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Edwards says Shawn Wilson should be Louisiana’s next Governor

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

An African-American who has credentials in both the “Suites and the Streets” may be the only high-profile Democratic candidate for Governor this fall, and some, including incumbent Governor John Bel Edwards, think “Shawn Wilson” is the man for the job.…

Governor John Bel Edwards, Louisiana Governor, Shawn Wilson

Saving lives on our state highways matter!

July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Submissions

Thanks Governor John Bel Edwards for signing HB 654 on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. This bill will create a Safety Corridor Advisory Group and a highway safety… Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone…

Governor John Bel Edwards, HB 654

Wright says churches should avoid premature re-openings

May 14, 2020May 25, 2020 Free PressBreaking News, Community News, Covid-19

Although Governor John Bel Edwards has announced the first steps of a gradual re-opening of the state, one of the city’s senior pastors encourages church leaders to use caution before resuming church services too quickly. Roosevelt Wright, Jr., pastor of…

church, Governor John Bel Edwards, Roosevelt Wright

Gov. Edwards address community concerns about Medicaid

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 Free PressSubmissions

On Thursday, November 7, 2019, Carolyn’s Dance Land, located at 1110 Pecanland Drive in Monroe, hosted Governor John Bel Edwards in a Round Table Discussion which over 100 people attended. Many were able to ask questions on how a Medicaid…

Carolyn’s Dance Land, Governor John Bel Edwards

Blacks expected to rally for Edwards as protest over Trump

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019 Free PressBreaking News

“Souls to the Polls push aims to turn out the Black Vote for Governor Edwards” Black groups across the state have been waging a vigorous attempt to encourage black voter participation in the November 16th Gubernatorial election in the state.…

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

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