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Pat Moore is best choice for State Representative

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Greek Appreciation Day at Calvary

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Saulsberry: “What happened to consumer science in school?”

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Local Musicians plan farewell to Crystal Williams Saturday

Kids Korner

I want my check!

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
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

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
March 21, 2019 0

Birthdays March 21st to March 27th

March 21--Johnathan Lewis, Renita James, Verlene Harris, Stephanie Houston, Jessie Ousley, Julian…

Birthdays
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Birthdays March 14th – March 20th

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

Education

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…

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
February 22, 2019

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 21, 2019 0

Deaths from March 12 – March 14, 2019

Ramona Rene Baker, 44 of West Monroe, La., homemaker, died March 12,…

Breaking News
March 21, 2019 0

Local Musicians plan farewell to Crystal Williams Saturday

Visitation will be held Friday, March 22, 2019, from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.…

Spiritual Insight

March 21, 2019 0

Save yourself troubles and listen to God’s chosen vessels

By: Lisa Wilmore My Christian Friends, It is my supplication that you carefully read the below scriptural account, noted in…

March 15, 2019 1

He said, “Y’all stay here where y’all belong” Part 3

By: Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons “Daddy” attempted to enroll me in the first grade at Whittier Elementary School in Denver, Colorado.…

March 15, 2019 0

When “not” saying a mumbling word is the appropriate response

By: Lisa Wilmore Scripture Reading: And straightway in the morning the chief priests held a consultation with the elders and…

March 15, 2019 0

You believe in you

By: Rusty Potter Michael Jordan said, “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn…

Bankruptcy Attorney

Married by the Riverside – 2008

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This Week In Monroe History

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  • Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Lawrence Butler, Martha Wilson, William Riley, Jr., Shirley Lanford, Yolanda Dickens, Jesse Mae Jackson, Robert Peritt, Jaymie E. Lollie, Racheal Reed, In loving Memory of Robert”Buck” Taylor, Laila Ratcliff, Sarah Hall. (1)

Editorials

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  • Why won’t education leaders stand up? Where’s the fight?

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