In the next week or so, many local residents will begin receiving stimulus checks from the government. They won’t be the $1,200 checks that we received in the Spring, but they will be half that much. Even $600 will help…
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Judge Clark’s Chicken lane ruling upheld by Appeals court
It’s often amusing to watch the extents to which people will go to “get paid” when times are tough. In fact, some pray for the smallest fender bender so they can sue, settle, make a little money, and laugh all…
We are in Covid Phase 2, but too many still ignoring virus
What will it take for the local African-American community to take the Coronavirus seriously? For the most part, our leaders are silent as the infection, sickness, and death rates in our community continue to rise. Last week, Governor John Bel…
There won’t be turkey this year, but still plan to give thanks
On Thanksgiving Day, our family will gather to give thanks. This year, it won’t be around a table filled with turkey and dressing, stuffed duck, cranberry sauce, and an assortment of pies and cakes. It was tempting to ignore the…
MPD’s image shift may result in loss of goodwill
In a press conference in October, Mayor Oliver Ellis introduced the city’s new police chief, Victor Zordon, who instantly put criminals on notice that the police department would become proactive in pursuing crime. Hopefully, the MPD won’t trample the rights…
City closes dump, thanks to push from Councilwoman Woods
The incinerator at the old city dump sat idle this week. After waves of protest from the Black community, councilwoman Juanita Woods announced last week that as of 5 p.m. October 30, 2020, the dump is officially closed again. The…
The management of Parkview Apartments at core of violence problem
Concern about the violence associated with the Parkview Apartments has focused on the residents, and under the breath mumblings that there is somehow, something wrong with the tenants themselves. We disagree. The violence that emanates from the area is partly…