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Across the United States officials estimate that there are 20,000 no-knock warrants executed every year. A no-knock warrant gives police the right to enter a home and make searches without knocking or identifying themselves in pursuit of a suspect. On…
Craigton Porter is an SQA Assessor and Internal Verifier Safety Instructor with a plethora of core classes offered within the company. Craigton has been employed with RelyOn Nutec for eight years and has provided instruction in safety and hazards for…
Carday Marshall, Sr., has been elected to the District 4 seat on the Monroe City Council. Marshall won a run-off election in which he out polled retired football coach Jesse Smith 52 percent to 48 percent. Marshall’s election completes the…
The Excellence Home School Network will open next week, providing an easy “Point and Click’” online curriculum and teacher assistance for parents ready to take advantage of the benefits of a state-approved home school education from the safety of their…
Deborah Doublin is a life time resident of Monroe, La. She grew up in the Booker-T community and graduated from Carroll High School. She earned a BA degree in 1982 from Northeast La. University and a Master of Social Work…
On Saturday, voters in Monroe will decide the direction of the city for the next four years. Old methods, approaches, and concepts are giving way to the future. All of the mayoral candidates are fine men and women; however, we…
Frederick Louis, a candidate for Mayor Monroe, is a COVID-19 survivor. Nine of his family were positive. Five were hospitalized, including Louis. Three died: his father, mother, and brother. He warns citizens not to take the virus lightly because at…
