The Monroe Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc, an international, not-for-profit, public service organization, has a bold history of philanthropy and service to Monroe and surrounding communities. Chartered in 1955, the chapter has over 60 years of promoting…
Jason Stewart will coordinate the city’s youth crime prevention program, without a staff or budget. The City of Monroe rolled out its program to deter youth violence Thursday, announcing the appointment of Jason Stewart as the city’s youth services coordinator.…
The Monroe City School Board has cut back on the number of meetings it holds each month and its seven committees rarely meet; one hasn’t been appointed in four years. Despite its extremely relaxed meeting schedule this year, each…
By: Cadence Wright Sunday, I watched an Easter production of Jesus being crucified and carrying the cross. It was at my church, Household of Faith, in New Orleans. Like most kids, I thought Easter was all about candy and eggs…
Monroe resident and Bastrop native Michael Echols announces his candidacy today for State Representative, District 14. Echols, who is Director of Business Development for Affinity Health Group and Vantage Health Plan and a Monroe City councilman, will campaign for the…
April Drumgole became the bride of Calvin Jackson on Saturday night April 20, 2019 at The Tabatorium. Guests watched as The Reverend Pernell Ford performed the ceremony which included a sand ceremony. Under the dazzling theater lights of the Tabatorium,…
The fire that destroyed Boley Elementary last week was tragic and historic, especially in light of its connection with the Black community’s struggle for educational excellence. Authorities believe the West Monroe school fire was struck by lightning and burned to…
