Shameika Ni’Cole Smith, 38, transitioned from this earthly home on March 19, 2026. Visitation will be from 3 pm to 6 pm on Friday, March 27, 2026, in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne Avenue,…
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Birthdays March 26th – April 1st
March 26–Ian Gilbert, George Clark, Gregory Whatley, Calvin Hunter, Bennie Wilkerson, In Loving Memory of Emma Jean Crouch, Vincent Talton, Barbara Hall, Clarence Berry, John D. Daniel, Keith Brown, Laquetta Goldston-Sievers, Zachary Hannibal, Danny Ray Robinson. March 27–Yolanda Jones, Elbert…
Snaps of the City
Between March 19 and March 25, 2026, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
Be known for excellence, not “good enough”
By Rusty Potter There is a way of thinking that quietly limits progress and potential – the “ good enough” way of thinking. It sounds harmless, even reasonable at times. But over time, it becomes a ceiling that keeps us…
Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown What type of leader are you? This is a question for all who are in a leadership capacity. AI overview describes a leader as an individual who guides, inspires, and influences people toward a shared goal or…
Ouachita Parish – Inactive Voter List
Attention Voters Thousands of voters are being removed from the Voting Rolls. Below are just a few. Check for your name or someone you know, and immediately contact the Registrar of Voters to correct your information and protect your voting…
Help requested for Joseph Hamilton
Dear Editor, Thank you for publishing the letter of Mr. Joseph Hamilton in your March 7, 2026, issue. Actually, I was responsible for writing the letter for him. Let me explain. I met you years ago, as a result of…