The razor-thin margin in the 2023 Caddo Parish Sheriff’s election, where Henry Whitehorn edged out John Nickelson by a single vote, is a striking reminder of the significant impact each vote can have in shaping electoral outcomes. This isn’t a…
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School board needs forensic audit: Where there is smoke, there is fire
Before the Monroe City School board hires a new superintendent, a critical step must precede this: a forensic audit of the district’s finances. Recent revelations about the financial conduct under Former Superintendent Brent Vidrine underscore the urgency of this action.…
Willson should not preside over selection of next superintendent
In light of the recent revelations surrounding the Monroe City School Board, it’s become increasingly clear that a change in leadership is not just warranted but necessary, especially while the board searches for a new superintendent. A central figure in…
Search 10 years ago yielded Vidrine, board positioned for repeat flaw
Ten years ago, the Monroe City School Board set up a search committee that bent the rules to make a homeboy its next superintendent. That resulted in a great experience for white students, a failing experience for Black students, and…
City should investigate its role in last month’s mass shooting
The tragic death of 14-year-old Dontavius Wilson at last month’s Renwick Street Block Party is a stark reminder that condolences, while necessary, are not a substitute for action and accountability. In the wake of such violence, some of Monroe’s leadership…
Vidrine is out, the school board should now focus on educational excellence
Monroe City Schools stand at a pivotal juncture with Dr. Brent Vidrine’s retirement. The district should now address a glaring issue: our students’ academic performance. While the tenure of Dr. Vidrine witnessed commendable efforts in infrastructural development and pushing for…
Was Saturday’s mass shooting avoidable? Where were the police?
Every year, the Carroll High School homecoming festivities transform the city, drawing alumni and supporters from far and wide, but when a tragic event pierces the heart of such celebration, it calls for reflection and accountability. The block party spontaneously…