Change for Monroe

05/26/2026

05/19/2026

Just learned something new and I thought I'd share it with you all.

A fascinating story about what happens when folks in power no longer have to listen to the people they are supposed to serve.

Like many people, I occasionally stumble across interesting historical stories through social media. Recently, a TikTok series introduced me to a story about the Battle of Athens in Tennessee. Social media should never be anyone’s primary source of information, but it can serve as a starting point...

05/17/2026

It's not a cult. The Church of Gnome has a book of proverbs that reads, 'What seems fragile carries its own power." https://www.churchofgnome.org/

05/15/2026

Burns is on the road...again. We're so glad he could take a break from campaigning to attend our City Council meeting on Tuesday.

05/15/2026

Ever hear a random phrase and it just sticks? This is the story of Giacomo, a little Italian kid, his sneeze, and a memorable moment that turned into a personal running gag. Of course Kevin is getting old and couldn't remember the name, but Guillermo and Giacomo both work...according to him.

05/14/2026

The City of Monroe is proud to announce the launch of Monroe Alerts, our new mass notification system.

We heard your feedback: you wanted alerts to reach you on more than just social media pages or utility bills. Here's the answer. Sign up for Monroe Alerts and get City alerts by phone, text, email, and social media all at the same time.

When it matters most, we want to make sure you are informed no matter what device you have nearby.
But Monroe Alerts is not just for emergencies. It is also how you stay connected to everything happening in your City. Parks and Recreation updates. Downtown Monroe events. Dowd Center Theatre show announcements. MAFC schedule changes. City events. You choose only the topics you care about and how you want to hear about them.

Choose which alerts you want to receive at MonroeAlerts.org or text "MonroeAlerts" to 38276 to be added to our emergency alert list.

Learn more: https://www.monroenc.org/689/Subscribe-to-Monroe-Alerts

05/13/2026

Some argue that if something isn't 'all-natural,' it's bad. But the creator of a life-sustaining drug, enabling pizza and soda enjoyment, is hardly unnatural.

05/12/2026

Where was Dumb Quixote last night?
Not in Monroe. He continues chasing windmills in his crusade against the LGBTQ community.
If you need data on who he should be protesting against, check out Whoismakingnews.com. A one stop shop to destroy the lies behind his quest.

05/12/2026

Jumping off the infamous Redneck Ridge was a rite of passage. A true test of courage!

05/11/2026

The mayor's "Look at Me!" revival wasn't heavily attended. Are folks catching on to his grift? Hopefully.

We are all in favor of Christians doing Christian acts. Attacks on the mayor and his ilk are never attacks on Christians. Let's be clear, they're not Christians. They call themselves Christians, but I call myself skinny. Doesn't make it true.

If they were truly Christian, they'd be using their resources to feed the hungry or house the homeless and they'd leave the cameras and drones at home.

At least this one probably didn't cost the city $10k!