By Garry Blanson In a recent conversation, it was again brought to my attention as to how “more and more” of our “Black Youth” in Monroe, Louisiana are getting caught up in the city & Ouachita Parish court system. Also,…
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Search 10 years ago yielded Vidrine, board positioned for repeat flaw
Ten years ago, the Monroe City School Board set up a search committee that bent the rules to make a homeboy its next superintendent. That resulted in a great experience for white students, a failing experience for Black students, and…
Birthdays November 16th – November 22nd
November 16-Cloteal Harris, George Sims, II, Henry Drumgo, Larry Marshall, Dennis Caldwell, Kalanti Robinson, James Wilson, Lillie Hunter, JeMahl Woods, Irene Kelly, Yolanda Gaston, Sean T. Johnson, John Russell, II, Danny Ray Harper, Mary Tyler, Jeremy Staten, Aimeea Lumpkin. November…
Snaps of the City
Between November 7 and November 15, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Always have the ambition to be better
By Rusty Potter No difficulty is insurmountable when your dreams are colossal. Your plans should be big enough to overshadow the hurdles in your path. Think of your success, and let that vision be the driving force propelling you forward.…
“Forgiving from your heart means to be forgiven by the Father”
By Lisa Wilmore My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, It is essential that we not only read the Word of God, but “Hear” Him speaking with an understanding ear, also. With this in mind, we must not withhold forgiveness from…
Thanksgiving? Yes! Turkey Day? No!!!!!!!!
By Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture: O give thanks unto the Lord; call upon his name: make known his deeds, among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him: talk ye of all his wondrous works (Psalms105:1, 2). My friends, it…