Week of October 10, 2024
Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church in Monroe, LA, celebrated its Family and Friends Day on Sunday, August 4, 2024. The event centered around the theme, "We Are All the Same!" emphasizing the shared belief in worshiping the same God, even as religious practices may differ. Invited guests and friends participated in the unique Catholic worship service at Little Flower, with a strong turnout. Photo Family and Friends 1 -Brice, Roy, Williams first Row l to r Charles A. Stevenson lll, Camille...
Louisiana recently enacted a law that requires all 17-year-olds to be treated as adults in the criminal justice system, reversing previous legislation that raised the age of adult prosecution to 18. The change, driven by lawmakers and law enforcement officials, arguing that prosecuting teens in adult court would reduce violent crime. A recent review of arrests in the state's three largest parishes shows that nearly 70% of the 17-year-olds arrested have not been accused of violent crimes but instead face charges for lesser offenses, such as...
Cissy Houston, 91 Born Emily Drinkard on September 30, 1933, in Newark, New Jersey. Mrs. Houston rose from the ranks of the family Gospel group, the Drinkard Singers, to become one of the recording industry’s leading studio vocalists. Her resume includes leading the Sweet Inspirations as well as providing background vocals on recordings by Elvis Presley, Luther Vandross, Burt Bacharach, Aretha Franklin and Dionne Warwick who was her niece. Mrs. Houston was a two-time Grammy-winning soul and gospel artist. She was also a cousin to Leontyne...
After years of paying excessive rates to speak by telephone with their family members in Louisiana jails and prisons, the 40,000 families of Louisiana inmates will soon receive relief, thanks to Congress and federal regulators. Effective January 1, 2025, "just and reasonable" charges for calls made to incarcerated people across the nation will be set by the Federal Communications Commission. On that date, calls to and from jails and prisons in Louisiana will drop from 25 cents a minute to as...
Ouachita Parish High School celebrated its homecoming festivities from Sunday, September 29, to Friday, October 4, 2024. The week was filled with numerous activities for both students and alumni. Madison Bailey was crowned this year's homecoming queen, and she, along with her court, dazzled in their finest attire at the homecoming game held on Friday, October 4. The Lions won the homecoming game to Franklin Parish by a final score of...
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Raj Vinodchandra Patel, 34, of New Hampshire, has been sentenced by United States District Judge Dee D. Drell to 51 months in prison for his role in an online scheme to defraud the elderly. On June 20, 2024, Patel pleaded guilty to a one-count indictment charging him with conspiracy to commit wire fraud. In September 2023, an elderly resident in Louisiana encountered a “pop-up” message on their computer screen directing them to call a computer “helpline.” This helpline, however,...
Erick Harris, a proud graduate of Grambling State University, Louisiana Tech, and Wossman High School, is embarking on a book tour to promote his new release, Southern Wisdom: 50 Sayings for Everyday Living. The tour includes a book signing event on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at the Carver-McDonald Branch Library, located at 2941 Renwick St. in Monroe, LA. Erick, a former drum major at both Grambling and Wossman High School, is a native of northern Louisiana. He grew up on a cotton and soybean farm near Start, LA, before moving to Monroe for...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. An argument over clothing led to a physical altercation between two individuals, resulting in one person being arrested and the other injured. According to a report from the West Monroe Police Department (WMPD), on October 7, 2024, at about 12:29 PM, officers responded to a residence on Ransom St. regarding a stabbing incident. Upon arriving at the scene, officers reportedly observed Josiah Avery, identified as the suspect, standing in the doorway of the residence. When he...
Dr. Pamela Drumgole celebrated her Platinum Jubilee Birthday on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Liberty Christian Life Center in Monroe, LA. Surrounded by family and friends, the celebration was filled with joy and warmth. From the beautiful décor to the delicious food and uplifting fellowship, everything came together perfectly to make the event a memorable one. Loved ones came together to honor Dr. Drumgole, and the atmosphere was one of...
Grambling State University will host its annual High School Day on Saturday, November 9, 2024, in Grambling, LA. High school students interested in attending can obtain registration forms from their guidance counselors. Parents or guardians are required to sign the permission slip and return it to the guidance counselor by November 1, 2024. The registration fee, which includes a game ticket, meal ticket, and T-shirt, is $30 per person. On-site registration will also be available. The Monroe-Ouachita Chapter of GUNAA is offering to cover the...
A Ouachita Parish woman is going through an experience that she would not want any parent to go through. Darlessia Williams said that her 11-year-old daughter was arrested and taken to Green Oaks Detention Center for allegedly making threats to students at her school. Williams said that her normally mild-mannered child has been the victim of school bullying, having had to encounter several episodes by other students where no punishment was administered to them. Williams said that the bullying started at the beginning of the school year where...
Week 6 October 11, 2024 Overall Record: 88-17 Last Week: 17-5 Featured Games: 3-2 #7 Ferriday Trojans (5-0) @ Mangham Dragons (4-1) Week 6’s Game of the Week will take place in Richland Parish when the Mangham Dragons play host to the 7th ranked Ferriday Trojans at Lobrano Field this Friday night. For the visiting Trojans, 2024 couldn’t have started any better. Sitting at 5-0 with wins over rivals, Vidalia and Delta Charter, the Trojans are faced with a brutal second half of the season as they set their sights on winning district while...
Congrats to Bastrop Quarterback, Dylan Downs (top photo) and Carroll, quarterback, Jason Friels (bottom photo) for being named DownSouth Sports Magazine's Most Valuable Players of the Game. Dylan who transferred from Sterlington, lead the Rams to a 16-8 victory or Wossman during week 1. Jason and the C-Dogs had a dominating 38-0 homecoming win over Arcadia on week 2. The DownSouth Sports MVP Award is Sponsored by Aubrey's Graphics & Photography and The Monroe...
Week 13 Playoff November 29, 2024 OCS 30 Covenant Christian 14 South Plaquemines 42 Mangham18 General Trass 36 Jeanerette 34 Jena 18 Loreauville 14 Sterlington 43 Oak Grove 39 Union Parish 44 Kinder 14 Iowa 42 Franklin Parish 28 Ruston 49 Southside 7 Central 21 West Monroe 7 Neville 31 Chalmette 7 Ash 43 Byrd 32 Haynesville 61 Montgomery...
On October 4, 2024 Monroe-Grambling, La Links Incorporated partnered with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to host a Voter Registration Drive at Richwood High School in Monroe, LA . The Monroe-Grambling, LA Links are emphasizing their Link Up The Vote Campaign in surrounding areas. Members of both organizations stressed to the students the importance of registering to vote, actually VOTING and being well informed and researching information for themselves before going to the polls. There were...
Despite facing many trials, challenges, and setbacks, there is now peace and hope for one of God's faithful children, Michael Gives. While many have stumbled along the way, God's blessings remain for those who persevere. Michael has endured numerous obstacles and, with a heart full of contentment, acknowledges the goodness of the Lord. He expresses gratitude, saying, "It's not my will but the Lord's," as he reflects on the blessings he has...
Last night, Tuesday, October 8, 2023, I had the fortunate pleasure of attending Wossman High School's Homecoming Coronation, celebrating Queen Jayvon Alexander and her royal court. The magnificent event brought back so many memories of my time at Wossman High School and the opportunity I once had to serve as my alma mater's homecoming queen 20 years ago. Being crowned a high school homecoming queen is an honor that carries great significance. It is not just about wearing a crown; it is a celebration of leadership and being recognized as a...
Walter Wright and Lavelle Williams were among the residents at South Pointe Retirement Community in Monroe LA who celebrated September 2024 Birthdays. Residents gather each month to honor those with birthdays. Happy birthday Walter Wright and Lavelle...
The subject matter that I was initially going to write about, was changed, as God gave me a question to ask- a subject to address. I would like to ask every reader that sees this, "Are you REALLY saved? With the times we're in, it's extremely important to ask this question. These are very uncertain times, and along with these uncertain times, people's salvation is uncertain as well. Many feel that Romans 10:9-10 just means that as long as they have said what man calls the sinner's prayer and believed in the mere existence of Jesus, that they...
The Purple Lillie Foundation presents the 2nd Annual Lupus and Autoimmune Disease Healthy Symposium on Saturday October 26, 2024 from 8am until 12noon at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 500 Swayze St. in Monroe LA. Women and men welcomed. Continental breakfast...
The Carroll High School Class of 1974 recently celebrated their 50th Year Class Reunion to the theme, "Nobody Does it Better than the Class of 1974." The class of 1974 was the only group of students who were collectively educated during the single year's existence of the Carroll Ninth Grade Center. This week's events reunited 1974 graduates of Carroll High School with other Ninth Grade Center students who ultimately graduated from Neville, Richwood, and Wossman High Schools but who still hold...
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Liberty Hill Baptist Church Spiritual Harvest Worship Center Zion Spring Baptist Church 217 S 18th St. Monroe LA 71201 "Building the Spirit Man For Christ" 913 Powell Ave. Monroe LA 71203 381.325.4378 3918 Harrison St. Monroe LA 71203 "Committed to Doing What Jesus Said" Worship Schedule 318.345.2300 9:30 am Sunday School Sunday School-Each Sunday 10am Worship Every Sunday 10am Worship Service 10:45 am 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Worship - 2nd & 4th Sunday 11am Tuesday Bible Study 6:30 pm Bible Study Tuesday 6p, Communion Sunday 2nd Sunday... Full story