Jolene's new friend is running for office and holds the promise of elevating her career with him. When a political conspiracy derails his run, Jolene and her friends try to unravel the plot...with mixed results. When the conspiracy goes all the way to the top, maybe the only people that can crack the case are at the bottom. On South Monroe follows the relationships, intrigue, humor, and self-determination of these Tallahassee residents through their search to rise above their station.