The Monroe City Council voted to introduce the mayor’s new budget, but eyebrow lifted raises given to two employees in the mayor’s office and other concerns caused two councilmen to vote against the budget. The council voted 3-2 to introduce…
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Carroll Alumni group says district ignoring alumni concerns
The Carroll Alumni Association says it is worried about Carroll High School but Superintendent Brent Vidrine and Board member Daryll Berry won’t meet with them or return their calls to address their concerns. Bernadine Adams, submitted a letter to the…
Cooper, Saulsberry push to end school board agenda rubber stamps
It was supposed to be a quick in and out meeting with little discussion, but Tuesday night, new members of the school board politely insisted that policy and actions be reviewed and discussed before voting on them. At issue was…
Wossman Basketball team praised by school board
The Wossman High School Wildcats Basketball team was recognized Tuesday night at the monthly meeting of the Monroe City School Board. The team was praised for completing the year as the Class 3-A State Runner-ups. Coach Casey Jones was praised…
Moore says Tanglewood restoration flood prevention project has begun
Moore told property owners Sunday that approvals are being secured and that work on Tanglewood’s flood problem is expected to begin in October of this year Landlords and residents were pleasantly surprised Sunday evening as Police Juror Pat Moore…
Richwood 7th grader scores 23 on ACT
The future looks bright for one Richwood Middle School student who is all smiles after she received word that she scored a 23 on the ACT. That’s big stuff when you consider that Curdericka Rice is only 12 years old.…
Housing Authority leaders honored in Black History salute
The leadership team of the Monroe Housing Authority was praised Sunday for over 40 years of leadership that has resulted in the Monroe agency being recognized as one of the nation’s best public housing units. Frank Wilcox, Dr. Henry Bonner,…