When the Coronavirus pandemic ends, the entire country will rethink the way we operate; some things we have been reluctant to do will become the new normal. Local communities will quickly begin to assess our use of technology in every…
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Governor Edwards is leading during COVID-19, but he can’t do it all
Governor John Bel Edwards is to be commended for taking charge of the Coronavirus response in the state. He is working tirelessly to make sure that the state’s army of state and local leaders are armed with the resources they…
Did Mayor Jamie Mayo call councilman Doug Harvey a “dumb ass” Tuesday night?
Did he say it? Probably not, but to many, it sounded like he did. The question revolves around a comment Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo made at the Monroe City Council’s meeting Tuesday night that has been interpreted two ways, depending…
Should churches close during pandemic if malls and shopping centers open?
On March 16, 2020, Governor John Bel Edwards declared a public health emergency in the State of Louisiana that effectively suspended communal life in the state until April 13. The health emergency is in response to the COVID-19 virus pandemic…
Mayo’s $50 million funding secret, the devil is in the details
Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo released a stunning visual presentation of his proposed new $135 million event center last week, but he refuses to show the full report that reveals the details. Usually, the devil always hides in the details. Mayo…
Mayor’s race: People who wear the MAGA hats tagged as racists
Since 1996, race has been a deciding factor in mayoral elections. Before 1996, all serious candidates for mayor were usually white; blacks had the tongue and cheek task of choosing the “lesser of the evils.” Abe Pierce tried to change…
Mayo’s fight to hide Reggie Brown’s records undermines his effectiveness
Whenever government officials attempt to operate in the dark, suspicions are raised. Over the years, we’ve had to go to court to force local governments to produce public records. Citizens who take the government to court over freedom of information…