Final services for Mr. John Body, Jr. age 81, of Monroe, Louisiana, who transitioned from this life on Monday, August 25, 2025, following a lengthy illness, are scheduled as follows: Friday, August 29, 2025 the body will be available for…
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Man charged in hit and run death of 61-year-old
Monroe police have arrested a suspect in connection with a deadly hit-and-run that claimed the life of a pedestrian earlier this month. On August 11, 2025, around 8:48 p.m., officers responded to South 3rd Street and Plum Street after reports…
Free Speech suit against Senator Jackson-Andrews dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a First Amendment lawsuit against State Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews on August 15, 2025. The lawsuit, filed by New Orleans resident Maya Detiege and later joined by Ponchatoula resident Dayne Sherman, claimed that Jackson-Andrews violated their…
Free Speech suit against Senator Jackson-Andrews dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a First Amendment lawsuit against State Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews on August 15, 2025. The lawsuit, filed by New Orleans resident Maya Detiege and later joined by Ponchatoula resident Dayne Sherman, claimed that Jackson-Andrews violated their…
Brown calls out city public works; cuts grass with scissors in live feed
Social media influencer Marie Brown is calling out the city’s public works department, saying Southside neighborhoods are being neglected when it comes to grass cutting and right-of-way maintenance. On Tuesday, Brown staged a symbolic social media live feed protest at…
After 10 years Powell Center doesn’t bear names of two heroes
It has been almost ten years since the Monroe City Council voted to rename the Powell Street Neighborhood Center in honor of two local trailblazers—Benny J. Ausberry and James “Coach” Hughey. Yet, despite the council’s resolution, neither man’s name has…
After 10 years Powell Center doesn’t bear names of two heroes
It has been almost ten years since the Monroe City Council voted to rename the Powell Street Neighborhood Center in honor of two local trailblazers—Benny J. Ausberry and James “Coach” Hughey. Yet, despite the council’s resolution, neither man’s name has…