After four decades of unwavering service to public education, Dr. Sharilynn Locke, the longtime principal of Richwood High School, has officially retired, closing a remarkable chapter in the history of one of Ouachita Parish’s most storied institutions. Dr. Locke’s retirement…
As of Wednesday, Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis has not appointed a fire chief for the City of Monroe, but a packet of information delivered to several council members in the last week with background information about only one of 17…
A bill aimed at reducing regulatory barriers for natural hair braiders in Louisiana, House Bill 509, has passed the House with an overwhelming 86-6 vote and is now under consideration in the Senate. Sponsored by Representative Pat Moore of Monroe,…
Services for Clarence Sharp, a longtime community leader and former member of the Monroe City School Board, will be held Saturday, May 24, at 11 a.m. at Philadelphia Word Church. Mr. Sharp, who represented District 4 on the Monroe City…
Services for the Rev. Billy Ray Billups, 63, will be held Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana. Rev. Billups, a dedicated pastor, youth mentor, and beloved community servant, passed away on…
Services for Beverly Roundtree Young, 72, of Monroe, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, May 23, at McFarland Funeral Companies, located at…
The Joyful Voices of Minnie Ruffin Elementary School lifted their hearts in song as special guests at Newlight Baptist Church on Sunday, May 18. Known for their joy and spirit, the choir features the finest young vocalists from Minnie Ruffin,…
