Vidrine's Malfeasance Students Suffer

Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Many thought the day would never come but judgement was soon to be served to former Superintendent of Monroe City Schools, Brent Vidrine who was charged, Thursday, July 4, 2024, following an extensive investigation into alleged allegations of financial misconduct during his tenure on the school board. Vidrine faces felony charges of malfeasance in office and two counts of falsifying public records.

The investigation, initiated by the State Legislative Auditor's Office, focused on retirement payments made to Vidrine in 2021 and 2022. Upo...