By Valaysia L. Smith Teen Columnist So naturally college is the next big step after high school. Some tend to skip college despite its benefits, others attend it for jobs they really want, but what many probably don’t know is…
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In remembrance of Albertine Willis
Albertine Willis of Monroe, Louisiana passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021. A memorial service to celebrate her life was held Thursday, September 30, 2021. Albertine attended school in the Ouachita Parish School System where she graduated from Richwood High School.…
Are you ready to do what our King has instructed you to do?
By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: A messenger came and told David, “The hearts of the people of Israel are with Absalom.” Then David said to all of his officials who were with him in Jerusalem, “Come! We must flee, or none…
Do not persist in angering GOD with abominable Halloween celebrations!!!
By Dr. Jacqueline Simmons My Dear Friends, Some of us beseeched GOD to dissipate the storms headed our way. HE granted our prayers in HIS SON JESUS’ name. Now some of us are angering HIM with foolish Halloween celebrations. REMOVE…
The 15-year, $24 million fight between Adrian Fisher and Billy Foster continues
For 15 years Billy Foster has kept Adrian Fisher in court, claiming that Fisher cheated him out of millions of dollars with the help of influential friends. Fisher denies Foster’s claims and says the courts have settled in his favor…
Lighthouse COGIC songstress gets four chairs on The Voice
A Monroe native, Brittany Black who goes by Brittany Bree has hit the big stage in Los Angeles in one of the most competitive singing competitions in the country, The Voice. Black who is now living in Texas but began…
Police investigating reported “hit” on councilwoman, Theus fired after reporting
Monroe City Police are investigating a complaint filed by a Monroe man who claims that two officers of the South Southside Economic Development District made threats of violence against a Monroe City Councilwoman. Charles Theus former executive director and…