By Rusty Potter Every November, we “fall back.” The clocks roll back an hour, and most people celebrate the idea of getting an extra hour of sleep. But while many see this as a time to rest a little longer,…
Author: Free Press
The blood that saved our lives
By Lisa Wilmore The old gospel songs often remind us of the power and purpose of Jesus’ sacrifice: “It was the blood that made the difference at Calvary,” “I know it was the blood for me-one day when I was…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Walter H. Williams
By Garry Blanson …
I-20 decision, a win for minority enterprise, bravo!
On Tuesday, the I-20 Economic Development District Board voted to approve $4.5 million in infrastructure funding for a 113-home subdivision proposed by Black developers Alven Square and Charles Theus—the first time in the district’s 26-year history that a Black-led venture…
Death Notices for the week of November 3rd
Willie James English, Sr., 80, of Monroe, died October 19, 2025. Service will be 11:00 am Friday, November 07, 2025, at Spiritual Harvest Worship Center, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 pm on Thursday, November 06, 2025, at…
Our City – Our Community
By Marie Brown Things are falling apart at Monroe City Hall. The Man in the Hat (Friday Ellis) has been consumed with negatives during his second term. In addition to having serious challenges in attempting to complete his administrative department…
What happens in Monroe if Obamacare extensions are not renewed?
What happens to people in the Monroe area if Obamacare extensions are not renewed by Congress?Look at it through the eyes of Marjorie Jones, a fictional 41-year-old administrative assistant in Monroe, Louisiana. Marjorie is facing a health insurance crossroads this…