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By Symiah Joseph I know you are wondering why I brought my hat. This hat is a representation of a person who wears many hats. That would be our Mayor. Now, we all know, if someone wear many hats, that means what? That means they have a whole lot of experience in good work ethics. Now, let's talk about experience. E – is for Economic Development... various businesses have opened from small to large to create more than 2,000 jobs since 2001. X – is for eXpertise. He has expertise in business pra...
New Faith Missionary Baptist Church Monroe LA honored their Pastor & Wife for 16 years of faithful service recently. Special guest was Rev. Richard Wilson lll St. James Baptist Church Sterlington LA. Rev. M. Nelson guided the program. Sister Octavia Wilson gave a welcome while Rev. Wilson preached, "God is Still in Control!" Wait on the Lord; be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart. Wait I day, on the Lord....
T.E.A.M. T- Together E- Everyone A- Accomplishes M- More by Gwendolyn Dickson I pause to reflect, on someone who deserves our respect. Mayor James E. Mayo is the name I will always adore. So, allow me the opportunity to tell you more. Being a mayor is one of the toughest jobs. The mayor's job is big. A mayor must have certain intrinsic abilities that will allow him to help the city move forward. Our society is quick to identify a bad leader. "Nothing can dim the light which shines within."...
The concerned Citizens of Monroe LA held a Town Hall Forum with Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo on Thursday February 20 at Best Buy Restaurant in Monroe LA. Community leaders and citizens were attendance. Mayor Jamie Mayo addressed citizens concerns, answered questions, spoke on issues and talked about present and future city plans and projects. Paid by Jamie Mayo Campaign Photo Mayo 8- Best Buy Restaurant's Cordell Blockson introduced Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo to Town Hall Forum...
Mayor Jamie Mayo invites the public to attend a public presentation of the proposed downtown Monroe event center from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the Monroe Public Safety Center (fire side), located at 1810 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The design team of the new event center (arena) will be on hand to share details about the transformational project which would be a major catalyst for a growing downtown entertainment, shopping and dining district....
Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo has taken a lot of heat over the last several years concerning the city’s rising crime rate. Information released from the city has shown an increase in crime, as one study depicted Monroe as the “most dangerous” city in the nation. Mayor Mayo and then MPD Chief Eugene Ellis vigorously contested those findings from the study and presented statistics that showed the study as being flawed. Nevertheless, the seed had already been planted, as the city would experience what...
The voters of the city of Monroe had the opportunity last week to hear from those individuals that are running for mayor in an effort to unseat the current incumbent mayor, Jamie Mayo. This week it was candidates from Districts 2, 3, 4 and 5 who shared the debate stage to become council leaders from their respective districts. The debates were held once again at the Civic Center sponsored by community radio station KDEM Monday(Feb.17)night before a crowd of concerned voters. The time to answer...
The City of Monroe's annual State of the City Address was held Thursday, February 13, 2020, at the Monroe Civic Center Arena. In addition to discussing various city initiatives, highlights, and challenges Mayor Mayo spoke about the 2020 theme "Monroe Smart City." Monroe Smart is about combining information, communication and technology to make life better for the people of Monroe. Mayor Mayo highlighted the various current and future Smart City initiatives being embraced to help provide more...
The Ouachita chapter of NAACP held its founder’s Day program on Wed, Feb. 12, 2020 at St John BC with an opening prayer by Rev. Robert Bradford. The 111 year celebration included welcome and occasion by Earlean Knox, greetings on behalf of the state by state officer Charles Heckard, membership appeal by Brother Wilson Wilson and Attorney Varhana Burrelle. Several members of clergy,, Honorable Mayor Jamie Mayo and atty Clara Toombs were among the honored guest. Theme” Leaders Just won’t Quit” was passionately delivered by chapter preside...
The Ouachita chapter of NAACP held its founder’s Day program on Wed, Feb. 12, 2020 at St John Baptist Church in Monroe LA with an opening prayer by Rev. Robert Bradford. The 111-year celebration included welcome and occasion by Earlean Knox, greetings on behalf of the state by state officer Charles Heckard, membership appeal by Brother Wilson Wilson and Atty Varhana Burrelle. Several members of clergy,, Honorable Mayor Jamie Mayo and atty Clara Toombs were among the honored guest. Theme” Leaders Just won’t Quit” was passionately deliver...
Monroe mayor, Jamie Mayo sat down with his four announced mayoral opponents for a debate that centered on several issues facing the community. The debate that was held Monday evening (Feb.10) at the Civic Center was sponsored by radio station KEDM. All of the candidates running to succeed Mayo would like to come in first in the general election, but each one would also settle for second, believing that Mayo will not garner over 50% of the vote. A recurring theme that will continued to be discuss...
The Theme for Black History Month 2020 is "African Americans and the Vote." To commemorate Black History Month, Joyce Powell, branch manager at Carver-McDonald Branch Library Monroe LA, invited Hezekiah Watkins, "Mississippi's Youngest Freedom Rider" to take part in this celebration of his ongoing commitment for the Civil Rights movement and justice for all on Saturday February 1, 2020. Hezekiah Watkins, as a young, black civil rights activist in Mississippi told his story, from witnessing...
Mayor Jamie Mayo and the City of Monroe convened the 41st annual birthday salute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr at the Monroe Civic Center, on January 15, 2020, with moderator Rod Washington, City Public Relations /Media Coordinator. The theme was," A Recommitment to Non-Violence". Dr. Carolyn Hunt, Pastor of Walk In The Word Church of Monroe, delivered an informative, power packed, motivational speech that in her own words echoed the sentiments of Dr. King who said, Barrack Obama who said "only...
Mark your calendars for our 2020 State of the City Address. The annual event will be held at the Monroe Civic Center Arena Thursday, February 13. Doors will open at 11:15 am – where all our departments will feature various displays and informational booths. We encourage the public to come and meet our various department & division heads and other city personnel. This is a unique opportunity to talk one-on-one and learn more about city operations, ask questions or make suggestions to the people who need to hear it directly from you. My speech w...
It appears that former City Councilman Mike Echols is not going to Baton Rouge without firing a parting shot aimed at Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo. Echols gave up his District 1 City Council seat to become a State Representative in Baton Rouge. Echols was unopposed in his state race as was his heir apparent Doug Harvey, who will be District 1's next City Council member. One of Echols's last order of business was to request that Harvey start serving immediately as a Councilman even though the...
On Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 5 p.m. at the Mt. at Zion Family Life Center, Rev. James and Virginia Howard celebrated 50 years of marital bliss. The ceremony performed by Rev. A. B. Davis-Johnson, was a renewing of the marriage vows which left the audience of nearly 200 friends and relatives spellbound. The couple danced to their favorite song, "God Blessed Our Love" by O.V. Wright, while the audience looked on. Their dance was followed by line dancing, dancing to the oldies, and several...
Mark your calendars for our 2020 State of the City Address. The annual event will be held at the Monroe Civic Center Arena Thursday, February 13. Doors will open at 11:15 am – where all our departments will feature various displays and informational booths. We encourage the public to come and meet our various department & division heads and other city personnel. This is a unique opportunity to talk one-on-one and learn more about city operations, ask questions or make suggestions to the people who need to hear it directly from you. My speech w...
These candidates qualified for the April 4, 2020 election. Ouachita Parish Mayor City of Monroe L. Marie Brown D, Friday Ellis I, Fredrick Louis D, & “Jamie” Mayo D, Monroe Council; District 1 Douglas Harvey R, Monroe Council District 2 Gretchen Ewe-neck R, Jackie S. Slack D,; Monroe Council District 3 Alicia “Cocoa” McCoy Calvin D, Juanita G. Woods D,; Monroe Council District 4 Carday Marshall Sr. D,; Jesse Smith D, Jesse Walker D, Trandon Welch D,; Monroe Council District 5 Kema Dawson D, Chresancio “Chee-Chee” Jackson D, Kevin Johnson D,...
It's only been a little while since Eugene Ellis become Monroe's top Cop. Mayor Jamie Mayo announced Wednesday January 15, 2020 the Monroe Police Chief Eugene Ellis was retiring. Being Police Chief is not an easy job, especially in times such as these. Managing a staff, police officers, equipment can be a job and figure the criminal aspects can be a bit much. Who will be the next Top Cop looms? Next person up is an easy alternative, yet it doesn't work like that! Good luck Monroe Police Chief...
Mayor Jamie Mayo Jamie Mayo announces the following community meeting: The threat of this past weekend's severe weather event, coupled with this week's rain, prompted the need to update residents in south Monroe about some very important projects that will help make major flood control and drainage improvements in various neighborhoods Thursday, January 16, 5:30 - 7 pm Monroe Public Safety Center 1810 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive (Fire Dept. side). Targeted Neighborhoods in District 3, 4, and 5 including:...
The all new Head Mechanix Grooming Lounge 122 S. Grand Downtown Monroe LA brings to you new modern innovative barbering techniques and specializing in today's advanced male grooming services had a check us out event Saturday December 7, 2019. Co-Owners Dejuandre Evans Sr. and Kerrico Holmes collaborated to create a diverse, safe, professional barbering experience that everyone can enjoy while still maintaining that traditional barbershop atmosphere....
The all new Head Mechanix Grooming Lounge 122 S. Grand Downtown Monroe LA brings to you new modern innovative barbering techniques and specializing in today's advanced male grooming services had a check us out event Saturday December 7, 2019. Co-Owners Dejuandre Evans Sr. and Kerrico Holmes collaborated to create a diverse, safe, professional barbering experience that everyone can enjoy while still maintaining that traditional barbershop atmosphere. The prime location was an important key to...
Members of the Monroe City Council were told that a historic building is facing the demolition ball if the owners doesn’t make the necessary repairs. The Martin Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church located at 1906 Adams St. Monroe LA was the only structure on the council’s agenda for proposed condemnation. The building has been in disrepair for some time, and the city was moved to bring it before council members for their consideration. The city, through Code Enforcement, had given mem...
A "silent march" was held Sat. November 9 to address the issue of crime within the community by the NAACP. Local NAACP president Rev. Ambrose Douzart and other community leaders including members of the clergy are expanding efforts to bring down crime. Crime is everywhere, but more in some places than others. The city of Monroe has seen a rise in crime, particularly in homicides. That rise is happening far too often in the black community. Different groups across the community are coming togethe...
"God bless his little heart", said newly re-elected Louisiana governor, John Bel Edwards as he referred to President Donald Trump during his victory speech Saturday (Nov.16)night in Baton Rouge. Edwards won a race that could have easily gone to his challenger, wealthy businessman Eddie Rispone, had he defined himself as someone who would work for compromise in Baton Rouge instead of tying himself to President Trump. Rispone had no record to run on when it came to politics, as he was short on sub...
There is a struggle for the soul of Monroe Transit between the city and the working men and women who drive and maintain the buses, as a line seemed to be drawn in the sand. At one time, the level of service by Monroe Tran- sit was good enough to earn a national award back in 2008. Now as we flash forward to 2018, a lot of questions are being asked about it, like how did the level of service in the mind of many riders, decrease? It is poor service from the drivers that greet daily riders, many of whom know their driver well? It is the condition...
City of Monroe has Important Property Tax Renewals on November 18th Ballot Early voting Nov. 3rd – 11th It is election time once again, and Monroe residents will be making some very important decisions that will help shape the future of our city. We need every eligible voter to show their support for the six items that the City of Monroe has on the November ballot. These six propositions are for the 10-year continuation of property taxes that Monroe residents have been paying for many years. Proposition #1 is for the Civic Center, and funds a...
Monroe-West Monroe Bike Route On October 19th, West Monroe Mayor Dave Norris and I held a joint ribbon cutting ceremony on the Endom Bridge to commemorate the connection of pedestrian bike routes in the Twin Cities. We were joined by council members and aldermen from the twin cities, representatives from Monroe Advocates for Safe Streets (M.A.S.S.), the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce, Ouachita Business Alliance, and the public. West Monroe announced the addition of their first bike route which starts...
