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Thunderstorms, high winds bring damage to Monroe area

May 8, 2025May 15, 2025 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

Residents of Monroe, Louisiana, faced a tumultuous evening as severe thunderstorms swept through the region, unleashing powerful winds, torrential rain, and widespread flash flooding. The National Weather Service issued multiple warnings, including a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 6:00 PM CDT…

Monroe area, Ouachita Parish, storm damage

Calvary Church’s 76 year history changed life for Ouachita Parish Blacks

October 10, 2024October 15, 2024 Free PressBreaking News, Religion

Last week, Calvary Baptist Church, a beacon of both spiritual and social activism, celebrated its 76th anniversary. Despite its humble beginnings, the church’s impact on the spiritual, economic, and political landscape of Ouachita Parish has been profound and far-reaching. Founded…

76th anniversary, Calvary Baptist Church, Ouachita Parish

Voters asked to double taxes to build new animal shelter

March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

Early voting has begun in Ouachita Parish for a single ballot item broken into two parts, that asks voters to more than double what they presently pay for public health for a while to provide funds to build and operate…

City of Monroe, Ouachita Parish, Ouachita Parish Health Unit, Taxes

Roy warns late taxpayers being charged $100 late fee, early

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

Property owners in Ouachita Parish may not have noticed it, but it has become costly to pay property taxes late; in fact, some late payers could pay as much as $200 per delinquent property under new tax collection rules. One…

late fee, Ouachita Parish, taxpayers

Area war on poverty, economic relief entrusted to three groups

September 1, 2022September 1, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

 The War against poverty and the promotion of economic development of African-Americans in Ouachita Parish began just after slavery; it continues today as new generations continue the fight with varying degrees of success.   Today, three Black community-controlled entities fight poverty…

OIC, OMCAP, Ouachita Parish, SEDD

Fate of local Head Start program to be decided next week

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 Free PressBreaking News

The fate of the Head Start program in Ouachita Parish is hanging by a thread as the government decides whether to renew the local contract.   Head Start is operated by Prime Time Family Reading, Inc, based in New Orleans.…

Head Start program, Ouachita Parish, Rev. Stalanda Butcher

COVID is still lurking in Ouachita; 163 cases, two deaths this month

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 Free PressBreaking News, Community News, Covid-19

Has the number of Coronavirus cases in our area declined? As churches, business, clubs and entertainment centers in our area reopen, many residents are ignoring the fact that the deadly disease still exists in Ouachita Parish. Many restaurants have replaced…

COVID, Ouachita Parish

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