In a week or two, many local public schools will be shifting into “Test Preparation Mode.” That means that the regular instructional pace will be halted or slowed to a snail’s pace while the teachers switch to preparing students for…
Category: Editorial
Arena is a good idea, but Mayo has poor arena track record
Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo wants to build a new civic arena for the community. We think that is a great idea, but the question is can the city afford to construct it, and do we have the demographics to maintain…
Now that Mardi Gras is over, open containers can mean jail time
Cities open container laws usually waived for big drinking events, individuals go to jail Now that Mardi Gras is over, the city will resume arresting citizens for conduct it permitted for one day for the Krewe of Janus.…
Public should get ready for the $4 million scare tactic campaign!
The Monroe City Council was wise to delay taking action on water and sewer increases Mayor Jamie Mayo wants for the city, it avoided a complete rejection of the proposal because all indications were pointing to a “No” vote by…
Richwood is balancing a historical mind, hand battle among black scholars
The achievements of Richwood High School’s vocational components are being recognized by the State Department of Education. The success of schools such as Richwood across the country mark a turning point in the educational struggle of our people. …
What did we get for the $25,000 crime study?
Six months ago the city hired an expert to advise the city on how to eliminate its growing crime problem. That was July 11, 2017. The consultant was paid $25,000 to help solve the problem, but what did we…
Ezernack’s “Dummies” book is no authority on council rules
By: Roosevelt Wright, Jr. The Monroe City Council introduced an ordinance to raise water and sewer rates when it met Monday night, but it broke several rules of order in the process. Once the rules are ignored, the precedent…