Achievements

February 28, 2019 0

“A salute to an influential African-American woman”

Written & submitted by Gwendolyn Dickson Since the end of the Civil Rights era, African Americans have continued to achieve greatness and contribute to both their race and their country.…

Achievements

January 31, 2019

Eleven year old SU student may miss being a kid!

By Cadence M. Wright Free Press Teen Writer How would you feel if you are an eleven-year-old in college? You have to ask Elijah Precciely to find out. In case…

Crime

December 13, 2018

Two men charged with crimes against Black Walmart shopper

Two white men who were caught on camera harassing a black Walmart Shopper in the parking lot calling her a “Nigger” and…

Breaking News

December 13, 2018

Jones to represent accused Carroll Bookkeeper

Former Senator Charles Jones has signed on to represent a former Carroll High School Secretary accused of stealing nearly $43,000 in school…

Birthdays

March 14, 2019 0

Birthdays March 14th – March 20th

March 14--Shawndra Murray, Diane McElroy, Rosie Ross, Carolyn Marshall, Muade Chambers, Dewayne…

Birthdays

March 8, 2019 0

Birthdays March 7th – March 13th

March 7--Oda B. Williams, Mary L. Cooper, Annie Lee Johnson, Carl L.…

Education

February 25, 2019 0

Madison Foster students learn about Renaissance

Throughout the month of February, students at Madison James Foster learned about…

Education

December 13, 2018

School Board with Black super majority to take over

The Monroe City School board will have a black super-majority when the…

Events

December 15, 2018

Jackson, McNeal wed in double ring ceremony

Wedding vows were exchanged Saturday, December 15, 2018 between Bryan Jackson and ReQuil McNeal. The couple exchanged vows during a double ring ceremony at the Olive Branch Baptist Church in…

Weddings

December 13, 2018

Hawkins & Brass tie the knot

Courtnei Brass, the daughter of Van and Sylvia Brass of Monroe, was married to Roy Hawkins, Jr. on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church.…

Weddings

November 15, 2018

King & Austin marriage reception held

Mr. and Mrs. Kerry King couldn’t wait to express their love so they decided to get married on 8/11/18 and had their reception on 11/10/18. Mr. Kerry King is fro…

Business

February 22, 2019 0

SEDD’s Million-Dollar tax plan nixed by Bond Commission

It’s back to the drawing board for the Southside Economic Development District after the State Bond Commission turned down its request to hike taxes in South Monroe pending a resolution…

Business

April 4, 2018

Casino Bill Introduced by Hunter, may hit bumps

Private meetings between Theus and owners of Diamond Jack Casino could wreck Monroe plans as Legislators fear possible snatch and grab motive behind secret meetings. Rep. Marcus Hunter introduced a…

Deaths

March 19, 2019 0

Raises draw attention to mayor’s new budget

Carroll Alumni group says district ignoring alumni concerns

Cooper, Saulsberry push to end school board agenda rubber stamps

Wossman Basketball team praised by school board

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