A majority of Free Press readers who responded to an online poll indicate they have doubts about the wisdom of building a $100 million arena in downtown Monroe. Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo is pursuing the construction of the arena…
Category: Events
Services Saturday for Sullivan Harris, Pharmacist
Funeral services are set Saturday for veteran businessman Sullivan Harris who along with Wilford Smith, began a successful pharmacy partnership that lasted 40 years. Harris and Smith opened Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download…
Thomas gets full pay to sit home and wait
It’s been a month since Monroe City Marshal’s escorted Charles Thomas from his office at the Monroe Civic Center and placed him on paid leave. The city is investigating suspicions Log in to read the remainder of this…
Our community is about to feel impact of Trump budget cuts
This month the Trump Administration approved the nation’s fiscal budget. Only a determined pushback from Democrats stopped it all from going through. The parts that did get approved will have an impact on our local community. President…
Blair A. Simon receives his white coat (M.D.)
Blair Alexander Simon was cloaked by his father and mother, James and Brina Simon by placing his long white coat on him signifying him as an M.D. during the National Matching ceremony on March 16, 2018 at Howard University College…
NELAJ music video shoot held
Local Gospel Rapper NELAJ music video recording was done recently with friends at West Monroe High School.
Richwood National Honor Society ceremony held
Dr. Sharilyn Loche and The Richwood High School National Honor Society held its annual Induction Ceremony on March 28, 2018 at 10 o’clock in the morning. They were honored by Log in to read the remainder of this story.…