Police Shooting
A police shooting occurred in Monroe, LA on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 where a police officer shot and killed a suspect. Investigators continue to obtain evidence and question witnesses while trying to determine the causes of the officer-involved...
Superintendent's Retirement: What's Next?
By the time these words will be read, Dr. Brent Vidrine should be retired as head of the Monroe City School District after being at the post for ten years. People will remember him in their own way, but he certainly will be remembered as someone...
More Secrets in the City
Donterrio Anderson presents an encore performance " More of the secrets in the city" stage play Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 5:00 PM at Monroe Civic Center Jack Howard Theatre, 401 Lea Joyner...
Why are we killing each other?
Thirteen (13) years ago, my beloved daughter, Victoria Stevenson Moore Archangel died in a car accident. When I found out about the accident, I wanted to die. It was the worst news to hear....
Mrs. Robert "Bobbie" Jean Lee Reflections
Mrs. Robert Jean Winters Lee was born on November 16, 1944 to the union of the late Mrs. Annie Mae Nelson Winters Burrell and Mr. Mack Winters, Sr. On November 5, 2023, her Master beckoned, and she...
8th & Texas Ave. Crash
One of Monroe, LA's most dangerous intersections, 8th St. and Texas Ave., was the scene of another car crash on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, as residents who live nearby know the familiar sound and...
Carroll Community JustUS
WAKE UP This is a call to all area elected officials, attorneys, community, church and civic leaders, and any other concerned citizens. What was witnessed over the past year dealing with Franklin Parish was a demonstration of White privilege, Black...
Apartment Fight
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. If you look up and see two people fighting, it's difficult to tell who's right and who's wrong. According to local law enforcement...
Cedric's Smoked Meat Barbeque
At your service specializing in BBQ ribs, chicken, turkey legs, brisket, sausage and boudin. Catering available Thursday - Sunday, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 1311 Winnsboro...
Louisiana: Deadly For Pedestrians
Louisiana is known as “The Sportsman’s Paradise" state for its hunting and fishing areas and also if you want to do some alligator hunting. If you are really a “tough guy” you can try a little alligator wrestling. Just kidding. But...
Mr. Pickem's Weekly Football Predictions
First Playoff Round November 10, 2023 Area Scores: Division I Non-Select #1 Ruston Bye Week #2 Neville Bye Week #8 West Monroe 24 Northshore 7 #22 West Ouachita 34 #11 Salmen 32 #5 St Amant 41 #28...
Louisiana High School Football Scores
December 1, 2023 Playoff Round 4 St. James 28 Sterlington 17 Union Parish 24 Jena 16 Haynesville 31 Logansport 14 Ruston 28 Mandeville 7 Oak Grove 49 Kentwood 28 Southern Lab 38 OCS...
DownSouth Sports MVP
Mangham's Jalen Boley (#99) was named DownSouth Sports Magazine's Most Valuable Player of the Game in the Mangham Dragons' 40-6 victory over district rival, Rayville on October 27, 2023. Boley who...
Don't Let the Suit Fool You
Louisiana is going to be in the news a lot over the next 12 months. Jeff Landry will step into the governor’s mansion next year taking the state into God knows where. In Washington during what will be a historic election year if Donald Trump...
LORD, SAVE ME
Matthew 14:30 | NKJV But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” Beloved even in times of Victorious Faith, fear can...
How to Treat People
Hello everyone! This week, I will be discussing how to treat people. I've discussed this a bit but have yet to go in-depth, so here's how to treat people. 1. Be yourself; by being yourself, it puts...
Atomic Habits
In 2012, author James Clear wrote Atomic Habits, outlining how to be consistent when creating positive habits. The book focuses on the science of habits and how tiny changes can lead to remarkable results over time. The book provides a...
A "House" Divided
It’s no mystery how dirty politics can get; Monroe is no exception. It’s disheartening to see just how dirty it can get though. The nasty elections, the targeted officials, the careless words and lost friendships, are causing missed...
PRAYING CHILDREN
Inspired by God through Mary Roggerson & Morning Day Prayer Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Nolley, St. Mary Baptist Church Purpose: For all children to learn, pray and confess the Word of God. Goal: For all children to have an...
Deaths
Ronald Stewart, 67 of Monroe, LA died November 2, 2023. Service: 2:00 PM Saturday November 11, 2023 at Freewill Apostolic Outreach Ministries, Monroe. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM at Smith Funeral...