Hats off to the fine men and women of the City of Monroe’s Public Works Department whose behind the scene work during inclimate weather and storms keeps us all safe. Ironically, the Public Works employees are probably the least respected employees…
Category: Editorial
Our homes must share blame for violence culture we are creating
Youth need less exposure to violent language and images and more positive role models to reduce violence in our local community, that’s what the majority of respondents to the Free Press online poll said, and that’s important because it places…
There is more local violence than is reported in the news, much more
Since July of 2011, there have been 180 people charged with murder or attempted murder in the Monroe area. That’s a staggering amount of violence in our local community, but there is much more that goes unreported. Some…
What the “Vote No” signs in last month’s election revealed
While we are sleeping, other minorities in our community are quietly and efficiently empowering their people in ways that are subtle with a global impact. During the elections last month, the Southside Economic Development District worked to get…
Jefferson’s ruling was justice for man convicted on wrong charge in child’s death
Judge Larry Jefferson is generally hated by law enforcement and loved by those facing injustice. Another example of Jefferson’s controversial actions took place recently when he reduced a guilty jury verdict of a man accused of murdering…
Unitary status means blacks must trust Vidrine with our future; bad idea
Do you believe that Brent Vidrine and his successors can always be trusted to be fair to Blacks in the Monroe City School System? The NAACP says “No” and we agree. It’s unthinkable that the four black members…
McFarland and city school board owe NAACP leaders apology!
Rodney McFarland and the Monroe City School Board, especially its black majority, owe the Black community an apology. Recently, members of the NAACP, which is a recognized, reputable group of black citizens, requested to speak to…