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…
Unlike many private schools, and most parish schools, the Monroe City School District is depending on the “honor system” to fight the Coronavirus Pandemic; that’s not a great idea. Our community is extremely concerned about the lackadaisical approach the board…
Among the many items on the November 3rd Ballot are seven proposed constitutional amendments and one gambling proposition. We have reviewed all eight items and make the following recommendations. The goals of each amendment can be achieved without being included…
The Ellis Administration is continuing to use the old dumpsite to burn debris collected from Hurricane Laura, even though the public, press, and two of city’s three black councilmembers have voiced concerns about opening the site for any dumping use.…
In November, voters in the 4th District (Ouachita & Morehouse Parish) will go to the poll to elect a District Attorney. We encourage all of the residents of the District to consider the incumbent Steve Tew. Our community has been…
When I was a teenager, like many of the boys in the Renwick and Booker T. Community, I rushed home from school and raced to the city dump. Curious boys raced to get to the dump to meet trucks that…
When Hurricane Laura touched down in our state, it unleashed a wave of winds that brought destruction primarily in Acadiana, but also in every part of the state. It also unleashed a wave of volunteerism that swept across our state…
