The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals says Neville Dean of Students harassed a student over the color of his hair for a year with the support of the school principal and superintendent Brent Vidrine, who knew about it but did…
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Swartz man jailed for raping his wife
A Monroe man has been arrested and jailed for raping his wife. Ouachita Parish Sheriff deputies arrested Norman Woods, Jr, 34, of 3375 Highway 594 in Swartz, on case of 1st degree domestic abuse after his wife told deputies that…
Council elects Harvey as council chairman
Council orders ends bus fare waivers, gives COVID grants to five small businesses Doug Harvey was elected chairman of the Monroe City Council in its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday night. Harvey was elected on motion of Carday Marshall. He replaces…
Glad to Help
These friendly volunteers were among the hundreds of volunteers in the Monroe area this week who were cutting trees and removing debris. These volunteers were part of the Whites Ferry Road Church of Christ’s relief effort through its national network.…
Monroe says farewell to Deacon Albert Jackson
Funeral services for a prominent churchman and grandfather were held last week. Graveside services were held September 4th for Deacon Albert Jackson, who had the distinction of serving chairman of the Zion Spring Baptist Church Board of deacon for 50…
Former acting police chief Brown on administrative leave
Former acting Chief of Police Reggie Brown has been placed on Administrative leave by the City. In a memo circulated throughout the police department Monday, rank and file officers were not… Log in to read the remainder of this story.…
After 30 years we’ve moved!
The Monroe Free Press offices have moved. The Wright companies which operated out of a facility at 216 Collier Street, has moved to a new location at 507 N. 17th Street. The 29,000 square foot facility will house the offices…