The Rev. Van H. Brass of Monroe has been officially elected as the new President of the Louisiana Missionary Baptist State Convention (LMBSC). The election took place during the convention’s 153rd Annual Session, which convened in Lake Charles, Louisiana, from…
By Garry Blanson “The First Annual Negro Zulu Mardi Gras Parade ever held in Monroe” Please Note: This is part of a two-part series. Well, I must admit that as a Black male currently living in the Booker T. Washington…
Thousands filled the Union Parish Courthouse Square this weekend for the 63rd Annual Louisiana Watermelon Festival, celebrating North Louisiana’s cherished summer tradition. Organized by the Farmerville Jaycees, the two-day event kicked off Saturday with hundreds tackling “Watermelon Mountain” in the…
On Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 8:30 a.m., King Jesus Worship Center hosted the Women United Fellowship Program. The speaker was Co-Pastor First Lady Rose Grant. The theme was “What’s Your Purpose?” There were 64 guests in attendance. The event…
Black culture and ethnic pride cannot be used as an excuse for sloppy dress, absenteeism, and poor performance. So, we agree with Tuskegee for being among of the first HBCUs to raise the standard for its students. For decades, Historically…
By Marie Brown August is upon us, and those of us who are football fans can start planning for all the fall games, including high school, college,, and professional. There is absolutely nothing like sitting in the stands on Friday…
Ministry is serious business, but taking yourself too seriously is a fast track to burnout and division. In the high-stakes environment of church leadership—where opinions run deep, emotions flare, and expectations are sky-high—a well-timed sense of humor is one of…
