By Garry Blanson Well, well, well, when it comes to the ways Black people lose their family land involuntarily, it seems that eminent domain and the forced selling of heir property head the list! While I have included in my…
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Mayor Ellis’ repeated stands against Blacks are troubling
On the surface, Mayor Friday Ellis projects the image of a progressive leader. He speaks the language of economic growth and, to his credit, has advanced major development initiatives. However, a troubling paradox defines his administration: this progress stalls abruptly…
Funeral services set for Lanell Armstrong, wife of former Mayoral Candidate Ray Armstrong
Funeral service for Mrs. LaNell Fuller Armstrong, 70, of Monroe, LA, will be held at 1:00PM Friday, June 19, 2026, at First West in Feazel Chapel with Dr. Mark Fenn officiating under the direction of Mulhearn Funeral Home Sterlington Rd.…
Town of Richwood: Legals
Public HearingThe Town of Richwood will conduct a public hearing on June 30, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Richwood Multipurpose Building.The purpose of the public hearing will be to hear and consider all comments, protests, and objections relative…
Monroe City Council: May 26, 2026 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, LouisianaMay 26, 20266:00PM There was a legal and regular session of the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana held on this date at the Council’s regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, Monroe,…
Monroe City School Board: May 5, 2026 Minutes
Monroe City School Board of Education 2006 Tower DriveMonroe, Louisiana 71201 MINUTES The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday May 5, 2026, at Monroe City School District Central Office, 2006 Tower Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. The meeting…
Death Notices for the week of June 13th
Melvin Gene Ross, Jr, age 85, transitioned from this life on June 12, 2026, in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 4 pm to 6 pm at St James Baptist Church, 2665 Richwood Road…