Sometimes it’s hard for those who live in the real world to understand how things that happen in Washington affect us. The hottest debate in Washington is whether or not to raise the nation’s “Debt Ceiling.” What’s the big deal?…
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Our Rich Black Heritage: John Harris
By Garry Blanson In 1896, the U.S. Supreme Court case “Plessy v. Ferguson” establishing the principle of “separate but equal” as the law of the land was handed down. A few months later, “The Dibble Act of 1897″ was passed…
“The Lord is gracious and full of compassion”
By Lisa Wilmore The Psalmist, David wrote in Psalm 145 that “The Lord is gracious and full of compassion” (v.8). Have you experienced someone who is kind and revealed an exceptional amount of care and concern for others? Regardless to…
Do you have Mayoral experience? Shouldn’t you have considered that?
By Rev. Jacquelyn Simmons Do you have Mayoral experience? Shouldn’t you have considered that? Do you have Mayoral experience? Shouldn’t you have considered that? Do you have Mayoral experience? Shouldn’t you have considered that? Do you have Mayoral experience? Shouldn’t…
Monroe City Council: April 11, 2023 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana April 11, 2023 6:00p.m. The Honorable Chairman Kema Dawson, 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. Dawson…
Obituary for Perry Wayne Horne
Perry Wayne Horne was born November 4, 1990, to Terri Horne and Michael Williams. Poochie Joe, his nickname given by his family, was baptized at five years old by Pastor Rueben L. Oliver Sr at St Joe Baptist Church of…
Funeral set Monday for Parshall Carter
Parshall Doretha O’Dell Mae Hester Carter, a resident of Monroe, Louisiana, transitioned peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Visitation: 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday, May 7th, 2023, at Miller Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00 AM Monday, May 8th…