Latest
Fact check of Cook’s DMAC Claims prove true
Big “E” arrested for July Drive by after posting bragging video
Man rescued from Parkview fire, three units damaged
NAACP Candidate’s live forum peppered with zingers, jabs, insights
Boys learning business basics, start with $100
“Main-Main” Robinson memorialized by friends, family
Snaps of the City
Friends mourn death of former Police officer, minister, Martez Miley, 32
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
  • Family Celebrations

Category: Family Celebrations

Mother thought she was going to a tea, but it was her surprise 90th birthday party

June 22, 2023June 29, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, Family Celebrations

Family and friends gathered at the Monroe Civic Center on Saturday, May 20, 2023, to celebrate the 90th birthday of Mrs. Dorothy Fobbs. For weeks the family members planned and calculated how to surprise the soon-to-be nonagenarian. How do you…

Dorothy Fobbs, surprise birthday party

Wedding bells rang for Vic and Latasha Harris

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 Free PressFamily Celebrations, Weddings

The wedding of Vic and Latasha Harris was held last Saturday at the Molto Bella wedding center in Calhoun. Vic is a fireman and Army veteran. Latasha is an esthetician and owns Pamper Palace Spa in Monroe. The Wedding Party:…

Vic and Latasha Harris

Examples of 21st century Black fatherhood in action

June 17, 2022June 23, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Family Celebrations

By Roderick Mitchell Free Press Reporter Lost in the shuffle of Juneteenth celebrations this weekend is Father’s Day, which happens to fall on June 19th. Also lost in the shuffle are the millions of Black fathers in America who work…

21st Century Black fatherhood

Happy 101st birthday to Mrs. Mildred Robinson!!!

October 29, 2020October 29, 2020 Free PressBreaking News, Family Celebrations

Mrs. Mildred Robinson has witnessed a lot in her 101 years of life. She lived through some of the most significant U.S. events in the 20th and 21st centuries: World War II, Women’s Right to Vote, the Great Depression, the…

Mrs. Mildred Robinson

The Howards Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage

January 10, 2020January 10, 2020 Free PressFamily Celebrations

On Saturday, December 28, 2019, at 5 p.m. at the Mt. Zion Family Life Center, Rev. James and Virginia Howard celebrated 50 years of marital bliss. The ceremony performed by Rev. A. B. Davis-Johnson was a renewing of the marriage…

James Howard, Mt. Zion Family Life Center, Virginia Howard

Sweet 16 Party held for Sarai

July 3, 2019July 3, 2019 Free PressFamily Celebrations

Netanya Sarai Boose turned “sweet 16” on June 28th. She had a tutu and bow ties themed party at the Tab-a-torium on Saturday, June 29. She cele   Log in to see photos and the remainder of this story. Download…

Netanya Sarai Boose

Vercie Lee Jefferson celebrates 89th Birthday

August 23, 2018August 23, 2018 Free PressFamily Celebrations

Mrs. Vercie Lee Jefferson celebrated her 89th birthday with her children, grand’s, great grand’s and her brothers Ricky Banks (Monroe) and Dr. George W. Banks, Jr. and Claudia Banks (Cedar Hill, Tx.) Her celebration was held in the home of…

Vercie Lee Jefferson

Categories

Highlights

“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

From Our Past

Monroe UnderGround PodCast

Discussions of issues and concerns about the Monroe Community,

Underground Podcast

Snapshots

  • Snaps of the City
  • Snaps 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

Snaps of the City

Snaps of the City

Snaps of the City

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --In Loving Memory of Pearlie Bolden, Edwin Anthony Collins, Melvin James Houston, Jacinto Lavounta Tubbs, Ciera Fredricks, Danielle Kirk, Jean Newton, Jabari Edwards, Dembie Baker, Quatonio Hattisburg, Speciality Dunn, Jr., Khaliyah Coleman, Dorothy Minor, Briana Hines. (6)
Local History
--- This week in 2002 The importance of reading as a tool for freedom was the subject of a Robert Wright editorial in the Free Press. (21)
--- This week in 2004, the St. Francis Health Clinic at Carroll Jr. High announced a $500,000 expansion. (19)

Editorials

  • Council’s change to city charter without a public vote is troubling
  • While under suspicion, Dr. Vidrine should not lead school system
  • If taxes pay for public schools, what’s with the fees and student costs?

Letters & Opinions

Opinions
September 21, 2023 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: Sheriff Peter Crosby

By Garry Blanson It was reported that General Ulysses S. Grant wrote…

September 14, 2023 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: George Henry White

By Garry Blanson  Some time ago, I read an article on the…

September 7, 2023 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: Frances W. Harper

By Garry Blanson Let’s talk about “DEEPFAKES” baby!!!   Recently, I ran…

Connect to our Facebook Page

Connect to our Facebook Page

Free Press

507 N. 17th
318-388-1310
freepress1969@yahoo.com
Weekdays: 9am - 5pm
Lunch: M-Th 12pm - 1pm
Closed on Fridays

Social

  • View monroefreepress’s profile on Facebook
  • View monroefreepress’s profile on Twitter
  • View rooseveltwrightjr@gmail.com’s profile on LinkedIn
  • View brucefrazier@freepressmonroela.com’s profile on YouTube

Our views so far

web
analytics

Article Reads

  • 1,168,617 hits

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
 
 
 

Loading Comments...