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Ellis names Michelli Martin as communication’s director

November 18, 2020November 19, 2020 Free PressBreaking News, City Government

Michelli Martin is the new director of communications for the City of Monroe. Martin’s appointment was announced Tuesday by Mayor Oliver Ellis. She is the first black appointment in his four-month-old administration. Martin will replace former communications director Rod Washington…

City of Monroe, Communication Director, Michelli Martin

Richwood Mayor to get $9,000 raise in July

May 28, 2020June 4, 2020 Free PressBreaking News, Richwood, LA

It may be tough times for everyone else, but Richwood’s mayor will be getting a $9,000 raise, starting in July. Janie Fleming, the chairperson of the Richwood Board of Aldermen, confirmed Wednesday that the Board of Alderman voted to give…

Mayor Gerald Brown

City Fire trucks won’t come during virus, unless there’s a fire

April 2, 2020April 9, 2020 Free PressBreaking News, City Government

The Monroe fire department is the only local fire department that will not answer medical emergency calls during the COVID-19 crises. In light of the growing number of Coronavirus cases in the area, Monroe Police Chief Terry Williams, told the…

city fire trucks, Coronavirus, Mayor Jamie Mayo, Police Chief Terry Williams

Third council vacancy created with Wilson announcement

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019 Free PressCity Government

Monroe City Councilman Kenneth Wilson announced Saturday that he will not seek re-election to the District 4 council seat. After eight years, Wilson says he will return to promoting his community service organization which provides help and assistance to the…

Kenneth Wilson

Town of Richwood: October 17, 2019 Minutes

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 Free PressRichwood, LA

Regular Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 17, 2019 7:00 P.M. Members In Attendance: Alderman Simeon Profit Alderman Donald Richard Alderperson Janice Fleming Alderperson Leola Keys Absent: Alderperson Janice Fleming The Town of Richwood met for a Regular Meeting held October 17,…

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Dedication of the Town of Richwood’s “First Little Mobile Library”

July 31, 2019August 7, 2019 Free PressRichwood, LA

The Town of Richwood held a dedication ceremony for its “First Little Mobile Library” on July 19, 2019. The library unit was presented to the Town of Richwood by Ms Amelia Campbell. Ms Campbell a budding philanthropist, with a heart…

First Little Mobile Library, Town of Richwood

Town of Richwood: April 18, 2019 Minutes

May 16, 2019May 16, 2019 Free PressRichwood, LA

Regular Meeting Minutes Thursday, April 18, 2019 7:00 P.M. Members in Attendance at Roll Call: Alderperson Simeon Profit Alderperson Donald Richard Alderperson Janice Fleming * Alderperson Leola Keys arrived @ 7:09 p.m. Absent: Alderperson Wysinger Cleveland The Town of Richwood…

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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

From Our Past

Monroe UnderGround PodCast

Discussions of issues and concerns about the Monroe Community,

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRWRnrTcqkQ&list=PLGvaenllE5c-Mm2yvnx_IF2NgkMRARCD1&index=4&t=2s

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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
Nicole Cunningham, David Green, Phillip Jones, In Loving Memory of Zolee Jones, Tydrius Reed, Ernest Harris, Danielle LaTrice Jones, Edward Pittman, Lonnie Robinson, Irma Tanzy, Pamela A. Saulsberry, Gwen Rodgers, Corey Edward Armstrong, Danny Jones, Annie Bass, Terence Hanspard, Andre Williams Dupree, Darrius Johnson, James Pittman, Patricia Williams-Johnson (4)
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--- This week in 2010 A Free Press editorial explained the political nature of former Richwood Mayor Edward Harris' conviction and sentence. Read Story (11)

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  • 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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