By Garry Blanson In Late November of 2023, at a Baton Rouge press conference, Republican Jay Dardenne, who was then the Commissioner of Administration in Governor John Bel Edwards administration, stated that he was “PRETTY SURE” that Governor Elect Jeff…
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The value of every life deserves priority response from city leaders
Crime in our city is increasing; in the last seven days, there have been more shootings in Foster Heights, South 9th Street, and Parkview Apartments. As usual, city officials have accepted shootings, murders, and other violent crimes as normal for…
Snaps of the City
Between April 28 and May 1, 2024, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Birthdays May 2nd – May 8th
May 2-Rose Ann Smith, In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Roach, Ashley Page, Ethel Littleton Wheaton, In Loving Memory of Louis Harris, Sr., In Loving Memory of Cedrick L. Jenkins, Maxine Tatum, Shantricia Butler. May 3-John Hendricks, Leeonna S. Richardson, Sonya…
As God’s chosen people, clothe yourselves with humility
By Lisa Wilmore Scripture to Ponder: “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience…” (Col. 3:12-14). My Brother and Sisters in Christ, Greetings, in the name of our Lord and…
Full-court press
By Rusty Potter In basketball, a full-court press is a strategy to disrupt the opponent’s rhythm, force turnovers, and seize control of the ball. It requires relentless energy, strategic thinking, and unwavering determination. But what if we applied this same…
Monroe City Council: April 9, 2024 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, Louisiana April 9, 2024 6:00 p.m. There was a legal and regular session of the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana held on this date at the Council’s regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City…