Broderick Lashaun Jones, 45, Truck Driver died February 8, 2024. Service will be at 2:00 PM Friday, February 16, 2024, at Outreach Praise & Worship International Ministry, Swartz, LA. Visitation is from 6:00 until 7:00 PM Thursday, February 15, 2024,…
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Appeals court reverses District Court ruling, City must rehire Reggie Brown
In a dramatic legal turnaround, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a decision of one its own members, and clearing the way for the reinstatement of Reggie Brown, a former Monroe police officer, and awarding him back pay…
Appeals court reverses District Court ruling, City must rehire Reggie Brown
In a dramatic legal turnaround, the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a decision of one its own members, and clearing the way for the reinstatement of Reggie Brown, a former Monroe police officer, and awarding him back pay…
Candidates address Black concerns at NAACP forum, three incumbents backed out
Three incumbent city officials, including Mayor Friday Ellis, 5th District Councilwoman Kema Dawson, and District 2 Councilwoman Gretchen Ezernak, opted out of participating in the NAACP’s candidates forum last week, prompting the NACCP president to accuse them of dodging questions…
Capital Outlay Projects that impact South Monroe
Each year, as required by law, the Joint Highway Priority Construction Committee, which is comprised of the House and Senate Committees on Transportation, Highways and Public Works, holds nine public hearings to receive input for the establishment of the highway…
Candidates address Black concerns at NAACP forum, three incumbents backed out
Three incumbent city officials, including Mayor Friday Ellis, 5th District Councilwoman Kema Dawson, and District 2 Councilwoman Gretchen Ezernak, opted out of participating in the NAACP’s candidates forum last week, prompting the NACCP president to accuse them of dodging questions…
Officials say Mayo best choice to stop local Republican wave
Former Mayor Jamie Mayo received a crucial endorsement from local Black elected officials for his campaign to secure an unprecedented fourth term as Mayor of Monroe. The endorsement was announced during a news conference held at Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews’ office…