By Lisa Wilmore Pray: “Lord, let this message help us today.” Dear Hearts, I greet you in the only name that matters-that name is Jesus, our Savior, our redeemer. Have you ever eaten a meal, and it appeared that you…
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Seizing Opportunities: Lessons from Madam C.J. Walker
By Rusty Potter In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to sit back and wait for opportunities to come knocking on our doors. Yet, as Madam C.J. Walker reminds us, true success is forged by those who dare…
Carroll High School held its induction ceremonies for National Honor Society
Carroll High School held its induction ceremonies for National Honor Society on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, in the Carroll High School Auditorium. Patrick R. Taylor, Principal. National Honor Society Inductees: Allen, Hannah Charles, Makaila Daniels, Madison Gater, De’Veryona Gilbert, Destiny…
Birthdays February 8th – February 14th
February 8–Jordan Benjamin Jones, Capt. Alfred Cherry, Sr., Darrington Robinson, Jr., Quanitra Reed, Benya Marshall, Brenda Grissom. February 9–Detra Mainer, Dianne Freeman, Ivory Smith, Ida Ricks, Shelia Drew, Alfred W. Twymon, Jr., Dominique Harris, YaRhonde Nabors, Takiera Gardner, Tiyuanna Johnson,…
Ouachita Parish Police Jury: January 22, 2024 Minutes
PROCEEDINGS OF THE POLICE JURY, PARISH OF OUACHITA, STATE OF LOUISIANA, TAKEN AT A REGULAR MEETING HELD ON, MONDAY, JANUARY 22, 2024 AT 5:35 P.M. The Police Jury of the Parish of Ouachita, State of Louisiana met in a regular…
Death Notices for the week of February 5th
Ms. Oretha Richardson, 89, transitioned from this life January 29, 2024, in Houston, TX. Visitation will be from 3 pm to 5 pm on Friday, February 9, 2024, in the Chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne…
Cleo Fields announces bid for new Black congressional district
Sen. Cleo Fields, at 62, has announced his candidacy for Congress in the newly redrawn 6th Congressional District. This move comes nearly three decades after Fields, at the young age of 33, captured the imagination of African-Americans in the state…