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Library tax passes without commitments for new Carver branch, amendments fail

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

Voters in Ouachita Parish delivered a mixed verdict in Saturday’s election, approving tax renewals to fund the Green Oaks Detention Center and the Parish Library system while joining a statewide rebuke of four constitutional amendments backed by Republican Governor Jeff…

Betty Cooper, Carver Branch, Jeff Landry, Library tax, Rev. Cliff Thomas

A future defined by dedication

April 3, 2025April 10, 2025 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News

Makenzie D. Williams has so far received a total of $1,021,490 in academic college scholarship offers and has been accepted into over 75 colleges. Makenzie Williams—a true embodiment of excellence, leadership, and dedication! Makenzie has been a charter member and…

Makenzie D. Williams

Snaps of the City

April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Snaps

Between March 27 and April 2, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.  

Snaps of the city, Social media

Powerhouse coaches leave legacies that live forever

March 27, 2025April 3, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Sports

In the heart of Monroe and Richwood, where Tuesday and Friday lights shine and gymnasiums throb with the roar of packed stands, there lives a story not just of wins and losses—but of legacy. The residents of Monroe, Richwood, and…

Basketball, Casey Jones, coaches, Jesse Burnette, Legends, Powerhouse coaches, Terry Martin

Winfield is latest arrest in shoe store shootings

March 27, 2025April 3, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Police Arrests

Authorities have arrested another suspect in connection with the February shooting at Hibbett Sports that left two people injured. Christopher A. Winfield, 23, of Monroe, was taken into custody on Monday, March 24. He faces multiple charges including attempted second-degree…

Christopher Winfield, Hibbett Sports, Shooting

Black Tie Guys travels to learn about Presidents in 2025

March 27, 2025April 3, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

The Black Tie Guys, an award-winning youth mentoring program, are making headlines with their comprehensive study of American government and presidential history in 2025. Easily recognizable in their trademark black tuxedos and yellow fedoras, the young scholars have been focusing…

Black Tie Guys, Christopher Christian, David Elridge, Roosevelt Wright Jr

Services for Larry Dobson set for Friday

March 27, 2025April 3, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Services for Larry Donnell Hobson, 73, of Monroe, Louisiana, were held Friday, March 28, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Saint Timothy Baptist Church of Monroe, 1710 Canary Street. Visitation was Thursday, March 27, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM…

Larry Dobson

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Women Unite in Fellowship

Grambling State University and Thurgood Marshall College Fund inspire future leaders through 2026 SOAR HBCU Scholars Program

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
-- Celebrating Birthdays Today: Gertrude Myles, E.L. Barnett, Jr., Ursula Saulsberry, Lillian Harris, Tyrone Harris, Sabrina Woods, Luvenia Revels, Lisa Brown, Clemenstine Nash, Javontae Jefferey Scoby, Jamontae Jerome Scoby, Malvern Lewis, Lonnie Hudson, Travante Tawon Pollard, Dexstavious James, Donnie Andrews, Jr., Renee Brown, Clyde Yearby. (9)
Local History
--- This week in 1974 District Attorney Johnny Parkerson told blacks to contact his office to provide background on cases before he prosecutes them. Read More. Read More (52)
--- This week in 1974 Rev. P. Rayfield Brown, III was the Men's Day Speaker at Greater New Hope. Read More (52)
--- This week the Capital Lions defeated the Carroll Bulldogs 42-8 in football. Clipping and Photo of team. (52)
--- This week in 2013 City School Board member Rodney McFarland accused Carroll Jr. High principal Tammye Turpin of double dipping because she assigned the extra duty of running the Title 1 program as well. (13)
On this day in 2013, Ambra Simone Brice was crowned Miss Grambling State University. (13)

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  • The Alphas gave thanks, but the city should do more; much more

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Our Rich Black Heritage: “Held down by Louisiana Law!”

By Garry Blanson The White Louisiana Bourbon Democrats, the 1898 Louisiana State…

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Our Democracy needs committed people now more than ever

By Marie Brown The importance of strengthening the Ouachita Democratic Party Executive…

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Our Rich Black Heritage: The Forgotten Negro Organizers of “The First Official Monroe Chapter of The NAACP”

By Garry Blanson As Black citizens in Monroe, Louisiana, eagerly await the…

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