One of the most liberating realizations a leader can have is this: you do not need to be the most talented person in the church. Yet, many pastors are jealous of people more talented than themselves, so they are never…
Author: Free Press
Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown With dangerously hot temperatures affecting much of the country and high heat and humidity we are experiencing here in Monroe, Louisiana, we encourage everyone to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their families. Forecast heat index…
Scores reveal hard truths behind misleading school letter grades
Each year, some of our local high schools receive deceptive letter grades that hide poor performance of students. Politicians brag about success, and students stick their chests out, without realizing that there is a performance problem beneath the letter grade…
Death Notices for the week of July 6th
Essie Winfield, 85, transitioned from this life on July 4, 2026, in West Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation for Ms. Winfield will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday, July 10, 2026, in the chapel of Hester Central State…
Snaps of the City
Between July 2 and July 8, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Snaps of the City
Between June 25 and July 1, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Birthdays July 2nd – July 8th
July 2–Donald Ray Newton, Jr., Walter Jackson, Janice Riley, Taieesha Goodjoint, Emmitt “Jr” Young, In Loving Memory of Linda Sampson, In Loving Memory of Lawrence Leonard, Sr., Sallie Saulsberry, Amarion Young, Nikki Brooks. July 3-Shirley Campbell, Kevin Patrick, Matthew Williams,…