Funeral services for Charles Ray Baines will be held Saturday at at the Union Hill Baptist Church Mr. Baines passed this life on November 12, 2023, at the age of 72. Born on January 6, 1951, at Huey P. Long…
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School board needs forensic audit: Where there is smoke, there is fire
Before the Monroe City School board hires a new superintendent, a critical step must precede this: a forensic audit of the district’s finances. Recent revelations about the financial conduct under Former Superintendent Brent Vidrine underscore the urgency of this action.…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Smith Wendell Green
By Garry Blanson It’s strange how so many of the accomplishments & achievements that were achieved by Black People during the “RECONSTRUCTION PERIOD” and the early 1900s in America were deliberately not included in any of the history books at…
Snaps of the City
Between November 25 and November 28, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Birthdays November 30th – December 6th
November 30-Carolyn Harris, Shacashea Jones, Jessica L. Wilson, Dean Hendricks, Demetrius Boose, Jayshawn Williams. December 1-Richelle Miles, Charlene Norman, Lilla Holland, Victor Campbell, Ellyn Robinson-Taplin, Abe McFarland, Victor McFarland, Shelia Jackson, In Loving Memory of Ethel Stewart, Richard Byrd, Toris…
Monroe Housing Authority: Legals
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Monroe Housing Authority will receive sealed bids in triplicate for the following project: Miller Square Interior Door Installation 4200 Matthew St, Monroe, LA 71203 Project Number 23.CFP610.02 Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 19th,…
Monroe City Council: November 14, 2023 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana November 14, 2023 6:00 p.m. The Honorable Chairman Ezernack, called the meeting to order. She then asked the clerk to call roll. There were present: Mr. Harvey, Mrs. Ezernack, Ms. Woods, Mr. Marshall, & Mrs. Dawson.…