The Monroe Civic Center was filled with celebration, remembrance, and resolve on Saturday evening as the NAACP hosted its annual Freedom Fund Banquet. About 100 guests gathered for the occasion, including Mayor Friday Ellis, members of the Monroe City Council,…
The Greater Louisiana Baptist State Convention gathered in Monroe this week for its annual session, drawing pastors, members, and youth from across the state for a time of worship, training, and community service. The convention, led by its president, Rev.…
Between July 17 and July 23, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Carroll High School terminated interim head football coach Marvin Williams on Monday, July 21, 2025, according to a statement from Williams. The decision was made by the school’s new principal, Dr. Cassandra Shelling, during a meeting at the school office.…
The Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) has been officially notified that it can no longer hold its board meetings in the Monroe City Council Chambers, ending a months-long practice that often turned routine meetings into public spectacles—some even broadcast live…
State Representative Pat Moore has announced a major step forward in the effort to breathe new life into Monroe’s Wilson Street area and the surrounding Southside neighborhoods. Standing before community leaders and residents at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo,…
The Black Tie Guys of Monroe, a youth leadership and development group sponsored by Tab-N-Action, Inc., completed their “2025 Glory Trail Tour” this week, capping off a year of hands-on education, leadership training, and historical exploration. Under the guidance of…
