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Chief denies three murders in five days report, says crime is down!

May 4, 2023May 4, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

By Damin Coleman Monroe is safer, police morale is high, there are fewer murders, and crime is on the decline! That’s the official position of Mayor Oliver Ellis and Police Chief Victor Zordan. In a press conference Wednesday, Chief Zordan…

Crime, Mayor Oliver Ellis, Monroe Louisiana, Murders, Police Chief Victor Zordan

Crime site still lists Monroe among most dangerous, city in denial

March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

Before Monroe police can complete one violent crime case, its investigators are chasing another; it’s a problem that Monroe Mayor Oliver Ellis rarely talks about in public and other city officials never mention at Council meetings. While the city is…

100 most dangerous cities, Monroe Louisiana

Monroe still ranked among nation’s most dangerous cities by FBI

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

Monroe has changed its logo, rebuilding its downtown and working to clean up its image, but it has failed miserably at changing its image as one of the most dangerous cities of its size in the United States.   Monroe’s…

Chief Victor Zordan, FBI, Mayor Friday Ellis, Monroe Louisiana

Derrick Cowart killed in shooting, suspect arrested

November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Deaths

The Monroe Police Department made an arrest in a deadly Saturday night shooting. According to Michael Fendall of MPD, officers responded to a shooting at 406 Magnolia Street shortly after 11 p.m. on Nov. 13, 2021. Inside the residence, officers……

Derrick Cowart, Magnolia Street, Monroe Louisiana

Southside Shootout hospitalizes man who preaches against violence

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

Damian Coleman, a Southside Street Preacher, has been preaching against violence in all of Monroe’s hotspots and halls of government. Saturday he was accidentally shot twice in a shootout on So. 2nd Street. He survives and plans to continue preaching…

Damian Coleman, Monroe Louisiana, Southside Shootout, Southside Street Preacher

Monroe man dies in Texas after taking COVID vaccine

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021 Free PressCovid-19, Deaths

Funeral services were held last week in Dallas for a prominent Monroe man who reportedly died from complications associated with a COVID 19 vaccine. Services were held for Dr. Louis Glover last week. According to family members, Dr. Glover took…

COVID vaccine, Dallas Texas, Dr. Louis Charles Glover, Monroe Louisiana

Alfonso Brown’s death, at the Pecanland Mall, while handcuffed still unanswered

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

As the world mourns the death of George Floyd the family of a Monroe man who died after being tased by Monroe police is still grieving but has received no answers from the Monroe Police Department. Alfonso Brown died June…

Alphonso Brown, Monroe Louisiana, Pecanland Mall

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“I Have a Dream” song celebrates Black History Month

“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

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Andre’ James, June Richarson, Remonica Person, In Loving Memory of Cynthia Habert, Charita Davis, Anchitta Perkins, Maroaner Johnson, Robert Washington, Anthony Johnson, Wanda Bailey, Sonya Daniels, Sharon Douzart, Irma Williams, Wanda Wright, JoAnna Kidd, Stephanie Guilbeau, In Loving Memory of Mr. Reacy Gaines, Jr., Alexandria Jones, Dexter Jackson, Cassandra Davis, Jordynn Williams. (6)
Local History
--- This week in 2004 local ministers and Muslims protested the murder of William Henderson by Monroe Police. Henderson was shot 17 times by Monroe police and suffered no punishment. The city never apologized to the family. (19)
On this day in 2009, Connor VanVeckhoven was crowned Homecoming Queen at Neville High School. (14)

Editorials

  • Council’s change to city charter without a public vote is troubling
  • While under suspicion, Dr. Vidrine should not lead school system
  • If taxes pay for public schools, what’s with the fees and student costs?

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Sheriff Peter Crosby

By Garry Blanson It was reported that General Ulysses S. Grant wrote…

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Our Rich Black Heritage: George Henry White

By Garry Blanson  Some time ago, I read an article on the…

September 7, 2023 0

Our Rich Black Heritage: Frances W. Harper

By Garry Blanson Let’s talk about “DEEPFAKES” baby!!!   Recently, I ran…

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