An angry parent posted a video on Facebook recently that has stirred a controversy about what is acceptable and unacceptable when it comes to putting a child to sleep. The parent, DeMilya Pratt and her sister posted a video on…
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Audit claims bookkeeper took cash, but all deposits were right
A former school bookkeeper is struggling to clear her name after a state Legislative Audit Report showed $43,799 in cash was missing from Carroll High School’s deposits over three years. Marilyn Wimbush, the former bookkeeper for Carroll, says she deposited…
Russell “Big Fish” McFarland murdered
Monroe police are still investigating the shooting death of a Monroe man at a local business on Renwick Street. Details are sketchy but according to police and family members someone ca Log in to read the remainder of this…
Saulsberry says blacks not fooled by Dayton, McFarland
Rodney McFarland walking streets with Vickie Dayton hoping blacks ignore her Trump supporting ties, and give her another term representing the mostly black district on the school board. Vickie Dayton is feeling the heat for the first time in…
Free Press Election Ballot
Secretary of State: Gwen Collins-Greenup We are impressed with Ms. Greenups’ ideas of embracing technology to involve younger voters who live by cell phone. Combined with her commitment to seek 100 percent voter participation through education and technology, we think…
Howard Retires
After 47 years in education, Mrs. Virginia Howard is calling it quits. Mrs. Howard, the current librarian at Carroll High School is retiring and bringing a career that extended a half century to a close. Mrs. Howard is the First…
Two locals making campaigns their business
K-9, Brown leading “goto people” for campaign street soldiers As election day nears many will focus on candidates for public office, but behind the scenes, in most local elections there are two individuals that organize “foot soldiers” for various…