As Richwood voters prepare to decide the political fate of incumbent mayor Gerald Brown Saturday in a special recall election, the war of words between the mayor and the majority of his board of aldermen continues. Last week, in a…
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City halts all payments of SEDD invoices after audit finding
The City of Monroe won’t be paying any invoices from the Southside Economic Development District until it has approved projects associated with its invoices. Last week City Attorney Angie Sturdivant informed the SEDD Board of Commissioners that as a result…
Social media is a big deal to teens
By Valaysia Smith, Teen Reporter Social media is a pretty big thing in our world; it is the center of many teen lives. There are apps ranging from Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tiktok, Snapchat, Discord, and the list goes on. Our…
Lexing says Brown forced to take flawed polygraph in lawsuit
Was former Police Chief Reggie Brown wrongfully terminated as a member of the Monroe Police Department? Famed Civil Rights attorney Carol Powell Lexing says Brown is the victim of a political assassination in the wake of the 2020 Mayoral election.…
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.…
Services Saturday for former Beautician Mary Alice Holmes
Funeral services for a retired hairdresser who died recently are scheduled for Saturday, December 4th. Services for Mother Mary Alice Holmes will be held Saturday, December 4, 202,1 at New St. James Baptist Church at 12 noon. Walk through will…
Start now to fulfill Teen gift ideas for Christmas
By Valaysia Smith Teen Reporter So today we are here to present gifts that your average teen would want. They’re simple really although a few of the prices cost a bit. I’m not really your average teen so I can’t…