Baton Rouge, LA – As Louisiana’s second extraordinary legislative session begins, House Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Matthew Willard issued the following statement: “House Democrats are committed to addressing crime and making our communities safer. Unfortunately, we were not involved in…
Category: Editorial
Our Rich Black Heritage: Sadie M. Alexander
By Garry Blanson Even though, I don’t know the full significance of these two forgotten Black communities that are a part of the history of the City of Monroe, Louisiana, I feel compelled to mention them in this week’s article!…
Forum candidates get easy questions, hard stuff is off limits
In the lead-up to the March 23rd elections in the City of Monroe, candidates are engaging in a series of community forums that have sparked criticism for their lack of depth in addressing the public records of present and former…
We need your prayers!
Next week, we will be in Baton Rouge. Governor Jeff Landry has issued a call for a 17-day special session on crime and public safety. On Monday, February 19 at 1:00 p.m., we will convene to discuss 24 items and…
State needs smart solutions, not Landry’s “no mercy” plans
As Louisiana grapples with the challenge of reducing crime, Governor Jeff Landry’s “no mercy” approach has sparked debate. While the governor’s tough stance, including harsher penalties and stricter parole conditions, might seem appealing to some, it overlooks the complexity of…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Rev. Thomas W. Stringer
Garry Blanson Even though many Black People in Monroe, Louisiana know about “The Prince-Hall Masons,” few seem to know about the “forgotten” Black organization that was known as “The Naomi Colored Knights of Pythias.” It was a chapter of The…
Capital Outlay Projects that impact South Monroe
Each year, as required by law, the Joint Highway Priority Construction Committee, which is comprised of the House and Senate Committees on Transportation, Highways and Public Works, holds nine public hearings to receive input for the establishment of the highway…