Former Monroe City School Board (MCSB) Superintendent, Dr. Brent Vidrine, is, according to a March 22, 2024 audit report, is accused of creating fake documents, including a receipt from the Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana, to wrongfully receive funds from…
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Bills that passed in the Special Criminal Justice Session; below are the 2nd set of bills that passed:
Senate Bills Senate Bill 7 by Senator Edmonds (Act 9) requires ignition interlock for first offense DWI for at least six months of any probation, or the entire time that the driver’s license is suspended. For a second offense, the…
Our Rich Black Heritage: The Colored Chamber of Commerce of Monroe
By Garry Blanson Well, as I was researching online, I came across information about a forgotten group of pioneering Colored People. What was so surprising about them is that they lived in Monroe, Louisiana! I learned that the group started…
Using real names with fake election results is a real bad idea
A recent test run of election results posted on the Secretary of State’s website, featuring fictitious vote totals assigned to real candidates’ names, has sparked a state-wide controversy; it should not be repeated. This exercise, according to Secretary of State…
For the next three weeks, we will publish the bills that passed in the Special Criminal Justice Session; below are a 1/3 of the bills that passed:
Senate Bill 1 by Senator Miguez (Act 1) makes it lawful for any person 18 years of age or older who is not prohibited from possessing a firearm under state or federal law to carry a concealed weapon without a…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Martha E. L. Haynes
By Garry Blanson Come, listen all you gals and boys, Ise just from Tuckyhoe ; I’m goin’ to sing a little song, My name’s Jim Crow.” Those words are part of a song called,”Jump Jim Crow” made famous by a…
Dawson’s “I will not be bullied” statement is troubling for a council member
The cornerstone of democracy is representation, where elected officials act as the voice of their constituents. Recent remarks by Councilwoman Kema Dawson of the Monroe City Council’s 5th District have sparked debate over the balance between personal beliefs and the…