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“Forget not all the Lord’s benefits”

February 2, 2023 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name!  Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from…

Lisa Wilmore

True and authentic worship belongs to God and God alone.

January 26, 2023 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore My Brothers and Sister in Christ, I greet you in the only name that matters, and that Name is Jesus the Christ! I present to you the joy in my heart for a Savior who alone deserves…

Lisa Wilmore

“Because the Lord is my shepherd…”

January 19, 2023 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore My Dear friends, As we graze through the pastures of life, it is comforting to know that “The Lord is my Shepherd”. There are many people who graze the pastures of life seeking fame, fortune, popularity among…

Lisa Wilmore

It’s time to grow in 2023

January 19, 2023 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter We can’t change yesterday, but we can change tomorrow. If you can change what you think about yourself, you are on your way to changing your life. The person that has the power to change your life…

Rusty Potter

Get up and make it happen in 2023

January 12, 2023 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter Congratulation! We made it through 2022. January 2023 is our reset time. Life has a reset button. It is called tomorrow. I see the new year as a second chance. If you are still breathing, you too…

Rusty Potter

Called to live in unity and “Oneness”

January 12, 2023 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Pastor James Earl Jackson of the Faith Harvest Baptist Church, Monroe, Louisiana, began his sermonic series this year with the concept and word “Oneness”. Prior to his Sermon, I had not…

Lisa Wilmore

Notice: Last print edition for 2022

December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 Free PressBlogs

Free Press subscribers should note this is the last print issue of the 2022 calendar year. Our offices will be closed until January 9, 2023. The next print edition of the Free Press will be on the street on January…

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Award-Winning Impact: EOZ receives Golden Heron recognition for 2025 Louisiana State Workshop

Women Unite in Fellowship

Grambling State University and Thurgood Marshall College Fund inspire future leaders through 2026 SOAR HBCU Scholars Program

Sparklight awards $3,000 Charitable Giving Fund Grant to the Domestic Abuse Resistance Team

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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This Week In Monroe History

Birthdays
-- Celebrating Birthdays Today: Gertrude Myles, E.L. Barnett, Jr., Ursula Saulsberry, Lillian Harris, Tyrone Harris, Sabrina Woods, Luvenia Revels, Lisa Brown, Clemenstine Nash, Javontae Jefferey Scoby, Jamontae Jerome Scoby, Malvern Lewis, Lonnie Hudson, Travante Tawon Pollard, Dexstavious James, Donnie Andrews, Jr., Renee Brown, Clyde Yearby. (9)
Local History
--- This week in 1974 District Attorney Johnny Parkerson told blacks to contact his office to provide background on cases before he prosecutes them. Read More. Read More (52)
--- This week in 1974 Rev. P. Rayfield Brown, III was the Men's Day Speaker at Greater New Hope. Read More (52)
--- This week the Capital Lions defeated the Carroll Bulldogs 42-8 in football. Clipping and Photo of team. (52)
--- This week in 2013 City School Board member Rodney McFarland accused Carroll Jr. High principal Tammye Turpin of double dipping because she assigned the extra duty of running the Title 1 program as well. (13)
On this day in 2013, Ambra Simone Brice was crowned Miss Grambling State University. (13)

Editorials

  • City schools licensing move is an unenforceable bad move
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  • The Alphas gave thanks, but the city should do more; much more

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Our Rich Black Heritage: “Held down by Louisiana Law!”

By Garry Blanson The White Louisiana Bourbon Democrats, the 1898 Louisiana State…

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Our Democracy needs committed people now more than ever

By Marie Brown The importance of strengthening the Ouachita Democratic Party Executive…

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Our Rich Black Heritage: The Forgotten Negro Organizers of “The First Official Monroe Chapter of The NAACP”

By Garry Blanson As Black citizens in Monroe, Louisiana, eagerly await the…

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