By Garry Blanson Not too long ago I read a quote that said,”Pass The Truth To The Next Generation ; We Must Teach Them Early What We Learn Late!” The quote was talking about teaching our Black children the truth…
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Coach Quillen’s guilty verdict makes us folding chair angry
Last week’s trial of Drouzon Quillen in Winnsboro, Louisiana, was marked by a stunning absence of justice. The proceedings, which unfolded in a courtroom that should have upheld the principles of fairness and equity, instead transformed into a career-ending lynching,…
Snaps of the City
Between August 7 and August 9, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
When Jesus the Christ is preached, souls are saved
By Lisa Wilmore My Friends, we must never take it for granted that everyone we know and those people we encounter have accepted Jesus as their personal Savior. We know people who are unchurched and unsaved. It is essential that…
Qualifications see contested races
Northeast Louisiana saw a flurry of political activity on Tuesday and Wednesday as candidates from various state and parish positions officially began their campaigns for the upcoming October primaries. While some incumbents faced the arrival of opponents on the very…
Monroe City School Board: Legal
MONROE CITY SCHOOL BOARD LOCAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET ACT 2023-2024 In accordance with the Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, R.S. 39:1307, this notice is to inform the Public that the Budgets of the Monroe City School Board are available for inspection…
Carroll Coach found guilty on battery charges, appeal expected
Winnsboro, LA — After a day-long trial in the 5th District Court, Carroll High School wide receiver coach Drouzon Quillen, was found guilty of battery against a police officer but was acquitted of charges related to inciting and participating in…