By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons The book of Esther is an excellent example of God’s use of an evil person’s plot to destroy His beloved people and reverse its owners’ intentions as his destruction. Mordecai is the hero of the book.…
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Pick yourself back up, you got this
By Rusty Potter Life can be like riding a bike, there are no training wheels. You must keep your balance and avoid potholes on the journey. You must keep pedaling to move forward. We must remember our greatest success in…
Monroe City School Board: October 4, 2022 Minutes
Monroe City School Board of Education 2006 Tower Drive Monroe, Louisiana 71201 MINUTES The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Monroe City School District Central Office, 2006 Tower Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. The…
Dawson ejects woman from council meeting over liquor permits
A woman who spoke against approving a liquor permit for a Southside business was ejected from Tuesday’s city council meeting, but not before she left yelling, “just say no!” South Monroe residents have repeatedly appeared before the city council to…
Shelling, Berry win re-election to city school board
Shelling makes history as the only board member elected to the same seat three times after having been ousted twice. Brenda Shelling has been re-elected to an unprecedented third term on the Monroe City School Board. …
Wallace services to be held Saturday at Free Gift Baptist
Services for Willie Wallace will be held Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 10 a.m. at the Greater Free Gift Baptist Church Mr. Wallace died on November 2, 2022. He was 74 years old. Willie Wallace was born on March 17,…
Biomedical Research and Innovation Park celebrates groundbreaking
By Biomedical Research and Innovation Park Monroe, LA–The Biomedical Research and Innovation Park (“BRIP”) hosted a groundbreaking ceremony last Tuesday, November 1st. In attendance were individuals critical to the development of the BRIP. Governor John “Bel” Edwards reiterated his support…