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Hill’s push 50 years ago brought Kappa Alpha Psi to ULM

September 19, 2024September 25, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Fraternity/Sorority

This week, fifty years ago, on a campus where Black students longed for greater representation and support, one man’s vision sparked a movement that would change the face of Northeast Louisiana University (NLU), now known as the University of Louisiana…

Andrew Hill, Kappa Alpha Psi, ULM

Lee crowned 71st Carroll Homecoming Queen

September 19, 2024September 25, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

In a dazzling ceremony on Tuesday night, Carroll High School bestowed the honor of homecoming queen upon A’Nyah Lee, marking the school’s 71st coronation. Lee, a standout senior with a diverse array of talents and accomplishments, will be formally presented…

A'Nyah Lee, Carroll High School, Homecoming Queen

Burton Book Signing set for September 28th

September 19, 2024September 25, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Events

On Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM, the Carver McDonald Branch Library will host a special book signing featuring local author Kelisia Andrews-Hudson. Andrews-Hudson, a native of Monroe with deep ties to Baton Rouge, will be releasing her new…

book signing, Kelisia Andrews-Hudson

Nora Stubblefield services held last week

September 19, 2024September 25, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Nora Lee Stubblefield, a devoted wife, mother, and community servant, passed away on September 4, 2024, at the age of 73. Funeral services were held at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, on September 14, 2024 with arrangements handled by…

Nora Stubblefield

Second grader receives Key to City

September 19, 2024September 25, 2024 Free PressAchievements, Breaking News

Mayor Friday Ellis paid a surprise visit to JS Clark Elementary School. The Mayor and his staff surprised a 2nd Grade Student in Mrs Generoso’s Class with the Key To The City. Young Taurian Collins has constantly been in the…

keys to the city, Mayor Friday Ellis, Superintendent Sam Moore III, Taurin Collins Jr

AT&T, Human-I-T provide 100 laptops to Monroe students

September 19, 2024September 25, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

Distribution part of employee effort to help bridge the digital divide and equip 20,000 students with laptops and supplies before they head back to school AT&T* and Human-I-T provided JRF Outreach 100 refurbished laptops today to distribute to Monroe students…

AT&T, Human-I-T, laptops, Monroe students

Snaps of the City

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Snaps

Between September 12 and September 18, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.  

Snaps of the city, Social media

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Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Monica Culpepper, Rosetta Cleveland, Adrian D. Harris, Gary Smith, In Loving Memory of Beatrice Harris, Andrea Watson, Luvinda M. Modicue Holloway, Janet Jackson, Gloria Cole, Jacque LeMar Fontenot. (9)
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--- This week in 1990 Cornelius "Augie" Augurson was featured as a symbol of Black Business achievement in the Free Press. (36)
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Our Rich Black Heritage: “Held down by Louisiana Law!”

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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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