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Both Brown and City appeal his reinstatement for different reasons

April 21, 2022April 25, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

If you thought the City’s fight with Reggie Brown is over, think again! The city is appealing the Civil Service Board’s decision to re-instate Brown with backpay. To top that off Brown is also appealing the board’s decision to suspend…

City of Monroe, Monroe Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board, Reggie Brown

Patel named to help downtown as Main Street director

April 14, 2022April 25, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

Nirali Patel is the new Main Street Director for the City of Monroe. Patel previously served as Thesis, Dissertation, and  Graduation Compliance Specialist at the University of Louisiana Monroe.  Patel graduated Cum Laude with her Bachelor of Arts in English…

City of Monroe, Main Street director, Nirali Patel

City halts all payments of SEDD invoices after audit finding

December 9, 2021December 9, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

The City of Monroe won’t be paying any invoices from the Southside Economic Development District until it has approved projects associated with its invoices. Last week City Attorney Angie Sturdivant informed the SEDD Board of Commissioners that as a result…

City Attorney Angie Sturdivant, City of Monroe, SEDD, SEDD Board of Commissioners

Jackie Slack retires from city

August 26, 2021August 26, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

Jackie Slack, veteran DBE officer for the City of Monroe, has retired from the city. Slack, former principal of Swayze Elementary School, was hired during the Mayo Administration to stand watch over the city’s DBE compliance program. In 2020, she……

City of Monroe, DBE officer, Jackie Slack

Williams sues city in Federal Court, claims cover-up

May 10, 2021May 10, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

The City of Monroe has been tight-lipped about the alleged coverup of the beating of a Monroe homeless man by Monroe Police Officers, but it may soon have to say something… in federal court. Timothy Wayne Williams has sued the…

City of Monroe, Timothy Williams

City doubles up to help during winter blizzard

February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

The City of Monroe has been working in overdrive to help residents during this week’s winter storm, led by Mayor Oliver Ellis, who has been riding fire trucks and personally directing the city’s operations. The city has opened an emergency…

City of Monroe

Ellis names Michelli Martin as communication’s director

November 18, 2020November 19, 2020 Free PressBreaking News, City Government

Michelli Martin is the new director of communications for the City of Monroe. Martin’s appointment was announced Tuesday by Mayor Oliver Ellis. She is the first black appointment in his four-month-old administration. Martin will replace former communications director Rod Washington…

City of Monroe, Communication Director, Michelli Martin

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Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Jerry Berry, Dorothy Logan, Learlence Talton, Elonda West, Alonzo Davis. (4)

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Dear Editor, In regard to the article on the shooting of Mr.…

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A mom’s worst nightmare — pay attention

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By Robert Grant Dear Editor, Deaths related to COVID-19 were more than…

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