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Dawson’s “Divine Nine” cultural district on Council Agenda

June 9, 2022June 16, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, City Government

  A Cultural District may be coming to the City of Monroe; it’s the Divine Nine Cultural District.   The creation of the district is being proposed by councilwoman Kema Dawson Robinson to promote the revitalization of communities and hubs…

Councilwoman Kema Dawson

Ellis names Michelli Martin as communication’s director

November 18, 2020November 19, 2020 Free PressBreaking News, City Government

Michelli Martin is the new director of communications for the City of Monroe. Martin’s appointment was announced Tuesday by Mayor Oliver Ellis. She is the first black appointment in his four-month-old administration. Martin will replace former communications director Rod Washington…

City of Monroe, Communication Director, Michelli Martin

City Fire trucks won’t come during virus, unless there’s a fire

April 2, 2020April 9, 2020 Free PressBreaking News, City Government

The Monroe fire department is the only local fire department that will not answer medical emergency calls during the COVID-19 crises. In light of the growing number of Coronavirus cases in the area, Monroe Police Chief Terry Williams, told the…

city fire trucks, Coronavirus, Mayor Jamie Mayo, Police Chief Terry Williams

Third council vacancy created with Wilson announcement

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019 Free PressCity Government

Monroe City Councilman Kenneth Wilson announced Saturday that he will not seek re-election to the District 4 council seat. After eight years, Wilson says he will return to promoting his community service organization which provides help and assistance to the…

Kenneth Wilson

Advertisement for bids – Monroe Housing Authority

October 8, 2018October 12, 2018 Free PressCity of Monroe Legals

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Monroe Housing Authority will receive sealed bids in triplicate for the following project: 18CFP602.02 Johnson Interior Renovations Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM Monday, November 5, 2018, at the office of the Monroe Housing Authority in…

Legal

Chief Jimmie Bryant hospitalized

April 26, 2018 Free PressCity Government

Former Monroe Fire Chief, Jimmie Bryant was hospitalized last week for a heart condition, but is recovering.    Bryant was appointed fire chief   Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone or Android App to…

Jimmie Bryant

Thomas fired as civic center director, attorney claims witch hunt

April 19, 2018 Free PressCity Government, Events

The City of Monroe has fired Charles Thomas, the civic center’s director, but his attorney says Thomas was fired because he chose to do his job rather than participate in political games.  Thomas was placed on administrative leave two months…

Black Heritage Drama, Charles Thomas, Roosevelt Wright Jr

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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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Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Andrill Davis, Jana Fleming-Powell, Vernall Horne, Jr., April Dennis. (5)
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Richwood Correctional Center, 21-year-old inmate Quante Franklin was found unresponsive this week in 1999. (24)

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