The City of Monroe has fired Charles Thomas, the civic center’s director, but his attorney says Thomas was fired because he chose to do his job rather than participate in political games. Thomas was placed on administrative leave two months…
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SEDD board votes to hire lobbyist for Casino Gambling
Theus tells board “It would be a sin” not to support hiring lobbying consultant on Casino gambling. Wardell Coward pledges to carry lobbyist before God for Casino help. Monroe’s Casino proposal is stuck in a legislative committee in…
City took his “Nigga” sign, but Paster can’t get arrested!
In 1987 Lester Paster was arrested for picketing an Auto Shack Store in Monroe, he was arrested three times related to that picket, and once in front of the courthouse, has filed suit and won a judgment in the Court…
Town of Richwood Minutes
Regular Meeting Minutes Thursday, March 15, 2018 Members In Attendance Alderperson Simeon Profit Alderperson Donald Richard Alderperson Janice Fleming Alderperson Leola Keys Alderperson Wysinger Cleveland The Town of Richwood met for a Regular Meeting held March 15, 2018 at 7:00…
Turner resigns from SEDD, says board kept in the dark
After 16 years, Augusta Turner is stepping down from the SEDD Board. She complained last week that the board is often kept in the dark and needs to be more business-like. Augusta Turner, one of the original members…
Sports Writers name Jones as Coach of the year
Jimmy Jones has been named the Girl’s Coach of the Year by the Louisiana Sports Writer’s Association. Jones received the honor on April 5. The Sports Writers named Jones after leading Carroll to a worst-to-first season in District 2-3A and quarterfinal appearance.…
Court hears arguments over Excellence Academy appeal
Lawyers for school board learned in court Tuesday that its claims that the Wright family had unethical ties to Excellence Academy had been investigated by State Ethics Board and dropped. Should a Monroe Charter School be given…