More than 1,000 residents in Monroe and Ouachita Parish who rely on Section 8 housing subsidies could be at risk if a federal proposal to trim the program becomes law, according to William Smart, director of the Monroe Housing Authority…
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Shane’s Shame: Public responds to the Catahoula Cussing audio
Elected officials carry a dual burden. On one hand, they must represent the public with dignity, fairness, and adherence to the rules of order. On the other hand, their private and business dealings often serve as the true test of…
Man upset when cleaners tagged him as a “A-hole”
A Monroe resident says he was shocked and hurt when he discovered that his longtime cleaners had labeled him with an insult on his clothing order. Percy Tillman, of Monroe, told the Monroe Free Press that he had no way…
Black Tie Guys focus on career opportunities
The Black Tie Guys youth mentoring program is expanding its career exploration series to include the field of creative writing. During a session held Monday at the Powell Center, participants learned that creative writing can be more than just a…
Social media rant about weeds, gets swift results
A symbolic act at a Southside intersection has sparked real action from Monroe’s public works crews. Last week, social media influencer Marie Brown live-streamed herself clipping weeds with scissors around a stop sign at 8th and Orange Street. The demonstration,…
Snaps of the City
Between August 21 and August 27, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Brown calls out city public works; cuts grass with scissors in live feed
Social media influencer Marie Brown is calling out the city’s public works department, saying Southside neighborhoods are being neglected when it comes to grass cutting and right-of-way maintenance. On Tuesday, Brown staged a symbolic social media live feed protest at…