By Rusty Potter There are no lucky breaks. It’s all about hard work, sweat, and tears. Give yourself a new opportunity each day. Success comes to those who have the ability to go beyond what most people think is “normal”.…
Author: Free Press
City of Monroe Council: February 8, 2022 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana February 8, 2022 6:00p.m. There was a legal and regular session of the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana held this date at the Council’s regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building,…
It is not about us, but it is about Jesus
By Lisa Wilmore Scripture Reading: “You have heard that it was said to the people long ago, ‘You shall not murder, and anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’ But I tell you that anyone who is angry with…
We stood and sang “Grace” before eating breakfast in Grambling College’s dining hall
By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Each morning before partaking of breakfast in Grambling College’s cafeteria, a student member of the cafeteria staff stepped up to a microphone, reminded us to stand, even though the majority of us were already standing due…
“Celebrating 114 years…exemplifying excellence through Sisterhood and Service”
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® was founded on January 15, 1908, on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC. The Sorority’s 16 Founders were among the fewer than 1,000 African American young women enrolled in higher education institutions during…
Death Notices for the week of February 28th
LaTretta Marie Thomas, 58 of Monroe, LA Homemaker, died February 18, 2022. Service will be 11:00 A.M., Friday, March 04, 2022, at New Daughter of Zion Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be 3:00 -5:00 P.M., Thursday, March 03,…
Play about Henry Carroll, “Boss Man,” being staged in several cities
Plays about Monroe History and heroes are being performed across the United States as the nation wraps up its celebration Black History month. For 35 years, local playwright Roosevelt Wright, Jr., produced full-scale musicals at the Monroe Civic Center…