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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 casts key vote in controversial redistricting plan

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

In a split vote, the Monroe City Council approved a redistricting plan for the city for the next ten years. The plan was approved by a 3-2 vote. Voting for the plan were: Council President Kema Dawson, Doug Harvey, and…

black community, Monroe City Council, NAACP, redistricting plan

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District Elementary Teacher of the Year Recognition

Celebration of Life Service for Patricia Manuel Robinson

United Way of Northeast Louisiana launches Family Relief Effort to support working families facing hardship

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This week in 2017 the community was disturbed over a growing trend of murders and violence. Over 120 charges of murder or attempted murder over five years prompted fears. (9)
--- This week in 2017 Reps. Marcus Hunter and Katrina Jackson voted against Confederate Memorials in public places law in the State Legislature. (9)

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Union Baptist High/Elementary School for Negro Children in Monroe, Louisiana, in the 1950s

By Garry Blanson ā€œThose who cannot remember the past are condemned to…

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Our City, Our Community

By Marie Brown 8,538 early votes were cast in Ouachita Parish for…

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Take that bass out of your voice!

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