The Monroe City School Board voted Tuesday not to sponsor Neville High School’s application to become a Type 3 charter school. The decision came during a special meeting where only four of the seven board members voted, resulting in a…
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School board to vote on Neville Charter application
In a significant development for Monroe’s education landscape, the Neville Charter Association’s (NCA) application to convert Neville High School into a Type 3 charter school faces a critical juncture. The Monroe City School Board is set to convene on Friday,…
Voting ends for Neville Charter School application
Faculty and parents at Neville High School completed voting Thursday on a proposal to convert the public school into a Type 3 charter institution, marking a crucial step in determining the school’s future governance. The vote comes following an October…
Police Jury votes to ban sale of Kratom herb, Thompson opposes
In a recent development, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has passed an ordinance banning the sale and distribution of Kratom, a controversial herbal supplement, in the unincorporated areas of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. The ban is set to take effect on…
Audit report says school funds being mismanaged
A scathing audit report of the Monroe City School Board for fiscal year 2023 has uncovered extensive financial irregularities and mismanagement across multiple schools, raising serious questions about the district’s oversight and internal controls. Neville High School Fundraiser Scandal: At…
Legislators learn about tough crime laws, Rep. Moore appeals for help instead
Lawmakers from Northeast Louisiana gathered at the Monroe Civic Center on Tuesday for a legislative update to the public, where contrasting approaches to addressing crime in the state caught the attention of African-Americans. Republican legislators praised their efforts in passing…
Rev. McCoy praises plans for Richwood’s $1.4 million upgrade
Rev. Harold McCoy, a member of the Ouachita Parish School Board, is spearheading a $1.4-million project to upgrade the sports facilities at Richwood High School. The School Board recently agreed to seek bids for the project, which will focus on…