By Rusty Potter Back in my school days, I remember learning about pH in chemistry. The teacher explained that pH is a measurement used to determine whether something is acidic, neutral, or alkaline. If the pH is too far in…
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Our Rich Black Heritage: The forgotten Black graduates of “Delta Area Vocational School”
By Garry Blanson Established for Black People in Monroe, Louisiana Today, when I say the words “Delta Vocational School,” most people generally presume that I’m talking about either the Delta school in West Monroe, Louisiana, or the Delta school on…
Monroe City Council: May 12, 2026 Minutes
City Hall, Monroe, LouisianaMay 12, 20266:00PM 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 Hall Building, Monroe,…
Death Notices for the week of June 1st
Minnie “Lady of Soul” Mayfield, 77, of Orlando, FL, formerly of Monroe, LA, died May 20, 2026. Service will be 11:00 am Saturday, June 6, 2026, at St David Baptist Church, Vienna, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 Friday,…
The Choir Stand Pulpit
A WEEKLY COLUMN ON MUSIC MINISTRY This Week — On the Musician’s Dress and Bearing The Best-Dressed in the House A word to young musicians on dressing for the calling, not just the gig By Robert Wright • Minister of…
Our City, Our Community
Juneteenth: A Celebration of Freedom, Faith, and Forward Progress in Monroe By Marie Brown As Juneteenth approaches, the people of Monroe have an opportunity to celebrate not only a historic moment in American history, but also the resilience, faith, and…
In drowning aftermath, community’s love gives hope
In the wake of the unimaginable tragedy that claimed the lives of 10-year-old Ja’Oni Williams and 9-year-old Ja’Candis Owens on the Ouachita River last Sunday, our community has been shrouded in a heavy, collective grief. There are no words in…