Since March 23rd the Monroe Fire Department has been refusing to respond to EMS calls because of fear of COVID-19, but that’s all over now. The city announced this week that the firetrucks will once again answer non-fire related calls.…
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McCarty named principal of Neville High School
Mickey McCarty has been named principal of Neville High School, replacing Christella Dawson who retired on May 22. McCarty, the second-winningest coach in Neville history, compiled a 197-43 (.820) record in 18 seasons, behind only legendary coach Charlie…
Monroe man killed by State Police after motel shootout
Sunday a man took a shot at State Police, by Wednesday the man the police think did the shooting was dead after shooting at cops again. Louisiana State Police report that early Wednesday morning, officers of the Louisiana State Police…
Jones passes new law as prison reform fight continues
When Attorney Fred Jones was elected to represent District 16, he promised to reform many of the state’s prison laws that are unfair to the incarcerated. When the legislative session ended on June 30th, Jones succeeded in passing a bill…
Graveside services for Nathan D. Killian set
Bro. Nathan Daniel Killian, 56 of Monroe, LA., resident of Pineville, LA a “Chef” died June 30, 2020. Graveside Service will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, July 11, 2020, at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral…
LDVA launches Project Love, asks Louisianans to write Veterans
Baton Rouge, La.—Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary COL Joey Strickland is launching Project LOVE (Love Our Veterans Every day), an initiative to show veterans our love and support, especially during the current COVID-19 pandemic. COL Strickland is asking Louisianans…
Birthdays July 9th – July 15th
July 9-Wilma Smith, Lawrence Farmer, Glenda Hall, Darryl Holloway, In Loving Memory of Joe James, Sr., Lela Mae Blackson, Natasha Garrett, Maxine Reed, Desiree Cotton, Aarayana L. Henry Jackson, Joseph Lewis. July 10-Herman Hollins, David Washington, Cora Perkins, Little Roy…