Tuesday over 1.5 million parents in the state of Virginia turned out to elect a candidate for governor who promoted one main theme “parents should have input into what’s taught in the classroom.” That candidate, Glenn Youngkin, didn’t…
Category: Roosevelt Wright
Rev. Pierce’s advice about pastoral morality is still good medicine today
It seems that every five years or so a controversy erupts in our community involving the morality of prominent pastors, especially those who are politically connected. For the pastors and their congregations, accusations of pastoral immorality is a terrain…
Carroll homecoming festivities attract thousands; alumni step up to help
The annual homecoming of Carroll High School has become the largest community event in the city. Each year it grows larger exponentially. The fact that thousands of alumni gather annually for the event is a testament to the school and…
This is Hispanic Heritage month, let’s all join the celebration
This is Hispanic Heritage Month. The very fact that many are unaware of Hispanic Heritage Month is probably why we all need to join the celebration. There are cultural celebrations sprinkled throughout the calendar. We know the Month of February…
U.S. Murder rate is up nearly 30 percent, Monroe is no exception
Murders across the nation are increasing and Monroe is no exception. Monroe’s police chief says violent crimes, including murder, are trending down; if true that would make Monroe an oasis of safety as the rest of the nation struggles with…
It’s time for West Ouachita to have a Black school board representative
It’s been nearly 50 years since Clem T. Toston was elected to represent African-Americans on the Ouachita Parish School Board, but today, nearly a half-century later, Blacks in West Ouachita Parish still have no representation on the parish school board.…
Hurricanes, storms and disasters means big money for some
Whenever a major storm or hurricane hits Louisiana, many people are devastated and crippled for years. Some never recover. However, many have learned how to profit from disasters. Whenever hurricanes or major flooding impacts South Louisiana, many businesses and governments…