In honor of Black History Month, the UL Lafayette Black Student Union (BSU) highlights Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) member Mr. Matthew Miles from Monroe, La. Mr. Miles serves as Area Coordinator for the Office of Residential Life and…
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It’s happening again, “Murder of the week” returns
Monroe police are investigating yet another murder in Monroe as the infamous “murder of the week” scenario seems to be returning. This murder happened on February 26, 2021. According to the Monroe Police Department, the murder happened in the 1200…
SEDD leaders to meet mayor about proposed sales tax increase
Leaders of the Southside Economic District are set to meet with Monroe Mayor Oliver Ellis this week, to lobby his support for a half-cent sales tax for South Monroe. The District leaders appeared before the State Bond Commission last week…
Black History Maker: Frances Reddix is the grandlady of the local movement
Among the living legends in our community is Frances Pierce Reddix, the grand lady of Monroe’s Civil Rights movement. Mrs. Reddix and her husband, Dr. John I. Reddix, formed the brain trust and energy behind Monroe’s local civil rights movement.…
Funeral services set for India Alexis Perry, 25
Funeral service for a 25 year old woman who died unexpectedly are scheduled for Saturday. Funeral services for India Perry will be Saturday, March 6, 2021-1:00 p.m. at the Greater New Antioch Baptist Church.301 Sherrouse Avenue Monroe, La. Visitation will…
Jasmyne’s doing it all, law, business, real-estate, wife and mom
By Richardra Winder-Robinson Free Press Reporter It is not unusual to find college students nodding off in class while the professor is lecturing. In the fall of 2006, if anyone entered Strauss Hall on the campus of ULM, you would…
City attorney’s 2nd DWI arrest, still a misdemeanor
After spending a night in jail last week, Monroe’s assistant city attorney is out on bond after being arrested on his second count of DWI. Brandon W. Creedkbaum, 34, was arrested last Wednesday night at about 11 p.m. after he…