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,…
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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…
Mayor’s fight with council, is fight against city’s home rule charter
The City of Monroe and Mayor Friday Ellis are headed for a legal collision that could shape the future of municipal self-governance in Louisiana. At the heart of the dispute is Act 452, a law passed in the final hours…
We all pay taxes: Isms by Loop Road speaker reflect subtle racism
At Monday’s Monroe City Council meeting, Randy McConaughey of 201 Loop Road took to the microphone and made a statement that left many in the room shaking their heads. “I’m a taxpayer. The district you represent may or may not…
Violent crime decline welcomed: over 63 days without a murder
For months, our city council has celebrated a remarkable milestone: a significant reduction in violent crime, particularly murders. At the most recent council meeting, Councilman Verbon Muhammad led the audience in applause to mark 63 days without a murder—a stark…
Jacksonville brutality case sends vibes to Blacks across the nation
On December 9, 2024, a shocking incident unfolded in Jacksonville, Florida, when 22-year-old William McNeil Jr. became the victim of egregious police abuse during a traffic stop by officers of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO). That incident hits home to…