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How will you survive in an ocean of struggles?

November 10, 2022 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore My Friends, As a little girl and even an adult, it has been my desire to learn how to swim. I have been invited to several homes that had some of the most beautiful swimming pools. However,…

Lisa Wilmore

God said, “Weapons designed to destroy his innocent children will destroy their designers” Part 5

November 10, 2022 Free PressBlogs

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons The book of Esther is an excellent example of God’s use of an evil person’s plot to destroy His beloved people and reverse its owners’ intentions as his destruction. Mordecai is the hero of the book.…

Jacquelyn Simmons

Pick yourself back up, you got this

November 10, 2022 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter Life can be like riding a bike, there are no training wheels. You must keep your balance and avoid potholes on the journey. You must keep pedaling to move forward. We must remember our greatest success in…

Rusty Potter

“Please throw me a life preserver”

November 3, 2022November 3, 2022 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore My Friends, I recall sharing a story with a group of teachers when I was a new principal many years ago. The story was one that I utilized to help teachers and staff members understand that children…

Lisa Wilmore

Everyday is a second chance

November 3, 2022 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter Every morning we have two choices: continue to sleep with our dreams or wake up early and chase them. Every challenge we may face is an opportunity to become more than we were before. We want to…

Rusty Potter

“It is time to declutter our hearts and minds”

October 27, 2022 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore My Christian Friend, Who or what comes between you and God? Is there something that grabs your attention which causes you to focus on it rather than Him? Interestingly, these questions are essential to ask in order…

Lisa Wilmore

Give it your all

October 27, 2022 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter We can’t change yesterday, but we can change tomorrow. Every day you wake up is an opportunity for you to improve yourself. Do not continue to seek your comfort zone, but be willing to get out of…

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: 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)

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

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Our Democracy needs committed people now more than ever

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

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