A celebration of life for LaDarian Montez’ Woods, 34, of Calhoun, Louisiana, will be held at 1:00 p.m. on February 28, 2026, at Christ Church, located at 208 Lincoln Street, West Monroe, Louisiana 71291. Pastor Nathan Thompson will officiate the…
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Council Agrees to pay more for storm debris pickup; bill could be $4 million
Debris cleanup after the recent Winter storm is expected to cost about $4 million. The city will have to dip into its rainy day fund (Fund balance) to foot that bill, but it hopes to get over $3 million of…
Music Marker in Richwood notes historic people who promote music in NELA
If you’ve driven through Northeast Louisiana lately, you may have noticed a flash of silver and black standing sentinel along the highways and downtown corners. These are the latest “milestones” of the Northeast Louisiana (NELA) Music Trail, a grassroots effort…
Black History: Charles D. Jones added Black judges to the Louisiana Courts system
Walk into a courthouse almost anywhere in Louisiana today—from Shreveport to New Orleans, and rural parishes in between—and the face of justice looks vastly different than it did just thirty years ago. Today, Louisiana boasts an average of 100 Black…
Richwood Audit shows growth despite rising costs, a few findings
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor has posted the annual audit of the Town of Richwood for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, showing an improved overall net position but significant deficiencies in internal administrative controls and legal compliance. The report…
Snaps of the City
Between February 12 and February 18, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Monroe City School Board: January 22, 2026 Minutes
Monroe City School Board of Education 2006 Tower DriveMonroe, Louisiana 71201 MINUTES The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Monroe City School District Central Office, 2006 Tower Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. The meeting…