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Christian leaders meet to devise 21st Century youth strategy

May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

Birmingham, Alabama – The National Association of Christian Educators (N.A.C.E.) hosted a two-day conference on May 9-10, 2023, bringing together youth activists, pastors, and scholars from several states to develop a national strategy to help churches reach young people in…

Dr. Amos Jones, DrJonathanMcPhersonSr, The National Association of Christian Educators

Services held for Gracie Walker, 74

May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, for a woman known for her work in the church. Services for Gracie Walker, 74, were held at the Greater Flowery Mount Baptist Church. She died on May 1, 2023. McFarland…

Gracie Walker

Snaps of the City

May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Snaps

Between May 2, and May 10, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.

Snaps of the city, Social media

Our Rich Black Heritage: Mary H. Dickerson

May 11, 2023May 18, 2023 Free PressOpinions

By Garry Blanson In the past, Black women have made great contributions to our Black Communities and The Civil Rights Movement. Between 1870-1914, Black women  established many civic clubs, groups, and organizations in America.  One of the women who helped found…

Garry Blanson

Monroe Police Chief has a “trust” problem that needs fixing

May 11, 2023May 18, 2023 Free PressRoosevelt Wright

When crime reports indicate that crime is trending downward, it’s natural for community members to feel a sense of relief and security. However, when those reports do not square with the feeling of insecurity in the community, the police department…

Roosevelt Wright Jr

Birthdays May 11th – May 17th

May 11, 2023May 11, 2023 Free PressBirthdays

May 11-Charquita Woods, Floyd Brothers, Learlence Talton, Eulah Taylor, Angela Doublin, LaKeisha Lemons, Rorre R. Whitfield, Anthony Sims, Edward Williams, Jr., Rose A. Dawson, Orlandius McDonald, Alvonia P. Esters, Liz G. Pierre. May 12-Glenda Porter, Lavance Roy, Nigel Noelle Jackson,…

Liz G. Pierre

Praise the Lord for Jesus Christ!

May 11, 2023 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, Have you praised God lately or told others what He has done for you? Interestingly, David and others praised or prayed in Psalms giving our LORD adoration for what He has done through His creation,…

Lisa Wilmore

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Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Vallerie Arnold, Malcom Etienne, In Loving Memory of Kimberly Crane, Lollia D. Reed, Alvin Hill, In Loving Memory of Dorothy Johnson, Earlene Thomas, In Loving Memory of Frances Givens, Ahmad Smith, Morris Coleman, Madison J. Johnson, Colby Qualls, Kyeshia Washington, Thad Hollingsworth, Brenda Brown Tfabiyi, In Loving Memory of Rachel Holmes, Jayden McGee, James Ratcliff, Sr, QuanZavion Howard. (9)
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This week in 2016 the city council gutted a city plan that would have allowed it to seize property of homeowners under a "Fight the Blight" program. The gutted version allows for seizures but only after a hearing before the council. (10)

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