July 30-Vertha Bledsoe, Brenda Harris, Edward Baker, Jr., Atron Wilson, Quanique Kyles, Glenn McKinney, Jr., Stephanie Renae Toston, Jasmine Bilton, Charles Ballard, Stanqueena Johnson, Jackie Kidd, Ashley Johnson, Verbon R. Muhammad, Sr., Johnny Bass, Romessia Lewis. July 31-Andrea F. Wofford,…
Lake Providence, La. — Low-income families, seniors and individuals with disabilities in East Carroll Parish will receive essential support through a $4,000 grant from leading internet and mobile provider Sparklight®. Awarded through the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund, the grant will…
By Garry Blanson “The First Annual Negro Zulu Mardi Gras Parade ever held in Monroe” Please Note: This is part of a two-part series. Well, I must admit that as a Black male currently living in the Booker T. Washington…
By Rusty Potter Every morning across Northeast Louisiana, people head to work, students prepare for school, business owners unlock their doors, and families begin another day. While our jobs, responsibilities, and dreams may be different, we all have one thing…
Turn It Over to Jesus By Robert Wright — Ludden Chapel Baptist Church Rev. Mariko Billups stood in for Rev. Marcus Davis Sunday and preached from Matthew 14:13, with John 6:9 for the barley and the boy. He called it…
Mr. Frankie Joe Robinson, transitioned from labor to reward on July 16, 2026, at the age of 78. A closed casket visitation is scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026, at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe, LA, from 1:00 PM to…
By Lisa Wilmore My Dear Friends, Recognizing the need for a strong marriage and family ministry is only the first step. The real work begins when the church puts that vision into action. Every church has an opportunity to…
