Playing by Faith, Not by Sight When the eyes go dim, the hands and the heart keep the hymns alive By Robert Wright | Minister of Music – New Light Baptist Church • Ludden Chapel Baptist Church “I pray that…
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Use care when using a ministerial title
In the sanctuary, a title is often more than a name; it is a signifier of respect, a recognition of spiritual lineage, and a marker of jurisdictional authority. Within our own faith traditions, terms like Bishop, Apostle, or Doctor are understood through the lens…
Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown There have been countless attempts to alter the Voting Rights Act of 1965. This is a landmark US federal statute that prohibits racial discrimination in voting. It was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson…
Shelling students to make history at the Peabody Memphis
Showtime at the Shelling Sends 16 Scholars on a Cultural Journey Through Memphis, May 6–8, 2026 Monroe, LA — Sixteen 5th and 6th grade scholars from Roy Neal Shelling, Jr. Elementary School, accompanied by five school staff members, will travel…
North Delta Regional: Legals
OUACHITA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR AMBULANCE SERVICE On behalf of the City of Monroe, the City of West Monroe and the Ouachita Parish Police Jury, the Ouachita Council of Governments (“OCOG”) is soliciting proposals from qualified and…
Important Election Information
Beginning 2026, All Louisiana elections for the following offices will be CLOSED PARTY PRIMARIES: U.S. SENATE, LOUISIANA SUPREME COURT, PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (PSC), AND BOARD OF ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION (BESE). This means you CAN NOT vote across party lines…
Snaps of the City
Between April 30 and May 6, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.