In a story that ends months of legal battles, public scrutiny, and a resolute commitment to public service, Henry Whitehorn’s election as the first Black sheriff of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, winning not by 1 vote, but by 4,000 votes.. Whitehorn’s…
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Services held last week for “Buddy” Moore, 72
Funeral services were held last week for a Carroll Graduate and military veteran, Richard Moore. Services for Mr. Moore were held Friday, March 22, 2024, at McFarland Funeral Companies on Berg Jones Lane for Richard Bondaire Moore, known affectionately to…
Snaps of the City
Between March 10 and March 27, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Kids Korner: We use technology
By Julius Brown Hi, guess who? You’re right, it’s me, Julius. Here’s a weekly joke to start your day: How do you draw a party in outer space? Answer next week I-Ready Technology, is our trend First of all, the…
Audit report says Vidrine faked receipts, may have broken laws
The Louisiana Legislative Auditor released a detailed report on Friday, March 22, 2024, uncovering controversial payments made to the former Monroe City School Board (MCSB) superintendent, Dr. Brent Vidrine, involving fabricated documents and unauthorized reimbursements that may have breached state…
Low turnout among blacks could spell victory for Ellis Saturday
Will Friday Ellis win another term as Mayor of Monroe, or will 19-year veteran Jamie Mayo pull off an upset and reclaim the mayor’s seat? Will Betty Cooper, a school board member, trade her school board seat for the Mayor’s…
Infant with cocaine in urine leads to three arrests
Three adults – Joseph Lee Murray, Roger Dale Bradford, and Roxie Danielle Austin—were arrested on March 18th, 2024, in West Monroe, Louisiana, on charges of cruelty to juveniles. According to court documents, the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office launched an investigation…