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Death Notices for the week of July 13th
Curtis Loyd, age 62, transitioned from this life on July 5, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home Chapel, 811 Louise Anne…
You are not a tree
By Rusty Potter Think about it. A tree is rooted in one place. It cannot get up and move when the conditions around it change. It must withstand every storm, every drought, and every season exactly where it stands. But…
Technology should not replace spirituality
In the fast-paced rhythm of modern ministry, technology has undeniably streamlined our workflows. With a few clicks, sites like SermonCentral.com, SermonIdeas.com, and SermonSearch.com offer a wealth of outlines, illustrations, and quick concepts to the busy pastor. There is no shame…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Allen Green Normal and Industrial School for colored students
The forgotten colored school the resulted from the split of the Colored Industrial and Agricultural School, “Which would later become Grambling State University” “Those who control the education of Black children control the future of the Black race.” — Phillip…
Services set for Rena Jefferson
Rena Mae Jefferson passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, in Monroe, Louisiana, at the age of 78. Loved ones, friends, and community members will gather to remember and celebrate her life and legacy during services to be held Friday…
Honoring the Life of Lorenzo Washington, Sr.
Lorenzo Diangelo Washington, Sr., 59, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Chicago, Il. He was born on May 25, 1967, in Monroe, LA, to Jewel Honeycutt, Jr. and Gracie Johnson. He was later adopted by George Washington, Jr., who…