In the five months since taking office, Mayor Friday Ellis’s administration has struggled to establish an effective working relationship with Monroe’s black-majority city council. This growing divide presents a challenge that, while difficult, is not insurmountable for a white mayor…
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Sending kids to prison for “any crime” is not a good idea
What’s the real reason lawmakers are considering sending children to Angola rather than juvenile lockups? Is it about making us safer, or is it secretly about saving money? No one has said it aloud, but the fact that a proposal…
What ignored need will Neville Charter school address?
The dedication of parents and community members to improving educational outcomes at Neville High School is commendable. The Neville Charter Association’s stated goal of moving from “good to better” reflects an admirable commitment to excellence that has long been part…
Harris’ Presidential loss due in part to laid back black support
The 2024 presidential election has come and gone, leaving in its wake a sobering reality for the Democratic Party and Vice President Kamala Harris. While the majority of Black voters stood behind Harris, the enthusiasm and turnout needed to secure…
Black DA should have at least tried to get Justice for Ronald Greene
The recent plea deal allowing former Louisiana State Trooper Kory York to walk free with a suspended sentence for his role in Ronald Greene’s death represents more than just another failure of our justice system – it dashes the hopes…
Vote “No” on the constitutional amendment November 5th
We encourage our readers to vote “No” on the constitutional amendment on the November 5th ballot. It’s a simply reason: Every program and project should not be in the constitution; that’s it plain and simple. The amendment is about dedicating…
No more automatic water rate increases, promise made and kept
Your water bill may increase next year, but it won’t be automatic. Thanks to the push of Monroe’s Southside delegation the old practice of automatically increasing water rates without any review has ended. In its place, the council will review…