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Several legislators win re-election without opposition

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

In a notable display of unanimous support from their constituents, one Louisiana State Senator and three State Representatives representing the Metropolitan Monroe area have secured their re-election to another four-year term without facing any opposition. As the qualifying period came…

re-election, Rep. Adrian Fisher, Rep. Michael Echols, Rep. Pat Moore

Carroll Coach sentenced mandatory 45 days in jail despite appeal

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

WINNSBORO – In a surprising and controversial ruling, Franklin Parish District Judge Clay Hamilton has sentenced Drouzon Quillen, a coach at Carroll High School, to a mandatory 45 days in jail after being convicted of simple battery against a police officer.…

Drouzon Quillen, Franklin Parish District Judge Clay Hamilton, Winnsboro Louisiana

Thousands of students resume school this week

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

The city buzzed with renewed energy as thousands of eager students kicked off the 2023-24 school year this week, marking a return to classrooms and the resumption of educational journeys. With the start of school, the cityscape was enlivened by…

2023 - 2023 school year

Local cook, “Junior” Lewis dies at 60, services set

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

Services for a man well known for his cooking skills will be held Saturday. Services for Johnny “Junior” Lewis, Jr., will be held Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the Riverside Baptist Church at 2 p.m. He died on August 12,…

Johnny Lewis Jr

Sabrina Racer announces Clerk of Court bid

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

The anticipation surrounding the October 14th election intensified as Sabrina Racer unveiled her candidacy for the position of Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court. With a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted commitment to public service, Racer aims to bring fresh…

Clerk of Court, Sabrina Racer

Snaps of the City

August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Snaps

Between August 13 and August 16, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.

Snaps of the city, Social media

Carl Calloway dies, 58

August 16, 2023August 17, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

Funeral arrangements are pending for Carl D. Calloway, Sr. Mr. Calloway, an ardent supporter of efforts to improve Carroll High School as a booster and Alumnus, died on August 14, 2023, at the age of 58. Services are being handled…

Carl Carroll

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This Week In Monroe History

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Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Andre’ James, June Richarson, Remonica Person, In Loving Memory of Cynthia Habert, Charita Davis, Anchitta Perkins, Maroaner Johnson, Robert Washington, Anthony Johnson, Wanda Bailey, Sonya Daniels, Sharon Douzart, Irma Williams, Wanda Wright, JoAnna Kidd, Stephanie Guilbeau, In Loving Memory of Mr. Reacy Gaines, Jr., Alexandria Jones, Dexter Jackson, Cassandra Davis, Jordynn Williams. (9)
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--- This week in 2004 local ministers and Muslims protested the murder of William Henderson by Monroe Police. Henderson was shot 17 times by Monroe police and suffered no punishment. The city never apologized to the family. (22)
On this day in 2009, Connor VanVeckhoven was crowned Homecoming Queen at Neville High School. (17)

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Our Democracy needs committed people now more than ever

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