As qualifications end Friday, local candidates are officially gearing up for the upcoming November elections. Across our community, thousands of campaign dollars will soon be poured into signs, radio spots, digital ads, and direct mail. Yet, beneath the financial flash,…
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Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown Dear Neighbors, As Marie Brown, a fellow resident deeply invested in the vibrancy of our community and our city, I often reflect on how life’s journey can sometimes divert us, causing us to lose sight of our…
Are you too busy to respond to Christ’s invitation?
By Lisa Wilmore Greetings, Dear Hearts, It is a joy to greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. My prayer is that God has blessed you and will continue to bless and keep you and…
Pastors show their worth in times of need
Preaching an exciting, thought-provoking sermon on Sunday is great, but a pastor’s real value is shown in times of trouble. When crisis strikes—whether a family faces financial collapse, a legal dilemma, or a devastating loss—the pastor and the church step in…
Services set for Bethley
Services have been scheduled for Jimmy Lavelle Bethley, who passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on September 20, 1954, Bethley was a cherished member of the local community whose memory will be honored…
Death Notices for the week of August 3rd
Mary Pearl Pratt, 79, of Monroe, Server, died July 22, 2026. Service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 08, 2026, at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 pm Friday, August 07, 2026,…
Candidates signing up for November 3 elections
Note: The following is current as of 3:10 p.m. on August 5, 2026 Candidates officially kicked off the fall election season across Ouachita Parish on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, as qualifying opened for the upcoming November 3 primary election. The…