Wedding bells are ringing for two prominent citizens who plan to tie the knot next week. Waddell Coward and Gladys Smith will be married next week. They both serve as members of the Southside Economic Development District. The prospect of…
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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 to spend up to $250,000 to beautify unused crosswalk
Will spending up to $250,000 for a facelift to the Renwick Street overpass boost economic development in South Monroe? That was the main topic of discussion of the South Side Economic Development Board of Commissioners Monday. Charles Theus, executive…
SEDD Board approves election results, seeks accountant
The Southside Economic Development District has accepted the results of last month’s election approving a 2 percent hotel tax for Southside Hotels. In a special call meeting Monday night at its headquarters the SEDD Board of Commissioners officially approved…
SEDD seeks $500,000 from state, and three TIF Districts
The Southside Economic Development Committee wants the state to include over $500,000 in next year’s state Capital Outlay Bill to help repair its facilities and grounds. During the Monday meeting of the SEDD Board of Commissioners at its Arizona…
What the “Vote No” signs in last month’s election revealed
While we are sleeping, other minorities in our community are quietly and efficiently empowering their people in ways that are subtle with a global impact. During the elections last month, the Southside Economic Development District worked to get…
Residents split over Southside tax issue, Rep. Hunter opposed
Rep. Hunter says tax may be challenged because it is not well thought out and places an unfair burden on Southside hotels for the next 30 years. A two percent tax on Southside hotels is expected to generate funds to…