Services for Billy Ray Coleman, 77, of Monroe, LA, will be held Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM at McFarland Funeral Companies, 1901 Burg Jones Lane, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 6:00 PM to…
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Snaps of the City
Between April 24 and April 30, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
McFarland on Fire Chief selection: “All I hear is crickets”
The Monroe City Council is intensifying pressure on Mayor Friday Ellis to appoint a new fire chief, six months after the retirement of former Chief Terry Williams in November 2024. The prolonged vacancy has sparked concerns about leadership stability in…
Brown Bombers want more DBE participation in city contracts
The Monroe City Council unanimously voted Tuesday night to delay authorization of a $1.65 million pump replacement bid, citing concerns over low Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals. The controversy erupted when the city’s purchasing department requested permission to advertise…
Rev. McCoy urges voters to support Eastside school tax
Voters in East Ouachita Parish will head to the polls next Saturday, May 3, 2025, to decide the future of local school facilities in a bond election that could result in a brand-new elementary school for the Richwood area. The…
Service Monday for Trevon Lewis, 20
Services for Trevon Vashon Lewis, who passed away on April 13, 2025, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 28, 2025, at Parkview Church of Christ, located at 1706 Parkview Drive. A public visitation will take place on…
Services set Tuesday for Dewanna Jackson, 72
Funeral services for a mother of three adult children will be held Tuesday in Monroe. Services for Dewanna P. Jackson, 72, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, located at…