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Black Tie Guys assess next steps toward success

April 10, 2025April 17, 2025 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News

The Black Tie Guys took another important step in their journey of self-improvement and academic excellence during a personal evaluation session held at the Powell Recreation Center on Monday, April 7th. Every six months, members of the Black Tie Guys…

academic excellence, Black Tie Guys, Powell Recreating Center, self-improvement

Four community friends buried after services last week

April 10, 2025April 17, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Funeral services for four friends of the community were held last week, all under the auspices of Smith Funeral Home. Deacon Golia Gaines, 95 Deacon Golia Gaines of Monroe passed away on March 19, 2025, at the age of 95.…

Deacon Golia Gaines, Demarquez Antonio Kelley, James Lavell Gray, Michael Jenkins

“Catfish” Coleman arrested for St. Mary Church fire

April 10, 2025April 17, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Police Arrests

A 49-year-old Monroe man has been arrested in connection with a fire that damaged a historic Black church last month, authorities confirmed yesterday. Nicky L. “Catfish” Coleman was taken into custody on April 8, 2025, and charged with simple arson…

Nicky L. "Catfish" Coleman

Services Saturday for Eddie Gives,79

April 10, 2025April 17, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Services for Eddie Gives, Jr., 79, will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Mr. Gives, a beloved husband, father, deacon, and community member, passed away peacefully at his home on…

Eddie Gives

Snaps of the City

April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Snaps

Between April 3 and April 9, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.  

Snaps of the city, Social media

Community mourns death of Connie Miller, Sistah Viva Vocee, 63

April 3, 2025April 10, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Family, friends, and the Monroe community will gather this weekend to honor and celebrate the life of Constance “Connie” Miller Beard, who passed away on March 30, 2025, at the age of 63. The beloved local performer, affectionately known as…

Constance "Connie" Miller Beard, Sistah Viva Vocee

Man arrested on multiple protective order violations

April 3, 2025April 10, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Police Arrests

A Richwood man was arrested Tuesday following an alleged domestic dispute at the Parkview Apartments complex. Montrel Deon Burton, 27, of 5220 Highland Road, was taken into custody on April 1 after police responded to a complaint from a Parkview…

Montrel Burton, protective order violations

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