The Monroe branch of the NAACP is facing internal turmoil as Rev. Cliff Thomas, its president, has become the subject of an Article 10 petition brought by several branch officers and members seeking his removal. The petition drive, led by…
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Cooper, Haneline clash in war of words over superintendent
The Monroe City School Board is facing open conflict between two of its members, with Board President Betty Ward-Cooper and Board Member Jennifer Haneline trading sharp words over accountability and oversight in the district. Haneline, in a detailed statement this…
Several families are mourning recent deaths
Several families in the Monroe area are preparing to lay loved ones to rest following recent deaths, each leaving behind a legacy of faith, family, and community. Keldrick Amphy, 17 Keldrick Amphy passed away on September 4, 2025, after a…
Snaps of the City
Between September 4 and September 10, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Supreme Court sides with Reggie Brown
The Louisiana Supreme Court on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 upheld a civil service board’s decision to reduce the punishment for former Monroe interim police chief Reginald Brown from termination to a 90-day suspension without pay, clarifying the roles of administrative…
September 13th Service planned for Mildred James
Funeral services for Mildred James will be held Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Visitations will be on Friday, September 12, 2025, from 1 to 4 p.m., and “Family Hour” will be from…
District 3 residents: Fix garbage problem, don’t sell
In a resounding show of community unity, residents of Monroe’s District 3 overwhelmingly rejected the proposed privatization of the city’s garbage and trash collection services during a public meeting held Tuesday night at the Powell Community Center. The meeting, one…