Services have been scheduled for Shirley Ann Davis-Williams, a longtime resident of Ouachita Parish who passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at the age of 73. Davis-Williams was born on July 30, 1953. A public visitation will take place…
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Our Rich Black Heritage: “The 1978 Landmark Federal Civil Rights Class Action Lawsuit Decision on the Ausberry Versus the City of Monroe Court Case
By Garry Blanson Concerning Voting Rights and Municipal Elections in Monroe, Louisiana” As I am thinking about the City of Monroe and its present system of government, I pause for a moment and ponder about all of the current Black…
Made for more
By Rusty Potter Have you ever felt there must be more to life than what you are currently experiencing? More purpose. More growth. More opportunity. I believe that feeling is often a reminder that we were made for more. Many…
Town of Richwood: August 20, 2026 Minutes
Regular Meeting MinutesAugust 20, , 2026 7:00 P.M.Members In Attendance: Alderman Simeon Profit, Alderman Janice Fleming Alderman Deneitra Ross Alderman Donald Richard (Alderman Wysinger Cleveland * Arrived @ 7:11 p.m)The Town of Richwood met for a Regular Meeting held August…
Town of Richwood: August 17, 2026 Minutes
Special Meeting MinutesAugust 17, 2026 5:30 P.M.Members In Attendance: Alderman Simeon Profit Alderman Deneitra Ross Alderman Donald Richard Alderman Wysinger ClevelandThe Town of Richwood met for a Special Meeting held August 17, 2026, at 5:30 P.M. at the Richwood Multi-Purpose…
Master the art of the short prayer!
By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. In a crisis room, long-winded words rarely bring comfort. When Peter briefly walked on the water and began to sink he prayed quickly and passionately, “Lord save me.” Wise pastors know the art of the “Peter Prayer.”…
The Alphas gave thanks, but the city should do more; much more
When the Monroe City Council passed Ordinance No. 12,309, declaring the deteriorating property at 911 Orange Street surplus and authorizing its sale to the Eta Delta Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Educational Foundation, Inc. for $20,000, it marked a…