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Mayor Albritton names Chris Lewis to chief advisory search group

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

Residents of West Monroe who know Christopher Lewis, know his past, but most importantly, they know his present, so it’s not surprising that many leading West Monroe Citizens would nominate Lewis to help the city find a new police chief…

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