Articles from the January 28, 2021 edition
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Being Black
When will Black Folks in America be able to be Black? Wouldn’t it be refreshing to be Black without consequences. Black folks, it’s been time to invest and believe in ourselves! Black potential has been stymied by Blacks playing others game! We had...
G.O.A.T DJ Star
Remembering one of the G.O.A.T DJ Star who was a beast on the mic and ones & twos. He left us way too soon on January 26, 2020. Celebrating his legacy is his family, the Radio People Rob Lloyd. In...
A Life of Service
Former Monroe resident Mary Delores Williams 84, transitioned January 26, 2021 in Oakland, CA. She was the oldest daughter of Johnnie E. Williams, Sr. and Armender L. Williams. Mary Delores grew up in...
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13-Year-Old Latest Shooting Victim
Another young life ended by senseless violence. Why does this continue to happen? Another young person has been taken away from us because of, what? Thirteen-year-old Stanminyunna "Yaya" Cobbs died...
Uncle Tom's Cabin Fallout
It appears to be a foregone conclusion that not everyone is happy with the result of last week's election of officers to the Monroe City School Board. Former Board President Betty Ward-Cooper was up for reelection to continue her role, but in a...
Police Firings Finally Known
The Monroe Police Department has finally given the community information regarding the termination of two its high ranking police officers. Former Interim Police Chief Reggie Brown and Sgt. Chuck...
Mamie Dell Parker's Final Farewell
Sister Mamie Dell Parker was a sweet baby girl born April 12, 1945 to the late John Parker and Janie Huff Parker in Los Angeles CA. Mamie was called from labor to reward on Sunday January 17, 2021. Sh...
From Sword to Pen
America called, True American Hero Art Edwards answered. Veteran Combat Warrior Art "Silver Fox" Edwards has broken his 50-year silence in his best selling book From Sword to Pen. The combat...
Farewell Dale Zimmerman Sr. Coach Z
Hundreds bid Dale Zimmerman Sr. Coach Z farewell at graveside services Saturday January 23, 2021 at Richwood Memorial Gardens Richwood LA. "The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and He...
City Marshal Robert Cherry
Robert Cherry officially received his new title on the steps of Monroe's City Hall On Tuesday, December 29, 2020. Monroe City Marshal Robert Cherry has been a community servant and will continue to...
Everliner Carroll Memories Cherished
Everliner Carroll 97, was born to the union of Ance and Mary McLaurin on July 4, 1923 in Collins MS. On Sunday January 24, 2021, after 97 years of life and Christian service, the Lord God, Our Father...
Wait No More
This time last year we mourned the death of famed basketball star Kobe Bryant, his daughter Gianna, and several others who shared a helicopter ride that ended tragically. The news of Kobe's untimely death reverberated around the globe, proving that...
Happenings
Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving Southern Style Hot Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday- Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm and Sat 7 am – 2 pm All Plates come with coffee or fountain drink Great Food! Great Service @ Reasonable Prices 2 locations...
Forgetting Capitol Riot
It has been three weeks since the nation and the world witnessed just how far some Americans are willing to go when they don’t get their way. January 6 is a day that should be taught in schools across the nation to show the future of this nation (...
"A BRIGHTER DAY"
Copyright 2012 Written By: Mr. Marion Obafemi, "THE PO' FOLK'S POET" and inspired By:God "A BRIGHTER DAY " (Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 40:31, Galatians 6:9) We wouldn’t know there was an up if there was no down Wouldn’t appreciate a smile if there was no...
Dazzle Dance Shine with the Brightest Stars
We're still dancing at Dazzle Dance despite experiencing disruptions due to the Coronavirus. Check us out at www.dazzledanceonline.com, so you too can become one of the best and brightest...
PROGRAM CHANGES ENABLE WORKING FAMILIES CHILD CARE
Child Care Assistance Program increases reimbursement rates, income eligibility The Louisiana Department of Education announced changes to the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP), which provides federal funds to help low-income working families pay...
City Water Customers New App
(Monroe, La) – The City of Monroe’s Water Treatment Division will debut a new app that allows the city’s water customers to keep track of their water usage with the tap of a finger.The “EyeOnWater” app will go live Wednesday, January 27th at 1:00 p...
A Time and A Call for Community Prayer
The Cups of Blessings Community Outreach Organization in conjunction with Greater New Antioch Baptist Church at 301 Sherrouse Ave., Monroe LA, is hosting a night of community prayer Monday, Feb. 1, 2021 to intercede for the uplift for our community,...
Deaths
Donald Bolden, 71 Donald Bolden of Monroe, LA Carpenter died Monday January 25, 2021. Services incomplete under direction of McFarland Funeral Company Monroe. Everliner Carroll, 97 Everliner Carroll of Monroe, LA Domestic Engineer died Sunday,...
For the Good Times
The year 2020 has been difficult in so many ways unimageable until now. We (people) have a connection with each other which is being tested through COVID-19 where just social interaction was...
Who Can You Trust?
One of the stunning revelations that we have learned following the insurrection at the Capitol on January 6 was the participation of individuals who work as public servants. The most stunning must have been the presence of police officers,...
SENIORS COVID-19 VACCINES AVAILABLE
There are still many senior citizens are unaware that the COVID-19 Vaccine is available to you. The decision to take the vaccine is the individuals; however, medical sources highly recommend that you take it for your own protection. To receive the...
Happy 2021
Consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the Glory that will be revealed in us, many made it through 2020, a year filled with unprecedented difficulties. Taking a moment to...
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
BIDS for the construction of Water Treatment Plant Renovation and Expansion will be received by the City of Monroe Purchasing Division, located at 1014 Grammont Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. Bids will be received until 1:45 P.M., on Tuesday,...
City Deputy Marshals Swearing Ceremony
On Tuesday, December 29, 2020 Robert Cherry officially received his new title on the steps of Monroe's City Hall. Monroe City Marshal Robert Cherry, his chief deputy, and city marshals were sworn in...
