Latest
Man kills one, shoots another in West Monroe murder
Graveside service set next week for Brenda Addison
Services set for two church women
NAACP opposes Berry as school board president, sellout claimed
Suspended lawyer gets city James Sharp Award
Mother upset that son’s killer to only get three years
Parkview murder suspect could walk in three years, the gun and shells vanished!
Douzart elected to another term as NAACP President
Skip to content
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Latest News
  • Submit Articles
  • Login
  • Subscribe
  • Contact Us

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Latest News
  • Submit Articles
  • Login
  • Subscribe
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Home
  • Education

Category: Education

Name search for Lee Jr. High may come down to just two

August 20, 2020September 7, 2020 Free PressEducation

The Monroe City School Board next month will decide on a new name for Robert E. Lee, Jr. High School, although scores of names have been floated in meetings, forums, and petitions, two have risen to the top: Earnest L.…

Earnest L. Neville, Matthew Williams Jr, Robert E Lee Jr High School

Excellence Academy to open home school network next week

August 13, 2020August 20, 2020 Free PressBreaking News, Community News, Education

The Excellence Home School Network will open next week, providing an easy “Point and Click’” online curriculum and teacher assistance for parents ready to take advantage of the benefits of a state-approved home school education from the safety of their…

Excellence Academy, Excellence Home School Network

Department details next steps for current high school seniors amid COVID-19 school closures

April 9, 2020April 10, 2020 Free PressCovid-19, Education

Guidance on Course Credits, Assessments, Diplomas and Financial Aid for Class of 2020 Now Available Baton Rouge, La. — In response to statewide school closures to curb the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Louisiana Department of Education released…

Coronavirus Disease 2019, Louisiana Department of Education

City schools begin “Grab and Go” lunches and study materials

March 17, 2020March 18, 2020 Free PressBreaking News, Education

 Free Lunches and study materials are being offered at eight city school sites for any student on a pick-up and go basis. Staff to get full pay during crises and called in staff will receive holiday pay.   After a…

Grab and Go lunches

Betty Cooper, Johnson elected to head city schools

January 16, 2020January 20, 2020 Free PressBreaking News, Education

Betty Ward Cooper is the new President of the Monroe City School Board. Cooper was elected Tuesday night during the board’s regular board meeting. Brandon “B.J.” Johnson was elected vice-president. The election was not unanimous. White members of the board…

Betty Cooper, Brandon "BJ" Johnson, MCSB

Wossman, Neville praised as “A” city schools, many others struggling

November 7, 2019November 7, 2019 Free PressEducation

The State Department of Education released school letter grades this week, showing both Neville and Wossman High Schools as shining stars for the District, both schools are received “A” letter grades from the state. However, ten of the districts 19…

Neville High School, State Department of Education, Wossman High School

Solomon Temple honors 2018-19 Graduates

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 Free PressAchievements, Education, Submissions

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 right include 1st Lady Virginia Howard, Psy.D. & Th.D. (Psychology…

Solomon Temple Baptist Church

Posts navigation

Older posts

Categories

Highlights

JPMorgan Chase includes Grambling State in its commitment to Professional Development

FAQ: When will I get my stimulus check? Who gets one? What about tax returns?

Renewal, Inc. and partners push for Homeownership in the Region

Cypress Point University Elementary 2020 Mardi Gras Court

Highlighting the legacy of Procter Green

Moment in History: Joseph H. Miller, Sr. Founder, The Miller Companies

From Our Past

Monroe UnderGround PodCast

Discussions of issues and concerns about the Monroe Community,

Underground Podcast

Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRWRnrTcqkQ&list=PLGvaenllE5c-Mm2yvnx_IF2NgkMRARCD1&index=4&t=2s

Community News

“Happy Centennial Birthday to Mr. Woodrow Jenkins! 100 and still going strong!”

Family: Police should pay for no-knock terror, damage

Craigton Porter gets Employee Spotlight at RelyOn Nutec

Marshall elected to district four city council seat

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Brenda Pierce, Pearly Tillman, Reginald Brown, Barbara Enobakhare, Corey Jackson, Eugene Craig Caston Jr., Latrina Woodard, Barbara Doyle, In Loving Memory of David Lee Walker (4)

Editorials

  • City King Day awards still political, looks like Mayo 2.0
  • “Day of Service” on King Day should substitute for serious focus in King ideals
  • Stimulus checks helped local economy have its best year so far!

Connect to our Facebook Page

Connect to our Facebook Page

Free Press

507 N. 17th
318-388-1310
freepress1969@yahoo.com
Weekdays: 8am - 5pm
Lunch: M-Th 12pm - 1pm
Closed on Fridays

Social

  • View monroefreepress’s profile on Facebook
  • View monroefreepress’s profile on Twitter
  • View rooseveltwrightjr@gmail.com’s profile on LinkedIn
  • View brucefrazier@freepressmonroela.com’s profile on YouTube

Our views so far

web
analytics

Article Reads

  • 1,051,239 hits

Admin

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
Copyright © Wright's Publishing, Co. Since 1969) All rights reserved.
Magazine Point Pro by Axle Themes
 
 
 
 
Forgot Password
Please enter your email address or username below.
*
Username OR Email Address
Username can not be left blank.
Please enter valid username.
Submit
 
Please Login
*
Username
Username can not be left blank.
Please enter valid username.
*
Password
Password can not be left blank.
Please enter valid password.
Please enter at least 1 characters.
LOGIN
Lost Your Password
Dont have account? SIGNUP