By Garry Blanson Aaaah, Snap,” is a common expression that’s often used in urban slang, as a reaction to a witty comeback, or a surprising event. However, in this instance, I happen to be referring to the government program known…
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Mayor’s fight with council, is fight against city’s home rule charter
The City of Monroe and Mayor Friday Ellis are headed for a legal collision that could shape the future of municipal self-governance in Louisiana. At the heart of the dispute is Act 452, a law passed in the final hours…
Eleven funerals set for area residents this weekend
Funeral and memorial services for eleven area residents will be held this weekend across Northeast Louisiana and Mississippi beginning Thursday and continuing through Tuesday. Barbara Jean Sheridan – Memorial service will be Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at…
Birthdays August 14th – August 20th
August 14-Willie Johnson, Jr., Yolanda Williams, B.K. Butche, Henry Ervin, Francheska D. Howard, Dan Ross, III, Keosha Rael Marshall, Willie Belle Williams, Kanada DeBurr, Asia Brown, Ulysses Hampton, Brandon Dade, Emmitt Coleman, Sanquenetta Fobbs, Jessica Smith, Kenneth Roquemore. August 15-Elijha…
2nd Annual Giveaway honors Elders at Monroe Civic Center
By Staff Writer For hundreds of Monroe’s elders, it wasn’t just a watermelon; it was the only visitor they’d seen all month. In the blazing July heat, more than 500 senior citizens lined up outside the Monroe Civic Center for…
Adapt or get left behind
By Rusty Potter When my kids were young, I remember the Friday night ritual well. We’ll take them to Blockbuster Video, and we would spend what felt like hours walking the aisles, reading the back of VHS covers, and debating…
“Silence the noise in my life, Lord”
By Lisa Wilmore To God be the glory for all He has done! It is always a joy and an honor to share what the Lord places in my heart. You are dear to me, and my prayer is that…