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Chris Jackson, 60 dies in Wood Street house fire

July 3, 2025July 17, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

The Monroe Fire Department is investigating a deadly house fire that broke out Monday night in the 2300 block of Wood Street, claiming the life of a 60-year-old man. The fire was reported around 9:40 p.m. on June 30. Firefighters…

Chris Jackson, fire, Wood street

Pastor says St. Mary’s church fire no accident

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

A historic Black church in Monroe is picking up the pieces after a fire damaged the building on Sunday, with church leaders suggesting the blaze may have been intentionally set. The Monroe Fire Department responded to a structure fire at…

fire, St. Mary No.2

History repeats: Jonesboro witnesses another funeral home fire

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 Free PressBreaking News

Jonesboro, LA – In a somber echo of the past, the Paradise Funeral Home in Jonesboro, Louisiana, became the latest victim of a devastating fire on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. This incident mirrors a similar tragedy that struck the community…

fire, history repeats, Paradise Funeral Home

Man rescued from Parkview fire, three units damaged

September 21, 2023October 2, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

A devastating structure fire broke out at Parkview Apartments Tuesday, prompting a swift response from the Monroe Fire Department and Monroe Police Department. The incident occurred a little before 3 p.m., sending shockwaves through the community as residents scrambled to…

fire, Parkview Apartments

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Marlene L. Newman, Lajuanyka Johnson, Marhia T. Harris, Willie Lawrence, Sr., Jasminika Jackson, Anntionette N. Dawkins, Lanore Williams. (9)
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--- This week in 2000 FEMA offered 12 Black families cash money to move out of the flood prone Froggy Bottom community. The families were not required to move. (26)

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Black businesses that used to be located in Monroe, Louisiana

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