The recent arrest of Boris J. Braggs, a 43-year-old teacher at Robinson Elementary School and pastor in West Monroe. Charged with trafficking children for sex, indecent behavior with juveniles, and computer-aided solicitation of a 15-year old. Braggs was ensnared in…
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SEDD must not ignore misconduct allegations
The allegations now facing Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) president Tony Little are serious—serious enough that they demand more than whispers, shrugs, or bureaucratic finger-pointing. Monroe Police have opened an investigation into claims that Little shook down vendors for kickbacks…
Charlie Kirk left legacy of hurtful and divisive words
The assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has sent shockwaves across the nation. At just 31 years old, Kirk’s life was violently ended, leaving his family, colleagues, and supporters in grief. As a community newspaper, we must be clear: violence…
Rev. Moore must get input beyond his administrators
Monroe City School Superintendent Sam Moore, III is a man with a golden heart. His desire to improve education for our students is genuine, and his career path reflects a deep commitment to children—counselor, pastor, principal, and now superintendent. Yet…
Program that writes off troubled high schoolers, bad idea
The Monroe City School System has quietly made a dramatic shift in how it handles its most troubled high school students; it’s condemning them to a slow, permanent subclass life by removing them from any form of structure. On paper,…
McFarland’s praise for orderly session well deserved
Tuesday night, an unexpected moment of agreement reminded Monroe why rules matter. Rev. Rodney McFarland, chairman of the Monroe City Council, received public praise from former councilwoman and state legislator Kay Kellogg Katz. Katz, a seasoned public servant and leading…
Good fathers often become victims of state’s child support laws
A quiet crisis is unfolding in our family courts. Fathers who open their homes, provide food and shelter, and care for their children daily can still be ordered to pay child support to absent mothers who hold legal custody but…