Next week, Candidates in several upcoming races, will get a chance to address the Black community and appeal for its support in the October 14th election. With the exception of one, all candidates for sheriff and Police Jury District D…
Category: Local Governments
Vidrine to continue, despite financial misconduct investigation
In a split vote, the Monroe City School Board decided to break from its established policy, allowing Superintendent Dr. Brent Vidrine to remain actively serving as superintendent while under investigation for suspected financial misconduct. The board convened for an extensive…
Vidrine is suspected target of school district financial misconduct complaint
If leaked reports are true, Monroe City Schools Superintendent Brent Vidrine finds himself at the center of a potentially damaging investigation into suspected financial misconduct. The Monroe City School Board officially announced the investigation during their meeting on September 5,…
Dawson’s “Divine Nine” cultural district on Council Agenda
A Cultural District may be coming to the City of Monroe; it’s the Divine Nine Cultural District. The creation of the district is being proposed by councilwoman Kema Dawson Robinson to promote the revitalization of communities and hubs…
Richwood won’t renew contract with Mayo company
A company owned by former Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo won’t be working for the Town of Richwood any longer. In the last meeting of the Richwood Board of Aldermen, a motion by Alderman Simeon Profit to rehire the…
Recall Defeated
Brown says Richwood will have to pay over $6,000 for failed recall election On Saturday, 254 voters in Richwood cast votes in a battle to remove Mayor Gerald Brown from office. With a 13% turnout, only 101 voters voted in…
Richwood recall looms next week, Brown defends Mayo services
Richwood voters will go to the polls next week to decide whether to recall Mayor Gerald Brown. Last week the board of alderman tabled budget submitted by the mayor, until its next meeting which will be after the recall election.…