Rodney Welch has made history in West Monroe; he is now the first African-American to serve on the West Monroe Board of Aldermen. Welch was sworn in Tuesday, June 21, 2022, along with other officials during ceremonies at…
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Rodney Welch elected first Black Alderman in West Monroe
By Richardra Winder-Robinson Free Press Correspondent On March 26, 2022, social media timelines were flooded with excitement. History was being made that night. West Monroe (District 3) elected its first black city alderman. Businessman and West Monroe native Rodney Welch…