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One drops out, another may follow as school board races narrow

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

When qualifying closed for Monroe City School Board elections, there were three contested seats. Since then, one candidate has dropped out, and another may be challenged over residency problems. Rick Saulsberry was elected four years ago to represent District 1…

Deborah Smith, Rick Saulsberry, School board races

West Monroe’s “Bill” Russell dies at 88, world basketball great

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

A West Monroe native who became one of the greatest basketball players of all time died Sunday, but many in our area were unaware of his West Monroe-Monroe roots.   William “Bill” Russell, one of the most important and accomplished…

William "Bill" Russell

SEDD asks state ethics board to investigate Echols hotel vote

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

The Southside Economic Development District unanimously voted to ask the State Board of Ethics to investigate a city council action last week that could put a cloud over a planned $31.3 million downtown hotel.   At its monthly meeting Monday…

Charles Theus, Councilman Doug Harvey, Echols hotel, SEDD

Birthdays August 4th – August 10th

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 Free PressBirthdays

August 4-Kenya Richardson, Elaine Graham, Stevie Traylor, Arthur Johnson, Denitra Byrd, Elbert Jones, Jerissica Harris, Katina Berry, Treva Hubbard, Shirley Dunn, Laquita Dunn, Darryl Rogers, Jurnee A. Reed, Altrecia Mingo, In Loving Memory of Keldrick Williams, Baron Glass, Taelor LaShae.…

Charles "CD" Heckard

Snaps of the City

August 4, 2022August 4, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Snaps

Between July 31, and August 1, 2022, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.  

Snaps of the city, Social media

Prayers to our Father in heaven have proven results

August 4, 2022 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And Isiah the prophet the son of Amoz came unto him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order: for thou shalt die,…

Lisa Wilmore

God gave me keys to his kingdom in nineteen seventy-six (Part 16)

August 4, 2022 Free PressBlogs

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture: When Jesus came into the Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some,…

Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons

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