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Council hires Lexing to challenge fire chief appointment
The Monroe City Council has hired Monroe-based civil rights attorney Carol Powell Lexing to prepare its legal challenge to Act 452 which allows the governor to appoint the city’s police and fire chief. The controversial legislation allows Louisiana’s governor to…
State NAACP honors Muhammad as “Champion of the cause”
In a stirring tribute to lifelong dedication to civil rights and community empowerment, Minister Verbon Muhammad was presented with the prestigious “Champion of the Cause” award during the Freedom Fund Gala at the NAACP Louisiana State Conference’s 83rd Annual State…
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Between October 2 and October 8, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
SEDD Board split on suspending Little amid harassment, kickback allegations probe
The Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) met in special session Wednesday to address a formal complaint filed against its chairman, Tony Little, alleging sexual harassment and vendor kickbacks. During an executive session, commissioners heard two charges against Little before returning…
Snaps of the City
Between September 25 and October 1, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
SEDD president subject of police investigation
Monroe Police have launched an investigation into misconduct allegations against Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) president Tony Little, following a complaint filed by a Monroe woman. The woman alleges that Little pressured at least one SEDD vendor for kickbacks on…