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“N–gerville” post by West Monroe student, prompts school lockdown

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Residents cited as community heroes in three MLK programs

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Joyce Garth Sampson funeral held

Kids Korner

Privacy for teens does not exist!

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Celebration of Life of Mrs. Barbara Walker

Politics

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Achievements
November 11, 2021

Eleven Debutantes presented

Eleven charming Debutantes were saluted in a tea held Sunday at the Monroe Civic Center. The eleven will be presented in December in a Cotillion sponsored by the Les Martinique…

Achievements
November 11, 2021

Rev. Judge Sharp elected Pastor of Zion Traveler Baptist Church

Zion Traveler Baptist Church has a new pastor, Judge Alvin Sharp. The church announced the election of the Honorable Reverend Alvin Sharp as it pastor on Social media this week.…

Crime

Breaking News
September 30, 2021

Teen killed in another Southside Shootout

Another youth is dead in the seemingly endless stream of murders and violent assaults in Monroe. A Saturday night shooting in Monroe…

Breaking News
September 23, 2021

He dared her to punch him, she did!

When a West Monroe man and his lady friend got into an argument, there was a shouting match. When he dared his…

Covid-19 News

Covid claims Shelisia Kelly, 34

Community activists pushing “Mask-Up” message to save lives

Monroe man dies in Texas after taking COVID vaccine

Wright says churches should avoid premature re-openings

Birthdays

Birthdays
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Birthdays January 20th – January 26th

January 20- Horace Brown. January 21- Cedric Morris, Debbie McNeal, Ruby Ross,…

Birthdays
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Birthdays January 13th – January 19th

January 13--Walter Robinson, In Loving Memory of Maggielean Taylor, In Loving Memory…

Notable Weddings & Anniversaries

Breaking News
October 15, 2020

Travis & Lakendra tie the knot

Wedding vows were exchanged Saturday, October 10, 2020, between Lakendra Freeman and Travis Menyweather at The Tabatorium in Monroe, La. The ceremony was witnessed by a host of family and…

Weddings
February 7, 2020

Neal/Jones wedding held

Michael Jones and Dalphynie Neal were married on Sunday 02/02/2020 at Greater Free Gift BC at 1 pm with Bishop Rodney Mcfarland, Sr, officiated followed by a reception at their…

Weddings
December 29, 2019

Nicole Seay – Quincy Danztler begin new year as newlyweds

Wedding vows were exchanged recently between Nicole Seay and Quinzy Dantzler giving the new couple a chance to start the new year as man and wife. The double-ring ceremony was…

Deaths

Breaking News
January 20, 2022 0

Joyce Garth Sampson funeral held

Funeral services for a former Monroe resident were held Tuesday in Baker,…

Breaking News
January 20, 2022 0

Celebration of Life of Mrs. Barbara Walker

“Another Warrior gone home” Our hearts are deeply saddened by the loss…

Breaking News
January 13, 2022 0

Services set Saturday for Shelia Price, 51

Funeral services for a Monroe woman will be held Saturday in Monroe.…

Community News

Happy 101st birthday to Mrs. Mildred Robinson!!!

The Howards Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage

Sweet 16 Party held for Sarai

Vercie Lee Jefferson celebrates 89th Birthday

Spiritual Insight

January 20, 2022 0

Your stuff is not required, but your soul is

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: Then one from the crowd said to Him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance…

January 20, 2022 0

Old folk taught me this poem during my younger years and very useful during my older days!!!

Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons God is my help in every need, God does my every hunger feed. God walks beside me,…

January 20, 2022 0

It doesn’t matter where you came from, all that matters is where you are going

By Rusty Potter We can’t change yesterday, but we can change tomorrow. If you can change what you think about…

January 13, 2022 0

“Jesus sacrificed his life for my liberty”

By Lisa Wilmore My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I greet you in the only names that matters-that name is…

“N–gerville” post by West Monroe student, prompts school lockdown

Residents cited as community heroes in three MLK programs

Joyce Garth Sampson funeral held

Birthdays January 20th – January 26th

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Highlights

Mrs. Katherine Brown Hubbard elected as new president for Zeta Amicae

Mt. Canaan Baptist Church to host the First Harry Blake Social Justice Empowerment Conference

Saving lives on our state highways matter!

Tim Tippit High School – Class of 1950

Childhood friends inspire to give back

Continuing to serve the community in a Pandemic

From Our Past

Monroe UnderGround PodCast

Discussions of issues and concerns about the Monroe Community,

Underground Podcast

Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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

Community News

Privacy for teens does not exist!

Teens owe a debt of gratitude to Dr. King

Obituary for Willie Tyler

Even if you know the truth, Santa is fun

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Cedric Morris, Debbie McNeal, Ruby Ross, Louis Jackson Jr., Linda Blakes, Anthony Mays, Tiffany D. Smith, Foxy Faye Harris, Gerald Wright, John Harris Jr., Barbara Ferguson (5)

Editorials

  • Voting rights was the issue when Dr. King came to Monroe in 1965
  • Two Black Chambers, neither should be funded by the City of Monroe
  • Saturday, 60 Monroe preachers met in secret to pray

Letters & Opinions

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Prisoners convicted by non-unanimous juries deserve retroactive case reviews

Editor's note: The Free Press receives scores of letters from inmates. We…

January 20, 2022 0

Angola prisoner with 126 year sentence, says he has been abandoned

Editor's note: The Free Press receives scores of letters from inmates. We…

Breaking News
January 13, 2022 0

Parish Board’s redistricting plan was best possible for our community; fair

By Reverend Harold McCoy Member, Ouachita Parish School Board  The Ouachita Parish…

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