This month the Trump Administration approved the nation’s fiscal budget. Only a determined pushback from Democrats stopped it all from going through. The parts that did get approved will have an impact on our local community. President…
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Bill to end old slave law allowing easy conviction, needs to pass
One of two slavery laws aimed at easy incarceration of African-Americans could be changed if a bill by State Senator J. P. Morrell of New Orleans is successful. It’s Senate Bill 243 and if it passes, the legislature could…
Neighborhood watch is a hard sell on Southside; there is a way
In a recent meeting in North Monroe, Monroe Police Chief Eugene Ellis expressed difficulty in setting up neighborhood watch programs in South Monroe. It might mean that the chief will have to put on his thinking cap to come…
Schools are shifting into “Teach the test” mode, non-testable information is off limits
In a week or two, many local public schools will be shifting into “Test Preparation Mode.” That means that the regular instructional pace will be halted or slowed to a snail’s pace while the teachers switch to preparing students for…
Arena is a good idea, but Mayo has poor arena track record
Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo wants to build a new civic arena for the community. We think that is a great idea, but the question is can the city afford to construct it, and do we have the demographics to maintain…
Now that Mardi Gras is over, open containers can mean jail time
Cities open container laws usually waived for big drinking events, individuals go to jail Now that Mardi Gras is over, the city will resume arresting citizens for conduct it permitted for one day for the Krewe of Janus.…
Public should get ready for the $4 million scare tactic campaign!
The Monroe City Council was wise to delay taking action on water and sewer increases Mayor Jamie Mayo wants for the city, it avoided a complete rejection of the proposal because all indications were pointing to a “No” vote by…