“Kema Dawson is pimping our district and the city of Monroe in exchange for campaign contributions.” That’s the claim of Mondrian Douglas, a candidate for the District 5 city council seat after reviewing a recently filed campaign finance report from…
Although the Monroe City Council has unanimously approved a comprehensive 25 year economic plan for South Monroe, the mayor has announced Tuesday that he is starting his own plan for the Black community called “City Start. ” The mayor said the…
Funeral services for Mrs. Mae Francis Mansfield, the widow of the late Rev. A.J. Mansfield, will be held Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Her body will lie in state on Friday, February 16,…
The decision by Louisiana to forgo participation in the federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program has ignited a wave of criticism from advocates, officials, and the public, drawing attention to the state’s stance on federal aid aimed at combating…
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has called for a 16-day special session of the legislature, starting February 19th, to address crime and public safety. The agenda, consisting of 24 items, proposes a significant rollback of previous efforts to reduce prison populations…
As Louisiana grapples with the challenge of reducing crime, Governor Jeff Landry’s “no mercy” approach has sparked debate. While the governor’s tough stance, including harsher penalties and stricter parole conditions, might seem appealing to some, it overlooks the complexity of…
Garry Blanson Even though many Black People in Monroe, Louisiana know about “The Prince-Hall Masons,” few seem to know about the “forgotten” Black organization that was known as “The Naomi Colored Knights of Pythias.” It was a chapter of The…
