A WEEKLY COLUMN ON MUSIC MINISTRY This Week — At Ludden Chapel Baptist Church · Sunday, June 7, 2026 Make It Live A sermon charges the congregation to do something. The closing song has to answer the charge — and…
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School board silent on tax, still no plan
The deafening silence coming from the Monroe City School Board regarding November’s upcoming tax vote is, Nobody has a plan. Candidates have signs up to run for office in November, but even the candidates avoid talking about their plans to…
Visiting the sick requires care
There are many pastors who visit the sick in hospitals and at home. Visitations require a delicate blend of empathy, tact, and faith. If you choose to visit the sick, remember the rule: If you visit one, you must visit them all.…
Kindness Will Invite Kindness
By Lisa Wilmore Scripture: “So David said to him, ‘Do not fear, for I will surely show you kindness for Jonathan your father’s sake, and will restore to you all the land of Saul your grandfather; and you shall eat…
Separate funeral dates for drowning victims announced
Separate funeral services will be held for two youths who were victims in a May 31 accidental drowning in West Monroe. Funeral services will be held this week for 9-year-old Ja’Candis Nicole Owens and 10-year-old Ja’Oni Williams, both students at…
Richland Parish teachers happy about $50,000+ cleanout checks this week!
School employees in Richland Parish are excited about the 13th checks many are receiving that are over $50,000.The amounts are staggering because of an unprecedented local sales tax windfall that is yielding a life-changing end-of-year bonus—popularly known as the “13th…
I-20 board votes to hire attorney, as McCallister, Ellis refuse to release funds for approved Black Contractor
When McCallister refused to released funds as promised, Rev. James Jackson said “Satan is the father of lies.” In a dramatic escalating clash over municipal authority, the I-20 Economic Development Board voted on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, to secure independent…