When the Howell family posted a family picture on Social media recently, it was the picture of a family of excellence and stirred pride in thousands of hearts. While there are many proud families in Northeast Louisiana, few carry the…
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City mourns death of Rev. James Johnson: Pastor, educator, community leader
Rev. Johnson was the pastor emeritus of the New Light Baptist Church, former Principal of Wossman High School, co-founder of the Northeast Louisiana African-American Museum, and retired Title 1 supervisor for the Monroe City Schools. The Monroe community is mourning…
Salvation Army donations go digital
If you’ve visited local Walmart Stores or many other locations, you’ve probably noticed a little something different about the Salvation Army kettles: they now accept digital donations. If you don’t have cash, but have a phone, you can use digital…
Snaps of the City
Between November 27th and December 3, 2025, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Birthdays December 4th – December 10th
December 4-Glenda F. Augustine, Winfred L. Lawrence, Chris T. McClinton, Sam Farmer, Jr., Victoria Johnson, William Johnson, Betty Hicks, Damara Hudson, Lekesha Cole, Gary Coty, Jr., Margaret Connor, Avery Johnson, Ambrose Douzart, Keombre Luke, Crystal N. Miller-Gardner, Devon Pierre, Corburt…
Monroe City Council: November 10, 2025 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, LouisianaNovember 10, 20256:00 p.m. There was a legal and regular session of the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana held on this date at the Council’s regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building,…
The need for African American Christians to be partakers in Christian Education
By Lisa Wilmore Christian education remains a vital foundation for spiritual growth; however, within many African American churches the least-attended ministries continue to be Bible class, Sunday School, discipleship training, and other teaching opportunities designed to deepen faith and biblical…