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Three locals sign NFL contracts

May 3, 2018 Free PressEvents, Sports

Each year, hundreds of local youth play on football teams, hoping to be among the handful who get to   Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone or Android App to keep up to…

Cameron Sims, John Diarse, Martez Carter, Sports

Washington is new Carroll Head Coach

February 22, 2018 Free PressBreaking News

 The Carroll High School Bulldogs has a new head coach. He is Alex Washington.    He’s a Booker T.   Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone or Android App to keep up to…

Alex Washington, Sports

NFL Football great Lane Howell dies at 76, Eagles by way of Carroll and GSU

January 16, 2018January 25, 2018 Free PressEvents, Sports

The oldest of the Howell brothers and football legend, Lane Howell is dead.      Howell, of Monroe, was found dead at his home on Tuesday, January 16th. He was 76 years old.      Lane Howell, was   Log…

Lane Howell, Sports

Hamilton steps down as Carroll Head Coach

December 19, 2017 Free PressEvents, Sports

 This 2017 season marks the end of an 11 year season for Carroll Head Coach Jackie Hamilton. He gave it his best shot during his tenure, but he says his run has ended and he wants nothing but the best…

Sports

Richwood fell short of title, but made us all proud

December 13, 2017December 19, 2017 Free PressSports

  Richwood High School didn’t win the State Class 3A championship last week, but North Louisiana fans left the Super Dome with their heads held high because the Rams played well and made North Louisiana proud.   The Rams lost…

Richwood High School, Sports

Richwood goes to the dome! It’s Ram Fever

December 6, 2017December 14, 2017 Free PressEvents, Sports

Community excited for Cinderella Team that has excited renewed hope for those who have been counted out in life.     For 27 seniors its the culmination of years of working together since Jr. High.   The Richwood Rams are on…

Sports

Grambling wins Bayou Classic, headed for SWAC Saturday

November 29, 2017December 6, 2017 Free PressSports

With 66,550 cheering fans in the Superdome, bands blaring and big screen monitors churning out instant replays, the Grambling Tigers and the Southern University Jaguars gave the crowd their money’s worth in the 44th annual Bayou Classic last week. In…

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“I Have a Dream” song celebrates Black History Month

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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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Birthdays
Celebrating Birthdays Today: --Rayshawn Jackson, Vickie Hollins, Tyisha Davis, Alvin Thomas, In Loving Memory of Chanel Celesteine, Todd Ricard, Jr., In Loving Memory of Orlander (Lil buddy) Johnson. (5)
Local History
--- This week in 1976 the city dump, which was located in the heart of the Black community was featured in the Free Press. Read More (47)
--- Today in 1976 the Calvary Baptist Church in West Monroe staged its annual musical. Read More. (47)
On this day in 2017, the Monroe City School Board renamed Lincoln Elementary as Roy Neal Shelling, Sr. Elementary School. (6)

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