When Rep. Katrina Jackson celebrated her birthday on Monday, July 25th, it was a gathering of family and friends. There were home girls and guys, family members, and associates all laughing and talking and looking good! Jackson, as president of…
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Congratulations Mia
Mia Williams attends Cypress Point Elementary School in the Monroe City Schools. She maintained Honor Roll status while participating in her first dance recital in the Linda Lavender School of Dance. Mia also earned five awards as a Brownie in…
Councilman Clark takes on Mayo in fight over closure of BJ Washington Center
Monroe City Councilman Eddie Clark took up a passionate stance against the closure of the B.J. Washington Center at Tuesday night’s Monroe City Council meeting. Mayor Jamie Mayo told the meeting’s attendees that the city is facing a $4 Million…
Black Rodeo draws out the fans for 17th time
The 17th annual Black Rodeo was held Saturday night at the Monroe Civic Center as more than 300 cowboys and cowgirls competed in traditional rodeo events. Thousands of excited fans turn out each year for the event which raises about $2,000 for…
Local students honored at Rose of Sharon’s Lee Memorial Scholarship Program
The Millard Dean Lee Memorial Scholarship Program was held on Sunday at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, where Rev. Dr. A.B. Davis-Johnson, Sr. is the pastor. Lee died in 2005 but in 1983, he pioneered the scholarship to highlight the…
Local youth meet privately with Obama’s sister about solutions to growing violence
In 110 minute private session President encourages youth to join battle against violence! For peace to begin, each youth must be prepared to challenge themselves to take action in a personal way, was the encouragement given by…
Mayo names new city department heads
Mayor Jamie Mayo named three new department heads for the City of Monroe this morning. Mayo named Stacey Rowell, CPA as the Director of Administration, Curtis Heard as Assistant Director of Administration, and Robert Johnson as the Director of Community…