In a display of solidarity and commitment to campaign promises, Monroe’s City Council, particularly the Southside members called “The Brown Bombers,” has made significant strides in their first 100 days in office. Their efforts have largely focused on bringing South…
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Woods elected council chair, as “new day, new way” unfolds
In its inaugural meeting, the newly seated Monroe City Council, led by a Southside majority, marked a significant departure from previous norms by delaying several routine decisions and implementing new procedural changes. The council’s actions, described as “a new day…
Swearing-in of new leaders set for Monday at Civic Center
On Monday, July 1, 2024, Monroe City Government will witness the inauguration and swearing-in ceremony for Mayor Friday Ellis and the newly elected City Council at the W.L. “Jack” Howard Theatre. It promises to be an orderly changing of the…
McFarland to Mayor Ellis: “You shall reap what you sow”
“Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap” was a stern warning from Councilman Elect Rodney McFarland Tuesday night as he warned that the incoming black council members who have been…
Muhammad’s Council landslide win seen as a Southside victory
In an election that captured the essence of grassroots mobilization and community advocacy, Minister Verbon Muhammad’s victory in the Monroe City Council race on April 27 is a story of unexpected triumph and profound change. Muhammad’s community-driven campaign swept 11…
As police investigate life threats, Woods praises one of two perpetrators
 As the police and media dig into a report of public intimidation by two Monroe men, councilwoman Juanita Woods wants it all to go away.   The controversy began last week when Monroe police began investigating a complaint filed by Charles…
Police investigating reported “hit” on councilwoman, Theus fired after reporting
Monroe City Police are investigating a complaint filed by a Monroe man who claims that two officers of the South Southside Economic Development District made threats of violence against a Monroe City Councilwoman. Â Charles Theus former executive director and…