Representatives of the Turrentine family, the millionaire slum lords who operate Standard Enterprises may face legal action from the city of Monroe if safety procedures are not put in place to reduce the violence and drugs associated with Parkview Apartments.…
The City of Monroe has spent nearly $900,000 since 2013 studying whether or not building a new arena in Monroe is feasible. The construction of a new civic arena was the centerpiece of the Mayo Administration, but as a new…
There is a new chief of police for the City of Monroe, but the new interim chief is actually the old permanent chief, who has been asked to step out of retirement and hold down the job while the…
Jason Stewart will coordinate the city’s youth crime prevention program, without a staff or budget. The City of Monroe rolled out its program to deter youth violence Thursday, announcing the appointment of Jason Stewart as the city’s youth services coordinator.…
Councilman Micheal Echols says his plan, produced by city consultants, will generate same money but be softer on the pockets; ten years instead of five. If Micheal Echols has his way, there might be a water rate increase,…
“It’s Political” comment to one customer may have sparked city hall push to oust one of the mayor’s most loyal supporters and employees. Charles Thomas, director of the Monroe Civic Center, is waiting on the outcome of an administrative…
It’s been two years, but the Mayo Administration still refuses to honor the memory of two community legends with the names approved by the Monroe City Council. In 2015 the Monroe City Council approved the renaming of the Powell Street…
