Latest
Dr. Fields reassigned to faculty in ULM Budget revamp
McFarland, Muhammad unanimously elected to lead council
Who’s watching the money at SEDD? Flawed report raises questions
Missed deadline costs over $300,000 in new money, council upset
Snaps of the City
Funeral services for four announced
No Decision yet on Carroll, Neville principals; other promotions noted
City, SEDD quiet on Little’s eligibility; has 17 years of unpaid fines
Skip to content
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Latest News
  • Submit Articles
  • Login
  • Subscribe
  • Contact Us

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Latest News
  • Submit Articles
  • Login
  • Subscribe
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Home
  • Events

Category: Events

Dr. Fields reassigned to faculty in ULM Budget revamp

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 Free PressBreaking News

Dr. Valarie Fields, a trailblazer as the first female and African-American Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM), has transitioned to a faculty role in the School of Education. This shift marks a significant…

Dr. Valarie Fields, ULM

McFarland, Muhammad unanimously elected to lead council

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 Free PressBreaking News

Tuesday night, in a unanimous vote, the Monroe City Council elected Bishop Rodney McFarland as its chairman and Minister Verbon Muhammad as vice chairman for the 2025-26 term, marking a significant moment for the city’s leadership. The council also honored…

elected leaders, Monroe City Council, Rodney McFarland, Verbon Muhammad

Who’s watching the money at SEDD? Flawed report raises questions

July 10, 2025July 11, 2025 Free PressBreaking News

When SEDD Treasurer Michael Douglas read a flawed finance report provided to him by SEDD President Tony Little, questions were raised about who was handling SEDD’s money. Confusion and concern surfaced at Tuesday’s Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) board meeting…

Bishop Michael Douglas, finance report, SEDD, Tony Little

Missed deadline costs over $300,000 in new money, council upset

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 Free PressBreaking News

Outrage erupted at the Monroe City Council meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, as Southside council members, known as the “Brown Bombers,” discovered that their request to roll up the property tax millage to its maximum for 2025 was ignored,…

Brown Bombers, Juanita Woods, Monroe City Council, property tax millage, Rodney McFarland, Verbon Muhammad

Snaps of the City

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Snaps

Between July 3 and July 8, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.

Snaps of the city, Social media

Funeral services for four announced

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

Funeral Services Held for Alberta B. Townes Services were held Saturday, July 5, 2025, for Alberta B. Townes, 79, of Monroe, who died June 26. The ceremony took place at Parkview Church of Christ in Monroe, where family, friends, and…

Death Notices, Funerals

No Decision yet on Carroll, Neville principals; other promotions noted

July 3, 2025July 3, 2025 Free PressBreaking News

Local school districts have begun rolling out professional education appointments for the upcoming school year, with several key positions filled across both the Ouachita Parish and Monroe City school systems. However, decisions on who will lead Carroll and Neville High…

Monroe City Schools, principals

Posts navigation

Older posts

Categories

Bankruptcy

Highlights

Inside Dr. Christy Valentine’s vision towards a healthier Louisiana

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

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

Burnin’ On The Bayou!

Eight teams face off in Golden Pitch competition at Grambling State

ULM Pep Rally – Rescheduled

From Our Past

Monroe UnderGround PodCast

Discussions of issues and concerns about the Monroe Community,

Underground Podcast

Snapshots

  • Snaps of the City
  • Snap of the City

Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRWRnrTcqkQ&list=PLGvaenllE5c-Mm2yvnx_IF2NgkMRARCD1&index=4&t=2s

Community News

Snaps of the City

Snap of the City

Snaps of the City

Snaps of the City

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Katina Gaston, Ibra Williams, Debra Moore, Kaliena Timber, Jasmine Warren, Antwan Montreal Gilbert, Nanette Brothers, Ruby James, Alecia Thomas-Davis, April Jackson, Timmie Jackson. (8)
Local History
On this day in 2017 William Kidd died. He was one of the first African-American members of the U.S. States Marines in 1943. He served until 1973 (8)
On this day in 2017 George William Kidd died. He was one of the first African-American members of the U.S. States Marines in 1943. He served until 1973 (8)

Editorials

  • Delay in naming principals for Neville, Carroll is concerning
  • Diddy verdict is a setback for abused women
  • Superintendent Moore praised for principal forum, more needed

Letters & Opinions

Opinions
July 10, 2025 0

Our City – Our Community: Black History is under attack

By Marie Brown Attention—Black History is under attack in America. During the…

Opinions
July 10, 2025 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: Hattie Mcgraw McClanahan, wife of Dr. G. McClanahan “Got Milk?”

By Garry Blanson What a way to begin this week's article! Well,…

July 3, 2025 0

Our city, Our community – Black History

By Marie Brown Attention—Black History is under attack in America. During the…

Our views so far

web
analytics

Admin

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
Copyright © Wright's Publishing, Co. Since 1969) All rights reserved.
Magazine Point Pro by Axle Themes
 
 
 
 
Forgot Password
Please enter your email address or username below.
 
Please Login
Lost Your Password
Dont have account? SIGNUP