Governor Jeff Landry took center stage at the University of Louisiana campus on Wednesday, addressing the Monroe Chamber of Commerce in what he dubbed a “State of the State” speech. The event marked another stop on Landry’s ongoing tour across…
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Local author publishes novel “Morgan’s Market” on Amazon
Robert Kenneth Wright, a renowned local musician, historian, and adjunct professor at the University of Louisiana Monroe, has released a new novel, “Morgan’s Market.” This compelling narrative follows the journey of Gerald Morgan Jr., who inherits his father’s small grocery…
Memorial Services slated for “Queen Bee,” Irma Pugh, 77
Irma Scoby Pugh, a longtime educator and minister known affectionately as “Queen Bee Love,” passed away peacefully on Monday, August 19, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on October 20, 1946, in Monroe, Louisiana, Pugh dedicated her life to…
Kids Korner by Julius Brown
By Julius Brown Riser Elementary School Hey there, young readers! Welcome to this week’s Kids Korner. We’ve got some exciting topics to cover, so let’s dive right in! Changing Classes: A New Adventure Many elementary students are starting to change…
Snaps of the City
Between August 15 and August 21, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Shooter arrested: 7 attempted murders, same day in two places
Jamarion J. Godfrey, a 17-year-old resident of Richwood, Louisiana, has been arrested twice in August 2024 on multiple gun violence charges including four for attempted murders, with as many as three attempted murder charges pending. Reportedly, three of the victims…
Ambulance data breach effects millions, council renews contract
The Monroe City Council unanimously approved a two-year extension of its contract with Acadian Ambulance Service, Inc., despite growing concerns over a recent major cybersecurity breach. The decision, made during Tuesday’s council meeting, came without direct representation from Acadian Ambulance…