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The pH of Life: Peace and Happiness

June 4, 2026June 2, 2026 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter Back in my school days, I remember learning about pH in chemistry. The teacher explained that pH is a measurement used to determine whether something is acidic, neutral, or alkaline.  If the pH is too far in…

Rusty Potter

Move past the hurt and forgive

June 4, 2026June 1, 2026 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Blessings Dear Hearts,      Let us thank God for our Savior, Jesus Christ, and for the privilege of walking this Christian journey. The presence of Jesus is our strength, our comfort, and our hope. Today, take a…

Lisa Wilmore

Health is Wealth: Every Step Matters

May 28, 2026May 26, 2026 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter Completing a 5k race is more than crossing a finish line.  It is a statement that says, ” I am investing in myself.”  This month, I completed a 5k race and earned a medal. As I stood…

Rusty Potter

“We can ask the Lord what to do.”

May 28, 2026May 26, 2026 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: …“‘What should we do?’ the king of Israel cried out. ‘The Lord has brought the three of us here to let the king of Moab defeat us!’ But King Jehoshaphat of Judah asked, ‘Is there no…

Lisa Wilmore

Rocket Booster Friends

May 21, 2026May 21, 2026 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter A rocket uses a great deal of energy to get off the ground.  The launch pad shakes.  Fire erupts.  Smoke fills the air.  It takes power,  force, and determination to rise above gravity.  But once the rocket…

Rusty Potter

Do not go “piece of the way” with God, go all the way

May 21, 2026May 18, 2026 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore 2 Kings 2:2 (KJV)…“And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will…

Lisa Wilmore

The tassel is worth the trouble

May 14, 2026May 12, 2026 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter Across the state, graduation caps are being tossed into the air. Families are cheering, and cameras are flashing. Graduation season is more than a ceremony. It is proof that perseverance still works. Last week, I wrote about…

Rusty Potter

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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)
On this day in 2015, Joiya Smith was crowned Miss Grambling State University. (11)

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Our Democracy needs committed people now more than ever

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

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Our Rich Black Heritage: “The 1978 Landmark Federal Civil Rights Class Action Lawsuit Decision on the Ausberry Versus the City of Monroe Court Case

By Garry Blanson Concerning Voting Rights and Municipal Elections in Monroe, Louisiana"…

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