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Marsh Madness displayed the work of state’s great basketball coaches

March 15, 2023March 23, 2023 Free PressRoosevelt Wright

Last week I went to Lake Charles to support two local high school teams in the finals of the LHSAA Marsh Madness championships. Neither team won, but I was fascinated with the coaches. I saw hundreds of scholars/athletes who placed…

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The Mayor needs 45% raise; what about everyone else?

March 1, 2023March 9, 2023 Free PressRoosevelt Wright

In 1979, as members of the Monroe Charter Commission pondered its new government, there was heated debate over the salary of the mayor of Monroe under the home rule charter. The debate concluded that the salary would be fixed at…

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Museum salutes the Wrights with Exhibit, reception

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 Free PressBreaking News

A reception held Tuesday night at the Northeast Louisiana African-American Museum saluted Roosevelt and Joslyn Wright for recording the history of Monroe Blacks for over 50 years through the Free Press and the annual Black Heritage Dramas.   The salute…

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Should girls have to pay $1600 to be on the homecoming court?

February 22, 2023March 2, 2023 Free PressRoosevelt Wright

Suppose for a moment that you are a poor female and attend a public school. Would you be surprised to know that some activities are off-limits to you because participation heavily depends on your ability to shell out huge dollars…

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Both school systems face challenge of educating inner city youth

February 15, 2023February 23, 2023 Free PressRoosevelt Wright

Both Ouachita Parish and Monroe City Schools have a similar problem: both systems are using methodologies and strategies that are not reaching inner-city youth. Recent State Department Data has revealed a significant disparity in the academic performance of white and…

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In life, City leaders hated Paul Kidd, Sr., in death he gets an award!

February 8, 2023February 16, 2023 Free PressRoosevelt Wright

Each year various organizations present awards in memory of one person or another, but usually, the recipients are politically acceptable, safe, or deceased. The City of Monroe gives Trailblazer awards to individuals who charted paths in the community. They were…

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It’s “Safe to be Black Month,” so let’s get it on!

February 2, 2023February 9, 2023 Free PressRoosevelt Wright

We are officially in “It’s safe to be black month.” For 28 days, the black community can explore its culture, history, successes, and failures without risking being labeled racist. During “Black History Month,” we can safely be “Black” until March…

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