The historic Jimmy Andrews v. the City of Monroe, Louisiana case that led to the initial enrollment of Black students at Neville High School “Segregation has no place in the American education system.”— Richard Dawkins According to reliable sources, the…
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Monroe City Council: November 25, 2025 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, LouisianaNovember 25, 20256:00 p.m. There was a legal and regular session of the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana held on this date at the Council’s regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building,…
“See what the Lord has done”
By Lisa Wilmore “See What the Lord Has Done,” written by Nathaniel Bassey, a song that calls believers to recognize and testify to God’s faithfulness after seasons of waiting. At Christmas, that testimony finds its greatest fulfillment in the birth…
Death Notices for the week of December 15th
Johnny Charles “JC” Looney, Jr., 77, of Mamou, LA, died December 10, 2025. Service will be 11:00 am, Friday, December 19, 2025, at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation is from 10 until service time, Friday, December 19, 2025, at Smith Funeral…
Off duty police, working security using city equipment, can be a problem
Monroe is gambling with taxpayer money every time it lets off‑duty police officers wear city uniforms, carry city equipment, and sit in city units while working for private companies. When something goes wrong, as it did at Parkview Apartments last…
Our City Our Community
By Marie Brown “A friend in need is a friend indeed” is a proverb meaning a true friend is someone who helps you when you are in difficulty, proving their loyalty through actions, not just words, distinguishing genuine companions…
Halfway House inmate arrested after fight with man he accused of killing his brother
A confrontation at a local transitional facility led to the arrest of a Monroe man Wednesday afternoon after he allegedly attacked a fellow resident he claimed was responsible for his brother’s death. Xavien Rayshawn Beasley, 24, was booked into the…