Old times are not forgotten in Louisiana, especially when it comes to the criminal justice system. Last week we saw a clear example of the unwillingness of Republican members of the state Judiciary committee give justice to 1,500 convicted…
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Pecanland Mall is dying, now owners look to blacks for salvation
When the Pecanland Mall opened in 1985, it was a sensation. It drew thousands of shoppers to Monroe from as far away as Ruston and it boosted the Monroe economy. Much to the frustration of the Black community, the mall…
Public deserves answers in David Harris in-custody of police death
There is a back and forth between lawyers for a man who died in Monroe Police Custody and Monroe Police Chief Zordan, while each side is accusing the other, no one is addressing the 800-pound Gorilla in the room.…
UBER curb-to-curb public transportation could be the new “thing”
Former City Councilman Micheal Echols faced resistance from the Mayo Administration when he introduced the idea of allowing UBER to operate in Monroe. It proved to be a good idea, but it goes even further. The company, which began in…
Is Georgia vote controversy over manipulating black votes?
The controversy over Georgia’s new election law, promoted memories of election practices in our area and laws we changed in Louisiana to respond to them. The Georgia legislature passed a law that provides more access to…
Senator Fields is right, kindergarten should be mandatory, not an option
Senator Cleo Fields has touched a nerve in the state legislature because he wants required schooling for all students to begin at Kindergarten instead of first grade. It doesn’t seem like a big deal, but it is, especially for those…
Mayor Staci deserves praise, but thank God for the Voting Rights Act
The African-American community should extend a vote of thanks to Mayor Staci Albritton-Mitchell and the West Monroe Board of Alderpersons for their timely decision to work with the Justice Department to insure minority participation in West Monroe government. While West…