A federal judge has dismissed a First Amendment lawsuit against State Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews on August 15, 2025. The lawsuit, filed by New Orleans resident Maya Detiege and later joined by Ponchatoula resident Dayne Sherman, claimed that Jackson-Andrews violated their…
The Monroe City Council has leveled strong accusations against Mayor Friday Ellis, claiming he sought to sidestep the city’s charter after the council refused to confirm his fire chief nominee. At the heart of the conflict is new state legislation—sponsored…
Former Interim Monroe Police Chief Reggie Brown says he was blindsided last week when the City of Monroe served him with a lawsuit demanding he repay more than $70,000 in back wages — money the city paid him after a…
In a special-called meeting held Monday at the Monroe Civic Center, the Monroe City Council voted 3-2 to file a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a newly enacted state law that grants the governor authority to appoint a fire or…
In a legal battle that has garnered attention within the educational sector, Dr. Brent Vidrine, the former Superintendent of Monroe City School Board (MCSB), has taken legal action against his former employer. The lawsuit, filed recently, centers on allegations that…
