Darrius Darrell Reese, 39, of Monroe, died December 18, 2025. Service will be 11:00 am Saturday, December 27, 2025, at King Solomon Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 6:00 until 7:30 pm on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Smith…
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Merry Christmas
By Rusty Potter When we say the words Merry Christmas, we often say them quickly, almost automatically. We post them on cards, in text messages, and on social media posts. But this Christmas season, I invite us to slow down…
Always make room for Jesus
By Lisa Wilmore Greetings, My Dear Friends, My husband and I were traveling to watch the Mangham High School football game in New Orleans, Louisiana, and we decided to ride the charter bus. Interestingly, we arrived later than the other…
Sgt. Henry Robinson III remembered
Funeral services for U.S. Marine Veteran, Sgt. Henry Robinson III (retired), were held Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 1511 W. California Ave., Ruston, Louisiana, by King’s Funeral Home. Henry, known to his family as “Babe Bro” and to his 1968…
Our Rich Black Heritage: The 1980 Judge Stagg Court Ruling
By Garry Blanson “You have to know the past to understand the present.” — Carl Sagan In order to better understand why a small clan of white people, the Neville Charter Association, are so adamant about pushing for Neville High…
Christmas spirit stirs hope in Monroe’s future
As this year comes to a close, Monroe pauses to look back. We have walked through days of sorrow and nights of worry. We have mourned lives lost to violence, stood with grieving families, and felt the heavy weight of…
Roderick Williams surprises over 200 kids with free bikes, love
Smiles, laughter, and the sound of excitement filled the air as more than 200 local children rode away with brand-new bikes, thanks to a community giveaway led by Monroe businessman Roderick Williams. Children lined up with wide eyes and eager…