By Rusty Potter Life has a way of throwing us off course. One day, everything is smooth sailing, and the next, the wind shifts – sudden illness strikes, a job falls through, and bills pile up, or relationships face unexpected…
Author: Free Press
“Look at what the Lord has done for us”
By Lisa Wilmore My Precious Friends, Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 1:7 KJV). Our God is an awesome God! He thought of us when we did not think of ourselves.…
Trump Section 8 plan may hurt over 1,000 in Ouachita
More than 1,000 residents in Monroe and Ouachita Parish who rely on Section 8 housing subsidies could be at risk if a federal proposal to trim the program becomes law, according to William Smart, director of the Monroe Housing Authority…
Shane’s Shame: Public responds to the Catahoula Cussing audio
Elected officials carry a dual burden. On one hand, they must represent the public with dignity, fairness, and adherence to the rules of order. On the other hand, their private and business dealings often serve as the true test of…
Man upset when cleaners tagged him as a “A-hole”
A Monroe resident says he was shocked and hurt when he discovered that his longtime cleaners had labeled him with an insult on his clothing order. Percy Tillman, of Monroe, told the Monroe Free Press that he had no way…
Black Tie Guys focus on career opportunities
The Black Tie Guys youth mentoring program is expanding its career exploration series to include the field of creative writing. During a session held Monday at the Powell Center, participants learned that creative writing can be more than just a…
Community mourns death of long time friends, services planned
Families across Monroe and neighboring towns will gather this weekend to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have recently passed. Shamikka White Wells, 45Mrs. Shamikka White Wells of Monroe passed away on August 17, 2025. Visitation will…