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“No man knows what he can do until he tries”- Dr. Carter G. Woodson

February 6, 2025 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter We celebrate Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as “The Father of Black History.” Dr. Woodson was an American historian, author, and journalist. He believed that knowing our history shapes our future. Dr. Woodson once said, “ If…

Rusty Potter

Stay afloat: Don’t let the outside in

January 30, 2025 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter Last year, my wife and I went on a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico, on the Mariner of the Seas. The water was crystal blue, and the boat glided smoothly through the waves. But what stood out most…

Rusty Potter

God’s gift to the Christian husband: Leading and loving his wife

January 30, 2025 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Greetings to All! Grace and peace be unto you! It is my pleasure and blessing to greet you in the only name that matters- Jesus, the Christ, our Everlasting, Eternal and Endless Savior. His love has shown…

Lisa Wilmore

A second chance

January 23, 2025 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter In our daily lives, it’s easy to get caught up in our past mistakes and let them define us. However, seeing every new day as a second chance – an opportunity to grow, learn, and strive for…

Rusty Potter

Love is the glue that holds marriages and families together

January 23, 2025 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, Grace be you and your families as we journey once again on thoughts and meditations relevant to marriage and families. It is our only wise God who designed and instituted the family from the beginning.…

Lisa Wilmore

Get better every day

January 16, 2025 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter The journey to improve this year is not about making great leaps; it’s about consistent, small steps forward. Each day offers us the chance to be better than we were yesterday, and when we have that mindset,…

Rusty Potter

The importance of equipping marriages and families to sustain

January 16, 2025 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Grace and Peace to All! To begin with, “to God be the glory” for this God-given opportunity to once again share what has been place on my heart. Thank Him for our Everlasting, Eternal and Endless Savior,…

Lisa Wilmore

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
-- Celebrating Birthdays Today: Theidia Breaux, Melonie Secrease, Tillman Givens, Jr., Cassandra Johnson, John Coleman, III, Katrina Ruff, Bennie Glover, Crystal Colston, Gary Abrams, Lawrencia Sims, Marlow Moore, Johnny Pookie Collins, Joyce Ann Pimpton, Shelton Matthews, Sr., LaQuentin Williams, Jamie N. Louis. (9)
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--- This week in 1974 Mr. James Brown gave a 12-minute acceptance to the welcome at a local church program. See Clipping. (52)
--- This week in 1974 Lavern Jones made the news with a "Kissing your mother-in-law" acceptance speech. Clipping and Photo. (52)
On this day in 2009, Ahvery Thomas was crowned Miss Grambling State University. (17)
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