Early voting has begun in Ouachita Parish for a single ballot item broken into two parts, that asks voters to more than double what they presently pay for public health for a while to provide funds to build and operate…
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Roy warns late taxpayers being charged $100 late fee, early
Property owners in Ouachita Parish may not have noticed it, but it has become costly to pay property taxes late; in fact, some late payers could pay as much as $200 per delinquent property under new tax collection rules. One…
Area war on poverty, economic relief entrusted to three groups
The War against poverty and the promotion of economic development of African-Americans in Ouachita Parish began just after slavery; it continues today as new generations continue the fight with varying degrees of success. Today, three Black community-controlled entities fight poverty…
Fate of local Head Start program to be decided next week
The fate of the Head Start program in Ouachita Parish is hanging by a thread as the government decides whether to renew the local contract. Head Start is operated by Prime Time Family Reading, Inc, based in New Orleans.…
COVID is still lurking in Ouachita; 163 cases, two deaths this month
Has the number of Coronavirus cases in our area declined? As churches, business, clubs and entertainment centers in our area reopen, many residents are ignoring the fact that the deadly disease still exists in Ouachita Parish. Many restaurants have replaced…
Rep. Moore challenges group of leaders to focus on growing violence
As the violence in our community rises and the death and injury toll continues to rise in our community, many leaders have resorted to prayer for divine guidance toward a solution. For several months, a group of Christian legislators…
Four State troopers arrested in alleged 2019 abuse of force incident
Four state troopers in the Monroe area have been arrested for allegedly using excessive force in two separate incidents. Troop F spokesperson Michael Reichardt says the first incident took place during a traffic stop on I-20 in Ouachita Parish in…