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Local headlines More Shootouts as teens fight for "Respect" and Headlines Kevin Falcon, 17 Attempted Murder They are young and out of control, but the arrests keep coming as neighborhood gangs bent on being famous like BET’s American Gangster, fight each other for what one has called “My Respect.” “American Gangster” is a weekly television program on Black Entertainment Television which profiles gangs in the black community since the 1950’s with photos and storylines that lift the criminals to legendary status. As odd as it seems the more they are arrested the more youth flock to join their numbers because getting arrested gives them a chance to ... [Read full story] Manning case accepted by Innocence Project! Gerald Manning, serving life in prison for the murder of Vonda Lanell Harris in 1977, he may be getting some help after 31 years in prison. Christine Windstrom of the Innocence Project in New Orleans told the Free Press Monday that the organization has decided to take on the Manning case. ... [Read full story] A Pink Affair held by The Witness Project of Northeast Lousiana Witness Project Ladies: Pluma Downs, Ida Downs, Debra Cole, Addie Nelson, Maxine Johnson, Jennifer Reed, Parshal Carter, Bonnie Arnold, Corrine Sutton The First Annual Pink Ball honoring Breast Cancer Survivors was held October 24, 2009, was a great success. The Ball was gilled with sweet spirit, love, fun, dancing, great music and food. The Witness Project of Northeast Louisiana provied a Breast Model and literature for Breast Health Education. This event was a true celebration of life. To our sponsors and the community, thank you for your support. Sincerely, Berndadine Adams, Co-Director Pluma Downs, Facilitator ... [Read full story]   Editorials What's the state of the city for the poor, minorities? This week Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo addressed the Chamber of Commerce and painted a rosy picture of how great things are in the City of Monroe from a business perspective. The business community is obviously upbeat about the prospects of new jobs, increased business opportunity and a ... [Read full story]   Local headlines No Davis tenure hearing, for now! There won’t be a tenure hearing for Janet Davis, principal of Lincoln Elementary School, at least until the school board completes its investigation of how all schools handle their finances and credit cards. Davis was suspended last month accused of using the school’s credit card for personal expenses and signing the school secretary’s name on some checks to pay for school related purchases. The placement of the tenure hearing on the agenda became a matter of contention with board members after Board member Stephanie Smith last week questioned why a tenure ... [Read full story] Slack takes city to court in whistle blower suit Jackie Slack Her testimony help show how the city worked against a black contractor, now she is taking on city hall to keep from taking a $10,000 pay cut. Jackie Slack, city of Monroe contract administrator, was back in court Tuesday, claiming that the city cut her pay by $10,023 in punishment for her damaging testimony about dirty tricks the Mayo administration played against a Black contractor who submitted the low bid for construction of the new regional airport terminal. Slack, represented by attorney Charles Jones, claims that the city has violated the state’s whistlblower laws ... [Read full story]   [Local news archives]		Editorials DA asks for review of Gerald Manning Conviction!   Board's lack of oversight creates tempting loopholes!   School board acted wisely to ignore Shelling firing push!     City Government City Council Minutes of September 8, 2009   City Council Minutes of September 22, 2009     Monroe City Schools Wossman High School proud of First Nine Weeks Accomplishments   Wossman High School Honors Awareness   Guest reader at Carroll Jr. High School     Local headlines Thanksgiving   Dies   Was it legal?   National Make a Difference Day   Champs   Speaker     Religion Zion Spring Baptist Church celebrates 71st Church Anniversary   Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church held its 12th Pastorial Appreciation Program   The Mount Pleasant Baptist Church celebrated its 115th Anniversary   True Vine Baptist Church celebrated their 81st Church Anniversary     Town of Richwood Congratulations to Richwood High School October Students of the Month   Richwood High School celebrates Colleges Night   Richwood approves new alderman, legality questioned     Upcoming Events Events November 12 to November 28, 2009   Events November 5 to November 19, 2009   Events October 29 to November 19, 2009   Events November 19 to December 18, 2009     Birthdays November 19 to November 25, 2009   November 5 to November 11, 2009   November 12 to November 18, 2009     Letters To the Editor A Family Left Speechless   Young black men can succeed without their pants sagging!       Top News Car strikes crowd outside Ala. school; 1 killed   Army to allow media to Palin book event   Panel: No new atomic weapons needed   No hospital savings seen with electronic records   NYT: Battling binge drinking on college game days   Couple pleads guilty in Cuban spying case   8 ways to slash your holiday budget
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