Three men were taken into custody late Monday night following reports of gunfire in a residential area, leading to a high-risk traffic stop and the recovery of multiple firearms. The incident began on March 16, 2026, at approximately 9:05 PM,…
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City to haul off accepted junk free, next month, but signup required
Dust off your work gloves and clear out the clutter—spring cleaning season has officially arrived in Monroe. The City of Monroe Public Works Department announced today the return of its annual spring cleanup initiative, “The BIG HAUL.” Starting next month,…
Former Carroll Coach was one of the most dominant players in women’s history
Columbia native Pam Kelly, and former Carroll High School Coach, became one of the most decorated women’s basketball players in the country during her career at Louisiana Tech University. From 1978 to 1982, she led the Lady Techsters to a…
Michael B. Jordan gives salute to “ancestors” in Oscar acceptance speech
When the envelope was opened at the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026, and Michael B. Jordan was announced as Best Actor, the roar from the Dolby Theatre crowd was more than a celebration of a single performance. It…
Thompson says Millhaven Estates Roads May get State Funding
Residents of Millhaven Estates may soon see long-awaited improvements to their roads and drainage systems following efforts by Ouachita Parish Police Juror Michael Thompson, Sr. Thompson announced this week that the subdivision has been included in the upcoming state capital…
Berry hears earful from city school students at Black Tie Guys meeting
Members of the Black Tie Guys male mentorship program spent part of their weekly meeting Monday night learning about local government—but the conversation quickly turned into something else: a candid discussion about the realities of school life. The young men,…
Kappa Brothers promote the Power of Reading
Brothers from the Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi participated in “Read the Day Away” at Carver Elementary School. Brothers Andrew Hill, Ibra January, Roger Thompson, Antonio Howard, and Brandon Allan read to students and encouraged them to continue…