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Murder wave continues, three dead in five days

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

The Monroe community continues to reel in anguish in the aftermath of a growing wave of violence, assaults, and murders continue. Although the Ellis Administration keeps reporting that violent crimes are on the decline, his reports are not squaring with…

Monroe community, Murder wave, violent crimes

He robbed the store, apologized – Arrested

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

He robbed the store and twelve days later, returned and apologized. Apology or no apology, the store called the cops and he’s now behind bars. According to Monroe police, A Monroe man has been arrested after allegedly robbing a Circle…

Monroe Police Department, Ronald Washington III

Saturday meeting set to discuss planned 165 Highway traffic rerouting

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

In February of this year, South Monroe residents were upset to learn of plans to reroute traffic on Highway 165 that interrupt traditional traffic flows. This Saturday, a public hearing about the proposed changes will be held at the Rose…

165 Highway rerouting, Louberta, Renwick Pedestrian Crosswalk

SEDD applies for $3 million Southside business expansion grant

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

SEDD preparing its Arizona Street complex to be a business training and incubator center. Plans for Southside Model Neighborhoods to be unveiled next month. The Southside Economic Development District approved plans to get proposals to develop a master plan for…

$3 million grant, SEDD, Tony Little

Snaps of the City

April 20, 2023April 20, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Snaps

Between April 14, and April 18, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.  

Snaps of the city, Social media

Funeral Friday for auto crash victim, Ashley Looney, 30

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

Funeral services will be held Friday for a woman who killed in a single car accident on April 1, 2023. Services will be held Friday, April 14, 2023, at 2 p.m. at the Berean Baptist Church for Ashley Looney, 30.…

Ashley Looney

Tew says he’s not retiring; denies Campbell post

April 13, 2023April 13, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

Steve Tew says reports that he is planning an August retirement as 4th District DA are “completely and totally false.” Last week local attorney Menion Campbel posted on social media that 4th District Attorney Tew will retire in August. Menion…

District Attorney Steve Tew

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Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Versie Larkin, Dewayne Handy, In Loving Memory of Rev. Charles McGhee, In Loving Memory of Rosa Coffey, Juanita Willis, Carla Gray, Billy Wimberly, Thania Lane, Jonathan D. Peevy, Tarrance Williams, Jr., Benjamin L. Jones, Gary Owens, Brenda Addison, Harlynn L. Hammonds, Jazlyn Hope Ekara. (9)
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