Some members of the Monroe City Council seemed surprised to learn that the Monroe City Marshal’s office and the Monroe Police Department are two separate entities, each with its own funding source. The complaint leveled by some citizens at Tuesday’s…
Category: Editorial
City Union approved contract without reading between the lines
When it comes to city workers there has always been a fight with city hall. Last week city employees received the short end of the stick from all sides: state law, its union leaders, and the city. …
Without trust, community shuts down on city chief’s “John Wayne” style
The Monroe Police Department is very efficient at solving crimes, and arresting suspects. Whether true or imagined, the general public sentiment is that if a crime is committed in Monroe, the MPD will eventually arrest the suspect. Arrests generally occur…
Is there a conspiracy to blame Judge Jefferson for increased violence?
Our community has been traumatized by escalating violence in our community, now the fingerpointing has begun. Last week Monroe Mayor Oliver Friday Ellis and police Chief Victor Zordan hosted a press announcement placing blame for the violence in…
Violence is a community problem, but we need city backup
Criminals in Monroe are shooting at Monroe Police officers…again. Again, the city leaders are hosting press conferences announcing that shooting at police officers is unacceptable and will not be tolerated, as criminals ignore them. Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan and…
Richwood could soon become a city, 50 years after becoming a town
In 1973, the late Verdiacee Hampton Goston shocked the residents of the Richwood community with the idea that the little community could become a self-governing town. Goston, who was an eccentric personality, said the community could manage its own affairs…
Brown sets record straight on murder site
Dear Editor, In regard to the article on the shooting of Mr. Edward Patrick. This is yet another tragedy that has befallen our community and we must all work together to create solutions and better alternatives for our people to…