It’s back to the drawing board for the Southside Economic Development District after the State Bond Commission turned down its request to hike taxes in South Monroe pending a resolution of support from the Monroe City Council. This week Charles…
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Casino Bill Introduced by Hunter, may hit bumps
Private meetings between Theus and owners of Diamond Jack Casino could wreck Monroe plans as Legislators fear possible snatch and grab motive behind secret meetings. Rep. Marcus Hunter introduced a bill Log in to read the remainder…
Services Saturday for Sullivan Harris, Pharmacist
Funeral services are set Saturday for veteran businessman Sullivan Harris who along with Wilford Smith, began a successful pharmacy partnership that lasted 40 years. Harris and Smith opened Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download…
Theus eyes new tax for Southside District
Charles Theus says the $141,000 a year that the recently passed hotel tax is expected to bring to the Southside is not enough to help Southside progress, he wants the city council to approve another tax that will create…
Southside Commission votes to ask for Gambling in South Monroe
The Southside Economic Development Commission approved a resolution to request that the portions of the Ouachita River that are included in the District be approved for River Boat gambling. In a special meeting held Log in to read…
SEDD wants Casino gambling on November ballot
SEDD director announces casino push although its board has never approved formal actions; “I don’t need to ask the board” Theus says. The director of the South Side Economic Development District wants a Casino for South Monroe and is…
When the government discriminates, Sheila Johnson fights back
By Ronda Racha Penrice – Urban News Service The “biggest fight of my life,” says Sheila C. Johnson, wasn’t co-founding Black Entertainment Television or ending her 33-year marriage to Robert “Bob” Johnson, with whom she raised two children and a…