Funeral services for four friends of the community were held last week, all under the auspices of Smith Funeral Home. Deacon Golia Gaines, 95 Deacon Golia Gaines of Monroe passed away on March 19, 2025, at the age of 95.…
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“Catfish” Coleman arrested for St. Mary Church fire
A 49-year-old Monroe man has been arrested in connection with a fire that damaged a historic Black church last month, authorities confirmed yesterday. Nicky L. “Catfish” Coleman was taken into custody on April 8, 2025, and charged with simple arson…
Services Saturday for Eddie Gives,79
Services for Eddie Gives, Jr., 79, will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Mr. Gives, a beloved husband, father, deacon, and community member, passed away peacefully at his home on…
Snaps of the City
Between April 3 and April 9, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Community mourns death of Connie Miller, Sistah Viva Vocee, 63
Family, friends, and the Monroe community will gather this weekend to honor and celebrate the life of Constance “Connie” Miller Beard, who passed away on March 30, 2025, at the age of 63. The beloved local performer, affectionately known as…
Man arrested on multiple protective order violations
A Richwood man was arrested Tuesday following an alleged domestic dispute at the Parkview Apartments complex. Montrel Deon Burton, 27, of 5220 Highland Road, was taken into custody on April 1 after police responded to a complaint from a Parkview…
Brown Bombers amend mayor’s budget, possible veto looms
The Monroe City Council approved the budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year on Tuesday night, though the decision was not unanimous, suggesting concerns about the financial plan that will take effect May 1. The council made several modifications to Mayor…