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Category: Covid-19

News and information about the Coronavirus Pandemic of 2020

Covid claims Shelisia Kelly, 34

September 30, 2021September 30, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Covid-19

Local residents are mourning the death of well known Gospel Singer who died recently. Kelly, reportedly died at St. Francis Medical Center after suffering from complications associated with Covid 19. She was 34 years. She was a well known praise…

Shelisia Kelly

Community activists pushing “Mask-Up” message to save lives

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Covid-19

Local churches are being asked to host vaccine clinics to help fight the spread of the Covid-19 virus.    Community activists are running up against stone walls trying to get churches and others to help raise community awareness about the…

Alicia Calvin, Covid-19 virus, Marie Brown, vaccine clinics

Monroe man dies in Texas after taking COVID vaccine

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021 Free PressCovid-19, Deaths

Funeral services were held last week in Dallas for a prominent Monroe man who reportedly died from complications associated with a COVID 19 vaccine. Services were held for Dr. Louis Glover last week. According to family members, Dr. Glover took…

COVID vaccine, Dallas Texas, Dr. Louis Charles Glover, Monroe Louisiana

Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 Free PressCovid-19, Submissions

Protect Yourself and Others from COVID-19 Staying physically active is one of the best ways to keep your mind and body healthy. In many areas, people can visit parks, trails, and open spaces as a way to relieve stress, get…

COVID-19, Visiting Parks and Recreational Facilities

Wright says churches should avoid premature re-openings

May 14, 2020May 25, 2020 Free PressBreaking News, Community News, Covid-19

Although Governor John Bel Edwards has announced the first steps of a gradual re-opening of the state, one of the city’s senior pastors encourages church leaders to use caution before resuming church services too quickly. Roosevelt Wright, Jr., pastor of…

church, Governor John Bel Edwards, Roosevelt Wright

Cleaning and disinfecting your home

May 14, 2020May 25, 2020 Free PressCovid-19, Submissions

Everyday steps and extra steps when someone is sick How to clean and disinfect Clean • Wear reusable or disposable gloves for routine cleaning and disinfection. • Clean surfaces using soap and water, then use disinfectant. • Cleaning with soap…

Cleaning and disinfecting your home

Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation

May 7, 2020May 11, 2020 Free PressCovid-19, Submissions

Keep Your Distance to Slow the Spread Limiting face-to-face contact with others is the best way to reduce the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). What is social distancing? Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping space between yourself…

Isolation, Quarantine, Slow the Spread, Social Distancing

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Welch sworn in as first Black West Monroe Alderman

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Working together for the community

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This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Thomia Alexander, Shareese Turner, Deterrias Hutchinson, Willie Cook, Ruben Turner, Alvin Marshall, Bobby Sumler, Geraldine Reed, Daniel M. Reed, Allen Brown, Rhonda Adams, Deshanae McMillian, Karmel Jones, Donald Craft, Raegan Ford (6)
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Thomia Alexander, Shareese Turner, Deterrias Hutchinson, Willie Cook, Ruben Turner, Alvin Marshall, Bobby Sumler, Geraldine Reed, Daniel M. Reed, Allen Brown, Rhonda Adams, Deshanae McMillian, Karmel Jones, Donald Craft, Raegan Ford. (4)
Local History
--- This week in 1984 Buford Huckleberry quit the JTPA program to begin a career at Allstate. Read More. (38)
--- This week in 1984 Supt. James Stafford reflects on tenure, denies he was racist. Read More. (38)
--- This week in 1986 Carrie Stivers, 102 years old, talked about her love life. Read More (36)
--- This week in 1986 Irma Long was named "Teacher of the Year." Read More (36)
On this day in 2010, Kelsi Crain was crowned Miss Louisiana at the Monroe Civic Center. (12)

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  • Is domestic abuse less violent than other violence, or is it “man thing?”
  • SEDD has huge task to raise $500 million over next 25 years to fund plan

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Real Freedom for Blacks came on Dec. 18, 1865

Both blacks and whites were caught up in slavery; Lincoln’s proclamation did…

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I was the Teacher of the Year…..Uncertified

School districts should certify their own teachers to answer the shortage On…

March 17, 2022

Brown sets record straight on murder site

Dear Editor, In regard to the article on the shooting of Mr.…

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