While some areas of our community experienced flooding over the weekend, the swift and coordinated efforts of our city officials and workers prevented what could have been a far more devastating situation. Mother Nature occasionally reminds us of her awesome…
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Girls’ prom dresses, is there a line we should not cross?
High school proms mark a rite of passage, a night where teens cap off their youth in style. Fashion has evolved—modest gowns and basic suits have given way to bolder looks. It’s no shock that students push boundaries, expressing their…
City council doesn’t have to wait to 2030 to push for the 4th seat
The 2020 census revealed a stark demographic shift in Monroe: over 1,000 African American families moved from South Monroe to North Monroe, with many settling in District 2, now a Black-majority area. Yet, the 2022 redistricting failed to reflect this…
Hoffman’s death 28 years later, does his execution deter crime?
The execution of Jessie Hoffman Jr. this week, by nitrogen gas in Louisiana forces us to confront a haunting question: does the death penalty serve as a meaningful deterrent to crime, or is it merely a relic of retribution masquerading…
Our Recommendations for the March 29 Ouachita Parish Ballot
On March 29, voters in Ouachita Parish will face a critical decision as they cast their ballots on four constitutional amendments and several property tax renewals. These measures will shape the future of our parish and state, affecting everything from…
Districts should protect teachers from student led “career terrorism”
Some students engage in a form of “career terrorism.” When it happens, teachers face irreversible reputational and professional damage. This is not about protecting bad teachers or dismissing genuine cases of misconduct. Schools must maintain high standards for professional conduct,…
New state education plan raises the bar for schools, we must plan now
Louisiana schools, especially high schools, should be aware that Louisiana’s new educational accountability system, aptly named Grow.Achieve.Thrive. (GAT), will replace the current LEAP 2025 Accountability Program in the 2025-26 school year. For many schools, this will be a game changer…