Monroe police have arrested a suspect in connection with a deadly hit-and-run that claimed the life of a pedestrian earlier this month. On August 11, 2025, around 8:48 p.m., officers responded to South 3rd Street and Plum Street after reports…
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Free Speech suit against Senator Jackson-Andrews dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a First Amendment lawsuit against State Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews on August 15, 2025. The lawsuit, filed by New Orleans resident Maya Detiege and later joined by Ponchatoula resident Dayne Sherman, claimed that Jackson-Andrews violated their…
Brown calls out city public works; cuts grass with scissors in live feed
Social media influencer Marie Brown is calling out the city’s public works department, saying Southside neighborhoods are being neglected when it comes to grass cutting and right-of-way maintenance. On Tuesday, Brown staged a symbolic social media live feed protest at…
After 10 years Powell Center doesn’t bear names of two heroes
It has been almost ten years since the Monroe City Council voted to rename the Powell Street Neighborhood Center in honor of two local trailblazers—Benny J. Ausberry and James “Coach” Hughey. Yet, despite the council’s resolution, neither man’s name has…
Services scheduled for three community friends
Rosie Green, 98Rosie Green of Monroe died August 16, 2025. Visitation will be held Friday, August 29, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m. at McFarland Funeral Companies, 1901 Burg Jones Lane, Monroe. Funeral services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday,…
Snaps of the City
Between August 14 and August 20, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
McFarland: Mayor broke the trust, threw first punch in fight with council
The Monroe City Council has leveled strong accusations against Mayor Friday Ellis, claiming he sought to sidestep the city’s charter after the council refused to confirm his fire chief nominee. At the heart of the conflict is new state legislation—sponsored…