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Every day is a new opportunity

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter We have the power to pick ourselves up and move forward. One of the most common ways people give up their power is to think they do not have any power.. You have the power to say,…

Rusty Potter

Funeral for Willis Reed to be held at GSU April 1

March 30, 2023 Free PressDeaths

Grambling, La. – Grambling State University will serve as the location for the funeral of alum and basketball legend Willis Reed. With the name, “Life and Legacy of Our Legend Willis Reed, Jr.,’ the service will take place Saturday, April…

Death Notices, Deaths, Willis Reed

Monroe Housing Authority: Public Notice

March 30, 2023 Free PressLegals

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONROE, LOUISIANA, that Public Hearings shall be held in the Community Room of Frances Tower, located at 300 Harrison Street, Monroe, Louisiana, at 5:00 o’clock p.m.…

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Death Notices for the week of March 27th

March 30, 2023March 30, 2023 Free PressDeaths

Margie Hawkins, 81, departed this life on March 25. 2023 in Monroe, Louisiana. Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 1:00 pm in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana.…

Death Notices, Deaths

Board rehires Vidrine with increased, $290,000 pay package; Cooper opposed

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

Despite complaints that Black student performance in the district is declining, the Monroe City School Board gave its Superintendent a new contract and a $12,000 raise. In a 5-1 vote with one abstaining, the board voted to extend the contract…

Betty Cooper, Monroe City School Board, Superintendent Brent Vidrine

Legendary Carroll Drum Major, Val Purnell dies, 79

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

A man known as one of the most outstanding drum majors in the history of the Carroll High School Marching band has died. Funeral services for Val Purnell, 79, were slated for Thursday, March 23, 2023, at the Smith Funeral…

Val Purnell

Services next week for retired deputy Bobby Gilmore

March 23, 2023March 23, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Funeral services for a retired Ouachita Parish Deputy will be held next week at the Miller Funeral Home Chapel. Services for Retired Sergeant Bobby Gilmore will be held On Friday, March 31, 2023, in the Miller Funeral Home Chapel. Sergeant…

Bobby Gilmore

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