Articles from the February 1, 2024 edition
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Woman Stabbed
Disclaimer: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A suspect in a stabbing incident, Keith Franklin, a man from Port Allen, LA, faces numerous charges for his alleged criminal...
Shooting Suspect Apprehended
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A local man, who had been wanted by law enforcement authorities, was apprehended during a recent traffic stop. On January 29, 2024,...
Carroll Homecoming Shooting Charges Upgraded
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Monroe Police have upgraded the charges against two individuals identified as prime suspects in the death of a 14-year-old on October 21, 2023. The individuals, Joshua L. Smiley and...
"All Is Well"
Gospel-Jazz-Blues Artist Shereka ShaBang Celebrating 1M views for her new song "All Is Well" on TikTok &Instagram! The goal was to reach 20K but God said 1M plus. She is grateful for the four...
Jonesboro Rd. Shooting
In West Monroe, LA, on Monday, January 29, 2024, a deadly shooting unfolded on Jonesboro Rd. Sadly, the incident, occurring near a convenience store, resulted in the discovery of a victim later identified as Summer Brumley. Despite the alarming rise...
One of the Best
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. Robert Carter, an iconic figure in Monroe, LA, particularly at the Johnson Community Center. Mr. Carter served as an inspiration to...
AFSCME Endorses Mayo 2024 Mayor
Early voting begins March 9 - 16 (excluding Sunday, March 10) 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM. American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees Local 2388 (AFSCME Local 2388) officially endorsed former...
A Beautiful Life Well Lived
Grace and mercy, the two greatest gifts from God, manifest in various forms and at different times in our lives. Viola Talton Dixon of Sterlington, LA, experienced these divine gifts throughout her re...
Hughie L. Rhodes' Treasured Farewell
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of a beloved family patriarch, Hughie L. Rhodes, born on April 21, 1935, in Bastrop, LA, to parents Harrison and Beatrice Rhodes. Hughie's life journey was...
Career-Ending Injustice, Part 2
Prior to, Lorethie "Loe" Dunn's job loss, she devoted 34 years to the vocational and technical institution/community system, giving her more tenure than any other employee in the history of the...
"FAFSA Frenzy" Open House
The University of Louisiana Monroe is hosting a “FAFSA Frenzy” Open House on Monday, February 5, 2024, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. FAFSA Frenzy is a free event to help high school and transfer students fill out their FAFSA applications. Students are enc...
Deaths
J. C. Thomas, 82 of Monroe, LA a Painter died Monday January 22, 2024. Visitation: 3:30-5:30PM Thursday February 1, 2024 at McFarland Funeral Companies, Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Friday February 2, 2024 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in...
Carroll Glory
Carroll High School in Monroe, LA, stands as an everlasting beacon of hope within our community. Its rich legacy in academics, athletics, band, choir, and STEM was established in 1953 by its...
Happenings
Happenings Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great servi...
Too Soon to Talk V-P Pick?
We can be sure that in the race to pick the next president, if it is between President Joe Biden and ex-president Donald Trump, one thing is certain. The nation will have an old man in the White House who will have to contend with an even more...
The End Is Near
Ministers Of Christ (Deut.18) The ministers Of Christ will not follow abominations as in the times of Sodom and Gomorrah. They went after strange flesh, spoke evil of those who did good works, lived ungodly lifestyles, took advantage of others. Yet...
Marriage Vows Renewal
Celebrating 30 years of marriage bliss, "love birds"Claude “Top Dog” and Florece Staten will renew their vows of marriage on Sunday February 18, 2024 at 1:30pm at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Monroe LA...
"A Celebration of Black History"
Harmony & Heritage presents a Black History Celebration on Saturday February 17, at 6 till 9pm at Avance Technology Center at 7500 Millhaven Rd. in Monroe LA....
NE LA Saints MCAL 2023 8U Football Champs
Congratulations Northeast Louisiana Saints MCAL8u Champs#1 Austin Ferguson, #2 James Simmons Jr., #3 Christian Qualls, #4 Messiah Scott, #5 Tahir Myers #6 Micheal Miles, #7 Kingston Anderson, #8 King...
Term Life Insurance with Living Benefits
Come and join me, Tanji Elzie, with helping to build our community with LZ’s Financial Literacy Crusade. If you want a chance to build your career, help me with the introduction of a new way of helping families build their finances. Most of you have...
Historic Day
More than 1,250 people have been charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. On January 6, 2021, a mob of people invaded and occupied the United States Capitol, using force to interrupt the peaceful transfer of power mandated...
