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Frances Reddix to be honored at “Teens for the Dream”

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Casey Jones saluted on 500th win

Kids Korner

My predictions for 2019

Breaking News

Funeral services held for Shirley James

Community News

Ouachita Parish Public Library celebrating 70th Anniversary of Carver-McDonald Branch opening

Politics

Attorney LaKeisha J. Johnson announces she is running for Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court

School Board with Black super majority to take over

Cooper’s bid to overthrow Douzart as NAACP leader put on hold

Tuesday’s election introduced winners, losers!

Around the Town

Achievements
December 20, 2018 0

A special moment in two sisters lives

Grambling 2018 fall Commencement was doubly special for the Woods family of Monroe, La. They celebrated the grad   Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the…

Achievements
October 18, 2018

Dr. Young named Woman of Distinction 2018

“I have come this far by faith, leaning and depending on the Lord.” Angela Nichols-Young is a successful product of Lake Providence, Louisiana. She was a very interesting baby, full…

Crime

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

Birthdays
January 10, 2019 0

Birthdays January 10th – January 16th

January 10-George E. Sims, Samuel Hill, Emma C. Mack, Cyrenthia Ard, Beverly…

Birthdays
December 20, 2018 0

Birthdays December 20th – January 9, 2019

December 20-Rodney McNeal, Raymond Ples, Christi Jackson, Eloise Browhow, Allen Blanson, Larry…

Education

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…

Breaking News
December 13, 2018

Jones to represent accused Carroll Bookkeeper

Former Senator Charles Jones has signed on to represent a former Carroll…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

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 News

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…

Business
March 29, 2018

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
January 10, 2019 0

Funeral services set for Addie Morehouse

Funeral service will be Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at…

Deaths
December 27, 2018 0

Former librarian, China Bryant dies at 89

A former Librarian at the Carver Branch Library died last week at…

Spiritual Insight

January 11, 2019 0

Our allegiance must be to Jesus Christ and him only

By: Lisa Wilmore Scripture: Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all…

January 11, 2019 0

God’s rich world! He is very angry because you are mistreating his poor people!!

By: Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture: Hear this, all ye people; give ear, all ye inhabitants of the world: Both low…

January 11, 2019 0

Work on yourself in 2019

By: Rusty Potter It’s a brand new day! Challenge yourself to do something that will cause you to stretch and…

December 20, 2018 0

Free Press print edition to break for holidays

Free Press subscribers are reminded that this is last print issue of the Free Press until after new years. Roosevelt Wright,…

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Archives

My predictions for 2019

Ouachita Parish Public Library celebrating 70th Anniversary of Carver-McDonald Branch opening

Grandmother of 55, thankful for Christmas help

Too old for Christmas gifts

This Week In Monroe History

  • Birthdays
  • In Memory of Martin Luther King Jr., John M. Ard, Laura Kaye Landers, Betty Ann Jones, Latasha Saulsberry, Brooke Minor, Hattie Cassey, Shassica Jones, Terrance Wilson, Orlando Chandler, Marcus Rodgers (2)
  • Local History
  • --- This week in 2015 Mayor Jamie Mayo's reluctance to raise lowest paid city workers to $10 an hour was criticized in an editorial. Read Story. (4)

Editorials

  • Why are King Day celebrations held on work days, not the holiday?
  • State Rep. candidates face full slate of issues
  • Audit says city needs more tickets, to make more money

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