By Garry Blanson Recently, I learned that several U.S. states are being sued by private prisons, “because the states have failed to maintain the percentage of prisoners agreed upon in the prison contracts.” After watching a short video about the…
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When there is no answer why trouble comes (Job 32)
By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, I love to read the biblical book of Job. Some may think this is strange, but I love Job because through his story, we can experience tragedy yet discover that tragedy can become triumph…
Funeral service set for Ernest Bryant
Ernest Layton Bryant, a resident of Monroe, passed away on September 22, 2026, at the age of 75. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects during a visitation on Friday, October 2, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 5:00…
Use special care when preaching a series
Sermon series are widely popular in modern preaching, offering structure for the pastor and predictable thematic focus for the congregation. However, committing to a multi-week series carries distinct pastoral risks that require deliberate care and strategic planning. First, extended series…
Monroe City Council: September 8, 2026 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, LouisianaSeptember 8, 20266:00PM There was a legal and regular session of the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana held on this date at the Council’s regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, Monroe,…
Town of Richwood: Legals
NOTICE The Town of Richwood in Regular session on September 17, 2026, introduced the following Ordinance: ORDINANCE 2026-04AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO MAKE CERTAIN PURCHASES WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN The final vote on this ordinance…
We see the giant billboards, but who is Mary Alice Bryant
As a teenager, Mary Alice Bryant filed petitions against KNOE-TV, started the Black History Parade, and began the Renaissance Movement. She has been a law clerk for Judge Benjamin Jones and Carl Sharp, and has served as administrative Judge over…