South Monroe faces an ongoing crisis of neglect, crime, and a slow death by gentrification. As the District 5 City Council election approaches, the stakes could not be higher for its residents. This election is not merely about choosing a…
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Residents want “Dream” neighborhood shifted in District 4
Residents of District 4 in South Monroe gathered on Saturday, July 8th, to discuss the selection of a “Model Neighborhood for South Monroe.” The meeting, held at St. James United Methodist Church and organized by the Southside Economic Development District…
Plan to help Southside businesses get small loans opposed by Ellis Administration
A plan to help small businesses in South Monroe get loans to create or expand businesses is being opposed by the Ellis Administration and could be the subject of discussion at next week’s meeting of the Monroe City Council. …
SEDD approves 25-year $300 million economic plan for Southside
The Southside Economic Development District has approved and will be submitting a 25-year economic development plan for South Monroe for city council approval. The SEDD Board approved the plan in its March 7th meeting and conducted its final public hearing…
Housing Development Ground Breaking held
Groundbreaking was held Monday for a new housing development in South Monroe near the Apple Street underpass by “Choosing Independence” a California Company. David Wooley, regional marketing director for the Reseva, California-based company says the company…
Tew may recuse himself from case of woman accused of five-murder counts
District Attorney Steve Tew says he’ll decide in the next week whether he will recuse himself in the case of a woman charged with five counts of attempted murder because the woman’s company was one of several hired by his…
Council approves $12.5 million deal for downtown, Woods wants same for South Monroe
The Monroe City Council approved a 25-year deal that will mean millions for downtown development over the next 25 years, but an unsolicited but similar request may come before the council for South Monroe at the council’s next meeting. The…