By: Lisa Wilmore Letter to Rev. Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Dear Dr. Simmons, I know that this letter will come as a surprise to you. However, I must write what is in my heart. After spending the last four years…
Day: November 29, 2018
“Lord, our brother ‘Ronnie’ was not at our Thanksgiving table”
By: Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture: The righteous perisheth, and no man layeth it to heart: and merciful men are taken away, none considering that the righteous is taken away from the evil to come. He shall enter into peace:…
Birthdays November 29th – December 5th
November 29-Felise Monye, Andre Mone Glover, Dean Hendricks, Leonard Ceasar Jr., Samuel Lyons, Georgia Robinson-Briggs, Evelyn Harris, Angela Mayo, In Loving Memory of Barbara Staff, In Loving Memory of Herman R. Filhiol. November 30-Carolyn Harris, Shacashea Jones, Jessica L. Wilson,…
Make an investment in your mind
By: Rusty Potter One of the greatest investments you can make is the investment in your mind. You should spend your time developing your skills and talents. The pennies you put in your head, will produce thousands of dollars…
We are reading less, watching more, is that a new trend?
How many hours do you spend a day reading non-work related materials? Your answer to that question may help shed light on a trend that is sweeping our country: in spite of improved educational opportunities Americans are reading less? Those…
My Thanksgiving camping trip
By: Cadence Wright Last week I went camping with my grandparents. It was cold. During the day it was warm. We did a scavenger hunt and had classes. The classes were short and fun. The bad part was it was…
Wright publishes sequel to Panther Burn historic novel
iUniverse Publishers announced Monday the publication of the second historical fiction by local author, Roosevelt Wright, Jr., entitled “Trail of the Panther.” Wright, of Monroe, La., published The Children of Panther Burn in 2009, a historic fiction centered around a family…