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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

Rep. Moore challenges group of leaders to focus on growing violence

November 11, 2021November 11, 2021 Free PressBreaking News, Community News

As the violence in our community rises and the death and injury toll continues to rise in our community, many leaders have resorted to prayer for divine guidance toward a solution.    For several months, a group of Christian legislators…

growing violence, Ouachita Parish, Rep. Pat Moore

Four State troopers arrested in alleged 2019 abuse of force incident

February 11, 2021 Free PressBreaking News

Four state troopers in the Monroe area have been arrested for allegedly using excessive force in two separate incidents. Troop F spokesperson Michael Reichardt says the first incident took place during a traffic stop on I-20 in Ouachita Parish in…

Ouachita Parish, state troopers

Leaders, candidates, volunteers pitch in for tornado relief

April 16, 2020April 16, 2020 Free PressBreaking News

Owners of Mac’s Fresh Market to give $50 gift cards to 1,000 families for supplies   Three tornadoes touched down in Ouachita Parish on Easter Sunday causing considerable damage in selected areas, but even before the clouds moved away outreach…

Easter Sunday tornadoes, Ouachita Parish, Tornadoes in Monroe La

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Edward C. Berry

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