On Thanksgiving morning, while most kitchens are filled with the sounds of family chatter and the aroma of turkey and dressing, one home on South Second Street fills with something even richer—compassion. For the past 20 years, Emma West has…
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Man jailed three times for “begging” raises questions about a law that targets the homeless
We see them on street corners holding signs asking for help, but now that’s against the law; and those who ask for help at the intersections are now being arrested as criminals. One Monroe man, Demetrius Walker, has been arrested…
Supreme Court sides with Johnson after five year termination challenge
The Louisiana Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a second city employee who was apparently fired for purely political reasons; that person is former MPD information officer Charles Johnson. His attorney says the city may have spent about $1…
Snaps of the City
Between November 6 and November 12, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Audit report shows former Neville bookkeeper at center of $280,000 in missing funds scheme
An investigative audit by the Louisiana Legislative Auditor has uncovered widespread mismanagement and possible misappropriation of student activity funds at Neville High School in Monroe, prompting immediate reforms by the Monroe City School District and the initiation of legal proceedings…
Shelby says Neville Charter could free up millions for advance programs
The Neville Charter Association is again seeking to transform Neville High School into a charter school, believing the third time may finally bring success. The association plans to resubmit its application to the Monroe City School Board for a Type…
Whitney inspires youth with business lessons, and $10 bills
When Eugene Whitney talks about work, young men listen. That’s what happened Monday night as the owner of Firehouse Subs in the Walmart Strip Mall gave members of the Black Tie Guys sandwiches, drinks, and valuable lessons that fed their…