By Garry Blanson Well, well, well, when it comes to the ways Black people lose their family land involuntarily, it seems that eminent domain and the forced selling of heir property head the list! While I have included in my…
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Local Football Legend Matthew “Pig” Williams, III passes
Funeral service for Matthew Williams, III, will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2026, at New Tabernacle Baptist Church in Monroe. Public viewing will be from noon to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, June 18, 2026, followed by a family…
Politics and the Pulpit requires a Delicate Balance
Stepping into the pulpit during election season requires a steady hand. Pastors must remember a fundamental truth: God is neither a Republican nor a Democrat. God does not endorse political campaigns or favor specific candidates. Our mandate is to preach…
“Thank God for Vacation Bible Schools”
By Lisa Wilmore Blessings, Dear Hearts, Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! While driving through our communities, I have noticed several signs and advertisements on church campuses announcing upcoming Vacation Bible Schools (VBS)…
Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown The University of Louisiana Monroe has a proud athletic tradition, and no basketball player has contributed more to that tradition than Calvin Natt. As the all-time leader in both scoring and rebounding, a first-round NBA Draft selection,…
The Choir Stand Pulpit
R E A L – T I M E D I S C E R N M E N T · J U N E 1 4 , 2 0 2 6 The Song That Answers the Body How a…
Thousands of area fathers defy odds to become good dads
As families across Northeast Louisiana gather this Father’s Day to grill in the backyard, exchange gifts, and offer familiar words of thanks, a quiet demographic shift is taking place beneath the surface of the holiday celebrations. In Ouachita Parish, where…