By Garry Blanson “Any time you throw your weight behind a political party that controls “TWO-THIRDS” of the government and that party can’t keep “THE PROMISE” that it made to you during election time and you’re dumb enough to walk…
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Dr. Vidrine reported fraud should not be swept under the rug
Former Monroe City School Board (MCSB) Superintendent, Dr. Brent Vidrine, is, according to a March 22, 2024 audit report, is accused of creating fake documents, including a receipt from the Teacher’s Retirement System of Louisiana, to wrongfully receive funds from…
Kids Korner: We use technology
By Julius Brown Hi, guess who? You’re right, it’s me, Julius. Here’s a weekly joke to start your day: How do you draw a party in outer space? Answer next week I-Ready Technology, is our trend First of all, the…
Birthdays March 28th – April 3rd
March 28– Lady Denise Clark, Willie Scooter Burton. March 29–Brenda Butler, Derrick Amphy, Sr., Daniel Mitchell, Mary Calhoun, Norman Cotton, Derrick Dubose, Mannie Hicks, In Loving Memory of Earling Little, Sr., Mildred Myles, In Loving Memory of Naomi Pollard Seals,…
Always learn more than expected
By Rusty Potter In a world that is constantly changing, one thing remains clear: the pursuit of knowledge is a journey without end. From the moment we take our first breath to the day we bid farewell to this life,…
Are you being held hostage because of your past?
By Lisa Wilmore My Sisters and Brothers in Christ, I submit to you the love of Jesus Christ! The only One who forgives sins and never charges us with them again. As a matter of fact, He, according to His…
Death Notices for the week of March 25th
Emma Bates, 73, transitioned from this life on March 17, 2024 in Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation will be from 5 pm to 7 pm Friday, March 29, 2024, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne Avenue,…