By Lisa Wilmore Dearly Beloved, This is the day that the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it! Thanks to the Almighty God for our Everlasting, Eternal and Endless Savior, Jesus the Christ. Awesome blessings to…
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Death Notice for the week of August 10th
Shelonnda Potts, 38, of Houston, TX died August 01, 2024. Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Refuge Temple Ministries, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 10:00 until Service Time Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Refuge…
Moore to push city schools to improve literacy from the bottom up
In a sweeping effort to address longstanding academic challenges, Monroe City Schools Superintendent Rev. Sam Moore, III has unveiled an ambitious district-wide focus on improving literacy skills beginning this school year with the goal of getting this year’s first graders…
Judge Hunter’s Supreme Court race lingers in balance
Judge Marcus Hunter, a candidate for the Louisiana Supreme Court District 2 seat, finds himself in a state of uncertainty as a legal challenge to his candidacy makes its way through the court system. The dispute began last week when…
Delta Community College now checking ACT scores for admission
For the first time, Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) is incorporating ACT scores in English and Math as part of its admissions process. This new policy, effective from the 2024-2025 school year, is a significant shift for the institution and…
250 attend 50th Union Central High School Reunion
Columbia, LA – The former students and staff of Union Central High School gathered for a heartwarming 50-year reunion recently. The reunion was a celebration of cherished memories, strong bonds, and the enduring legacy of a beloved institution. Charles Hearns,…
Snaps of the City
Between August 1 and August 7, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.