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Thomas fired as civic center director, attorney claims witch hunt

April 19, 2018 0
Events

SEDD board votes to hire lobbyist for Casino Gambling

Events

City took his “Nigga” sign, but Paster can’t get arrested!

Richwood, LA

Town of Richwood Minutes

Breaking News

Turner resigns from SEDD, says board kept in the dark

Sports

Sports Writers name Jones as Coach of the year

NFL Football great Lane Howell dies at 76, Eagles by way of Carroll and GSU

Hamilton steps down as Carroll Head Coach

Richwood fell short of title, but made us all proud

Around the Town

Achievements
April 12, 2018 0

Cypress Point Elem. Beta Club will compete in Nationals

The Cypress Point University Elementary school Junior Beta Club will represent Northeast Louisiana at the National Beta Club convention, June 11-17 in Savannah, Ga. The Beta Club is an academic…

January 31, 2018

Free Press First Blacks edition coming February 22nd

    The February 22nd edition of the Free Press will feature the 2018 "First Black Achievers" special edition.    "The First Black Achievers" is a historic listing of over…

Crime

Events
March 29, 2018 0

Three-year-old throws tennis shoes at cop choking her mother

   A three-year-old told police investigators that she threw tennis shoes at a man who was choking her mother; the man was…

Crime
March 22, 2018

Man accused of sexually abusing relative

A man has been arrested and charged with sexual battery, oral sexual battery and false imprisonment in which he allegedly performed oral…

Birthdays

Birthdays
April 19, 2018 0

Birthdays April 19th – April 25th

April 19-Katrina Patterson-Harvey, Wayne Landcaster, Carrie J. Taylor, Mertis Bryant, Ida Ford,…

Birthdays
April 12, 2018 0

Birthdays April 12 – April 18, 2018

April 12-Doritha Jackson, Barbara Reed, JoAnn Montgomery, William A. Medlock, Malessia Hill,…

Education

Education
April 19, 2018 0

How did so many local schools become predominately black? Are we missing something?

   Have you ever wondered why public school enrollment among whites is…

March 8, 2018

Schools are shifting into “Teach the test” mode, non-testable information is off limits

In a week or two, many local public schools will be shifting…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

Community News
February 27, 2018

Two SEDD Board Members to marry each other next week

 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…

Family Celebrations
November 13, 2017

Thomas/Wilson wed at Tab-A-Torium

A double ring ceremony united Rhonda Michelle Thomas and Mardrecus Deree Wilson in marriage on Saturday, November 11th.The Reverend Stonewall Hunter, Jr. performed the ceremony under blue moonlights of the…

Weddings
October 4, 2017

The New Mrs. Williams

Natasha Fortenberry is all smiles these days. She has a new ring and a new name.Natasha became the bride of Don Williams Saturday during a double ring ceremony at the…

Business News

Business
April 4, 2018 0

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…

Business
March 29, 2018 0

Services Saturday for Sullivan Harris, Pharmacist

Funeral services are set Saturday for veteran businessman Sullivan Harris who along with Wilford Smith, began a successful pharmacy partnership that lasted 40 years.  Harris and Smith opened Log in to…

Deaths

Deaths
April 12, 2018 0

Obituary for Ms. Barbara Ann Turner

A Mass of Christian burial for Ms. Barbara Ann Turner, age 75,…

April 5, 2018 0

Deaths from March 30 – April 1, 2018

Regina Latrice Williams, 53 of Monroe, LA, caregiver, died March 30, 2018.…

Spiritual Insight

April 19, 2018 0

Friends! Beware!! Computers are being programmed to completely control our lives!!!

By: Dr. Jacquelyn SimmonsScripture: And God spake all these words, saying...I am the Lord thy God...Thou shalt have no other…

April 19, 2018 0

When you experience rejection from the people you love

By: Lisa WilmoreScripture: ...And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that…

April 19, 2018 0

Home court advantage

By: Rusty PotterBasketball has helped to make popular the phrase, “home court advantage”. The home team has the support of…

Blogs
April 19, 2018 0

Some laws need to be changed

By: Cadence Wright Every law in the country was made by an adult. I guess they think because they are…

Bankruptcy Attorney

Horizon Driving Academy

Best Buy Christmas Giveway 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INPUJ3rkv38

Furniture Store

Archives

Cypress Point Elem. Beta Club will compete in Nationals

Blair A. Simon receives his white coat (M.D.)

NELAJ music video shoot held

Can Darrell “Bubba” Wallace, Jr. really change the face of NASCAR?

This Week In Monroe History

  • Birthdays
  • Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Florant Woods, Pamela D. Reed, Dawn Henderson,VaDerrious Hall, Latrina Roy, Ronald Hollis. (0)
  • Local History
  • This week in 2017 Calvin Hunter and Mary Williams exchanged vows at First Baptist Church. (1)

Editorials

  • How did so many local schools become predominately black? Are we missing something?
  • New Casino proposal includes an entry fee; a real deal breaker
  • 60’s Negro leaders sold out Reddix, some today doing the same

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