As the nation pauses this week to honor mothers, we turn our hearts and minds to the women who have shaped generations—not just with words, but with unwavering commitment, faith, and sacrifice. In Ouachita Parish, one name still stands out…
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Alexis Young, new mom; first child one week old
At just 21 years old, Alexis Young of Monroe is learning that love can take a brand-new shape—wrapped in a baby blanket and cradled against her chest. Only a week ago, she gave birth to her first child, a son…
Douglas: “I’m not their friend, I’m their mother”
At 33 years old, Mondrian Douglas is the kind of mother who turns ordinary days into lifelong lessons, and simple routines into sacred rituals. Raising four children as a single parent—Christian (17), Hillary (11), Elizabeth (9), and Daniel (6)—she’s learned…
She was a foster child, but Fra Tonna is a full-time mom of six
On any given Sunday, you’ll find FraTonna Williams sitting in a pew at the Solomon Temple Baptist Church surrounded by six young faces—each one hers. Their eyes are fixed on the pulpit, but their hearts are wrapped around the woman…
Joslyn Wright: Mother and Friend to three sons, two grands
Joslyn Marie Adams Wright is a daughter shaped by duty, a mother fueled by compassion, and a wife anchored in partnership and is the epitome of what it means to give your life to others without ever losing yourself. Born…
Mildred James: Prayer, food and love, mother of eight
This Mother’s Day, the family of Mildred James celebrates more than a mother—they honor a matriarch whose unwavering faith, unconditional love, and homemade meals have shaped four generations. “She’s a loving, nurturing, compassionate woman,” said her daughter, Debra James White,…
Wade: None of her own, but 22 call her godmother
Brenda Wade never gave birth to a child of her own. Yet, on any given Mother’s Day, she’s likely to receive two dozen phone calls, a bouquet of cards, and enough “I love you, Mama B” texts to fill her…