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Hearing last week moves $30 million class action attempt against city schools closer
Thirteen years ago, 11 teachers filed suit against Monroe City Schools, claiming that hundreds of city teachers had been cheated out of sales tax revenue worth millions. Attorney Eddie Clark says the board has been robbing teachers in “broad day…
NAACP President Cliff Thomas resigns, ending turbulent tenure
Bishop Cliff Thomas, the embattled president of the local NAACP branch, announced his resignation at a press conference Tuesday, ending a tenure marked by intense internal division and a pending effort by members to remove him from office. Thomas, who…
Monroe Chamber “not prepared to support” school tax on May 16
The Monroe Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced on April 28, 2026, that it is not prepared to support the upcoming Monroe City Schools millage renewal scheduled for the May 16 ballot. The Chamber is calling for increased transparency…
Community mourns death of Dr. Lawanna Gunn-Williams
Family members report the unexpected death of Dr. LaWanna K. Gunn-Williams, PhD, on April 26, 2026, of natural causes. Dr. Gunn-Williams was a recognized expert in psychotherapy, marriage, and family counseling based in Louisiana. She has served as an Associate…
Sewerage backup prompts cleanup at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church
In a display of resilience following a significant facility setback, Bishop Rodney McFarland and the congregation of Greater Free Gift Church have begun an extensive restoration process after a sewage backup caused substantial damage to the church’s interior earlier this…
Brothers named coach at Richwood
Richwood has named assistant Ronnie Brothers as their new basketball head coach, replacing Terry Martin, who announced his retirement earlier this week.