If a bill passed by the Louisiana House of Representatives becomes simple possession of Marijuana in Louisiana may be reduced to a slap on the wrist instead of major jail time. The bill (HB652) is sponsored by Shreveport Representative…
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Local leaders upset about violence, escapes at Swanson
The NAACP, and elected officials are concerned over the violence and escapes that continue to plague Swanson Correctional Center in Monroe. In the last week, six juvenile inmates injured a guard and escaped for a while before being captured. …
As crime escalates, Civil Service Board asked to investigate “John Wayne” Chief
Will “John Wayne” have to answer for brash claims and false statements he has made to the public? A complaint filed with the Monroe Police and Fire Civil Service Board wants to know what’s true and what is not true.…
Wossman Valedictorian: “Immigrants are people, too”
Andrea Meraz Herndandez, the Valedictorian of Wossman High School, told her class in her valedictorian’s speech, that after four years at Wossman she has been helped by students and faculty that have motivated her to achieve excellence. Herndandez maintained a……
The celebration of the life of Evoria Darrington Sillers
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee…
Williams sues city in Federal Court, claims cover-up
The City of Monroe has been tight-lipped about the alleged coverup of the beating of a Monroe homeless man by Monroe Police Officers, but it may soon have to say something… in federal court. Timothy Wayne Williams has sued the…
Parkview murder suspects arrested, violence continues
The city’s murder of the week scenario continues as police have arrested two juveniles connected with the shooting death of one person and injury to another on May 1st. The Monroe Police Department responded to a “shots fired” call in…