Rev. Harold McCoy, a member of the Ouachita Parish School Board, is spearheading a $1.4-million project to upgrade the sports facilities at Richwood High School. The School Board recently agreed to seek bids for the project, which will focus on…
Category: Events
City Housing fair Saturday to provide info on renter’s rights
The City of Monroe’s annual Housing Fair and Expo, set to take place on Saturday, June 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Abe Pierce Convention Center, will provide valuable information and resources for renters and those seeking…
Services set for former Wossman basketball great, Nina Bass
Services for Denenna “Nina” Bass will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in Monroe, Louisiana. Denenna R. Bass, affectionately known as “Nina,” passed away on June 5, 2024, at…
Snaps of the City
Between June 5 and June 12, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Kid’s Korner with Julius Brown
By Julius Brown 6th Grade, Riser Elementary School BTG-Blue Tie Hey there, everyone! Julius Brown here, and I’ve got some exciting things to share with you this week. We’ll be talking about the recent BTG meeting, a special BTG member,…
Water bills increase as “Forever” rate increase kicks-in again
As residents of Monroe open their June water bills, they are confronted with the harsh reality of the city’s “forever” tax on water and sewage. The bills, marked with glaring red letters, announce an automatic annual increase in water and…
Ice Hockey to return to Monroe, with beefed up mayoral support
Ice Hockey is back in Monroe! In a press conference held Wednesday at the Monroe Civic Center arena, Mayor Friday Ellis announced plans to revive the city’s semi-professional hockey team, the Monroe Moccasins. The mayor introduced the principals who will…