What will a penny do? In Louisiana, it’s the difference between shutting down or curtailing state services and keeping them open. This week the Louisiana legislature passed a state budget that is balanced but has already prompted an…
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Mayor fired a friend, because his friend was fair to an enemy
There is an old maxim that says, “My enemy’s, enemy is my friend.” The recent firing of Charles Thomas as director of the Monroe Civic Center was a twisted case of Thomas being fired because he spoke or…
Thomas fired as civic center director, attorney claims witch hunt
The City of Monroe has fired Charles Thomas, the civic center’s director, but his attorney says Thomas was fired because he chose to do his job rather than participate in political games. Thomas was placed on administrative leave two months…
New Casino proposal includes an entry fee; a real deal breaker
The Southside Economic Development District is pushing for a River Boat Casino for Ouachita Parish that would be different from all others in the state, gamblers would be required to pay a fee to come aboard the boat, even…
Our community is about to feel impact of Trump budget cuts
This month the Trump Administration approved the nation’s fiscal budget. Only a determined pushback from Democrats stopped it all from going through. The parts that did get approved will have an impact on our local community. President…
Bill to end old slave law allowing easy conviction, needs to pass
One of two slavery laws aimed at easy incarceration of African-Americans could be changed if a bill by State Senator J. P. Morrell of New Orleans is successful. It’s Senate Bill 243 and if it passes, the legislature could…
Arena is a good idea, but Mayo has poor arena track record
Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo wants to build a new civic arena for the community. We think that is a great idea, but the question is can the city afford to construct it, and do we have the demographics to maintain…