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Birthdays July 16th – July 22nd

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Free PressBirthdays

July 16-Katina Gaston, Ibra Williams, Debra Moore, Kaliena Timber, Jasmine Warren, Antwan Montreal Gilbert, Nanette Brothers, Ruby James, Alecia Thomas-Davis, April Jackson, Timmie Jackson, LaRhonda Cloman, Byron Neal. July 17-Andrea B. Bunnitt, James Harris, Sr., Keisha Hill Banks, Sherri Coleman,…

Devina Vanlandingham

Snaps of the City

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Free PressBreaking News, Snaps

Between July 9 and July 15, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.

Snaps of the city, Social media

Death Notices for the week of July 13th

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Free PressDeaths

Curtis Loyd, age 62, transitioned from this life on July 5, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home Chapel, 811 Louise Anne…

Death Notices, Deaths

Our Rich Black Heritage: Allen Green Normal and Industrial School for colored students

July 16, 2026July 22, 2026 Free PressOpinions

The forgotten colored school the resulted from the split of the Colored Industrial and Agricultural School, “Which would later become Grambling State University” “Those who control the education of Black children control the future of the Black race.” — Phillip…

Garry Blanson

Technology should not replace spirituality

July 16, 2026July 23, 2026 Free PressReligion

In the fast-paced rhythm of modern ministry, technology has undeniably streamlined our workflows. With a few clicks, sites like SermonCentral.com, SermonIdeas.com, and SermonSearch.com offer a wealth of outlines, illustrations, and quick concepts to the busy pastor. There is no shame…

Roosevelt Wright Jr

You are not a tree

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter Think about it. A tree is rooted in one place. It cannot get up and move when the conditions around it change. It must withstand every storm, every drought, and every season exactly where it stands. But…

Rusty Potter

Building Ministry Infrastructure to Sustain Marriages and Families: Part One

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore The essential question: Why does every church need a Marriage and Family Ministry?      The local church has always been more than a place of worship. It is a place where people seek guidance, healing, encouragement, and…

Lisa Wilmore

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Cheniere Lake drawdown begins as part of comprehensive giant salvinia control strategy

Award-Winning Impact: EOZ receives Golden Heron recognition for 2025 Louisiana State Workshop

Women Unite in Fellowship

Grambling State University and Thurgood Marshall College Fund inspire future leaders through 2026 SOAR HBCU Scholars Program

Sparklight awards $3,000 Charitable Giving Fund Grant to the Domestic Abuse Resistance Team

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Discussions of issues and concerns about the Monroe Community,

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
-- Celebrating Birthdays Today: Shenkia Hartwell, Dorothy Tucker, Roshanda Richarson, Tammy Lawrence, Shalivia Christopher, Virginia Howard, Henry Manning, Shunta King, Dereilial Wilson, Marquita Pimpton-King. (9)
Local History
--- This week in 1974 Frank Williams, Sr. took to riding a bike to demonstrate how slow things were in the furniture business. See Clipping. (52)
--- This week in 1974 Monroe Police shot Norman Taylor in the back with a shotgun, shooting sparked controversy. Read More. (52)
--- This week in 1974 Nearly 400 people attended the dedication of the newly constructed Log Town Baptist Church. Clipping and photo. (52)
On this day in 2008, LaKesha Michelle Ross was crowned Miss Grambling State University. (18)
On this day in 2011, Kajuana Bias and Dion Armstrong were married at the ULM Student Center. (15)
On this day in 2014, Ginia Smith was crowned Miss Grambling State University. (12)

Editorials

  • City schools licensing move is an unenforceable bad move
  • City’s Sickle Cell venue compromise was a win-win
  • The Alphas gave thanks, but the city should do more; much more

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Our Rich Black Heritage: “Held down by Louisiana Law!”

By Garry Blanson The White Louisiana Bourbon Democrats, the 1898 Louisiana State…

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Our Democracy needs committed people now more than ever

By Marie Brown The importance of strengthening the Ouachita Democratic Party Executive…

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Our Rich Black Heritage: The Forgotten Negro Organizers of “The First Official Monroe Chapter of The NAACP”

By Garry Blanson As Black citizens in Monroe, Louisiana, eagerly await the…

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