By Rusty Potter There’s an old saying that is still true today: “Don’t wrestle with a pig. You’ll both get dirty, but the pig will enjoy it.” That simple country wisdom carries a powerful life lesson. Too many people waste…
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Monroe City Council: October 28, 2025 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, LouisianaOctober 28, 20256:00 p.m. There was a legal and regular session of the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana held on this date at the Council’s regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building,…
The Lord said, “Call to Him and He will answer you”
By Lisa Wilmore Scripture to Ponder: “…Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known” (Jeremiah 33:3 ESV). Dear Hearts, God is great and greatly to be praised!…
Death Notices for the week of November 10th
Carole Taylor, 75, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 4 pm to 6 pm on Friday, November 14, 2025, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Funeral service…
City’s file 13 fills as checks and balances fail
In theory, Monroe’s City Charter was written to keep power in check. The mayor oversees administration; the city council acts as a legislative counterweight. In practice, however, neither branch respects the other—and the people of Monroe are left paying the…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Zelma C. Wyche, Affectionately Known as “Mr. Civil Rights of Louisiana”
By Garry Blanson Some people in Monroe, Louisiana, love to try and correct me when I talk about the City of Monroe as being two distinct cities. First, you have the White City of Monroe, then you have the Black…
Audit report shows former Neville bookkeeper at center of $280,000 in missing funds scheme
An investigative audit by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor has uncovered widespread mismanagement and possible misappropriation of student activity funds at Neville High School in Monroe, prompting immediate reforms by the Monroe City School District and the initiation of legal proceedings…