The Monroe Police Department has egg in its face, but no apology on its lips for notifying news media that a shooting victim died, when the victim is alive, and recovering. The shooting incident happened on December 3rd and resulted…
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Snaps of the City
Between December 1 and December 5, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Black Tie Guys at the Superdome for Bayou Classic
In an enriching experience blending sports, culture, and mentorship, seventeen young members of the “Black Tie Guys” male mentoring program attended the iconic Bayou Classic last week in New Orleans. Sponsored by Tab-N-Action, Inc., a local community service organization, the…
Fobbs named interim head coach for ULM Warhawks
The University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) has appointed former Grambling State Head Coach Broderick Fobbs as the interim head coach of its football team, following the firing of Terry Bowden. The announcement came on Sunday, marking a significant shift…
Snaps of the City
Between November 25 and November 28, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
The Monroe Yearbook Bayou Classic 2023
The Monroe Free Press pays tribute to Public Figures, State Leaders, and Social Influencers who attended Louisiana’s Largest two HBCUS to help celebrate The Annual Bayou Classic. Continue making our community proud!
City dedicates convention in memory of Abe E. Pierce, III
The City of Monroe honored its late mayor, Abe E. Pierce, III, by dedicating the city convention center in his honor. The ceremony, held on Monday, saw the unveiling of a memorial plaque and the renaming of the building, symbolizing…