A new chapter in Monroe’s political landscape is set to begin Tuesday at 6 p.m. as Bishop Rodney McFarland is expected to be elected chairman of the Monroe City Council, marking a changing of the guard powered by Southside leadership.…
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Chris Jackson, 60 dies in Wood Street house fire
The Monroe Fire Department is investigating a deadly house fire that broke out Monday night in the 2300 block of Wood Street, claiming the life of a 60-year-old man. The fire was reported around 9:40 p.m. on June 30. Firefighters…
Services scheduled for Brewster, 63; Killian, 81
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Donald David Brewster, 63, and T. Foster Killian, 81, both of Monroe. Graveside services for Donald David Brewster will be held Monday, July 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Monroe City Cemetery, located at…
Snap of the City
Between June 26 and July 2, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
McFarland set to become council chairman next month
Bishop Rodney McFarland is poised to assume the presidency of the Monroe City Council next month, succeeding Councilwoman Juanita Woods of District 3, who served a one-year term in the role. The transition represents part of a coordinated leadership strategy…
Carroll Principal finalists Share Vision at Community Forum
Parents and alumni of Carroll High School gathered Wednesday evening, June 25th, to hear from the three finalists vying for the role of principal at the historic campus. The community forum, sponsored by the Carroll Booster Club and the Monroe…
SEDD has not approved minutes in six months, inaccurracies, rewrites
The Southside Economic Development District has not approved official meeting minutes in six months amid disputes over record-keeping accuracy ordered by Tony Little The Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) has been operating without approved meeting minutes for six months, creating…