The City of Monroe has been working in overdrive to help residents during this week’s winter storm, led by Mayor Oliver Ellis, who has been riding fire trucks and personally directing the city’s operations. The city has opened an emergency…
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Funeral service Saturday for Hester Douzart, mother of NAACP President
Funeral services for Mother Hester Douzart, mother of NAACP President Ambrose Douzart, will be held on Saturday, February 27th at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church. Mother Douzart was 99 years old. Visitation will be held at the St. Johnson…
Carroll graduate enjoying success of his “Cookout” dream business
Jamaro Hill Sr. is a young father, husband, and enjoying life as his new restaurant, “The Cookout” makes it big! By Richardra Winder-Robinson Free Press Reporter On any given day you will find Jamaro Hill working tirelessly in the kitchen…
State Senator Katrina Jackson tests positive for COVID-19
State Senator Katrina Jackson’s office announced today that she has tested positive for Covid-19. Senator Jackson has been on the front line helping communities organize for safety during the Pandemic. More information will follow.
Rooted: Local woman bottles healthy juices, reflecting family roots
Nina Johnson turned her family roots into a life mission bottling healthy juices from her Monroe home and marketing them across the USA. By Richardra Winder Robinson Free Press Reporter At seven years old, Nina Johnson prepared her first homecooked…
McCoy says Rebel Mascot at West Monroe symbolizes negative past
Despite an online petition signed by over 3,000 students and former students of West Monroe High School, the parish school board voted not to change the school’s mascot from its iconic “Rebels.” A former West Monroe graduate appeared before the…
Mayo gets to keep $15,000 Richwood contract
Former Monroe Mayor James Mayo will get to keep his $15,000 contract with the Town of Richwood. Last week, the Richwood Board of Alderman held a special meeting for the purpose of canceling a previously approved contract to pay Mayo…