Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s office and the State Police are investigating the death of a Monroe Police Officer who died early on the morning of January 7th, apparently of a self inflicted gunshot wound.Department sources report that officer Christopher Beaudion, who…
The Best Buy Christmas giveaway attracted hundreds of people on Christmas morning who lined up to get free toys, bikes, and food. The giveaway is in its Read More
n December 19, 2017 the Monroe Alumni Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta presented children who attend PRIME TIME Head Start with Christmas goodies. Wyvetta Pruitt, Economic Development Chair for Read More
Even though Reggie Brown has passed the examination to be chief of the Monroe Police Department, he filed suit on Tuesday, December 19th, to require the Monroe Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board to pay his legal fees. Twelve…
This 2017 season marks the end of an 11 year season for Carroll Head Coach Jackie Hamilton. He gave it his best shot during his tenure, but he says his run has ended and he wants nothing but the best…
Youth need less exposure to violent language and images and more positive role models to reduce violence in our local community, that’s what the majority of respondents to the Free Press online poll said, and that’s important because it places…
Police are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a Richwood High School senior, just months before her graduation. Richwood senior Keara Vance was pronounced dead this weekend after being rushed to a hospital. Vance, a student…
