By Lisa Wilmore Scripture to Ponder: “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.” My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is inspiring to know that God strategically made us, knows all about us, and…
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Battle over “Little House” on Renwick may go to City Council
It’s been sitting empty since receiving an occupancy permit in April, but what is referred to as the “Little House” on Renwick Street won’t ever be occupied unless the Monroe City Council gets involved. The Monroe Planning and Zoning Commission…
Could Creekbaum’s DWI history pose an ethical problem if elected district judge?
Monroe City Attorney Brandon Creekbaum was arrested twice for DWI. Once in 2011 and a second time in 2021 after crashing his car. The Supreme Court suspended his law license and then lifted the suspension. Creekbaum, now fully recovered and…
Man arrested for 87 counts of sexual abuse of an animal and 411 counts of possession of child sex abuse materials
Johnny Williams, Jr., of Monroe, was booked into the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, on 87 Counts of Sexual Abuse of an animal and 411 counts of possession of child sex abuse materials. No bond was…
Birthdays August 27th – September 2nd
August 27-Ronald Charles Hunt, Sr., Kim Edwards, Gloria Hunter, Angela Dixion, Sherman Clay, Joise Gipson, Chelsea Hudson, Samantha A. McLaurin, Jamekie “Mee Dial-Hunter, John Ford, Neria Potter, Simran Dhaliwal, Ro’Shanchia Givens, Victor Levels, Carl Williams, My’Chana Broadnax, Tanieka Adams, Connie…
State lists Chris Lewis as deadbeat parent who owes $19,838.30 in child support and won’t pay
Chris Lewis, a candidate for Monroe City Marshal, has been publicly identified by on the Department of Family Services Website as a non-custodial parent who is delinquent on child support obligations, owing nearly $20,000. The Louisiana Department of Children and…
Judge rejects Shelling challenge and rules K9 and Newman eligible for school board run
A Fourth Judicial District Court judge has ruled that two candidates challenging incumbent Monroe City School Board member Brenda Joyce Shelling for the District 7 seat are qualified to remain on the ballot, rejecting Shelling’s claim that neither lives in…