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SEDD’s Million-Dollar tax plan nixed by Bond Commission

February 22, 2019 Free PressBusiness, Events

It’s back to the drawing board for the Southside Economic Development District after the State Bond Commission turned down its request to hike taxes in South Monroe pending a resolution of support from the Monroe City Council. This week Charles…

Casino Bill Introduced by Hunter, may hit bumps

April 4, 2018April 5, 2018 Free PressBusiness, Events

Private meetings between Theus and owners of Diamond Jack Casino could wreck Monroe plans as Legislators fear possible snatch and grab motive behind secret meetings.      Rep. Marcus Hunter introduced a bill   Log in to read the remainder…

Services Saturday for Sullivan Harris, Pharmacist

March 29, 2018 Free PressBusiness, Deaths, Events

Funeral services are set Saturday for veteran businessman Sullivan Harris who along with Wilford Smith, began a successful pharmacy partnership that lasted 40 years.   Harris and Smith opened   Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download…

Theus eyes new tax for Southside District

March 15, 2018March 15, 2018 Free PressBusiness, Events

  Charles Theus says the $141,000 a year that the recently passed hotel tax is expected to bring to the Southside is not enough to help Southside progress, he wants the city council to approve another tax that will create…

SEDD, Southside

Southside Commission votes to ask for Gambling in South Monroe

February 27, 2018March 1, 2018 Free PressBusiness, Events

The Southside Economic Development Commission approved a resolution to request that the portions of the Ouachita River that are included in the District be approved for River Boat gambling.    In a special meeting held   Log in to read…

Charles Theus, SEDD

SEDD wants Casino gambling on November ballot

February 22, 2018 Free PressBusiness, Events

SEDD director announces casino push although its board has never approved formal actions; “I don’t need to ask the board” Theus says.   The director of the South Side Economic Development District wants a Casino for South Monroe and is…

Charles Theus

When the government discriminates, Sheila Johnson fights back

February 1, 2018February 1, 2018 Free PressBusiness

By Ronda Racha Penrice – Urban News Service The “biggest fight of my life,” says Sheila C. Johnson, wasn’t co-founding Black Entertainment Television or ending her 33-year marriage to Robert “Bob” Johnson, with whom she raised two children and a…

Sheila C. Johnson

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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

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Monroe UnderGround PodCast

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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“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
James Sampson, Robert Bridges, Ma'Cari Kemon Byrd, Joseph Crodell Chisley, Sarah Hammond, Deodis Powell Sr., David Mock, Jamila Moore, Demetra Wilson, Melvin McNeal, Annie Rucks, Louvonia Allen, James Evans, In Loving Memory of Carol Tarver, Danny Lester "PapaDan" Wilson, Paris Pritchard, Brittany Pritchard, In Loving Memory of Matilda Moy, Oma Lyons, Brian A. Thomas (4)
Local History
This week in 2010 Mayor Jamie Mayo announced that Greg Smith would be the head of the City's Beautification Department. (11)

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!

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