By Lisa Wilmore Blessings, Dear Hearts, Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! While driving through our communities, I have noticed several signs and advertisements on church campuses announcing upcoming Vacation Bible Schools (VBS)…
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Politics and the Pulpit requires a Delicate Balance
Stepping into the pulpit during election season requires a steady hand. Pastors must remember a fundamental truth: God is neither a Republican nor a Democrat. God does not endorse political campaigns or favor specific candidates. Our mandate is to preach…
Public Records conflict with Mayor’s claim in Black subdivision dispute
Last week, Mayor Friday Ellis vetoed an ordinance that would have allowed the creation of a Black middle-class subdivision in Buckhorn Bend. His reason was that the subdivision was not developed and its backers planned to tap public funds to…
Black developer files suit against city, Mayor, Doug Harvey, others for blocking funds for black development, slander
Black developer, Alven Square, through his company DZE, LLC filed a civil lawsuit against Mayor Friday Ellis, City of Monroe, and personally against City Council member Doug Harvey, and others, claiming his company’s contract with the I-20 board is being…
Snaps of the City
Between June 4 and June 10, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Birthdays June 11th – June 17th
June 11-William Chisley, Carolyn Goodjoint, Drouzon Sanders Quillen. June 12-Mike Givens, Travis Wiley, Barbara Jackson, Taylor Barfield, Latricia M. Reed, In Loving Memory of Adrienne Davis, Anitra Square, Jennifer DeGraffenreid Broadnax, Jack Russell, Wanda Edwards, Rosalind Loyd-Chisley, Darris Burns, Sr.,…
From Seed to Cotton to Quilt
Carver-McDonald Branch Library located at 2941 Renwick St., Monroe, LA will host a community program on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. with quilter Lena W. Kelley. Lena W. Kelley began her quilting journey at a young age alongside…