By: Cadence Wright My momma says December is the most expensive month of the year. That’s because people spend a lot of money on Christmas gifts and decorations. My dad said, this year he is giving me and my brother…
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Audit says city needs more tickets, to make more money
Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo has not received credit for pulling off a major balancing act in fiscal 2018. He began the year expecting a $4 million deficit but ended the year with a $170,000 surplus. By any account, that’s a…
Jones to represent accused Carroll Bookkeeper
Former Senator Charles Jones has signed on to represent a former Carroll High School Secretary accused of stealing nearly $43,000 in school deposits. Jones, confirmed Wednesday, that his firm is representing Marilyn Wimbish. In a strange turn of events, the State…
Griffin gets $6,000 Eagle Scout scholarship
Christian Griffin became the 51st Eagle Scout of a local scout troop during ceremonies Sunday. Griffin, a senior at Neville High School, was presented the Eagle award at a Court of Honor held Sunday at the Tab-A-Torium. Roosevelt Wright, Jr.,…
Dancing with the Stars
Carolyn’s Dance Land will be hosting their 3rd Annual Dancing with the Stars Carolyn’s Dance Land Edition. This event will be hosted by DC Young Fly (comedian) and Princess Banton-Lofters (creator and producer of Housewives of Atlanta). Dancing with the…
Hawkins & Brass tie the knot
Courtnei Brass, the daughter of Van and Sylvia Brass of Monroe, was married to Roy Hawkins, Jr. on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church. The best men were Clifford Hawkins and Marlon Provo. The…
Pat Moore to seek Hunter’s vacant Representative seat
Pat Moore says she received her sign, and she will be running for State Representative in February. Moore, a three-term member of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, says she will be a candidate to fill the unexpired term of Rep.…