High School graduate, and a member of the United States Navy was found dead,…
Man booked for murder of friend, bloodstains on wall, ceiling
A Monroe man has been booked on charges of second-degree murder after he came to the Police Department and reported that he and the victim had a fight that resulted in the victim’s death. According to police reports, Jakeno Frantae…
Miller Company salutes Carroll football team for excellence
Miller Company hosts breakfast for Carroll football scholars saluted as champions Members of the Carroll High School football team were treated to a special breakfast salute last week, noting the most of the 47 members of the team were honor…