Gloria Dean Turner, 86, of Monroe, Nurse Aide, died March 31, 2026. Funeral Service will be 11:00 am Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Friendship Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 6:00 until 7:30 pm, Friday, April 10, 2026, at…
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“That’s not how the story ends…Jesus is coming back again!”
By Lisa Wilmore Blessings, Dear Hearts, “Grace and peace be unto you from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ” (Romans 1:7 KJV). As believers, we rejoice each week in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, remembering the…
When pastors step into the public arena, the shield is lifted
In church circles, ministers often enjoy a “biblical shield” from harsh criticism. This is rooted in 1 Timothy 5:19, which cautions against entertaining accusations without multiple witnesses. However, the contemporary leader must understand a hard truth: The criticism shield does not extend…
I-20 Board shocked as city chief officer described himself as a racist, vowed not pay black company
City’s number 2 man, Morgan McCallister vows not to pay Black Company headed by Alven Square, until an attorney general opinion says its O.K. even if he will be seen as a racist, “then I’m a racist.” Though no one…
Roslyn Downs celebrates life thanks to Liver donation from her brother
For Roslyn T. Downs, the month of April represents a profound intersection of life-changing news, the miracle of birth, and the enduring power of a “village” that refuses to let her walk alone. As the nation observes National Organ Donor…
Lang, Wright elected to lead Southside Economic District.
In a unanimous show of support, the Southside Economic Development District (SEDD) elected a veteran community business leader to guide its upcoming initiatives. During a meeting held Monday, April 6, at the Benoit Recreation Center, the district’s board of commissioners…
NAACP leaders say President speaks for himself, not for the branch on Carroll issue
A public push for an independent investigation into Carroll High School has revealed a deep internal fracture within the local NAACP. While branch president Rev. Cliff Thomas held a news conference Monday to demand transparency from the school district, his…