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Ten scholars get $1,000 Hampco scholarships
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City reverses, adds Booker T. erosion project for state funding

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

The City of Monroe has submitted a pre-application to the state for $2 million to address an erosion problem at the end of White, Pippin and Barlow Streets in the Booker T. Washington Community. The city made its revisions only…

Booker T. erosion project, City of Monroe

Bill to require financial literacy in schools on quick path to passage

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

A bill requiring all Louisiana high school graduates to be financially literate has passed the state legislature and will soon become law.   The bill is HB103, sponsored by Representative Nicholas Muscarello, and co-sponsored by over 100 legislators, including Senator…

Financial literacy, HB103

Funeral service Saturday for activist, Gloria Walker, 70

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

This Saturday, the Monroe community will say farewell to a woman who was a voice for the disenfranchised for over 20 years. Funeral services for Gloria Walker, 70, will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023, at the Liberty Christian Center.…

Gloria Walker

Ten scholars get $1,000 Hampco scholarships

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

Ten local scholars have received $1,000 scholarship from Hampco, Inc. a local non-profit organization, thanks to the efforts of Senator Katrina Jackson. Pictured are nine of the ten HAMPCO, Inc.’s 2023 $1,000.00 Scholarship Recipients. From left to right:  Zelmarcus South,…

2023 HAMPCO Inc. Scholarship Recipients

Joey Bass services set for Saturday

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

Funeral services for Joey Nadine Bass will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in Monroe. Ms. Bass, 36, died May 24th. Her services will be under the auspices of McFarland Funeral Home. Her…

Joey Bass

Carroll High Magnet School announces its 10th Annual Medical Magnet Pinning Ceremony

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

Carroll High Medical Magnet Program hosted its Tenth Annual Pinning Ceremony on May 9, 2023, which was held in the auditorium. The guest speaker, Dr. Ashanti Franklin-Jones, Associate Program Director and Director of Clinical Education for ULM Doctor of Physical…

10th Annual Medical Magnet Pinning Ceremony, Carroll High Magnet School

Snaps of the City

June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Snaps

Between March 16, and March 30, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.  

Snaps of the city, Social media

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“I Have a Dream” song celebrates Black History Month

“Happy 85th, Ms. Lela Hunter, and many more!”

75-year-old Oak tree snaps in rain storm

Mayo makes another public appearance at ribbon cutting

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority holds Youth Auxiliary Induction

Mrs. Katherine Brown Hubbard elected as new president for Zeta Amicae

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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This Week In Monroe History

--- Evelyn Robinson was named interim police chief for the City of Monroe. She was the first Black and only woman to ever wear the chief's badge in Monroe. (20)
Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Cassandra Wyatt, Brandy Morrison, Orleando Wooten, Timothy Mims, Blade James, In Loving Memory of Melvin Slacks. (5)
Local History
--- This week in 1976 Librarian Ollie Burns was honored when she officially retired. Read More. (47)

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Our Rich Black Heritage: C.O.R.E in Monroe

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Nannie H Burroughs

By Garry Blanson Nannie H. Burroughs was born on May 2, 1879,…

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Edward D. Brown

By Garry Blanson Recently, the 149th running of the Kentucky Derby was…

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