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,…
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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…
Thank God and The Monroe Free Press for ten years of writing ministry
First, allow me to thank God and Rev. Roosevelt Wright, Jr. for opening doors for me on this incredible journey. In June 2016, I began my God-given assignment of writing Christian articles for The Monroe Free Press. The very…
Sermons that are relevant are boring!
Want to know the cure for insomnia? A boring sermon! It’s guaranteed to put people to sleep with their eyes wide open. They only wake up when the preacher says, “As I close.” Every Sunday morning, the pews are filled…
Move past the hurt and forgive
By Lisa Wilmore Blessings Dear Hearts, Let us thank God for our Savior, Jesus Christ, and for the privilege of walking this Christian journey. The presence of Jesus is our strength, our comfort, and our hope. Today, take a…