By Garry Blanson Today, in Monroe, Louisiana, it seems that many Black students at schools in our Black Communities do not remember that Howard University was actually the “chosen facility” for training Negro Civil Rights Lawyers. As a matter of…
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“In God we trust” to be in every classroom, is it hypocrisy?
Louisiana has mandated that all public schools, including Charter Schools, display the motto “In God we trust” in every classroom and on every school building, beginning in 2026. This decision was unanimously approved by the Senate, with only a handful…
Life is not a sprint
By Rusty Potter As a runner who has conquered the New Orleans Marathon, I understand the value of persistence, dedication, and the feeling of crossing the finish line after a 26.2-mile run. Much like life, the marathon is a metaphor…
Birthdays August 31st – September 6, 2023
August 31-Julie Lee Johnson, Madison Hicks, LaDoris Riley, Marcia Ensely, Shannon Carter, Milton Williarqs, Arriel Williams, Rachel Mayfield, Julia Noble Johnson, Patricia Reed James, Charles Whittington, Breunna Wade, DeAnna Blue, Taneisha Foy, Jeniece Tillman, Mrs. Ronnee, In Loving Memory of…
Give Jesus a chance to save you
By Lisa Wilmore Lord, my prayer to You today is that You open my heart and mind to pen what You want me to pen so that someone may read this message and give You, their heart. In Jesus’ name.…
Monroe City Council: August 8, 2023 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana August 8, 2023 6:00 p.m. The Honorable Chairman Gretchen Ezernack, called the meeting to order. She then asked the clerk to call roll. There were present: Mr. Harvey, Mrs. Ezernack, Ms. Woods, Mr. Marshall, & Mrs.…
Monroe Housing Authority: Legal
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Monroe Housing Authority will receive electronic bids for the following: Two (2) New Hot Water Jetters for Robinson Place and Burg Jones. The equipment must be trailer mounted and meet the following specifications: 12 GPM at 3500…