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Is It a Sin to Pray to Win???

February 2, 2023 Free PressBlogs

By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons My late Uncle James L. Thomas, the first Head Coach at Carroll High School, taught us not to pray to win a contest but to pray for all players to play well according to the way…

Jacquelyn Simmons

“Forget not all the Lord’s benefits”

February 2, 2023 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name!  Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from…

Lisa Wilmore

True and authentic worship belongs to God and God alone.

January 26, 2023 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore My Brothers and Sister in Christ, I greet you in the only name that matters, and that Name is Jesus the Christ! I present to you the joy in my heart for a Savior who alone deserves…

Lisa Wilmore

“Because the Lord is my shepherd…”

January 19, 2023 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore My Dear friends, As we graze through the pastures of life, it is comforting to know that “The Lord is my Shepherd”. There are many people who graze the pastures of life seeking fame, fortune, popularity among…

Lisa Wilmore

It’s time to grow in 2023

January 19, 2023 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter We can’t change yesterday, but we can change tomorrow. If you can change what you think about yourself, you are on your way to changing your life. The person that has the power to change your life…

Rusty Potter

Get up and make it happen in 2023

January 12, 2023 Free PressBlogs

By Rusty Potter Congratulation! We made it through 2022. January 2023 is our reset time. Life has a reset button. It is called tomorrow. I see the new year as a second chance. If you are still breathing, you too…

Rusty Potter

Called to live in unity and “Oneness”

January 12, 2023 Free PressBlogs

By Lisa Wilmore My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Pastor James Earl Jackson of the Faith Harvest Baptist Church, Monroe, Louisiana, began his sermonic series this year with the concept and word “Oneness”. Prior to his Sermon, I had not…

Lisa Wilmore

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Highlights

“Happy 85th, Ms. Lela Hunter, and many more!”

75-year-old Oak tree snaps in rain storm

Mayo makes another public appearance at ribbon cutting

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority holds Youth Auxiliary Induction

Mrs. Katherine Brown Hubbard elected as new president for Zeta Amicae

Mt. Canaan Baptist Church to host the First Harry Blake Social Justice Empowerment Conference

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Reflections on 2016 Flooding in Monroe

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This Week In Monroe History

Local History
--- This week in 2012 Rev. Rodney McMcfarland warned that a planned takeover of Neville High School as a charter, led by Susan Weaver with Brent Vidrine as its principal, could be the handwriting on the wall for black students. He felt it was a reaction to the leadership of Kathleen Harris, the black superintendent. He urged Board President Verbon Muhammad to support her or the Neville Charter plan would go through. Muhammad voted against Dr. Harris' plans. Read More (11)

Editorials

  • It’s “Safe to be Black Month,” so let’s get it on!
  • The Southside Dream will be the litmus test for Ellis Administration next year
  • New city school board must find solution to black “brain drain” problem

Letters & Opinions

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Sarah Elizabeth Goode

By Garry Blanson So, whose name comes to mind when you think…

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Edward C. Berry

By Garry Blanson Let me tell you about the Negro Businessman who…

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Our Rich Black Heritage: Rebecca Lee Crumpler

By Garry Blanson During my recent research into Black History, I found…

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