Lake Providence, La. — Low-income families, seniors and individuals with disabilities in East Carroll Parish will receive essential support through a $4,000 grant from leading internet and mobile provider Sparklight®. Awarded through the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund, the grant will…
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Remembering Travis Butler: Grill Master, Carroll Booster, Mayor of Booker T, Deacon, Husband, Father
The Booker T community and Carroll High School are joining the Butler family in mourning the loss of a local legend. Travis Butler. Travis, who was a mainstay of community spirit, faith, and local flavor, passed away last week, leaving…
Chris Lewis officially announces his candidacy for Monroe City Marshal
West Monroe Businessman Chris Lewis officially announced his candidacy for Monroe City Marshal in the November election. He will be seeking to unseat incumbent Marshal Robert Cherry. In his announcement, Lewis cited his years of service as a licensed private…
City breaks ground on expanded and improved parking lot project for the Powell Neighborhood Center
The City of Monroe officially broke ground Monday, July 27, on a $441,000 renovation and expansion of the parking lot at the Powell Neighborhood Center, launching a long-awaited infrastructure update aimed at improving safety and accessibility in the area. According…
Funeral set for Frankie Joe Robinson
Mr. Frankie Joe Robinson, transitioned from labor to reward on July 16, 2026, at the age of 78. A closed casket visitation is scheduled for Friday, July 31, 2026, at Richardson Funeral Home Chapel, Monroe, LA, from 1:00 PM to…
The Choir Stand Pulpit
Turn It Over to Jesus By Robert Wright — Ludden Chapel Baptist Church Rev. Mariko Billups stood in for Rev. Marcus Davis Sunday and preached from Matthew 14:13, with John 6:9 for the barley and the boy. He called it…
Good Habits and Rituals: The Foundation for Success
By Rusty Potter Every morning across Northeast Louisiana, people head to work, students prepare for school, business owners unlock their doors, and families begin another day. While our jobs, responsibilities, and dreams may be different, we all have one thing…