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Pillow fight, argument, lands boyfriend in jail by SWAT team

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

He threw a pillow against the wall, but the police SWAT team was called, and an angry boyfriend was jailed.    It happened late Monday night November 22nd in the Parkview Apartment complex when an argument began between Darius Walker,…

Darius Walker

Dontrell Broadway family thanks public after death

November 24, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

The family of Dontrell DeWayne Broadway, Jr. expressed its warm appreciation and thanks for the love and support shown during the recent death of their loved one. Broadway died October 29, 2021. He was 20 years old. His survivors included…

Dontrell Broadway

Monroe still ranked among nation’s most dangerous cities by FBI

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

Monroe has changed its logo, rebuilding its downtown and working to clean up its image, but it has failed miserably at changing its image as one of the most dangerous cities of its size in the United States.   Monroe’s…

Chief Victor Zordan, FBI, Mayor Friday Ellis, Monroe Louisiana

Saturday Services set for Monroe native Larry Poe, Sr.

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Funeral services for Monroe native Larry Poe, Sr., are scheduled for Saturday in Centerville, Ga. Poe, a retired Naval Petty Officer and long time resident of Centerville, GA died unexpectedly on November 15, 2021, at the age of 69 while…

Larry Poe Sr

As Richwood mayoral recall approaches, leadership standoff continues

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

As the December 11th recall election approaches for Richwood Mayor Gerald Brown, the majority of the town’s aldermen are in opposition to just about anything the mayor proposes.   Wilbert Reed, mayor pro-team of the Richwood Board of aldermen, says…

Leola Keys, Richwood mayor Gerald Brown, Town of Richwood, Wilbert Reed Jr

Police investigating Jessica Lee murder

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Monroe Police are investigating the murder of a woman found in an Evangeline Street Apartment this week. According to police shortly after 4:00 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2021, the Monroe Police Department responded to 3000 Evangeline Street, Apt. 15 in reference…

Evangeline Street Apartment, Jessica Lee, Monroe Police Department

Woman shot, two arrested in ULM dormitory

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

From: ULM “Hawkeye” ULM police arrested two men last Sunday for possession of a firearm on campus after one suspect shot a student in the Madison Hall dorm. The suspects are Dallas Strawder, 18, of 16 Jana Dr., Monroe, and…

ULM "Hawkeye", ULM dormitory, ULM police

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