Auditors say, hockey team, police ticket writing, and loose controls are costing the city big losses each year Next week, members of Monroe’s city leadership will travel to Washington, D.C., to lobby members of Congress for federal funding for city…
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Community mourns passing of Mother Essie Strawder, 100, services set
Funeral services celebrating the life of Mother Essie B. Mickle Strawder, who was blessed to live 100 years, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, 5510 U.S. Highway 165 Bypass in…
Birthdays January 22nd – January 28th
January 22–Dennis Johnson, Frances Wilson, Aimee D. Campbell-Jordan, William C. Peevy, Jr., Tyesha Goodjoint, Jacquetta Phillips, Dr. Naomi R. Smith, Phyllis Ann, DeAngelo Williams, Ivessia Donald, Arthur Hemphill. January 23–Golden Berry, Jr., Sandra Brothers-Ballard, Doretha Smith, Linda Dorsey, Carolyn Beard,…
Snaps of the City
Between January 15 and January 21, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Town of Richwood: January 15, 2026 Minutes
Regular Meeting MinutesJanuary 15, 2026 7:00 P.M.Members In Attendance: Alderman Simeon Profit, * Alderman Deneitra Ross arrived @ 7:22 P.M. Alderman Donald Richard Alderman Wysinger ClevelandThe Town of Richwood met for a Regular Meeting held January 15, 2026, at 7:00…
Prepare towin in 2026
By Rusty Potter In a world that moves at a fast pace, we often feel pressured to act quickly, speak quickly, and decide quickly. But speed without direction is dangerous. One of the powerful principles for success in life, leadership,and…
“Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s true purpose of Education”
By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, Recently, I received a video that spoke volume to me of the true purpose of education. Interestingly, it spoke to me so deeply that I felt compelled to share what it revealed. During this Rev.…