Latest
Services set for Sharon Jackson
Second person arrested in Bank Fraud scheme
Four months into her future, Mia Williams is embracing her dream
Hollis and Ford to be King and Queen of Mardis Gras Krewe in 2027
Snaps of the City
Judge Jessica Williams sworn in as local court opens for its new term
HAMPCO, Inc. celebrates 17 graduates of its 18th Financial Literacy Class
Snaps of the City
Skip to content
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Latest News
  • Submit Articles
  • Login
  • Subscribe
  • Contact Us

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Latest News
  • Submit Articles
  • Login
  • Subscribe
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Home
  • Events
  • Page 181

Category: Events

Reggie Brown fired again!

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

Ellis Administration persecution of former police chief continues The on-again-off-again drama of former Monroe Police Chief Reggie Brown’s termination, then rehiring, has taken another twist; he’s been fired again. As of Tuesday, December 6, 2022, the firing of the embattled…

Ellis Administration, former Monroe Police Chief Reggie Brown

Rogue city cop gets 78 months for Williams police abuse

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

Monroe native is Federal Prosecutor; gives a statement A white cop who kicked a black homeless man in the face two years ago, had to face a black federal prosecutor from Monroe. After pleading guilty, the cop received a 78-month…

Atty. Brandon Brown, Jared Desadier, Rogue city cop, Timothy Williams

Arkansas town elects nation’s youngest Black mayor

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

Jaylen Smith is only 18 years old but he has made history Earle, Ark. (WREG) — A teenager will be the next mayor of Earle, Arkansas. The people of Earle have spoken. The town of around 2,000 residents elected 18-year-old…

Earle Arkansas, Jaylen Smith

City redistricting map to be redrawn after protests

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

Demographer says district lines were drawn to protect incumbents After two nights of public meetings on the city’s proposed redistricting plan, yet another map will be created for council review, this one showing a potential fourth majority African-American council district.…

city's proposed redistricting plan

Saturday service set for Marcus Coleman, 37

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Services will be held Saturday, December 10th, for a well-known 37-year-old man. Services for Marcus Coleman will be held at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Mr. Coleman died on December 3rd. McFarland Funeral Home…

Marcus Coleman

Snaps of the City

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Snaps

Between November 30, and December 7, 2022, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.  

Snaps of the city, Social media

Saturday Services set for Jacquelyn Ann Logan-Scott

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

Jacquelyn Ann Logan-Scott “Jackie” as she was fondly called was born on February 20, 1954, in Monroe, Louisiana. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ramsey Logan Jr. and Ozell Mayfield Cotton and two sisters, Shari Lynn Logan-Kellup and…

Jacquelyn Ann Logan-Scott

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Categories

Bankruptcy

VOTE

VOTE

Highlights

The Blueprint: Kingdom over Culture – Back-to-School Extravaganza

Cheniere Lake drawdown begins as part of comprehensive giant salvinia control strategy

Award-Winning Impact: EOZ receives Golden Heron recognition for 2025 Louisiana State Workshop

Women Unite in Fellowship

Grambling State University and Thurgood Marshall College Fund inspire future leaders through 2026 SOAR HBCU Scholars Program

Sparklight awards $3,000 Charitable Giving Fund Grant to the Domestic Abuse Resistance Team

From Our Past

Monroe UnderGround PodCast

Discussions of issues and concerns about the Monroe Community,

Underground Podcast

Snapshots

  • Snaps of the City
  • Snaps of the City

Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRWRnrTcqkQ&list=PLGvaenllE5c-Mm2yvnx_IF2NgkMRARCD1&index=4&t=2s

Community News

Snaps of the City

Snaps of the City

Snaps of the City

Snaps of the City

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
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)
Local History
--- This week in 2001 Stephanie Smith, a city school board member, protested the superintendent's plan to fire 40 non-certified teachers, to save money. (25)
--- This week 2001 David Kelly, mayoral candidate was subject of Free Press Editorial citing his many attempts. (25)

Editorials

  • Mayor’s “I’m a Marine” battle-ready stance hurts relations
  • City schools licensing move is an unenforceable bad move
  • City’s Sickle Cell venue compromise was a win-win

Letters & Opinions

Opinions
September 24, 2026 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: Caesar Carpentier Antoine

By Garry Blanson Not so long ago, "in most Black communities, in…

September 17, 2026 0

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

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

Opinions
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…

Our views so far

web
analytics

Admin

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
Copyright © Wright's Publishing, Co. Since 1969) All rights reserved.
Magazine Point Pro by Axle Themes
 
 
 
 
Forgot Password
Please enter your email address or username below.
 
Please Login
Lost Your Password
Dont have account? SIGNUP