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Daddy Ro is back with Vibe95 – Nationwide, Fareal

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

 Daddy Ro is back on the airwaves with a new morning show called “Vibe 95.” In the early 1990s, Roosevelt Wright, III, made history in the Monroe area for being the youngest radio personality on the air at Radio Station…

Daddy Ro, Reaux Fareal

Locals introduced to “coding” in prep for digital world

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

Thirty-five youth and adults are participating in a week-long workshop to introduce them to the essentials of “Coding.” “Coding” is the algorithms and formulas that make software programs work, and those with coding skills will be the first hired and…

Coding, EJMAX Solutions, Janishi Maxwell

Friends mourn death of Day Care owner “Pappy” Riley, 81

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

William “Pappy” Riley, a pillar of strength and love, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be cherished. He was the husband to Ruthie Riley and a beloved father and grandfather, bringing joy…

William Riley

Landers resigns as Carroll Coach after plea bargain

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

Brandon Landers has resigned as head coach and Athletic Director of the Carroll High School Bulldogs. Superintendent Brent Vidrine confirmed Wednesday that Landers gave a verbal resignation to the principal and is scheduled to submit a formal letter of resignation…

Brandon Landers, Carroll High School, Gary Hines

Ashley Ellis not to seek re-election to BESE Board

July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

After four years of dedicated service to the students, educators, and parents of our district, Ashley Ellis has made the decision not to seek reelection as a member of the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE). “I am incredibly…

Ashley Ellis

City’s “forever” water rate increases should stop or be challenged

July 27, 2023August 3, 2023 Free PressRoosevelt Wright

There Is something wrong with Monroe’s “Forever” water and sewer rate increases, which increase annually without any city council action. Simple mathematics suggests that increasing water and sewer prices, even if there is no proportionate increase in production costs, will…

Roosevelt Wright Jr

Our Rich Black Heritage: Joseph Lee

July 27, 2023August 3, 2023 Free PressOpinions

By Garry Blanson I recently read about a company called,”The Black Bread Company.” The company was founded in 2021 by three Black men from Chicago. Speaking of bread, how many of you all knew that in 1894 a Black man…

Garry Blanson

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