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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Caddo elects Black Sheriff, not by one vote, but by 4000
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…
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…
Bills that passed in the Special Criminal Justice Session:
House Bill 4 by Representative Emerson (Act 10) provides relative to post conviction relief procedures. All of the present law limitations on repetitive applications and time limitations for post-conviction relief are considered jurisdictional and cannot be waived or excused by…
Snaps of the City
Between March 10 and March 27, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Our Rich Black Heritage: Atty. Buck Colbert Franklin
By Garry Blanson “Any time you throw your weight behind a political party that controls “TWO-THIRDS” of the government and that party can’t keep “THE PROMISE” that it made to you during election time and you’re dumb enough to walk…
Dr. Vidrine reported fraud should not be swept under the rug
Former Monroe City School Board (MCSB) Superintendent, Dr. Brent Vidrine, is, according to a March 22, 2024 audit report, is accused of creating fake documents, including a receipt from the Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana, to wrongfully receive funds from…