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God gave me keys to His Kingdom in nineteen seventy-six (Part 7)

June 2, 2022 Free PressBlogs

Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture: When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist:…

Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons

Council passes SEDD plan, Dawson has Brown ejected from meeting

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

The Monroe City Council has approved a 25-year plan of action for South Monroe, despite stiff objections from one Southside Council member. The plan which has been dubbed the “Southside Dream” is a blueprint of projects and changes for South…

councilwoman Kema Dawson-Robinson, Monroe activist Marie Brown, Monroe City Council, Southside Economic Development District

Marshall says his family has been threatened, gives warning

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

“I will not be threatened, and if I see you, I am on guard,” were the words of City Council chairman, Carday Marshall at Tuesday night’s council meeting. Marshall said he has received threats from people in the community about…

Carday Marshall, City Council chairman, council meeting

Bill to end slavery in Louisiana passes in House

May 26, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Louisiana State Legislature

Rep. Adrian Fisher, is one of 18 legislators who are co-sponsors of a bill to outlaw slavery in Louisiana? The bill was unanimously passed in the House and is now on the Senate calendar. The bill’s primary sponsor Rep. Edmond…

Rep. Adrian Fisher, Rep. Edmond Jordan, slavery in Louisiana

Funeral services Saturday for Glynn Ludley

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Funeral services for educator and former school board member Glynn Ludley will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Zion Traveler Baptist Church. Ludley was a 30 year retired educator, who served a term on the Monroe City School…

Glynn Ludley

Ashley Ellis may not return as Neville Jr. High principal

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

Ashley Ellis, interim principal of Neville Jr. High, may not return as principal next year, but the decision isn’t final. According to Brandon Johnson, president of the Monroe City School Board, superintendent Brent Vidrine has indicated that he may…  …

Ashley Ellis, Neville Jr. School, principal

Snaps of the City

May 26, 2022May 26, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Snaps

Between May 18, 2022, and May 25, 2022, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.  

Snaps of the city, Social media

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