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Man arrested in hit and run death of Leroy Dorsey

January 27, 2022 0
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“Coach” Welton Holman dies, Funeral Saturday at Greater Antioch

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City council approves application for Federal Aide for Southside

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Funeral set next week for CASA volunteer Mary Lopez

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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority holds Youth Auxiliary Induction

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 27th – February 2nd

January 27- James Sampson, Robert Bridges, Ma'Cari Kemon Byrd, Joseph Crodell Chisley,…

Birthdays
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Birthdays January 20th – January 26th

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

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 27, 2022 0

“Coach” Welton Holman dies, Funeral Saturday at Greater Antioch

Funeral services for a well known educator and football coach are set…

Breaking News
January 27, 2022 0

Funeral set next week for CASA volunteer Mary Lopez

Funeral services for a woman who spent years volunteering as a children’s…

January 27, 2022 0

Death Notice for the week of January 24th

Betty Jean Evans, 88 of Houston, Texas formerly of Rayville, LA Homemaker…

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 27, 2022 0

“Don’t send them away, you feed them”

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: So when Jesus came out of the wilderness, a vast crowd was waiting for him, and…

January 27, 2022 0

This prayer was taught to me for nightly kneeling at bedside!

By Dr. Jacqueline Simmons This prayer was taught to me for nightly kneeling at bedside! “Now I lay me down…

January 27, 2022 0

No one is born smart

By Rusty Potter There was a time when Einstein could not count and Shakespeare could not read. The expert was…

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…

Man arrested in hit and run death of Leroy Dorsey

“Coach” Welton Holman dies, Funeral Saturday at Greater Antioch

City council approves application for Federal Aide for Southside

Funeral set next week for CASA volunteer Mary Lopez

Categories

Highlights

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority holds Youth Auxiliary Induction

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

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

City council approves application for Federal Aide for Southside

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority holds Youth Auxiliary Induction

Teens need to learn life skills now; our time is coming

Privacy for teens does not exist!

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 (5)
Local History
--- This week in 2010 A Free Press editorial explained the political nature of former Richwood Mayor Edward Harris' conviction and sentence. Read Story (12)

Editorials

  • City plans to help Southside will need massive local boost
  • 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

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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