A Monroe resident says he was shocked and hurt when he discovered that his longtime cleaners had labeled him with an insult on his clothing order. Percy Tillman, of Monroe, told the Monroe Free Press that he had no way…
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Black Tie Guys focus on career opportunities
The Black Tie Guys youth mentoring program is expanding its career exploration series to include the field of creative writing. During a session held Monday at the Powell Center, participants learned that creative writing can be more than just a…
Community mourns death of long time friends, services planned
Families across Monroe and neighboring towns will gather this weekend to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have recently passed. Shamikka White Wells, 45Mrs. Shamikka White Wells of Monroe passed away on August 17, 2025. Visitation will…
Social media rant about weeds, gets swift results
A symbolic act at a Southside intersection has sparked real action from Monroe’s public works crews. Last week, social media influencer Marie Brown live-streamed herself clipping weeds with scissors around a stop sign at 8th and Orange Street. The demonstration,…
Snaps of the City
Between August 21 and August 27, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
NAACP Monroe-Ouachita Branch honors 2025 high school scholarship award recipients
The Monroe-Ouachita Branch of the NAACP held it’s 2025 annual high school scholarship award presentation during its August21, 2025 Executive Committee Meeting held at Emily P. Robinson Recreation Center in Monroe, LA. Four high school students accompanied by their parents…
Man charged in hit and run death of 61-year-old
Monroe police have arrested a suspect in connection with a deadly hit-and-run that claimed the life of a pedestrian earlier this month. On August 11, 2025, around 8:48 p.m., officers responded to South 3rd Street and Plum Street after reports…