Monroe police are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed the life of a 20-year-old man Monday in what authorities believe may be connected to an earlier incident. Clay Smith, 20, was fatally shot outside a residence on Breece Circle near…
Category: Letter to Editor
Muhammad says council members last to know about murders
Monroe City Council member Verbon Muhammad voiced strong concerns Tuesday about the lack of communication between law enforcement and elected officials following serious crimes in their districts, announcing plans to introduce an ordinance addressing the issue. During Tuesday’s council meeting,…
Snaps of the City
Between November 27 and December 4, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Letter: Don’t compare Trump’s case to Quillen
Dear Editor, No one is more hated than he who speaks the truth- Plato. These are my personal comments referring to a couple of articles written in the August 19, 2023, edition of the Free Press: Carroll Coach was sentenced…
Us verses them mentality is damaging Northeast Louisiana
Dear Editor, The bible states in Matthew 12:25 “ And Jesus know their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand”. There are…
Inmate says cops sent him to federal court to bypass Judge Jefferson
Editor’s Note: The following is a letter from an inmate. The opinions given are his own and have not been verified by our publication. Dear Editor; This letter I am sending is more proof that the Honorable Larry Jefferson is…
Brown sets record straight on murder site
Dear Editor, In regard to the article on the shooting of Mr. Edward Patrick. This is yet another tragedy that has befallen our community and we must all work together to create solutions and better alternatives for our people to…