Articles from the January 27, 2022 edition
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G.O.A.T
Remembering one of the G.O.A.T. - DJ Star, who was a beast on the mic and 1s & 2s. He left us way too soon on January 26, 2020. Celebrating his legacy is his family and the Radio People. In loving...
By The Time Has Come
It is time to speak up and not shut up. It is time to show up. It is time to boycott West Monroe by not shopping at any of the city's stores and not eating in any of its restaurants. Blacks in northeast Louisiana should not spend any of their...
Fatal Hit n Run
Another hit-and-run fatality occurred in Monroe, LA, on January 19, 2022, on Standifer St. where suspect Jeremy James, 33, allegedly hit Leroy Dorsey, 61, in a hit and run accident. The victim, Leroy...
Social Media Post's Missed Opportunity
All of the dust over a video that went viral of a West Monroe High School student allegedly using racial slurs will take a little longer to settle. The video went viral about a week ago after threats...
God's Treasure
"And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the LORD from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do...
Uninvited Drama
Relationships are sometimes tricky, perhaps more often tricky because of the individuals. If there is no understanding or getting to know an individual very well, complications can and will develop....
DownSouth Sports MVPs'
Congratulations to DownSouth Sports Magazine MVP's Patrick "PD" McCraney (Neville), Danaya Ross (Wossman) and Deshawn Shell (Wossman). "PD" help led Neville to a 56-55 come from behind victory over...
Richwood Vintage Hollywood
Cypress Washington reigns as Miss Richwood High School 2021-2022. The Homecoming Queen and her royal court were honored recently at the Monroe Civic Center. Richwood's coronation, themed Vintage...
Faithful Leadership's Audacity
Giving honor and praise to God, St. Luke Baptist Church in Monroe LA recognized Rv. Alonzo and Sister Sheila Clark's 2nd Appreciation Sunday January 23, 2022. Special guest morning worship was Rev....
Rising Deadly Drug Overdosing
Conversation about drug use within the Black community is a restricted conversation. Beyond hearing the occasional sad story of how some OD'ed and ended up in jail for explicit behavior or witnessing someone exhibit obnoxious erratic mannerisms, we...
Irma DeTiege Scholarship
We will always praise God for the late Irma DeTiege, who created a pathway for herself and others during a time when Blacks had nothing but themselves. She loved education, especially at Mezpat Baptis...
Free at-Home COVID-19 Tests
Every home in the U.S. can soon order #44 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests will be completely free—there are no shipping costs and you don’t need to enter a credit card number. Ordering begins January 19. COVIDtests.gov...
You are equipped for this!
Romans 8:19 For [even the whole] creation [all nature] waits eagerly for the children of God to be revealed. Sometimes, when the Lord calls us to something, we begin to think upon all of our...
The Other Madisons: The Lost History of a President's Black Family
Virtual Book Talk: Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 3pm at Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum, 1051 Chennault Park Dr., Monroe, LA 71203, 318-342-8889, www.africanmuseummonroe.com...
The End Is Near
"Hezekiah 's Recovery (Hezekiah 38) Hezekiah King of Judah was sick unto death. The prophet Isaiah told Hezekiah to get his house in order because he would die, and not live. Hezekiah turned his face to the wall and prayed to the Lord. He reminded...
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 int...
"AN EMPTY CUP"
Copyright 2016 Written By: Mr Marion Obafemi and inspired by God "He anointed my head with oil", is used as a metaphor, for God's word being poured into my mind Its like oil getting between my...
2022 38th Annual Black Heritage Parade
The parade will be held Saturday, Feb. 26, starting at 10 a.m. The 38th annual parade will start in downtown Monroe on North Fourth Street This year's theme is "There is Power in Hope." Line-up for the parade will start at 7 a.m. Registration is...
Little Flower
Little Flower Academy in Monroe LA was a special place beginning in 1940-1968 for students' kindergarten to high school. The learning environment was second to none where those attending received the...
