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Mayor Ellis reinstates “Mask-up” requirement for city buildings

July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

If your business will take you to city hall or any city building in foreseeable future, you should be sure to wear your mask.   Monroe Mayor Oliver Ellis has reinstated COVID-19 protocols for city buildings.   The mayor announced…

COVID-19, Monroe City, Monroe Mayor Oliver Ellis, vaccination

State Senator Katrina Jackson tests positive for COVID-19

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

State Senator Katrina Jackson’s office announced today that she has tested positive for Covid-19. Senator Jackson has been on the front line helping communities organize for safety during the Pandemic. More information will follow.

COVID-19, State Senator Katrina Jackson

Berg Jones Elementary closed as Covid spreads, Johnson upset

November 10, 2020November 12, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

The shutdown of Berg Jones Lane Elementary School for an entire week due to Covid concerns was not an agenda topic for Tuesday’s school board meeting, but one board member, Brandon “B.J.” Johnson, said the board needs to become more…

COVID-19, Monroe City School Board, Monroe City Schools

School Board power squabble overshadows COVID concerns

October 8, 2020October 8, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

With rumors of COVID-19 infections infecting staff and teachers at several Monroe City Schools, there was little discussion about COVID safety procedures at Tuesday’s board meeting. The board spent most of its 42-minute meeting watching a squabble between Board President…

COVID-19, Monroe City Schools, School Board

Parents: Plan checkups, immunizations for children during Summer

July 30, 2020 Free PressSubmissions

Reschedule any appointments you postponed because of COVID-19 Baton Rouge, La. – With the 2020 spring semester upended by COVID-19, many parents had to postpone routine checkups or other medical appointments for their children. But, before the academic year resumes…

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, COVID-19, immunizations for children

LDCC commencement plans canceled

July 23, 2020 Free PressSubmissions

Monroe-Louisiana Delta Community College announced today that after careful consideration, the delayed commencement ceremony plans have been canceled due to the rise in COVID-19 cases. “This was a very difficult decision to make,” shares Chris Broadwater-Interim Chancellor, but we must…

COVID-19, Monroe-Louisiana Delta Community College

Gov. Edwards will extend current Phase Two order, with current mask mandate, gathering size limit and bar restrictions

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 Free PressSubmissions

Baton Rouge — Gov. John Bel Edwards on Tuesday announced that he will extend Louisiana’s current Phase Two order, which also includes a statewide mask mandate, limits indoor social gatherings to 50 people and prohibits on-premises consumption of alcohol at…

COVID-19, Gov. Edwards, Phase Two

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“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

Mt. Canaan Baptist Church to host the First Harry Blake Social Justice Empowerment Conference

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Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Detra Mainer, Dianne Freeman, Ivory Smith, Ida Ricks, Shelia Drew, Alfred W. Twymon, Jr., Dominique Harris, YaRhonde Nabors, Takiera Gardner, Tiyuanna Johnson, Verlencia Jordan, Harolyn Hall, Jayvion McGee, Eloise L. Emerson, RarTerrius Lovett, Lailah Bell. (5)
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On this day in 2008, James E. Mayo was re-elected mayor of the City of Monroe. (15)

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Sarah Elizabeth Goode

By Garry Blanson So, whose name comes to mind when you think…

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