Latest
HAMPCO, Inc. celebrates 17 graduates of its 18th Financial Literacy Class
Snaps of the City
Snaps of the City
City says Paster’s charge dismissed; Paster not satisfied
Going Gold for A’mir: A Legacy that continues to Shine
Man arrested for 87 counts of sexual abuse of an animal and 411 counts of possession of child sex abuse materials
Services planned for decorated war hero Lt. Col. Joe Yearby
Judge rejects Shelling challenge and rules K9 and Newman eligible for school board run
Skip to content
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Latest News
  • Submit Articles
  • Login
  • Subscribe
  • Contact Us

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Latest News
  • Submit Articles
  • Login
  • Subscribe
  • Contact Us
  • Home
  • Home
  • Blogs
  • Page 7

Category: Blogs

Dead batteries can’t give jumps

April 16, 2026April 15, 2026 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter There is a simple lesson in life that can be explained with something most of us have experienced with a car: a dead battery When your car battery dies, you usually need a jump. Someone pulls up…

Rusty Potter

God understands what we cannot

April 16, 2026April 14, 2026 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Greetings, Dear Hearts!      I thank God for you today and send blessings your way. By His grace and mercy, we are given another opportunity to see this blessed day and share words of encouragement through this…

Lisa Wilmore

Tough as nails

April 9, 2026April 9, 2026 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter Some people bend under pressure. Others break. But a few? They are tough as nails. Steel gets stronger in the fire. People get stronger in adversity. As Albert Einstein once said, “Adversity introduces a man to himself.”…

Rusty Potter

“That’s not how the story ends…Jesus is coming back again!”

April 9, 2026April 7, 2026 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Blessings, Dear Hearts,  “Grace and peace be unto you from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 1:7 KJV).       As believers, we rejoice each week in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, remembering the…

Lisa Wilmore

Be all you can be -A message that still works

April 2, 2026April 1, 2026 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter I remember hearing it from our old floor-model television in the living room. Many families will remember those big wooden cabinet TVs that seemed like a piece of furniture. When the commercials came on, a message would…

Rusty Potter

“…Looking among the dead for someone who is alive?”

April 2, 2026April 1, 2026 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Scripture to ponder: “…The women were terrified and bowed with their faces to the ground. Then the men asked, why are you looking among the dead for someone who is alive? He isn’t here! He has risen…

Lisa Wilmore

Be known for excellence, not “good enough”

March 26, 2026March 25, 2026 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter There is a way of thinking that quietly limits progress and potential – the “ good enough” way of thinking. It sounds harmless, even reasonable at times. But over time, it becomes a ceiling that keeps us…

Rusty Potter

Posts navigation

Older posts
Newer posts

Categories

Bankruptcy

VOTE

Highlights

The Blueprint: Kingdom over Culture – Back-to-School Extravaganza

Cheniere Lake drawdown begins as part of comprehensive giant salvinia control strategy

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

From Our Past

Monroe UnderGround PodCast

Discussions of issues and concerns about the Monroe Community,

Underground Podcast

Snapshots

  • Snaps of the City
  • Snaps of the City

Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRWRnrTcqkQ&list=PLGvaenllE5c-Mm2yvnx_IF2NgkMRARCD1&index=4&t=2s

Community News

Snaps of the City

Snaps of the City

Snaps of the City

Snaps of the City

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)
Local History
--- 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)

Editorials

  • City’s Sickle Cell venue compromise was a win-win
  • The Alphas gave thanks, but the city should do more; much more
  • Judge Rambo exercised respect, wisdom in Shelling case

Letters & Opinions

Opinions
September 10, 2026 0

Our Democracy needs committed people now more than ever

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

September 10, 2026 0

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…

September 3, 2026 0

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"…

Our views so far

web
analytics

Admin

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
Copyright © Wright's Publishing, Co. Since 1969) All rights reserved.
Magazine Point Pro by Axle Themes
 
 
 
 
Forgot Password
Please enter your email address or username below.
 
Please Login
Lost Your Password
Dont have account? SIGNUP