Elected officials carry a dual burden. On one hand, they must represent the public with dignity, fairness, and adherence to the rules of order. On the other hand, their private and business dealings often serve as the true test of…
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Man upset when cleaners tagged him as a “A-hole”
A Monroe resident says he was shocked and hurt when he discovered that his longtime cleaners had labeled him with an insult on his clothing order. Percy Tillman, of Monroe, told the Monroe Free Press that he had no way…
Man upset when cleaners tagged him as a “A-hole”
A Monroe resident says he was shocked and hurt when he discovered that his longtime cleaners had labeled him with an insult on his clothing order. Percy Tillman, who lives at 374 Stubbs Vincent Road, told the Monroe Free Press…
Black Tie Guys focus on career opportunities
The Black Tie Guys youth mentoring program is expanding its career exploration series to include the field of creative writing. During a session held Monday at the Powell Center, participants learned that creative writing can be more than just a…
Community mourns death of long time friends, services planned
Families across Monroe and neighboring towns will gather this weekend to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have recently passed. Shamikka White Wells, 45Mrs. Shamikka White Wells of Monroe passed away on August 17, 2025. Visitation will…
Social media rant about weeds, gets swift results
A symbolic act at a Southside intersection has sparked real action from Monroe’s public works crews. Last week, social media influencer Marie Brown live-streamed herself clipping weeds with scissors around a stop sign at 8th and Orange Street. The demonstration,…
Our City, Our Community – Bayou Black
Black History Month is celebrated in February each year, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday is observed in January. After 23 years in Monroe and the surrounding areas, many are now realizing that near the last weekend in August,…