Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo wants to build a new civic arena for the community. We think that is a great idea, but the question is can the city afford to construct it, and do we have the demographics to maintain…
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Poll: Most readers opposed water rate increases, too much
Mayor Jamie Mayo wants to increase water rates by 75% over two years, but a Free Press online poll shows an overwhelming majority of our readers are opposed to the idea. The mayor is proposing a rate increase to…
Andrew Young to ULM: Change agents can’t love money or fear death
To be truly free you must overcome the love of wealth and the fear of dying,” said former Ambassador Andrew Young Tuesday as he addressed students at ULM during a forum with Social Studies students. Young, was the featured speaker…
Two SEDD Board Members to marry each other next week
Wedding bells are ringing for two prominent citizens who plan to tie the knot next week. Waddell Coward and Gladys Smith will be married next week. They both serve as members of the Southside Economic Development District. The prospect of…
Southside Commission votes to ask for Gambling in South Monroe
The Southside Economic Development Commission approved a resolution to request that the portions of the Ouachita River that are included in the District be approved for River Boat gambling. In a special meeting held Log in to read…
Town of Richwood legal
EARLY NOTICE AND PUBLIC REVIEW OF A PROPOSED ACTION IN FLOODPLAINS AND WETLANDS All interested Agencies, Groups and Individuals This is to give notice that the Town of Richwood is conducting an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988 and…
Black History Reading Activity sponsored by The Links, Incorporated
he Monroe-Grambling Chapter of The Links, Incorporated sponsored a reading activity at Roy Neal Shelling, Sr. Elementary School in celebration of Black History Month. On February 13th, over 50 Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download…