A quiet crisis is unfolding in our family courts. Fathers who open their homes, provide food and shelter, and care for their children daily can still be ordered to pay child support to absent mothers who hold legal custody but…
Category: Editorial
I only cry in my dreams now
By Victor C. Kirk, Sr. Each generation either purchases or passes on to the next items felt important to understand what was held close to one’s heart. In my family, among items passed on was a handmade quilt given to…
Our City – Our Community
By Marie Brown Former Monroe City Councilman Kenneth Wilson announced on a nice sunny day in November 2019 that he would not seek re-election. The announcement was made at an annual Thanksgiving event hosted by his nonprofit, PEEP Inc. Wilson…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Ollie Mae Hamilton Burns
By Garry Blanson Aaaah, Snap,” is a common expression that’s often used in urban slang, as a reaction to a witty comeback, or a surprising event. However, in this instance, I happen to be referring to the government program known…
Mayor’s fight with council, is fight against city’s home rule charter
The City of Monroe and Mayor Friday Ellis are headed for a legal collision that could shape the future of municipal self-governance in Louisiana. At the heart of the dispute is Act 452, a law passed in the final hours…
Our City – Our Community: Marshal Robert Cherry
By Marie Brown There are many unsung heroes in our community — space will not allow me to list them all. However, we have one who performs his duties in a caring and remarkable way. He is none other than…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Former Monroe Barbershop owner Bennerson Stamper
By Garry Blanson “If Knowledge Can Make A Man Unfit To Be A Slave as Frederick Douglas said, then Research Can Certainly Make A Man Unfit To Be Fooled and Manipulated by Main Stream Media!” -Garry O’Dell Blanson While I…