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NAACP Candidate’s live forum peppered with zingers, jabs, insights

September 21, 2023October 2, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, City Government

Candidates for the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and Sheriff’s Office made their appeals to African-American voters during a live forum held on Tuesday night at the Monroe Civic Center. The forum, which was broadcast live on the Monroe Free Press…

Candidates, live forum, NAACP, Ouachita Parish Police Jury, Sheriff's office

Candidates to appeal for Black vote in N.A.A.C.P. live forum next week

September 14, 2023October 2, 2023 Free PressBreaking News, City Government

Next week, Candidates in several upcoming races, will get a chance to address the Black community and appeal for its support in the October 14th election. With the exception of one, all candidates for sheriff and Police Jury District D…

black community, Chuck Cook, live forum, Lonnie Hudson, Michael Thompson, NAACP

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…

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