Incorrigible high school students in the Monroe City School System will no longer attend the Sherrouse Alternative School. Instead, they will study from home under the supervision of their parents, who will serve as Learning Coaches. The new policy, approved…
Monroe attorney Sarah Smith has been appointed to serve as a Hearing Officer Judge for the 4th District Court, where she will preside over cases involving child support, domestic abuse, protective order enforcement, and juvenile traffic matters. Smith, the daughter…
The Northeast Louisiana African-American Chamber of Commerce (NELA Chamber) has officially launched its website and social media presence, a move President Attorney James Ross says will connect today’s business leaders to a legacy nearly a century old. The new website,…
Between August 28 and September 3, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Families across Northeast Louisiana are preparing to honor loved ones with funeral services in the coming days. Lavonne Neal, 54, of Monroe, passed away on August 22, 2025. Visitation will be held Friday, September 5, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.…
More than 1,000 residents in Monroe and Ouachita Parish who rely on Section 8 housing subsidies could be at risk if a federal proposal to trim the program becomes law, according to William Smart, director of the Monroe Housing Authority…
Elected officials carry a dual burden. On one hand, they must represent the public with dignity, fairness, and adherence to the rules of order. On the other hand, their private and business dealings often serve as the true test of…
