Before the Monroe City School board hires a new superintendent, a critical step must precede this: a forensic audit of the district’s finances. Recent revelations about the financial conduct under Former Superintendent Brent Vidrine underscore the urgency of this action.…
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City should investigate its role in last month’s mass shooting
The tragic death of 14-year-old Dontavius Wilson at last month’s Renwick Street Block Party is a stark reminder that condolences, while necessary, are not a substitute for action and accountability. In the wake of such violence, some of Monroe’s leadership…
Vidrine investigation drags on, but “Good old Boys” keep him on the job
The recent controversy surrounding the Monroe City School Board’s decision to not place Superintendent Brent Vidrine on paid leave during an ongoing investigation into alleged financial misconduct has raised serious concerns about fairness and accountability within the school district. The…
Blacks can learn, graduation standards shouldn’t be dumbed down for us
If High School Seniors can’t pass the end-of-course exams, there shouldn’t be a back door to get a diploma. If it becomes policy, we fear the back door will become the front door. This week, the BESE Board’s Academic Goals…
Why is there a banned bookshelf at Books-A-Million?
Strolling through Books a Million, a “Banned Books” shelf caught my attention. Displayed were titles many of us revered as literary milestones in our academic lives. These weren’t just books; they were mirrors reflecting the societal fabric of their times.…
Council vote to change charter borders on malfeasance
The city should reconsider its ill-advised decision to amend the city charter without a public vote; to do otherwise borders on malfeasance. The recent decision by the Monroe City Council to amend the city’s charter without submitting it to a…
“In God we trust” to be in every classroom, is it hypocrisy?
Louisiana has mandated that all public schools, including Charter Schools, display the motto “In God we trust” in every classroom and on every school building, beginning in 2026. This decision was unanimously approved by the Senate, with only a handful…