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Winder’s influence, making changes in Housing Northeast Louisiana

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

By: Richardra W. Robinson Richard Winder is making things happen for people in Northeast Louisiana. As the newest appointment to the Louisiana Housing Corporation, Winder has quickly influenced other board members to look at housing opportunities in Northeast Louisiana, especially…

Louisiana Housing Corporation, Richard Winder

Snaps of the City

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Snaps

Between October 27, and November 1, 2022, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.  

Snaps of the city, Social media

Free Press Ballot Picks

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

Many voters have made up their minds on issues on next week’s ballot. For those who are still undecided, we make the following recommendations: U.S. SENATE Gary Chambers Mr. Chambers is a young man who advocates for the disenfranchised. His…

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Landers, 8 Carroll coaches suspended after defending staff against white fans

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

Monroe City Schools will appeal a decision by the LHSAA to suspend the head coach of Carroll High School and eight of his assistants, in the aftermath of a melee last week in Franklin Parish.     Wednesday the Louisiana…

Carroll High School, coaches, Franklin Parish

Jury convicts Hammer murderer in just two hours

October 27, 2022October 31, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

It only took two hours for a local jury to convict a Monroe man of second-degree murder, a verdict that will probably mean life in prison. Last week a jury unanimously convicted Lester Ramsey, Jr. of second-degree murder of Cadarion…

Carroll High School, coaches, Franklin Parish

Governor approves Southside recall petition against Mayor Ellis

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

A recall petition against Monroe Mayor Oliver Friday Ellis has been approved by Governor John Bel Edwards, as organizers accuse the mayor of neglecting African-Americans. The recall petition, filed last week, was approved by the governor and is being headed…

Tew’s team gets speedy convictions for murderers this year

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

As murders in our community become commonplace, the District Attorney has assumed an “All hands on deck” approach to prosecutions that is resulting in speedy trials and life convictions of murderers. District Attorney Steve Tew, said the increase in violent…

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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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)
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--- 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)

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  • City schools licensing move is an unenforceable bad move
  • City’s Sickle Cell venue compromise was a win-win

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Caesar Carpentier Antoine

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

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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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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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