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Black educators across state remember early days of COVID

March 30, 2023April 13, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Covid-19

By Candace J Semien  You may not remember March 9, 2020–the day Louisiana recorded the first COVID-19 infection. However, engrained in the memories of many Louisiana teachers is Thursday, March 12, 2020, the day Governor John Bel Edwards declared a public health…

Black educators, COVID

COVID is still lurking in Ouachita; 163 cases, two deaths this month

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Community News, Covid-19

Has the number of Coronavirus cases in our area declined? As churches, business, clubs and entertainment centers in our area reopen, many residents are ignoring the fact that the deadly disease still exists in Ouachita Parish. Many restaurants have replaced…

COVID, Ouachita Parish

Several city school teachers, students test COVID positive

September 24, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

It’s been kept hush-hush for fear of creating a panic, but teachers and staff at several Monroe City Schools are on alert because reported COVID cases at city schools. It’s being kept quiet, but at least one senior staffer has…

COVID, Monroe City Schools, Ouachita Federation of Teachers, teachers

Monroe City schools to open August 26th

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

The Monroe City Schools has released its reopening plans for the 2020-2021 school year. The district’s reopening plan is as follows: Wednesday, August 26, 2020, is the first day of school. PRE-K to Grade 6, will attend school on campus…

COVID, Monroe City Schools

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Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity host Founders Day Celebration

Grambling State alumnus establishes $25,000 endowment to benefit College of Business

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Eight teams face off in Golden Pitch competition at Grambling State

ULM Pep Rally – Rescheduled

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Judge Lehy issues house arrest sentence for repeat hit and run driver

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Brown Bombers want more DBE participation in city contracts

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Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Latherio Kidd, Julian Knight, Linda Howard-Blunt, De’Marcus Stinson. (7)

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Bastrop’s new mayor begins with a mandate, not a magic wand

By any political measure, Marc Moore Sr.’s landslide victory in the May…

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