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…
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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…
A sense of humor helps
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…
Building Ministry Infrastructure to sustain marriages and families: Part Three from Planning to Purpose
By Lisa Wilmore My Dear Friends, Recognizing the need for a strong marriage and family ministry is only the first step. The real work begins when the church puts that vision into action. Every church has an opportunity to…
NAACP to host public forums for November elections and December referendums
In an effort to boost civic participation and inform local voters, the Executive Committee of the Ouachita Parish Branch of the NAACP officially approved plans during its July 23rd meeting to host a comprehensive series of public education and candidate…
Two-year-old dies, is an organ donor. Services set
LunaEve Nicole Thurston died on July 18, 2026, at the tender age of 2. She was born on November 14, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, Friday, July 31, 2026 at Kilpatrick Funeral Home in West Monroe.…
Death Notices for the week of July 27th
Erica S. Hicks, 43, transitioned from this earthly home on July 20, 2026. Funeral services will be at 11 am on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Refuge Healing Church, 506 South 6th Street, Monroe, Louisiana. Burial will immediately follow at…