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Hard work pays off

March 11, 2021 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter Michael Phelps (Who holds the all-time record for Olympic gold medals) said, “If you want to be the best, you have to do the things that others are not willing to do.” Hard work and dedication will…

Rusty Potter

No one colors as God does (God and his awesomeness)

March 4, 2021 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore My Dear Friends, Although our recent snow and ice challenge left several without basic living essentials such as water, lights, etc., we cannot overlook the fact that God is truly awesome. Awesome in the manner that He…

Lisa Wilmore

Dear Lord! Thank you for not permitting our persistent evil enemies to establish their phony “amusement park” in Monroe, LA

March 4, 2021 Free PressBlogs

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Dear Lord! Thanks You for not permitting our persistent evil enemies to establish their phony “amusement park” in Monroe, LA because murder increases we do not need!! Dear Lord! Thanks You for not permitting our persistent…

Jacquelyn Simmons

The beggar and the billionaire

March 4, 2021 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter The beggar and the billionaire both have access to the same 24 hours. What you are and what you will become depends on what you do with your 24 hours. We all have the potential to be…

Rusty Potter

Without Jesus, we have no hope at all

February 25, 2021 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am so grateful that God removed the punishment of our sins through His Son, Jesus Christ. If it had not been for Jesus dying and rising from the dead,…

Lisa Wilmore

“Find the good. It’s all around you.” – Jesse Owens

February 25, 2021 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter Jesse Owens was born the son of a sharecropper and the grandson of slaves. He was a frail child who was often sick with chronic bronchial congestion and pneumonia. As an adult, he was a legendary athlete…

Rusty Potter

“I waited for you to call me back”

February 11, 2021 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Recently, it had been a few days since I heard from my daughter, and I desired to hear her voice. Therefore, I did what any parent would do-I called her. Immediately, there was a text that resonated…

Lisa Wilmore

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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Birthdays
-- Celebrating Birthdays Today: Jennifer Johnson, Willie Cornelius, Monti George Sharp, Jaireeka Watson, Anna Griffin, Keishonza Zimmerson, Harold Toney, Cabrina Holland, Carol Boyd, Jennifer Hilliard, Lois Brown, Tabia Gooden, Marilyn Wimbish, Ernest Potter, Richard “Buddy” Moore, Willie Alexander, Arkisha Harris, Ananias Young. (9)
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--- This week in 1974 Ralph unveiled organizational plans for blacks in Troy Administration. Clipping and Photo (52)
-- This week in 1997 Lorraine Slacks published a strong letter of support for Dr. Louise Dunbar, the new principal of Carroll High School. Slacks criticized those who doubted the administrative ability of a woman. (29)
--- This week in 1997 Roy Shelling filed suit against City School Board in his forced retirement case involving sexual allegations as principal of Lincoln Elementary School (29)
--- This week in 1998 Edward Bolden wrote a letter to the editor in which he said Richwood residents should demand more from its mayor. (28)

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

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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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