In a recent development, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury has passed an ordinance banning the sale and distribution of Kratom, a controversial herbal supplement, in the unincorporated areas of Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. The ban is set to take effect on…
Candidates for the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and Sheriff’s Office made their appeals to African-American voters during a live forum held on Tuesday night at the Monroe Civic Center. The forum, which was broadcast live on the Monroe Free Press…
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.…
