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Resident complains about bedbugs in senior complex

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Board tables $20,000 bonus pay for Eric Davis

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Labor and Education groups endorse Fred Jones

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Davis may get $20,000 bonus after shift to Carroll

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August 9, 2019

Quentin Holmes named interim GSU Police Chief

Grambling State University officials announced Friday that Dr. Quentin Holmes has been appointed the institution's new Interim Chief of the University Police Department and Special Advisor to the COO for Public Safety.    “Dr.…

Achievements
July 3, 2019

Solomon Temple honors 2018-19 Graduates

The Solomon Temple Baptist Church honored this year’s graduates with a breakfast and a ceremony, where graduates gave expressions and received gifts for their numerous accomplishments. Graduates from left to…

Crime

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Cops bust man with 100 Opioids in his buttox

Just when police think they have seen it all, something else happens that takes the cake. That's what happened Sunday when local…

Breaking News
August 5, 2019

Friends mourn death of club owner, “Cap” after shooting

Two weeks ago Monroe club owner Robert "Cap" Sullivan was lively, friendly and looking forward to the future. This week his family…

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays September 19th – September 25th

September 19-Gertrude Myles, E.L. Barnett, Jr., Ursula Saulsberry, Lillian Harris, Tyrone Harris,…

Birthdays
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Birthdays September 12th – September 18th

September 12-Opal Williams, Roderick K. Banks, Ethel Newton, Cassidy Newsome, Audrey F.…

Education

Achievements
July 3, 2019

Solomon Temple honors 2018-19 Graduates

The Solomon Temple Baptist Church honored this year’s graduates with a breakfast…

Achievements
June 21, 2019

Child’s Play Graduation held

Child’s Play II Child Care & Development Center held it’s Annual Graduation…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

Weddings
May 16, 2019

Ayesha & Robert Zimmerman’s happily ever after wedding

Wedding vows were exchanged Saturday, April 27, 2019, between Ayesha and Robert Zimmerman at Logtown Baptist Church in Monroe, La. Minister Tontae Ard performed the ceremony. The elegant reception was…

Events
April 20, 2019

Drumgole-Jackson exchange vows in Tabatorium ceremony

April Drumgole became the bride of Calvin Jackson on Saturday night April 20, 2019 at The Tabatorium. Guests watched as The Reverend Pernell Ford performed the ceremony which included a…

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…

Deaths

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Death Notices for the week of September 16th

Willie Freeman 90, died September 10, 2019. Visitation Friday, September 20th at…

September 13, 2019 0

Death Notices for the week of September 9th

Mildred McCarty, 98, died Thursday, September 5, 2019. Services will be held…

Spiritual Insight

September 13, 2019 0

Your praise is your testimony

By: Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, As we take delight in the book of Psalms for comfort, consolation, and encouragement, we…

September 13, 2019 0

Be careful how you use the term (i)

By: Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture: Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from…

September 13, 2019 0

Your past does not equal your future

By: Rusty Potter Nelson Mandela said, “ Do not judge me by my success, judge me by how many times…

September 5, 2019 0

Tributes to my Triune God, Parents, Family, Pastor, Church Family, Caregivers and Mama Mitchell

By: Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture: Lord thou has been our dwelling place in all generations…For a thousand years in thy…

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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From Our Past

Loyalty is hard to find

Kids don’t have to wait to be rich!

Wossman Wildcats Alumni Association announces its Annual Membership Drive 2019

Top Teens Elect Officers

This Week In Monroe History

  • Birthdays
  • Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Felicia Zeigler, Kathy Robinson, LaTris Smith, Brett Smith, II, Chelsea Carter, Jada Bryant, Margeaner Foy, Tanecia Bishop, Roquisha Hampton, Todd Ryan "TR" Miller, Jr. (2)
  • Local History
  • --- This week in 2001 Damian "Grave Digga" Harris was featured in the FP as a rising star among local DJ's. (18)
  • --- This week in 2002 Judge James Garland Smith's tenure was questioned in a Free Press editorial during his re-election campaign. (17)
  • --- This week in 2005 Monroe area churches raised thousands of dollars to help assist Hurricane Katrina victims in Monroe. (14)
  • On this day in 2011, Hannah Harris was crowned Homecoming Queen at Neville High School. (8)

Editorials

  • We recommend Fred Jones for District 16 Representative
  • Police Jury candidates ask to stand on the shoulders of Sam Turner
  • District 16 Representative candidates to face poor people’s issues

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