The leadership team of the Monroe Housing Authority was praised Sunday for over 40 years of leadership that has resulted in the Monroe agency being recognized as one of the nation’s best public housing units. Frank Wilcox, Dr. Henry Bonner,…
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Moore happy after approval of millions for Tanglewood flood relief
Pat Moore says 30 years of flooding is almost over after governor approves $3.5 million drainage project for Tanglewood The residents of the Tanglewood Subdivision are one step closer to getting flood relief, thanks to an announcement from the governor’s…
President Obama brings the NBA to Africa!
By: Cadence Wright There are 30 teams in the NBA. Although the majority of the NBA teams are in the US, the Toronto Raptors are in Canada. People around the world see the NBA on TV and phones and the…
Gilmore’s law license restored by Supreme Court
Attorney Arthur Gilmore was readmitted to the Bar last week on order of the Louisiana Supreme Court, allowing him to resume his life and profession. In 2013 Gilmore, a former city councilman was convicted of a federal crime and served…
Moore sweeps nearly all precincts, but misses by 25 votes
Pat Moore comes within 25 votes of an outright victory over three opponents in District 17 State Representative Race; on the trail again for the March run-off Pat Moore didn’t waste a day after sweeping nearly all of the 27…
Theus sets meeting to explain tax increase proposal
Charles Theus is having a community meeting next week to try to drum up community support for a new tax he wants to impose on Southside residents. Theus wants to impose a .55 percent sales tax on Southside residents to…
“A salute to an influential African-American woman”
Written & submitted by Gwendolyn Dickson Since the end of the Civil Rights era, African Americans have continued to achieve greatness and contribute to both their race and their country. February is Black History Month. This month is memorable, as…