Will Campbell, a standout offensive lineman who began his football journey at Neville High School, has etched his name into NFL history. The 6-foot-6, 319-pound LSU product was selected by the New England Patriots as the 4th overall pick in…
Category: Events
Man booked for murdering girlfriend
A Monroe man is behind bars following a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday, April 26, 2025, on Post Oak Drive. Deputies with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and discovered a female victim who had died from…
Services Saturday set for Melissa Brown, 50
Services for Melissa Brown, 50, will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Greater Flowery Mount Baptist Church, located at 1600 Wood Street in Monroe, Louisiana. A public visitation is scheduled for Friday, May 2, from…
Services set for roofer, Billy Coleman, 77
Services for Billy Ray Coleman, 77, of Monroe, LA, will be held Friday, May 2, 2025, at 11:00 AM at McFarland Funeral Companies, 1901 Burg Jones Lane, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 6:00 PM to…
Snaps of the City
Between April 24 and April 30, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
McFarland on Fire Chief selection: “All I hear is crickets”
The Monroe City Council is intensifying pressure on Mayor Friday Ellis to appoint a new fire chief, six months after the retirement of former Chief Terry Williams in November 2024. The prolonged vacancy has sparked concerns about leadership stability in…
Brown Bombers want more DBE participation in city contracts
The Monroe City Council unanimously voted Tuesday night to delay authorization of a $1.65 million pump replacement bid, citing concerns over low Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goals. The controversy erupted when the city’s purchasing department requested permission to advertise…