Three years ago, the residents of South Monroe put all of their dreams on paper and presented them to the Monroe City Council and received unanimous approval. It was an ambitious dream package that would take 25 years or more…
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Southside deserves better communication when violence occurs
Last week, South Monroe witnessed two murders and a shooting. Today, the public still waits for answers. A 20-year-old man was killed in a shooting on Roy Drive. The incident occurred within city limits, yet confusion over jurisdiction has left…
Inmate escapes in Orleans reveals critical failures in the system
The escape of ten inmates from the Orleans Parish Justice Center on May 16, 2025, the largest in the facility’s history, exposed critical failures in New Orleans’ correctional system. This breach, enabled by a maintenance worker’s alleged complicity and defective…
DBE goals is not exclusive to “Black People”
Southside city councilmembers are pushing to increase patronage of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) aims to boost Black businesses, but the DBE designation doesn’t specifically target them. In the last ten months, the council has unashamedly pushed to increase…
We salute thousands of “Mr. Mom” dads on Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the extraordinary fathers who embody the heart of mothering—those “Mr. Mom” dads who nurture their children with boundless love, care, protection, provision, and magical moments. Just as there are many mothers who wear both hats…
House arrest sentence, low bond, devalue life of Ashley Dorsey
Justice is supposed to mean fairness. It is supposed to offer comfort to the victim’s family, accountability for the offender, and assurance to the public that life is sacred under the law. But the recent sentencing of Daniel Lynn Ross…
Keep garbage collection public, it’s our problem let’s fix it
The City of Monroe stands at a crucial decision point regarding its garbage and trash collection services. It’s considering privatizing, franchising or outsourcing the service to a private company. In a series of community meetings last week the city posted…