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Lumen says consolidating space is not downsizing, yeah right!

April 20, 2023April 27, 2023 Free PressRoosevelt Wright

  When a large business plans to make major shifts, its public relations team has to break the news in ways that won’t panic its workforce. It’s careful about what words it uses in press releases, two of which are:…

Roosevelt Wright Jr

Our Rich Black Heritage: Jane Ellen McAllister

April 20, 2023April 27, 2023 Free PressOpinions

By Garry Blanson Most of the time when I hear people mention Vicksburg, Mississippi, they either say something about the “Famous American Civil War Battle” or the “Casino” in Vicksburg. However, I never ever heard anyone mention the fact that…

Garry Blanson

Appreciation that flows from a heart that is grateful

April 20, 2023 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore My Dear Friends, What does it cost people to be kind? What does it cost people to say, “Thank You” or “I really appreciate you”? The answer-nothing but a grateful heart. Have you ever been around people…

Lisa Wilmore

Monroe City Council: March 28, 2023 Minutes

April 20, 2023 Free PressLegals

City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana March 28, 2023 6:00p.m. The Honorable Chairman Kema Dawson, called the meeting to order. She then asked the clerk to call roll. There were present: Mr. Harvey, Mrs. Ezernack, Ms. Woods, Mr. Marshall, & Mrs. Dawson.…

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Death Notices for the week of April 17th

April 20, 2023 Free PressDeaths

Jamella Inez Williams, 34, transitioned from this life on April 10, 2023, in Monroe, Louisiana. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Saturday, April 22, 2022, at New Salem Baptist Church, 324 Hickory Bend Road, West Monroe, Louisiana.…

Death Notices, Deaths

Funeral Friday for auto crash victim, Ashley Looney, 30

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

Funeral services will be held Friday for a woman who killed in a single car accident on April 1, 2023. Services will be held Friday, April 14, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Berean Baptist Church for Ashley Looney, 30.…

Ashley Looney

Tew says he’s not retiring; denies Campbell post

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

Steve Tew says reports that he is planning an August retirement as 4th District DA are “completely and totally false.” Last week local attorney Menion Campbel posted on social media that 4th District Attorney Tew will retire in August. Menion…

District Attorney Steve Tew

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