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Muhammad announces plans to seek District 5 council seat next year

March 9, 2023March 9, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

The 2024 campaign for city government positions is a year away, but candidates are lining for positions in Monroe government. This week Verbon R. Muhammad, Sr. announced his plan to run for city council in District 5.  The district 5…

City Council, District 5, Minister Verbon Muhammad Sr

Slacks, Calvin should be elected to the city council

July 2, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

As early voting ends this week and the primary election approaches on July 11th, the Free Press recommends two candidates for city council who represent a change from the status quo. Jackie Slack of District two and Alicia “Cocoa” McCoy…

Alicia "Cocoa" McCoy Calvin, City Council, Jackie Slack

Doug Harvey announced bid for city council, District 1

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 Free PressBreaking News

District 1 resident and local business leader Doug Harvey announces his candidacy for Monroe City Council. Harvey is seeking the seat vacated by current councilman Michael Echols, who takes office in mid-January as State Representative for District 14. Harvey is…

City Council, District 1, Doug Harvey

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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McFarland, others tell Little, public expects SEDD results

This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Herman Hollins, David Washington, Cora Perkins, Little Roy Hood, Robert Douzart, Curtis Gay, Jr., Lottie Mae Reed, Linda Jenkins-Jackson, Lemerick Christopher, Sr., Dardrayrus Tyler, Khari E. Jackson, Ernestine Daniel Butcher, Angela Thomas, Aubrey Wilhite. (8)
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Herman Hollins, David Washington, Cora Perkins, Little Roy Hood, Robert Douzart, Curtis Gay, Jr., Lottie Mae Reed, Linda Jenkins-Jackson, Lemerick Christopher, Sr., Dardrayrus Tyler, Khari E. Jackson, Ernestine Daniel Butcher, Angela Thomas, Aubrey Wilhite. (7)
Local History
This week in 2004 Mayor Jamie Mayo promised not to accept a $15,000 pay raise given him by the city council in keeping with a campaign pledge. He did returned the amount throughout the term. (21)

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  • Diddy verdict is a setback for abused women
  • Superintendent Moore praised for principal forum, more needed
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Our city, Our community – Black History

By Marie Brown Attention—Black History is under attack in America. During the…

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Our Rich Black Heritage: The Forgotten “Slow Go” Desegregation Policies of the Past

By Garry Blanson "The only thing worst than being ignorant is being…

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Our city, Our community – Juneteenth Parade

By Marie Brown The Juneteenth UMOJA hosted a Juneteenth Unity Parade on…

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