Articles from the February 4, 2021 edition
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Tragic Death Dad Missed
Ted Moore liked being around people. According to his son Mario Smith, Moore was getting ready to enjoy his golden years, as his children had set him up to receive disability benefits and enjoy being...
Daughter Angry Over Mother's Death
A local woman is angry over how her mother’s death was treated by personnel at a local nursing home when she died. The woman said that her mother passed away at the nursing home on January 24 and that she allegedly didn’t hear from anyone in a man...
Teens' Deaths Heartbreaking
Hearts are saddened by the death of two teenage girls whose lives tragically ended last Friday January 29, 2021 after never making it back home from their trip to a nearby store. Shedricka Hollins,...
Always Our Inspiration
Hearts are saddened at the passing of our beloved First Lady Alice Lavon Stevenson. She was a mother to our family and church family. Her inspiration and guidance was timely and compassionate. There...
Brianna Neal Remembered
Death is something the Neal family has experienced, but this time it hits differently. Last week the family received the sad news that the youngest of the clan was found dead. Brianna Neal was...
Shedricka Hollins' Remembered
Shedricka Monique Hollins was the 4th oldest of 7 children in her family. There was never a dull moment in her family's house, especially with her around. Last week, a tragic highway accident claimed...
Fired Shots Exposes Relationship
Sexual relationships with minors or anyone under the age of 17 is against the law. According to reports, police were called on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 to North 33rd Street in Monroe, LA answering...
Baby's Horrible Death
A Monroe Dispatch Writer, the late Leon Riley once wrote that some fathers or boyfriends make lousy babysitters. According to police reports on Monday February 1, another innocent baby has lost its...
DownSouth Basketball MVPs
This week's DownSouth Sports Magazine Most Valuable Players of the Game were Neville's Jujusana "Jo-Jo" Briggs and Patrick "PD" McCraney Tuesday February 2, 2021 at Neville High School Gymnasium in...
Blessed
Ms. TaQuandra Jones is a single mother with seven children. Eric and Chloris Faulkner blessed and gifted Ms. Jones with their Nissan Armada recently. As the tears rolled down her face, Ms. Jones was...
Community Prayer Vigil
Cups of Blessings Community Outreach Organization in partnership with Greater New Antioch Baptist Church Monroe LA hosted a night of community prayer on Monday February 1, 2021 to intercede for the...
$15 Minimum Wage Push
Louisiana's state minimum wage rate is $7.25 per hour. This is the same as the current Federal Minimum Wage rate. The minimum wage applies to most employees in Louisiana, with limited exceptions including tipped employees, some student workers, and o...
Buford Huckleberry Celebrating
Wishing Buford Huckleberry a Very Happy Birthday and Many ,Many More. Continue to keep "Living Life Likes It's Golden!" Happy Birthday Buford Huckleberry Thursday February 4, 2021....
Happy Birthday Kenneth Moorehead
Hanging tough, glad to be eyeing another thankful year, is Kenneth Moorehead. Everyone knows Kenneth who's been resilient, strong and durable. Happy birthday Kenneth Friday February 5, Love your wife...
Deaths
Vanazuela Waii Ricks, 31 Vanazuela Waii Ricks of Monroe, LA died January 27, 2021. Graveside Service: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday February 2, 2021 at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA. Visitation: 5 - 6 P.M., Monday February 1, 2021 at Smith Funeral Ho...
Louisiana Disaster Recovery Workshop Session #4
Saturday, February 6, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m. (CST) Overview of Pediatric Environmental Health Associated with Flooding Presented by: Stephen W. Borron, M.D., M.S., FAACT, FACEP, FACMT Relief Physician Toxicology Division Texas Tech University Health...
Replay 2020 Insurrection in 2022
Some moderate Republican Senators suddenly want to come to the negotiating table to discuss President Joe Biden's COVID-19 Relief Plan, not with Democratic Senators, but with the president. Two are them are Utah Senator Mitt Romney and Maine Senator...
"A VOW TO GOD"
Copyright 2017 Today when we jump that broom, the angels will sing a tune, that will reach the ears of God Proclaiming that this will be the day, that we stand before Him to say, that we are joined as one in our hearts When we march down the aisle...
JESUS SAVES
2 Corinthians 5:21 | NKJV "For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.” Oh Glory! HALLELUJAH! For JESUS SAVES!!! He took on my sins, your s...
The End is Near
Churches must unite. Being on one accord brings God's blessings down (Psalm 133:3). The blessings of souls being saved, families protected, communities united, and blessed for generations to come. Satan hates unity in the home, church, community and...
Happenings
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 @ Reasonabl...
Sincere Thanks
The Carroll Family wishes to express our sincere thanks and gratitude for the outpouring of love, support and prayers. We are elated to know that so many people loved and cared for loved one Sister...
PARKVIEW APARTMENTS: IS THE ENEMY WITHIN?
While the appearance and reporting of criminal activity has decreased in the Parkview Apartments complex, there is still trouble and areas of discomfort which make some residents live in fear. Are there residents who are not living by guidelines...
PATIENCE NEEDED with COVID-19 VACCINE
We have been informed that the initial Phase 1A and Phase 1B, Tier 1 of Louisiana’s state vaccine plan are underway. This includes vaccines for high-risk workers in health care settings, high risk responders, residents of nursing homes, assisted livi...
