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Gangland shooting on Standifer Streets leaves one dead, one injured

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

 A man is dead and police are sorting out rumors trying to see why he was shot more than a dozen times Monday night.  The Monroe Police Department is currently investigating the shooting death of 38-year-old Marvin Lewis of Monroe…

Gangland shooting, Marvin Lewis, Monroe Police Department, Standifer Street

Father of six at top of career as husband, licensed electrician

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

Ivan Thomas is one of a handful of licensed Black electricians in the state. His road to success has been rocky but thanks to God, a supportive wife, and bulldog determination, he is now at the top of his career…

Ivan Thomas, licensed Black electrician

Black History: Firsts in city hall and the courts

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

Three History Makers: GEORGE B. HAMLET: Was the first African-American Mayor of Monroe. He was appointed in 1874 during reconstruction and served for three months. He also served as Ouachita Parish Sheriff and Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court. A native…

Abe E. Pierce III, George B. Hamlet, Judge Larry D. Jefferson

Childhood friends inspire to give back

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Submissions

Karriem Wilson is a Registered Nurse who is helping to saves lives every day. He lived in Texas for the last several years. Mr. Wilson was inspired to return home by his childhood friends Jason Jacobs, his wife Shantelle Jacobs,…

James “Skip” Benton Jr, Jason Jacobs, Karriem Wilson, Shantelle Jacobs

Brown lawyer says firing was political, included involvement of Echols as shadow mayor

February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

 Former interim Police Chief Reggie Brown is still fighting his termination as a police officer. This week, his attorney requested subpoenas for a horde of witnesses designed to show that his firing was a political hatchet job devised by political…

Attorney Carol Powell Lexing, Reggie Brown, Rep. Micheal Echols

Deputies arrest man for striking, dragging 37-week pregnant wife

February 22, 2021February 25, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

    A man accused of slapping and dragging his 37-week pregnant wife has been arrested by Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s deputies.    Wednesday, Deputies arrested Willie Preston Singleton of 110 Hilltop of West Monroe, on charges of domestic drug abuse…

Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s deputies, Willie Preston Singleton

Theus pushes for increase Southside sales taxes on April ballot

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

If the Louisiana Bonding Commission gives the green light, Southside residents could be asked to decide whether or not to raise their taxes to benefit fund South Economic Development Projects. Tuesday night, a public online meeting was held via Zoom…

Louisiana Bonding Commission, sales taxes, Southside residents

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This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Angel Thomas. -—In Loving Memory of Lula Riley, Rena Jefferson, Gene Fitch, Patrick Beavers, Gail Harris, Louis Ray Elmore, Jr., Lillie Mae Woods, Josephine Ford, Beatrice Martin, Rev. Edward Shorts, William Horne, Sr., Magdalean Young. (3)
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--- This week in 1997 Dr. Claude Minor recognized as the first Black Chief of Staff at North Monroe Hospital. Read More (24)
--- This week in 2010 Neville principal failed to produce receipts for over $4,000 in charges to the school's credit card, was given a suspension, but told to ignore it after a political deal was made by the school board president. Read More (11)

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