A man was arrested Wednesday after he reportedly fired a weapon at another man in a Southside convenience store. Official police reports say Mohammad Husein, 23 of Ruston, was charged with aggravated assault in the aftermath of an incident that…
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Louis is part of homeless outreach ministry
Monroe Mayoral candidate Fred Louis was among several groups that ministered to the homeless this week. Louis is a part of a ministry called “Street-Wise Ministries, Inc.” that volunteers to bring meals to the homeless on a regular basis. Louis…
Brown, Calvin raise eyebrows with “liveable wage” campaign
If Marie Brown is elected Mayor, she wants to raise the base pay of the city’s police officers, firefighters, and public works employees. Her thoughts were echoed by a candidate for the city council, Alicia “CoCoa” Calvin. Both women say…
Law firm offers $3,500 in scholarship for Black History essays
LOCAL LAW FIRM OFFERS $3,500 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR BLACK HISTORY ESSAYS: There are still a few days left for high school seniors to enter a Black History essay contest and get a chance to win one of two cash prizes.…
Mayoral candidates praise past, but cite need for leadership change
At a live forum this week, four of the five candidates for Monroe Mayor praised past accomplishments of the city’s leaders, but think Monroe needs new leadership to face a new generation of challenges. Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo said now…
Former city councilman John Smith Dies
John Smith, a community servant who spent a lifetime in service to the community, died Sunday after a lengthy illness. A man who devoted a lifetime to community service, died Sunday after a lengthy illness. John Smith, a prominent civic…
Mayoral candidates draw crowds over weekend
Over 900 show up for Friday Ellis event at The Hub; Marie Brown tells ladies, change needed or we go in the same direction as mayoral campaign livens Local campaigns are beginning to warm up as candidates for Monroe Mayor…