Articles from the February 8, 2024 edition
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A Racial Healing Conversation Series
Last year 2023, I was excited to launch my first Racial Healing conversation with leaders and professionals from the community. This groundbreaking conversation was so well-received that I got phone...
Vote Election 2024
Election 2024 early voting will take place March 9, 2024 - March 16, 2024, excluding Sunday. Voting hours are 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. The early voting locations are the Registrar of Voters Community Room at 1650 DeSiard St. in Monroe, LA, and the West...
Career-Ending Injustice, Pt.3
When Lorethie "Loe" Dunn was selected for the position of Campus Director in Region 8 of Louisiana Delta Community College, located in Bastrop, LA, she became the first African-American to hold that...
Juvenile Shooting
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Black teens and young adults are facing alarming rates of mortality, seemingly ignored by elected leaders. Despite funds allocated at the state level to address this issue, local...
Community Pillar Gone Home
The community, along with family and friends, mourns the passing of the esteemed individual, Deacon Ricky Banks. Deacon Ricky Banks, aged 72, ascended to glory on Saturday, February 3, 2024. He...
Oretha A. Richardson's Rise to Glory
Oretha A. Richardson was born on September 6, 1932, and transitioned to Glory on January 29, 2024. Born in Mangham, LA, Oretha was a graduate of Alto High School and Grambling State University. She...
Fannie S. Reed Cherished Memory
Alpha March 14, 1928 Omega February 1, 2024 Sister Fannie Smith Reed was the only child born to the union of James Smith, Jr. and Ruth Daniels Smith on March 14, 1928, in Collinston, LA. In her early...
Faithful Servants
St. Luke Baptist Church in Monroe LA honored servants Pastor Alonzo and First Lady Shelia Clark on Sunday January 28, 2024. Guest speakers' morning was Pastor Richard Wilson lll St. James Baptist...
Carroll Senior Night
Carroll High School in Monroe LA celebrated its Seniors 2024 during its Senior Night, on Friday, February 2, 2024. Girls and boys Senior basketball players were recognized along with Senior...
Election Deception
I am one person that cringes during election time. I cringe, because I abhor all of the well-dressed lies, that hide the naked and shameful truth. I cringe because I get tired of the poor and...
Little Flower
Little Flower Academy/Catholic Church in Monroe, LA, holds a cherished place in the hearts of those who attended from 1940 to 1968. The institution provided students, from kindergarten to high...
United Way Ribbon Cutting
United War of Northeast Louisiana held a ribbon cutting and open house for their recently renovated office at 1201 Hudson Lane in Monroe LA on Tuesday February 6, 2024. Hundreds gathered as the...
The End Is Near
It has been appointed to men once to die. After this the judgement (Hebrews 9:27). No one can keep his soul alive. Those who have clean hands, a pure heart, and have not lived deceitfully, shall receive blessings from the Lord Our God. We must serve...
U.S. Military Response Criticized
The bodies of three American soldiers killed in an attack at a military base in Jordan had barely landed back home At Dover AFB, as Republicans in Washington almost immediately began to criticize President Joe Biden. Even as President Biden...
"LORD BLESS THE CHILD"
My mammy, is never happy, until the first of the month My pappy’s, head is nappy, and he always gets drunk My brother, stays in trouble, with the local P.D. My sister, how I miss her, because she lives in the street My doctor, couldn’t stop her, whe...
LA DODT Monroe Roadshow
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD)put on their roadshow in Monroe LA on Tuesday February 6, 2024 at Abe E. Pierce conference Hall, informing people of the various road...
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...
Dinner With "Shack
An evening to remember unfolded as Vickki and James "Shack" Harris graciously hosted dinner for family and friends prior to the dedication of Grambling State University football field to Harris...
FAZE TWO. INC.
Dear Community Partners, Faze Two, Inc., is a 501c3 nonprofit organization located in Monroe Louisiana. Our founder, Coach Davey Mays, established this organization in May 2023 to do something about...
Carroll Glory
Carroll High School in Monroe, LA, has always been a beacon of hope in our community. Established in 1953, its legacy in academics, athletics, music, and STEM was shaped by its first principal, the...
Al Derry's Atlanta GA Getaway
APRIL 11 – APRIL 14, 2024 Package Includes: Hotel accommodations for Thursday – Saturday nights at the DRURY INN- Marietta, GA (Hotel rooms are double occupancy) Free Breakfast-Evening Snacks Free Drinks (Happy Hour) Charter bus services pro...
Blowing Candles
May the joy that you have spread in the past come back to you on this day. Wishing you a very happy birthday!" "Happy birthday Fredrick McHenry! Hoping all your birthday wishes and dreams come true....
