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Birthdays November 20th – November 26th

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 Free PressBirthdays

November 20-Wydell Brown, Lisa Crumton, Sanikka Nikita Henderson, Beverly Glover, Jacare’ McFarland, Raymond George, Christopher Webb, John Harris, Sr., Katrina Foy, Rev. Dr. L. B. Oliver, Shirley Maxwell, Marqui L. Rogers, Michael Neal, JoAnn Braggs Townsend, Vitus Shell, Danielle Charleston.…

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Shucking Corn is fun, but it wasn’t fun back in the day

June 19, 2025July 17, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

For Joslyn Wright and her sister, Debra Carroll, a recent trip back to their family’s home wasn’t just about gathering vegetables—it was about gathering memories. What started as a visit to the family’s garden in Corey, La. turned into a…

Columbia, Debra Carroll\, Jodie Antwine, Joslyn Wright, shucking corn

Joslyn Wright: Mother and Friend to three sons, two grands

May 8, 2025May 15, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

Joslyn Marie Adams Wright is a daughter shaped by duty, a mother fueled by compassion, and a wife anchored in partnership and is the epitome of what it means to give your life to others without ever losing yourself. Born…

Joslyn Wright, Mothers Day

Facedown parking lot fall in city parking lot injures 74-year-old

December 5, 2024December 18, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

A 74-year-old Monroe resident who spent the past year warning officials about dangerous conditions at the Powell Community Center parking lot became a victim of those very hazards Monday night. Joslyn Marie Wright, co-owner of the Monroe Free Press, sustained…

city parking lot, injury, Joslyn Wright, Powell Community Center

Joslyn celebrates Mother’s day 365 Days a year

May 9, 2024May 27, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

Every day, 365 days a year, Joslyn Adams Wright celebrates Mother’s Day, as she has her boys share their daily musings with her. Every morning is like Mother’s Day. For many, Mother’s Day is celebrated once a year, but Joslyn…

Joslyn Wright, Mothers Day

Museum salutes the Wrights with Exhibit, reception

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

A reception held Tuesday night at the Northeast Louisiana African-American Museum saluted Roosevelt and Joslyn Wright for recording the history of Monroe Blacks for over 50 years through the Free Press and the annual Black Heritage Dramas.   The salute…

Joslyn Wright, Northeast Louisiana African-American Museum, Roosevelt Wright Jr.

Two Horse Power

December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

Roosevelt and Joslyn Wright recently returned from an 11 day outing in the mountains of Arizona, horseback riding and sightseeing. Their horses were gentle, but desert living, and scorching heat couldn’t compete with the air conditioning and 375 horsepower of…

Joslyn Wright, Roosevelt Wright Jr

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