For the last year, Monroe businessman Friday Ellis has been talking with groups of residents about the possibility of supporting his bid for Monroe Mayor. This week he made it official, he will be a candidate for Monroe Mayor next…
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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…
Board votes to give $8,000 bonus to Carroll principal
Davis was originally promised $20,000 to transfer from Wossman High School to Carroll, but the board cut the amount to $8,000, leaving Davis $12,000 short When Carroll High School principal Eric Davis transferred from Wossman High School, he did so…
Marie Brown announces bid for Monroe Mayor in April
For years, Marie Brown has been an activist, attending city council meetings as an advocate for the poor. About a year ago, she started telling friends that she would run for Mayor in April of 2020. A few months ago,…
Kema Dawson-Robinson may seek city council seat
As Qualifying for Mayor and Monroe City Council approaches in January, names are circulating of persons who may be qualifying for council seats as well as the Monroe Mayor’s race. Kema Dawson-Robinson, is being whispered in political circles as a…
Mildred Robinson celebrated 100 years
When asked what her secret is to living 100 years, she took her time and responded with a question: “What is the greatest commandment?” Then she answered, “To love the Lord, thy God with all thy heart and with all…
Blacks expected to rally for Edwards as protest over Trump
“Souls to the Polls push aims to turn out the Black Vote for Governor Edwards” Black groups across the state have been waging a vigorous attempt to encourage black voter participation in the November 16th Gubernatorial election in the state.…