By Lisa Wilmore My Dear Friends, I greet you in the only name that matters, and that Name is Jesus Christ. Happy Thanksgiving Day! If you can read the title of this message and its contents, you must thank God.…
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Death Notices for the week of November 27th
Peter Perry, 53, of San Bernardino, CA, formerly of Monroe, LA, Computer Analyst, died October 21, 2023. Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation is from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Friday,…
Generations mourn death of “Coach” Roosevelt Rankins, 83
“Get down Tiger” were the first and last words he had for generations of Neville Students as he mentored them as Dean of Students for 59 years. Roosevelt Rankins, a legendary figure in the fields of education, business, and civic…
The Monroe Yearbook Bayou Classic 2023
The Monroe Free Press pays tribute to Public Figures, State Leaders, and Social Influencers who attended Louisiana’s Largest two HBCUS to help celebrate The Annual Bayou Classic. Continue making our community proud!
City dedicates convention in memory of Abe E. Pierce, III
The City of Monroe honored its late mayor, Abe E. Pierce, III, by dedicating the city convention center in his honor. The ceremony, held on Monday, saw the unveiling of a memorial plaque and the renaming of the building, symbolizing…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Edward Franklin Frazier
By Garry Blanson During a recent conversation, a friend of mine alerted me of two “NEGRO CLASSIC” books written by a Black man named Edward Franklin Frazier. The first book is, “The Negro Family In The United States,” and the…
Willson should not preside over selection of next superintendent
In light of the recent revelations surrounding the Monroe City School Board, it’s become increasingly clear that a change in leadership is not just warranted but necessary, especially while the board searches for a new superintendent. A central figure in…