By Garry Blanson Former colored slave who is considered to have led Louisiana’s first civil rights campaign Recently, I signed a petition to recall Governor Jeff Landry. When I got to the location where the signing was being held, they…
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New Light Baptist Church honors Chris Lewis for Community Service and a Big Heart
New Light Baptist Church proudly recognized Chris “Big Man” Lewis with the Servant’s Heart Award in appreciation of his unwavering commitment to serving others and making a positive impact throughout the community. Known for his compassion, generosity, and willingness to…
Town of Richwood: Legals
Notice to BiddersNotice is hereby given that sealed proposals for trash collection services addressed to Bettina Woods, Town Clerk, will be received at the Richwood Multipurpose Building, 2710 Martin Luther King Dr. Richwood, LA 71202 until 5 P.M. July 17,…
Memorial service for Harold P. Gibson, Jr.
The family of Mr. Harold P. Gibson, Jr. announces that a Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 200 S. 22nd & Wood Streets, Monroe, Louisiana 71203. Reverend Eddie…
Death Notices for the week of June 22nd
Tony Frith, 27, transitioned from this life on June 21, 2026. A public viewing will be from 4 pm to 6 pm on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home Chapel, 811 Louise Anne Avenue, Monroe, Louisiana.…
The Choir Stand Pulpit
The Trouble with Amazing Grace In most traditional churches, the preacher doesn’t rise until the hymn of the church has been sung. We treat it like a warm-up. But maybe it’s more. We examine ourselves before the Lord’s table—let a…
Tread carefully on moral issues
Today’s cultural landscape requires a pastor to possess both the precision of a surgeon and the heart of a shepherd. When addressing hot-button moral issues—such as abortion, gay rights, and same-sex marriage—the pulpit must never become a launching pad for…