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Richwood won’t renew contract with Mayo company

February 24, 2022March 10, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Richwood, LA

A company owned by former Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo won’t be working for the Town of Richwood any longer.     In the last meeting of the Richwood Board of Aldermen, a motion by Alderman Simeon Profit to rehire the…

former Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo, Richwood mayor Gerald Brown

Recall Defeated

December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Richwood, LA

Brown says Richwood will have to pay over $6,000 for failed recall election On Saturday, 254 voters in Richwood cast votes in a battle to remove Mayor Gerald Brown from office. With a 13% turnout, only 101 voters voted in…

Mayor Gerald Brown, Town of Richwood

Richwood recall looms next week, Brown defends Mayo services

December 2, 2021December 2, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Richwood, LA

Richwood voters will go to the polls next week to decide whether to recall Mayor Gerald Brown. Last week the board of alderman tabled budget submitted by the mayor, until its next meeting which will be after the recall election.…

Mayor Gerald Brown, Town of Richwood, Wilbert Reed Jr

Recall of Richwood mayor Gerald Brown set for November 13th vote

August 19, 2021August 23, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Richwood, LA

Backers of a recall petition against Richwood Mayor Gerald Brown received word Wednesday that the Governor John Bel Edwards, after receiving the required signatures has set a recall election for November 13, 2021. The Ouachita Parish Registrar of Voters office…

Recall Petition, Richwood mayor Gerald Brown

One youth killed, two wounded does anybody care?

June 24, 2021June 24, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Community News, Richwood, LA

An Analysis:   Gun violence in our community is a growing problem that city leaders seem unable to address. Now three more victims of gun violence in our community have been added to the list.   The city’s police chief…

Gun violence, Malech Rucks, Michael Sherman, Richwood High School students, Wesley Williams, Xavier Wright

Richwood Mayor to get $9,000 raise in July

May 28, 2020June 4, 2020 Free PressBreaking News, Richwood, LA

It may be tough times for everyone else, but Richwood’s mayor will be getting a $9,000 raise, starting in July. Janie Fleming, the chairperson of the Richwood Board of Aldermen, confirmed Wednesday that the Board of Alderman voted to give…

Mayor Gerald Brown

Town of Richwood: October 17, 2019 Minutes

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019 Free PressRichwood, LA

Regular Meeting Minutes Thursday, October 17, 2019 7:00 P.M. Members In Attendance: Alderman Simeon Profit Alderman Donald Richard Alderperson Janice Fleming Alderperson Leola Keys Absent: Alderperson Janice Fleming The Town of Richwood met for a Regular Meeting held October 17,…

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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

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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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)

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Sheriff Peter Crosby

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

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Our Rich Black Heritage: George Henry White

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

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Frances W. Harper

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

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