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…
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…
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…
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…
Richwood has named assistant Ronnie Brothers as their new basketball head coach, replacing Terry Martin, who announced his retirement earlier this week.
The Dallas Cowboys have officially added a hometown playmaker to their roster, agreeing to terms with Monroe, Louisiana, native Camden Brown as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NFL Draft. Brown, a standout wide receiver who spent his final…
The Monroe community is grieving the loss of a foundational spiritual leader following the passing of Dr. Johnny Earl Drumgole, Sr., the long-time senior pastor of Liberty Christian Center. Dr. Drumgole died on Monday, April 27, 2026, at the age…
