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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

“It’s not us!” Black police jurors say planned rerouting on Highway 165 is a State project

February 10, 2023April 19, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

South Monroe residents are scratching their heads this week as they learn about plans to reroute traffic on Highway 165 in Monroe that apparently have been in the works for over a year but are still a while away. Natalie…

Highway 165, Lonnie Hudson, Michael Thompson, Police Juror, rerouting

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