By: Rusty Potter Nelson Mandela said, “ Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” This school year plan to give 100% to your education. The pennies you put into your head will put…
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Kids should read more than we play games
By: Cadence Wright Most kids don’t like to read. I can honestly say I was one of them. Even though I don’t like reading a lot I am starting to understand why reading is important. Most kids play on their…
Our Father! Please select husbands and wives for our children!!
By: Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Dear Heavenly Father, it is with great reverence, respect, and gratitude to You for all Your blessings that one of your servants (me) is beseeching and entreating You to please select husbands and wives for our…
“Lift up your heads…God will work it out”
By: Lisa Wilmore Read Psalm 3 Scripture: But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and He heard me out of His…
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church to celebrate their 68th year church anniversary
Mt. Calvary Baptist Church, 913 Beverly St., Monroe, LA, Pastor/Teacher Glenn W. McKinney, Sr. celebrates their 68th year church anniversary Sunday, September 2, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. The guest pastor and church will be Pastor Victor L. Mitchell and First…
Angola inmate claims he’s innocent of rape charges
Angola inmate claims he’s innocent of rape charges Dear Editor, By the way I am unaware of the Louisiana’s law, it’s way over looked upon my behalf. I read the Free Press of July 7, 2018 in the concerns of…
Homegoing Celebration for Mrs. Annie Mae (Ann) Cooper Jackson
Visitation Friday, August 17, 2018 -1:00p.m.-7:00pm- Smith Funeral Home. Wake Services- 6:00 p.m. -7:00p.m.-Smith Funeral Home. Celebration of Life Saturday, August 18, 2018-11:00 a.m. at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church, 301 Sherrouse Avenue, Monroe, La. 71203 Rev. John L. Russell…