Following the June runoffs, Louisiana’s high-stakes U.S. Senate race is officially locked in. Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow and Democratic Tensas Parish farmer Jamie Davis will face off this November to fill the seat vacated by Bill Cassidy. On the campaign…
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Landry’s veto of HB125 unfair to the wrongfully convicted
In 1979, the State of Louisiana convicted a 17-year-old Wossman High School student named Gerald Manning for the murder of Vonda Harris. The DA stacked the case against him, manipulated witness testimony, and set him up. He was wrongfully convicted,…
Mayor Ellis’ repeated stands against Blacks are troubling
On the surface, Mayor Friday Ellis projects the image of a progressive leader. He speaks the language of economic growth and, to his credit, has advanced major development initiatives. However, a troubling paradox defines his administration: this progress stalls abruptly…
School board silent on tax, still no plan
The deafening silence coming from the Monroe City School Board regarding November’s upcoming tax vote is, Nobody has a plan. Candidates have signs up to run for office in November, but even the candidates avoid talking about their plans to…
In drowning aftermath, community’s love gives hope
In the wake of the unimaginable tragedy that claimed the lives of 10-year-old Ja’Oni Williams and 9-year-old Ja’Candis Owens on the Ouachita River last Sunday, our community has been shrouded in a heavy, collective grief. There are no words in…
Many want to be judge, but can’t half the baby
In August, candidates will officially qualify for the November elections, and our intersections will soon be cluttered with campaign yard signs. Among the most consequential races will be for the 4th Judicial District Court, where four—and potentially five—vacancies are opening…
City school tax should be reworked before voting again
The defeat of the Monroe City Schools property tax renewals on May 16th was not a vote against the children of Monroe. It was a firm, unmistakable demand for transparency and systemic guardrails. For too long, local taxpayers have watched…