A local man and his family are homeless today after a fire razed his Tanglewood Drive home early Sunday morning. Tyrone WoodFaulk said he and his family barely escaped injury early Sunday morning when a blaze that sparked from their…
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Former interim Chief Reggie Brown fired from MPD
The Ellis administration is tight-lipped about the firing of former interim police chief Reggie Brown. Informed police sources, told the Free Press that Brown was fired last week after he refused to resign. Brown was interim police chief in the…
Increase in hand wipes in city sewer system causing problems
Michelli Martin, communications director for the city of Monroe, has made a personal appeal to the public concerning an increase of hand wipes showing up in city sewer lines. Martin says, hand wipes, unlike toilet paper, do not disintegrate and…
Graveside services set for “Butch Washington”
Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 5th for a well known Monroe Man affectionately known as “Butch” Washington. The graveside services for Roy Neal Washington will be held at 12:30 p.m. at the Richwood Memorial Gardens. His services are…
Police tip leads to arrest of man dealing pot in Parkview Apartments
A tip from a cooperating witness helped Monroe police arrest a man accused of selling drugs from a unit at Parkview Apartments last Thursday. Police arrested James Angelo “Booger” Ard, 38 of Monroe, charges of… Log in to read the…
Fords wed in civic center ceremony
Wedding vows were exchanged Sunday between Jerry Patrick Ford and Michelle Freeman. The couple ple… Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone or Android App to keep up to date on new posting…
Friday graveside service set Johnette Smith
A graveside service will be held Friday, November 27, 2020, at the Richwood Memorial Gardens at 12 noon for Johnette Smith who died on November 19th. Funeral services are being handled by McFarland Funeral Home of Monroe. …