Monroe City School Board of Education 2006 Tower Drive Monroe, Louisiana 71201 MINUTES The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Monroe City School District Central Office, 2006 Tower Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. The…
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Death Notices for the week of November 11th
Terry Tyrone Gray, 55, of Minnesota formerly of Monroe died October 16, 2024. Service will be at 11:00 AM Friday, November 15, 2024, at Greater Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 PM Thursday, November 14,…
Parish helped Trump win as Democratic leaders took little action
Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th President of the United States, securing a victory over Democratic candidate Kamala Harris in a hotly contested race. The election, held on November 5, 2024, saw Trump reclaim the White House after…
Police Jury votes to ban sale of Kratom herb, Thompson opposes
In a recent development, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has passed an ordinance banning the sale and distribution of Kratom, a controversial herbal supplement, in the unincorporated areas of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. The ban is set to take effect on…
ULM Pep Rally – Rescheduled
The Downtown Pep Rally has been rescheduled due to the rain this evening. Come out Monday, November 25, 2024, at 5 PM to the Downtown Monroe River Market to Meet the Teams with the pep rally portion starting at 6 PM!
Raided street tax to be on December 7th ballot
A month from now, city voters will be asked to renew a street tax first approved in 1994 to maintain city streets. However, what began as a street tax has been “repurposed” to include so much that very little is…
Bengal Belles Wow young readers
The Neville High Bengal Belles did an amazing job of spreading Halloween cheer and showing their community spirit! This year, instead of their usual standout dance performances on the football field, the elite Neville High School dance team took their…