In the run-up to the October 14th election, Police Jury candidate for District F, Cliff Thomas, has voiced strong criticism of the current Police Juror, Lonnie Hudson, over his distribution of Federal COVID Recovery funds. In a news release this…
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Candidates to appeal for Black vote in N.A.A.C.P. live forum next week
Next week, Candidates in several upcoming races, will get a chance to address the Black community and appeal for its support in the October 14th election. With the exception of one, all candidates for sheriff and Police Jury District D…
Jury votes to double funding for Black Chamber, others
In a landmark move reflecting a new era of collaboration and empathy, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has unanimously voted to significantly increase funding for the Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce and broaden its support to various African-American-focused non-profit organizations.…
“It’s not us!” Black police jurors say planned rerouting on Highway 165 is a State project
South Monroe residents are scratching their heads this week as they learn about plans to reroute traffic on Highway 165 in Monroe that apparently have been in the works for over a year but are still a while away. Natalie…
Birthdays September 18th – September 23rd
September 18-Shenkia Hartwell, Dorothy Tucker, Roshanda Richarson, Tammy Lawrence, Shalivia Christopher, Virginia Howard, Henry Manning, Shunta King, Dereilial Wilson, Marquita Pimpton-King. September 19-Gertrude Myles, E.L. Barnett, Jr., Ursula Saulsberry, Lillian Harris, Tyrone Harris, Sabrina Woods, Luvenia Revels, Lisa Brown, Clemenstine…
Edwards, Hudson, Benson among local ballot choices
When balloting ended Saturday there were clear winners and losers. John Bel Edwards was elected for a second term as governor. Locally, Lonnie Hudson was elected as the Police Juror for District F. and Dana Benson was elected Clerk of…