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July 27, 2023July 27, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Snaps

Between July 20, and July 26, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.

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July 20, 2023July 20, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Snaps

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July 13, 2023July 13, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Snaps

Between July 8, and July 12, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.

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Southside Dream neighborhood meetings to begin Saturday

July 7, 2023July 9, 2023 Free PressCommunity News

South Monroe residents are invited to attend a series of community meetings organized by the Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) to provide input and gather feedback on the potential model neighborhood selections. These meetings aim to engage the local community…

Roosevelt Wright Jr., SEDD community meeting, Southside Dream, Tony Little

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July 6, 2023July 6, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Snaps

Between June 27, and July 4, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.  

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Friends mourn shooting death of 16 year old honor student

June 29, 2023July 6, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed in Monroe on Tuesday afternoon. The victim has been identified as Rashawn Sims. According to the Monroe Police Department, Sims was shot in the 900 block of South McGuire Street at around 4:16…

Rashawn Sims

“The Black Tie Guys”, 17 others get state and local support

June 29, 2023July 6, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

A series of local programs in Monroe are set to receive funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and the State of Louisiana in the coming weeks. The funds will be used to support programs that fight poverty, joblessness,…

American Rescue Plan Act, ARPA, Black Tie Guys, local programs, Monroe

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
-- Celebrating Birthdays Today: Shenkia Hartwell, Dorothy Tucker, Roshanda Richarson, Tammy Lawrence, Shalivia Christopher, Virginia Howard, Henry Manning, Shunta King, Dereilial Wilson, Marquita Pimpton-King. (9)
Local History
--- This week in 1974 Frank Williams, Sr. took to riding a bike to demonstrate how slow things were in the furniture business. See Clipping. (52)
--- This week in 1974 Monroe Police shot Norman Taylor in the back with a shotgun, shooting sparked controversy. Read More. (52)
--- This week in 1974 Nearly 400 people attended the dedication of the newly constructed Log Town Baptist Church. Clipping and photo. (52)
On this day in 2008, LaKesha Michelle Ross was crowned Miss Grambling State University. (18)
On this day in 2011, Kajuana Bias and Dion Armstrong were married at the ULM Student Center. (15)
On this day in 2014, Ginia Smith was crowned Miss Grambling State University. (12)

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  • City schools licensing move is an unenforceable bad move
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  • The Alphas gave thanks, but the city should do more; much more

Letters & Opinions

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Our Rich Black Heritage: “Held down by Louisiana Law!”

By Garry Blanson The White Louisiana Bourbon Democrats, the 1898 Louisiana State…

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September 10, 2026 0

Our Democracy needs committed people now more than ever

By Marie Brown The importance of strengthening the Ouachita Democratic Party Executive…

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Our Rich Black Heritage: The Forgotten Negro Organizers of “The First Official Monroe Chapter of The NAACP”

By Garry Blanson As Black citizens in Monroe, Louisiana, eagerly await the…

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