By Lisa Wilmore Scripture to Ponder: “For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.” My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is inspiring to know that God strategically made us, knows all about us, and…
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The Alphas gave thanks, but the city should do more; much more
When the Monroe City Council passed Ordinance No. 12,309, declaring the deteriorating property at 911 Orange Street surplus and authorizing its sale to the Eta Delta Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Educational Foundation, Inc. for $20,000, it marked a…
Master the art of the short prayer!
By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. In a crisis room, long-winded words rarely bring comfort. When Peter briefly walked on the water and began to sink he prayed quickly and passionately, “Lord save me.” Wise pastors know the art of the “Peter Prayer.”…
Town of Richwood: August 17, 2026 Minutes
Special Meeting MinutesAugust 17, 2026 5:30 P.M.Members In Attendance: Alderman Simeon Profit Alderman Deneitra Ross Alderman Donald Richard Alderman Wysinger ClevelandThe Town of Richwood met for a Special Meeting held August 17, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. at the Richwood Multi-Purpose…
Town of Richwood: August 20, 2026 Minutes
Regular Meeting MinutesAugust 20, , 2026 7:00 P.M.Members In Attendance: Alderman Simeon Profit, Alderman Janice Fleming Alderman Deneitra Ross Alderman Donald Richard (Alderman Wysinger Cleveland * Arrived @ 7:11 p.m)The Town of Richwood met for a Regular Meeting held August…
Man arrested for 87 counts of sexual abuse of an animal and 411 counts of possession of child sex abuse materials
Johnny Williams, Jr., of Monroe, was booked into the Ouachita Parish Correctional Center on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, on 87 Counts of Sexual Abuse of an animal and 411 counts of possession of child sex abuse materials. No bond was…
Birthdays August 27th – September 2nd
August 27-Ronald Charles Hunt, Sr., Kim Edwards, Gloria Hunter, Angela Dixion, Sherman Clay, Joise Gipson, Chelsea Hudson, Samantha A. McLaurin, Jamekie “Mee Dial-Hunter, John Ford, Neria Potter, Simran Dhaliwal, Ro’Shanchia Givens, Victor Levels, Carl Williams, My’Chana Broadnax, Tanieka Adams, Connie…