In a political landscape fundamentally reshaped by Louisiana’s new “closed primary” system, the roughly 201,844 Black registered voters in the 5th Congressional District are in an unprecedented position of strategic leverage. Under the new rules effective for the 2026 cycle,…
The Monroe City Council unanimously voted to approve significant increases in sewer, water, and refuse collection rates during a legal and regular session at City Hall, during its February 10th meeting. The meeting included public hearings for each ordinance, during…
A family at Carver Elementary School is demanding accountability and transparency after a substitute teacher was arrested for allegedly performing lewd acts in front of children during class. Requesting anonymity to shield the minors involved, a family of one of…
A familiar voice has returned to the Twin Cities’ airwaves this past week, marking a full-circle moment for one of Louisiana’s most versatile media personalities. Reaux Fareal, the multi-talented musician and media mogul, is bringing his hit radio show, “Club…
As the nation observes Black History Month, Monroe City Schools reflects on a storied history of leadership that has shaped the academic and social landscape of the Twin Cities. Since the early 1990s, four African American educators have stood at…
John E. “John Boy” Cole, Jr., 51, transitioned from this life on January 25, 2026, in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be held from 4 pm to 6 pm on Friday, February 6, 2026, in the chapel of Hester Central State…
Between January 29 and February 4, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
