By Rusty Potter There are times in life when we may feel tired or frustrated. We have been working, sacrificing, and pushing forward, but the results you hope for may not have arrived yet. That is when you have to…
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Second person arrested in Bank Fraud scheme
A 27-year-old woman and a 33-year-old man were arrested Tuesday evening in connection with an interstate bank fraud operation that brought suspects from New York to Louisiana, according to court documents filed by the Monroe Police Department. Stephanie Laugier, 27,…
Services set for Sharon Jackson
Community members, family, and colleagues are mourning the passing of Sharon Faye Jackson, a retired Department of Corrections officer and long-time Monroe resident, who passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at the age of 68. Jackson dedicated years of…
“Enlisted never to withdraw”
By Lisa Wilmore …And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not” (Galatian 6:9). My Dear Friends, Have you ever poured so much into others that you finally…
Mayor’s “I’m a Marine” battle-ready stance hurts relations
When the Monroe City Council adjourned abruptly on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, without addressing a single agenda item, municipal governance hit a dangerous brick wall. While the resulting stalemate freezes vital city business, the responsibility for breaking this deadlock ultimately…
Pastoring powerful people requires spiritual strength
By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. Every congregation contains individuals who hold significant authority outside the church walls—small business owners, school principals, civic directors, and fraternal leaders. While these members are accustomed to taking charge, pastoring influential people requires a delicate balance…
Four months into her future, Mia Williams is embracing her dream
Four months after stepping onto the campus of Louisiana Tech University, Mia Ariah Williams is turning her long-standing dreams into reality, continuing a proud family tradition while forging her own path in higher education. For Williams, the journey to Ruston…