Category: Roosevelt Wright

Governor John Bel Edwards has been forced into a run-off election with a Republican candidate supported by President Donald Trump. It doesn’t matter who Governor Edwards’ opponent is; if President Donald Trump backs him, it means bad news for the…

There is an uptick of violent crimes in our community, but the announced responses by the City of Monroe seems to be more of the same. Parish leaders haven’t addressed the issue at all Each week the media reports more…

How can a murder suspect get a bond? That’s the question that’s been buzzing on social media this week in the aftermath of the murder of Alice Heckard. Her accused murderer, Charles Lampley, has been charged with 2nd degree murder,…

On October 12th voters across the state will select a governor for the next four years; we encourage our readers to consider John Bel Edwards. Governor Edwards is the best choice because he has shown some sensitivity to issues that…

Voters in District 16 will go to the polls next month to elect a State Representative; we think Attorney Fred Jones is the best choice in this race. There are several candidates, all Democrats, who are seeking to replace the…

Several Blacks will be asking voters to elect them to fill two vacant police jury seats for District F and D. Many of them are probably unaware of the Black community’s fight to get Police Jury representation and what that…

As next month’s state elections near, voters will begin to focus on issues that the state legislature will face in the next four years. Many problems that impact poor people should be considered: EDUCATION CONCERNS: Several educational issues need consideration:…