By Richardra Winder-Robinson Free Press Reporter Not many people have the luxury of a career that is also their passion. Being a community activist is what keeps this native Monroyan going. L. “Marie” Brown has a zest for life, a…
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Minden Police beat, kick man while autistic grandchild watches
MINDEN: “They beat and punched this man while he was down,” said Monroe Attorney Charles D. Jones as he described a police abuse of force action against a Minden man stricken with seizures. Jones, the attorney for Robby Bailey,53, of…
Mt. Olivet roof collapses, weakened by snow storm
One of Monroe’s largest church sanctuaries is in shambles today after its roof collapsed. The Reverend Oliver Billups, Jr, pastor of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, said the church’s roof collapsed this week causing considerable damage. Rev. Billups said the…
Services Saturday for former Carroll, Neville secretary
Services for a woman who made a career of working with children as a school secretary at Caroll and Neville High School will be held Saturday. Services for Barbara Walker-Augurson, 78, will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the…
Services set for retired educator Jo’Ella Williams
Graveside services will be held Saturday for retired educator. Services for Jo’Ella Crandell Williams, 93, will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Richwood Memorial Cemetary. Williams was a pioneer educator in the Monroe community who specialized in art.…
Funeral services for David Harris to be Saturday
Funeral services for David Harris will be held Saturday at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Harris died of undermined causes while in Monroe Police custody last week. His obituary is as follows: David H. Harris was…
“Monroe hero, Woodrow Jenkins, exchanges his cross for a crown after a century”
With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him my salvation.” Psalms 91:16 (KJV) Monroe – A Celebration of Life for Woodrow Jenkins will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Liberty Hill Baptist…