City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana August 13, 2024 6:00p.m. The Honorable Chairman Juanita G. Woods, called the meeting to order. She then asked the clerk to call roll. There were present: Mr. Harvey, Mrs. Ezernack, Ms. Woods, Mr. McFarland, & Mr.…
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Death Notices for the week of September 2nd
Linda Jean Campbell, 78, of Monroe Healthcare died August 27, 2024. Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 07, 2024, at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday, September 06, 2024, at Smith Funeral Home.…
Community mourns death of Dr. Phedra Brantley
The Monroe community mourns the passing of Dr. Phedra Brantley, a respected leader and advocate for education in the region. Dr. Brantley, who served as the Director of Human Resources for Monroe City Schools, school principal, and teacher. Dr. Brantley…
Tempers flare, fingers point, as mayor vetoes key ordinances
Tuesday night’s Monroe City Council meeting erupted into a series of heated exchanges, with important projects tabled and a major rift emerging between Mayor Friday Ellis and the council’s “Brown Bombers” representing South Monroe. The flashpoint came during discussions about…
Tempers flare, fingers point, as mayor vetoes key ordinances
Tuesday night’s Monroe City Council meeting erupted into a series of heated exchanges, with important projects tabled and a major rift emerging between Mayor Friday Ellis and the council’s “Brown Bombers” representing South Monroe. The flashpoint came during discussions about…
Plans underway to Charter Neville High School
Sources close to a planning group have confirmed that efforts are in progress to convert Neville High School into a charter school. The transition is expected to be initiated this October, with the school potentially becoming a Type 3 charter…
Plans underway to Charter Neville High School
Sources close to a planning group have confirmed that efforts are in progress to convert Neville High School into a charter school. The transition is expected to be initiated this October, with the school potentially becoming a Type 3 charter…