Dear Editor, Thank you for publishing the letter of Mr. Joseph Hamilton in your March 7, 2026, issue. Actually, I was responsible for writing the letter for him. Let me explain. I met you years ago, as a result of…
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Ouachita Parish – Inactive Voter List
Attention Voters Thousands of voters are being removed from the Voting Rolls. Below are just a few. Check for your name or someone you know, and immediately contact the Registrar of Voters to correct your information and protect your voting…
Birthdays March 19th – March 25th
March 19–Christina Hall, Paula Wade, Reginald Johnson, Shelia Elmore, Lamia Drayton, Peggy Ellis, Latoya Jordan, Eric Griffin, Jr., James B. White. March 20–Jane Carter, Leontyne Hunter, Gloria D. Green, Ethel Hill, Leon Riley, III, In Loving Memory of Victoria S.…
Chief Apostle Tyrone Holland celebrates 63 years in ministry
Chief Apostle Dr. Tyrone Holland celebrated 63 years in ministry and was honored on Friday, March 13, 2026, on behalf of Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis and the Monroe City Council. The city proclamation was presented by Representative Morgan McCallister and…
Snaps of the City
Between March 12 and March 18, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Town of Richwood: March 12, 2026 Minutes
Special Meeting MinutesMarch 12, 2026 5:30 P.M.Members In Attendance: Alderman Simeon Profit,( Arrived @ 5:44 P.M.Alderman Janice Fleming Alderman Deneitra Ross Alderman Donald Richard Alderman Wysinger Cleveland ( Arrived @ 5:38 P.M. )The Town of Richwood met for a Special…
Let your brain do the heavy lifting
By Rusty Potter There will come a day when your back will get tired. For many of us, life started with hard work. We used our backs, our hands, and our muscles to make a living. We lifted, pulled, pushed,…