Public Hearing The Town of Richwood will conduct a public hearing on June 19, 2025, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Richwood Multipurpose Building. The purpose of the public hearing will be to hear and consider all comments, protest, and…
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Put on your thinking cap
By Rusty Potter We have all heard the phrase – “Put on your thinking cap.” It’s usually said when someone wants us to slow down, focus, and use our brain to figure something out. But have you ever stopped to…
Monroe City Council: April 22, 2025 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana April 22, 2025 6:00p.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…
Delight in God’s protection for your divine purpose
By Lisa Wilmore My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ. He is our Everlasting, Eternal, and Endless Protector, Deliverer and Redeemer. “Thank You, Father for such a…
Death Notices for the week of May 19th
Beverly Gay Roundtree Young, 72, of Monroe, Asst. Manager, died May 14, 2025. Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation is 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday, May 23, 2025, at Smith Funeral Home.…
Pittman highlights 2025 Wossman year in Valedictorian address
The Monroe Civic Center arena was filled with pride and excitement, on 5/13/2025 as Wossman High School celebrated its Class of 2025 graduation ceremony. Family members, faculty, and community supporters gathered to honor the achievements of this year’s graduating class,…
Jovial Nicholas Nelson reflects as 2025 Ouachita Valedictorian
The Fant-Ewing Coliseum at the University of Louisiana Monroe was filled with excitement and emotion Tuesday evening as Ouachita Parish High School honored its graduating Class of 2025. Family members, educators, and community supporters gathered to celebrate the culmination of…