Since March 23rd the Monroe Fire Department has been refusing to respond to EMS calls because of fear of COVID-19, but that’s all over now. The city announced this week that the firetrucks will once again answer non-fire related calls.…
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McCarty named principal of Neville High School
Mickey McCarty has been named principal of Neville High School, replacing Christella Dawson who retired on May 22. McCarty, the second-winningest coach in Neville history, compiled a 197-43 (.820) record in 18 seasons, behind only legendary coach Charlie…
Monroe man killed by State Police after motel shootout
Sunday a man took a shot at State Police, by Wednesday the man the police think did the shooting was dead after shooting at cops again. Louisiana State Police report that early Wednesday morning, officers of the Louisiana State Police…
Brown, Ellis, Louis would bring change if elected Mayor
On Saturday, voters in Monroe will decide the direction of the city for the next four years. Old methods, approaches, and concepts are giving way to the future. All of the mayoral candidates are fine men and women; however, we…
Man breaks in local motel to “cool off”
Sunday, June 28th was a hot day, it was too hot for a Monroe man, so he went to a local motel and entered two rooms to cool off. He didn’t pay for the rooms, so he was arrested. Monroe…
Slacks, Calvin should be elected to the city council
As early voting ends this week and the primary election approaches on July 11th, the Free Press recommends two candidates for city council who represent a change from the status quo. Jackie Slack of District two and Alicia “Cocoa” McCoy…
OEC to give away $48,000 in stagnant funds; 32 groups identified
If you have a business or non-profit organization that needs a little extra cash, there may be still time for you to cash in on a $48,000 give-a-way of hard cash by a now-defunct organization, especially if you are friends…