Clyde B. Hill, 95, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Calhoun, Louisiana. Visitation will be on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 4 pm to 6 pm at Hester’s Central State Funeral Home Chapel, 811 Louise Anne…
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Exercise care in chairing business meetings
Leading a church business meeting requires a careful balance of administrative order and pastoral grace. To ensure your meetings foster unity rather than division, keep these essential practices in your leadership toolkit. Always start on time, and never neglect the…
Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown The primary elections for the congressional, state and local have concluded. There are runoffs forthcoming and all 5 state constitutional amendments were defeated. The most devastating blow were the 2 local tax RENEWAL propositions that were…
City school tax should be reworked before voting again
The defeat of the Monroe City Schools property tax renewals on May 16th was not a vote against the children of Monroe. It was a firm, unmistakable demand for transparency and systemic guardrails. For too long, local taxpayers have watched…
The Choir Stand Pulpit
A Weekly Column for Musicians, Song Leaders, and Worshipers MONDAY, MAY 18, 2026 Mrs. Morrison’s Heels You never know who is watching you — or what a child is learning while they sit and stare. By Robert Wright | Minister…
Do not go “piece of the way” with God, go all the way
By Lisa Wilmore 2 Kings 2:2 (KJV)…“And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the Lord hath sent me to Bethel. And Elisha said unto him, As the Lord liveth, and as thy soul liveth, I will…
Workman’s Comp Judge Brenza Irving Jones announces retirement
After more than three decades of continuous service on the bench, Judge Brenza Irving Jones has announced her retirement from the Office of Workers’ Compensation, District One East in Monroe. Her retirement will officially take effect on May 30, 2026.…