In a stirring tribute to lifelong dedication to civil rights and community empowerment, Minister Verbon Muhammad was presented with the prestigious “Champion of the Cause” award during the Freedom Fund Gala at the NAACP Louisiana State Conference’s 83rd Annual State…
New information from the parish tax assessor may have breathed new life into the city council’s push to squeeze more money out of present tax appropriations to subsidize city services. The idea sparked discussion among Monroe City Council members about…
Tuesday night, in a unanimous vote, the Monroe City Council elected Bishop Rodney McFarland as its chairman and Minister Verbon Muhammad as vice chairman for the 2025-26 term, marking a significant moment for the city’s leadership. The council also honored…
Outrage erupted at the Monroe City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, as Southside council members, known as the “Brown Bombers,” discovered that their request to roll up the property tax millage to its maximum for 2025 was ignored,…
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…
In the wake of a recent tragedy on Bonner Drive, leaders of the Nation of Islam are stepping forward to encourage peace and non-violence among youth in South Monroe. On Monday, Monroe Police began investigating the death of a young…
The Monroe City Council has taken a significant step to aid victims of violent crimes by passing an ordinance establishing a Comprehensive Violent Crime Victims’ Rights and Notification System. The ordinance, introduced by District 5 Councilman Verbon Muhammad, was…
