On any given day at Louisiana Delta Community College, students hurry between classes, heads down, focused on the next assignment or exam. But every so often, someone stands out. Tommy Elmore is hard to miss. Dressed in a crisp suit,…
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Renaming Winnsboro Road after Obama caps state’s $2 million investment
The introduction of House Bill 966 by State Representative Pat Moore is more than a simple matter of updating road signage; it is a profound statement of progress for the city of Monroe and the State of Louisiana. By proposing…
Preaching to People You Know Too Well
By Roosevelt Wright, Jr. Pastors in small churches (under 500 active members) have an intimacy that megachurch pastors don’t: They know their members’ strengths and weaknesses. That presents a challenge when God inspires a message that may step on toes…
Our Rich Black Heritage: Augustus Leon Saunders Jr.
By Garry Blanson Recently, I had the opportunity to talk with Monroe’s living legend, Frank Taylor. He mentioned that there used to be a white-owned company that employed many African Americans in Monroe. Surprisingly, the company was the Louisville Cooperage…
Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown Community service involves unpaid work aimed at helping people or improving the local area, such as food drives, environmental cleanups, tutoring young people, and elderly assistance. We applaud all organizations and individuals who stepped up to the…
Political leaders warn voters to check voting status before elections begin
Local civic leaders are sounding the alarm for Ouachita Parish residents to verify their voter registration status following the release of the state’s inactive voter list. Jamie Mayo, Chairman of the Democratic Parish Executive Committee (DPEC), and Cliff Thomas, President…
State considers renaming Winnsboro Road after Barack Obama
State Representative Pat Moore (D-Monroe) has introduced House Bill 966, a measure that would designate a portion of State Highway 15 in honor of the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama. If passed, the designation would mark the…