City Hall, Monroe, LouisianaJune 23, 20265:00PM There was a legal and regular session of the City Council of the City of Monroe, Louisiana held on this date at the Council’s regular meeting place, the Council Chamber, City Hall Building, Monroe,…
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Death Notices for the week of July 20th
Carey Vincent Foster, Jr., 60, of West Monroe Restaurant died July 15, 2026. Service will be at 2:30 pm Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 1:30 pm until Service Time Wednesday, July 22,…
The Choir Stand Pulpit
By Robert Wright — Minister of Music, New Light Baptist Church Hammond or Piano? How the Musician Decides I play both. Some Sundays the organ carries the whole service and the piano barely speaks; other Sundays I sit at the…
Our City, Our Community
By Marie Brown Ouachita Parish is currently flooded with yard signs all over the place. The most amazing sights are the number of billboards from various political candidates running for offices. This is a new norm because in the past…
NELA Black voters weighing U.S. Senate options
As November approaches, Black voters across Northeast Louisiana face a critical decision for the U.S. Senate—one that presents two distinct, compelling options and requires a careful calculation of community interest, political leverage, and long-term representation. Option 1: Supporting Principle and…
Building ministry infrastructure to sustain marriages and families: Part Two
By Lisa Wilmore The Essential Question: Why Does Every Church Need a Marriage and Family Ministry? Blessings, Dear Friends, To begin with, in Part One, I discussed why every church needs a Marriage and Family Ministry and highlighted research…
Pastors are not exempt from taxes
Many pastors erroneously believe that because churches are tax-exempt, pastors are too. They are wrong, pastors must pay taxes too. Some innocently believe that they are 1099 employees and should not receive a W-2 like other church staff; they are…