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Daughter bit and punched father several times in argument over a cell phone

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 Free PressBreaking News, Police Arrests

A 17-year-old was booked into the Ouachita Correctional Center on Sunday afternoon following a physical altercation with her father over a cell phone. Tranique Mychael Young, born July 7, 2009, was arrested on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at approximately 2:49…

Tranique Mychael Young

Judge to rule on Shelling’s challenge of K9 and Newman

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 Free PressBreaking News

Testimony in a bench trial challenging the residency qualifications of two candidates for the Monroe City School Board’s District 7 wrapped up on Monday, August 17, 2026, in the 4th Judicial District Court. Judge Wilson Rambo presided over a full…

Brenda Shelling, Jennifer Newman, K9, Tyrone Dickens

She pushed her, punched her in the face, put herin a choke hold andpulled her hair

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 Free PressPolice Arrests

A 40-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday night following an alleged domestic altercation. According to an affidavit of probable cause from the Monroe Police Department, Officer Sydney Pettis arrested Andrea Monique McClinton at approximately 8:37 p.m. on August 18, 2026. Upon…

Andrea Monique McClinton

City school board candidates: Raise the standard

August 20, 2026August 26, 2026 Free PressRoosevelt Wright

Monroe City Schools possesses all the ingredients for success: passionate teachers, dedicated academic leaders, and top-tier facilities. Backed by a healthy financial reserve and highly compensated executive leadership, the district is undeniably rich in resources. Yet, beneath the polished surface…

Roosevelt Wright Jr

Man charged with multiple child exploitation offenses. Bond set at $250,000

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 Free PressCrime

A 46-year-old Monroe man is being held on a $250,750 bond following his arrest late Wednesday night on a suite of felony child exploitation charges and a drug offense. James Robert Hale Jr. was booked into the Ouachita Correctional Center…

James Robert Hale Jr.

Birthdays August 20th – August 26th

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 Free PressBirthdays

August 20-Iona Mae Norman, Jo Ann Johnson, Gloria J. Mitchell, Shirley Rucks, Gregory Harris, Gerald Dewayne Perkins, Catherine Smart, Shakira Wilks, Kandee Davis, Tammy Davis, Rachel Simmons, Dequarius Monterl Martin, Jody Antwine, LaMouria Lloyd. August 21-Charley Roggerson, Jr., Neil Hudson,…

Jody Antwine

FMOL Health recognized on Forbes America’s Best-In-State Employers 2026 list

August 20, 2026August 19, 2026 Free PressSubmissions

Baton Rouge, La. – FMOL Health has been named to the Forbes America’s Best-In-State Employers 2026 list for the third year in a row, a recognition that highlights employers who stand out in workplace culture, wage parity, career advancement opportunities,…

FMOL Health, Forbes America’s Best-In-State Employers 2026

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