The NAACP, and elected officials are concerned over the violence and escapes that continue to plague Swanson Correctional Center in Monroe. In the last week, six juvenile inmates injured a guard and escaped for a while before being captured. …
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What did we get for the $25,000 crime study?
Six months ago the city hired an expert to advise the city on how to eliminate its growing crime problem. That was July 11, 2017. The consultant was paid $25,000 to help solve the problem, but what did we…
Our homes must share blame for violence culture we are creating
Youth need less exposure to violent language and images and more positive role models to reduce violence in our local community, that’s what the majority of respondents to the Free Press online poll said, and that’s important because it places…
Funeral set for 15 year old victim
Funeral services for a 15 year old youth, whose cause of death is still under investigation, is scheduled for next week, The funeral service for Davontae D Johnson (15) of Monroe, will be held Wednesday July 12 at the Greater…
Teen killed in Robinson Place shooting
A local youth was killed Tuesday night in Monroe, a victim of gun violence. Dozens of friends on social media described Junius Tyler Benton as a memorable friend whose life was taken too soon. According to numerous posts, he did not make…
NAACP street rally focuses on violence
ByBrea Joiner Free Press Staff South 3rd Street residents and NAACP members gathered hands and open hearts last Thursday as they discussed the change that the Southside community needs to see. About 25 people bowed their…