By Lisa Wilmore My Dear Friends, Praise be to God for another day and another message in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, our Everlasting, Eternal, and Endless Savior. There are times in our lives when…
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Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown Youth violence is a serious concern throughout the United States and there is no sign of reducing it. In our local community, each and every day there are reports through the media that horrible crimes are occuring. …
The Choir Stand Pulpit
Sacred Sifting: When Worship Meets Purification Conceptual song selections emerge from Rev. Mariko Billups’ powerful message on spiritual purification By Robert Wright | Minister of Music, Ludden Chapel Baptist Church & New Light Baptist Church When Rev. Mariko Billups stepped…
Pastors should avoid the appearance of sex sin
A pastor’s ministry is as effective as his/her reputation. A pastor’s morality is held to a higher standard, so the wise pastor avoids even the “appearance of evil” in sexual matters. The best practice is to be professional. Single ministers…
Thomas resignation aside, NAACP is still our best voice
The recent announcement that Cliff Thomas is stepping down as Monroe NAACP Branch President is not a sign of the organization’s weakness; it is a demonstration of its structural strength and commitment to the democratic process. The NAACP is the…
Death Notices for the week of April 27th
Mr. Anthony Holmes, 59, transitioned from this life on Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Monroe, LA. Visitation will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 4 pm to 6 pm in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home,…
Town of Richwood: April 16, 2026 Minutes
Regular Meeting MinutesApril 16, 2026 7:00 P.M.Members In Attendance: Alderman Simeon Profit, Alderman Janice Fleming Alderman Wysinger ClevelandThe Town of Richwood met for a Regular Meeting held January 15, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. at the Richwood Multi-Purpose Center, 2710 Martin…