Tuesday night, the Monroe City Council’ introduced a second “forever” tax; even the idea should raise concerns among residents. While the original 1 cent street improvement sales tax was implemented with the noble intention of paving and maintaining the city’s…
Category: Editorial
Our Rich Black Heritage: Teresa Garland Lew
By Garry Blanson During the month of May, it’s common for schools in America to hold graduations. Every May, thousands and thousands of black students graduate from elementary schools, high schools, and colleges. So, with all of the graduating going…
New council – mayor, must find common ground for next four years
The recent elections in Monroe have ushered in a new era of political representation, with the addition of Bishop Rodney McFarland and Minister Verbon Muhammad to the city council. These two new councilmembers, along with incumbent Juanita Woods, form a…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Abraham Lincoln Davis
By Garry Blanson More and more each day, it seems as if we’re at the dawn of “A NEW CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT” in Louisiana! Last Friday, May 10th marked the “FIFTH YEAR ANNIVERSARY” of the murder of a Black Louisiana…
Hiring teenagers as Monroe Police officers is a bad idea
The Monroe Police Department is grappling with a shortage of officers, prompting the Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board to consider lowering the minimum age requirement for police officers from 21 to 19. While this proposal may seem like…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Dr. Gilbert R. Mason
“A boy is born in hard time Mississippi, surrounded by four walls that ain’t so pretty. His parents give him love and affection to keep him strong, moving in the right direction, and living just enough, just enough, for the…
Elementary kids in Wossman and Carroll Marching bands, is it OK?
Our community is proud of the Wossman and Carroll High School band programs. The bands represent our community well at formal occasions, football games, and sometimes even as far as New Orleans Mardi Gras parades. However, many are not aware…