Monroe Journal

An Afternoon Tea at The Magnolias will give people the opportunity to dress up and enjoy samplings of various teas and typical homemade tea party food. The second annual event is planned for Aug. 22 at 1:30 p.m.

Afternoon tea offering a unique social outing

People struggling with grief are invited to a 13-week Grief Share series beginning Aug. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at Amory First Global Methodist Church, located at 107 3rd St. South.

Grief Share support group starting new 13-week series

Representatives of state and national civil rights groups held a press conference July 29 in front of the Monroe County Detention Center regarding the July 21 death of Spencer “Shine” Eckford.

Civil rights activists address recent death of Aberdeen man

Fire & Ice Cream, which will be held Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., will include free ice cream, photo ops with a firetruck, firefighters and Sparky the Fire Dog. Safety material will also be available, and kids can tour the truck.

McDonald’s, AFD partnering for Fire & Ice Cream event

Aberdeen School District opened the year with a Hollywood-themed convocation, where leaders said every role matters in shaping a child’s future.

Aberdeen convocation kicks off opening scene of School Year '26-'27

The application period for two new programs through the Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Relief program is opening soon for the owners of certain rental housing properties and also workforce housing developers.

Further details shared for CDBG-DR programs opening soon

A major year-long improvement project at the Monroe County Airport recently wrapped up, which will not only put it in a different category to attract more traffic and fuel sales but also increase safety for takeoffs and landings.

Significant airport improvement project completed

For Fiscal Year ‘26-‘27, the Monroe County School District plans to request an additional $224,000. However, increased assessment values would mean a lower millage rate, according to figures presented during July 30’s budget hearing.

Increased assessments helping with Monroe County School District’s ad valorem request

After earning their FAA private pilot licenses one day apart, sisters Ariana and Ana Lopez are in the process of pursuing both their commercial check rides and instructor licenses, setting up a full-circle opportunity to teach fellow students how to fly.

After earning private pilot licenses, sisters pursuing instructor licenses