Services for Cornelius Cole will be held Saturday, December 6, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, 5510 US Highway 165 S. Visitation will be Thursday, December 5, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at McFarland Funeral…
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City school scores show most made gains, giant steps needed
The Louisiana Department of Education has released its assessment of all state supported schools, including the Monroe City Schools. The data from the assessment reveals significant disparities in academic achievement, with some schools maintaining excellence while others face persistent challenges…
Jackson, Fisher walked tightrope to help constituents in tax session
Democratic legislators Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews (D-34) and Representative Adrian Fisher (D-16) worked strategically to secure important provisions for working-class constituents during the recent passage of Governor Jeff Landry’s sweeping tax reform package, despite facing a Republican supermajority in both chambers.…
Eight teams face off in Golden Pitch competition at Grambling State
Grambling, LA – Three Grambling State University (GSU) teams cashed in on their creativity and business acumen on Tuesday as they participated in the Golden Pitch Challenge on Nov. 19 at the Digital Library and Learning Commons. The Golden Pitch…
The Lighthouse gives back to the Community!
Monroe, LA-The Lighthouse Church, under the guidance of Apostle Alvin B. Walker, supported local organizations with a financial donation of $1,000 each. The organizations that received support were: Grace Place Ministries, The Salvation Army, and Barkdull Faulk Elementary School. Each…
Council rejects Mayor’s fire chief nominee, Overturf, Muhammad reports threat
The Monroe City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday night to reject Mayor Friday Ellis’s nomination of Captain Daniel Overturf as the city’s new fire chief, highlighting ongoing tensions between the administration and council members over diversity in city leadership. The rejection…
Council majority says tax proposal not ready, vote “No”
The majority of the Monroe City Council is urging voters to reject a December 7th ballot measure to extend a 1-cent sales tax, warning it will create a $500 million “slush fund” without proper safeguards against waste and fraud. They…