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…
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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…
Rev. Van H. Brass elected President of Louisiana Missionary Baptist Convention
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…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Frank Perkins, Negro Founder and President of “The XYZ Club” of Monroe, Louisiana
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 attended Watermelon Festival in Farmerville
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…
Women Unite in Fellowship
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…