Articles from the February 2, 2023 edition
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School Lunch Concerns
The Monroe City Schools District is very aware that there are some pressing concerns involving the food/lunch program in its schools. Not only is there the issue of proper and adequate staffing at...
Shots Fired at Police
Disclaimer All persons are innocent until proven guilty. According to police reports, one or more individuals were reported to have fired shots at officers of the Monroe Police Department (MPD). The...
Always in our Hearts
Hershell West was born on July 8, 1941 to the late Horace West and Emmaline C. Brice in Rayville, LA. West departed this life on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He grew up in Rayville, receiving his...
Open Door Battering
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Friendship is a precious commodity worth more than its weight in gold. Friendship can be earned from just one meeting or over a period of...
Honor to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
I believe in giving honor to whom honor is due. For this past Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. week in our country, and every day, I salute him! I honor him with his own words. After hearing many...
Art on Purpose
"Creating a Lasting Legacy" exhibition reception was held Friday January 20, 2023 at Masur Museum of Art at 1400 S. Grand St. in Monroe, LA, featuring live music from songstress CoCo York. The...
Staten Retirement
On Friday, January 27, 2023, Wellspring Alliance and staff celebrated the retirement of Mrs. Florece Staten for her service and commitment to the organization. Among those in attendance were her...
Black History Salute... James "Shack" Harris
James "Shack" Harris was the first Black Quarterback to start in an NFL (National Football League), with a playing career from 1969 to 1981. Harris originally began his front office career in 1987 whe...
Neville Lady Tigers Basketball Senior Night
It was senior night at Neville High School in Monroe LA on January 31, 2023. Neville Lady Tigers honored seniors A'Keyla Howard, Stalee Simmons and T'Kirra Willis at their final home...
Unfair
Hello everyone! This week I will be discussing things being unfair. As you get older, you start to realize, wow, sometimes things aren't fair. Today I will be discussing how things are unfair in the...
Living From the Mind
It's always good when friends meet expectations far beyond the norm. Peter Monson and Rob Lloyd go way back, and have supported one another in lands near and far. It's always a blessing to be able to...
Deaths
Derrick Puckett, 37 of Monroe, LA Laborer died Friday January 20, 2023. Visitation: 3:30-5:30PM Friday February 3, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Saturday February 4, 2023 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in Monroe,...
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 service at reasonab...
He Is Able
Pastor Dave Profit "Jesus He is Able" for all when you dwell in the spirit and not the flesh. Come smoke us over Sunday at Dellwood Church of God 1110 Dellwood Richwood LA. We've saved you a seat and...
Pulpits & Pews
WORD MINISTRIES Spreading the Gospel Brother James Goods, Jr. For a free weekly email transcript of the Sunday School Lesson Summary; send your email address request to [email protected] See pg 9 Deacon, Deaconess and Mothers’ Installation G...
A City that Thrives....
Without argument, anyone who knows anything about productivity in a city, would agree that a city cannot properly produce without the following: great vision, quality of life, satisfactory infrastruct...
Radio People 70's Party
The Radio People's Platform and Polyester 70's Party was Saturday January 21, 2023 at Bayou Pointe at ULM in Monroe LA. 70's partygoers danced the night away to the Meet the Press Band. Radio...
