Carver-McDonald Branch Library located at 2941 Renwick St., Monroe, LA will host a community program on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with quilter Lena W. Kelley. Lena W. Kelley began her quilting journey at a young age alongside…
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Urgent Help
Rev. Fred Louis and the Louis family are making an urgent appeal to the community for prayers and financial support after a dream vacation turned into a medical nightmare, leaving his sister fighting for her life and no way to…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Ansley Reed Sr.
By Garry Blanson First Negro Police Officer on the Monroe Police Department in the 20th Century While so much “fanfare” was being made over the end of the Louisiana inspection sticker, did anyone else happen to notice that something very…
Be a Mountain Goat
By Rusty Potter There may not be mountain goats in Northeast Louisiana, but there should be some mountain goat thinking. A mountain goat can go places that seem impossible. It can stand on narrow ledges, climb cliffs, and reach heights…
Kindness Will Invite Kindness
By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: “So David said to him, ‘Do not fear, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father’s sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your grandfather; and you shall eat…
Visiting the sick requires care
There are many pastors who visit the sick in hospitals and at home. Visitations require a delicate blend of empathy, tact, and faith. If you choose to visit the sick, remember the rule: If you visit one, you must visit them all.…
School board silent on tax, still no plan
The deafening silence coming from the Monroe City School Board regarding November’s upcoming tax vote is, Nobody has a plan. Candidates have signs up to run for office in November, but even the candidates avoid talking about their plans to…