By Marie Brown Racism is defined as the belief, behavior, or systemic practice that asserts the superiority of one race over others, leading to prejudice, discrimination, and hatred based on skin color, ethnicity, or national origin. An individual or individuals…
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The Nature and Evidence of True Obedience to God
By Lisa Wilmore Greetings, Dear Hearts, Thank God for Jesus Christ, our Everlasting, Eternal, and Endless Savior, who was obedient and submissive to the will of His Father. As it is written in John 6:38 (ESV), “For I have…
Richwood names gym and court after retiring Terry L. Martin
After 25 years on the sidelines at Richwood High School, a local icon is preparing to hang up his whistle. To salute the retiring Terry L. Martin, the Ouachita Parish School Board has approved a permanent tribute to his storied…
Council votes down new subdivision for South Monroe, Harvey-McCallister in opposition
A proposal to annex 27 acres of land in the Buck Horn Bend area into the city limits failed Tuesday night after the Monroe City Council fell one vote short of the required majority. The 2-1 vote effectively stalled a…
Angela Brooks of Monroe roots, is named President of American Planners
She grew up in Monroe, went to college, and now, Angela Diane Brooks, has made history as the first Black woman to serve as president of the American Planning Association, the largest organization of professional planners in the world. Brooks,…
McCallister apologizes to Rev. Jackson, but Muhammad calls for higher standard
Following a high-level meeting with city leadership last week, Monroe Chief Operating Officer, Morgan McCallister, issued a personal apology to Rev. James Jackson for his self-described “racist” remarks at a recent I-20 board meeting, a gesture that Councilman Verbon Muhammad…
Proposed law will keep the sticker and fee, but eliminate actual inspections
Louisiana motorists could soon bid farewell to the ritual of the annual vehicle inspection, but lawmakers warn that the end of the sticker line comes with a new set of legal and financial responsibilities for the state’s drivers. The proposed…