The City of Monroe’s annual Housing Fair and Expo, set to take place on Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Abe Pierce Convention Center, will provide valuable information and resources for renters and those seeking…
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Services set for former Wossman basketball great, Nina Bass
Services for Denenna “Nina” Bass will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana. Denenna R. Bass, affectionately known as “Nina,” passed away on June 5, 2024, at…
Snaps of the City
Between June 5 and June 12, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Kid’s Korner with Julius Brown
By Julius Brown 6th Grade, Riser Elementary School BTG-Blue Tie Hey there, everyone! Julius Brown here, and I’ve got some exciting things to share with you this week. We’ll be talking about the recent BTG meeting, a special BTG member,…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Henry Morgan Green
By Garry Blanson About 60 years ago, a horrible event occurred in Knoxville, Tennessee, under the auspices of the Knoxville City Council. Back at that time, the city council introduced an Urban Renewal Program that led to the “leveling and…
Is Mayor Ellis hiding from the Southside’s Brown Bombers?
Throughout Mayor Oliver Ellis’ first term, a consistent theme has emerged: he avoids meeting or associating with those who differ with his decisions or may be critical of his actions. That’s a formula for disaster and stalemate in the years…
Birthdays June 13th – June 19th
June 13-Toni Qualls, Tasha Lister, Lois Price, Renarda Andre’ Williams, Ronald Bradley, In Loving Memory of Joseph Reed, Jr., Rodriquez Morehead, Shuronda Reed, Jackie Leonard-Cassey, Bianca Reed, Miss Leslie Horne, Effie Young, Louise Taylor, Maggie Sims Generoso, Cora DeBurr. June…