The family of Thomas Edward Wood, age 83, announces his passing on October 31, 2023. A treasured member of the Monroe community, Mr. Wood’s life will be celebrated with a funeral service scheduled for Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11:00…
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Our Rich Black Heritage: William Lambert
By Garry Blanson Jim Rohn once said, “If we ignore the lessons of the past, from whatever the source, then we may become victims of the process of trial and error.” You see, there are many lessons to be learned…
City should investigate its role in last month’s mass shooting
The tragic death of 14-year-old Dontavius Wilson at last month’s Renwick Street Block Party is a stark reminder that condolences, while necessary, are not a substitute for action and accountability. In the wake of such violence, some of Monroe’s leadership…
Birthdays November 9th – November 15th
November 9-Patricia Porter, Kenneth Arnold, Dr. James O. McHenry, Helen Reese, LaKenya Vaughns, Leonard Ceaser, Ethel Jones, Adrine Fields, Allie Ruth Monroe, Ricky Campbell, Jakia Brown, Janice Fleming, Ariel Blueford, Wurostek Morehead, Leola Goins-Keys, Bessie Mae Hooker, Mary Griffin. November-10-Tyun…
Snaps of the City
Between November 5 and November 6, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Ouachita Parish Police Jury: October 24, 2023 Minutes
PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A SPECIAL CALLED MEETING HELD ON, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2023 AT 5:31 P.M. The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in a…
Ouachita Parish Police Jury: October 16, 2023 Minutes
PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON, MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2023 AT 5:36 P.M. The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in a regular…