Two days have been set aside this week to celebrate the life and legacy of a legendary teacher and choreographer in the Monroe community. Funeral services for the late Joella Brown Burton will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at…
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SEDD seeks its own attorney after Summersgill submits bogus plan to city
The Southside Economic District is looking for its own attorney in light of conflict of interest claims about its city-appointed attorney. The SEDD board voted unanimously to seek quotes from local attorneys to represent the board. Its present attorney,…
Snaps of the City
Between September 3, and September 12, 2022, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Recall petition against Kema Dawson, OK’d to begin
A petition to recall Monroe City Councilwoman Kema Dawson-Robinson has been approved by the governor, and organizers have six months to gather about 1,954 signatures to force a recall election. Local recall organizer Marie Brown told the Free Press…
67 year old man, continues 35 year fight to clear his name
You’ve been seeing his signs for 35 years! No matter what he does, Laster Paster can’t get his day in court. At 67, He wants his name cleared before he dies. Last week Lester Paster posted several signs of his…
Saturday services set for Taylor funeral
Funeral services will be held Saturday for Philmon Reed Taylor at the China Grove Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Mrs. Taylor died on August 27th. She was affectionately called “21 and holding” by her friends and family. Her official obituary…
All Star Champions
Kayden Thomas (r) was among team members of the Monroe 9U AllStars that were saluted last week by Monroe City Council for Winning the Dixie Youth World Series. Thomas is the son Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Thomas of Monroe.