Articles from the March 5, 2020 edition
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Missing School Money
For the second time in three years, money has been found to be missing at a Monroe City School. An audit conducted by an accounting firm showed several findings in its report to the school board, most noticeably almost $30,000 missing from Roy N. She...
Shooting/Robbery Unsettling
What's done in the dark will come to the light, no matter how long a month, a year, or fifty years. Its amazing how people do terrible things while not getting caught now, yet these matters come back...
Derrick Green Loving, Kind, Humble
Derrick A. Green 41, passed away peacefully on Friday February 21, 2020 at his home. Derrick was born on September 30, 1977 in Monroe LA to Howard Green and Dixie Green Smith. He attended West Monroe...
Second Mayor Thompson Mistrial
In 2006 Mayor Leslie C. Thompson was elected as the Town of Jonesboro' first African American mayor since the Town's inception in 1901, defeating incumbent Mayor Donald Essirmier and Mike Holder a...
Shining Star Rev. Odell Blanson
Rev. Odell Blanson was born November 13, 1937 to the union of Willie and Ida Lee Blanson in Wisner, Louisiana. He grew up and attended Wisner High School in Wisner, LA. On April 26, 1960 he married...
Wossman 2 down, 3 to Go
Wossman Boys Basketball continue their march to a state championship downing two opponents Abbeville 117-61 on Friday February 28 and Northwest 82-48 on Tuesday March 3 at the George "Vamp" Belton...
Mayo's Many Hats
By Symiah Joseph I know you are wondering why I brought my hat. This hat is a representation of a person who wears many hats. That would be our Mayor. Now, we all know, if someone wear many hats,...
Black History Celebration
South Pointe Retirement Community Monroe LA observed Black History Friday February 28. Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayor was guest speaker. It was a spirit-filled celebration bringing back many memories as...
DownSouth Sports MVP's
Season ending DownSouth Sports Magazine "MVP Awards were presented at the Sterlington vs. Richwood games on Feb. 7th. The Rams won both girls and boys games. Marques Perkins and Madison Horne were...
The End Is Near
As in the days of Pharaoh the King of Egypt, when judgement came on them for their idolatry and lack of knowledge of him. Plagues were inflicted on Egypt because of their sins against God. Today men are disobeying God and his order for their lives....
7 Principles to Find Peace
I believe while we are on this earth that we should strive to have peace in our lives. Peace comes from many different things, but peace mainly comes from being a whole complete person. When we are whole, we are well and possess a balance of...
The Mind of Christ
Philippians 2:5-7 NKJV Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation,...
Praying Students
*Inspired by God through Mary Roggerson & Morning Day Prayer Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Nolley, St. Mary Baptist Church Purpose: For all children to learn, pray and confess the Word of God. Goal: For all children to have an...
God Knows Best
New Faith Missionary Baptist Church Monroe LA honored their Pastor & Wife for 16 years of faithful service recently. Special guest was Rev. Richard Wilson lll St. James Baptist Church Sterlington LA....
Favorite Church Usher
Doorkeepers or keepers of the door, their church service is invaluable. They are the first to meet and greet you at church. If you have a question, need a seat, need to speak or sit with a certain...
The Threat Is (Very) Real
This nation is about to face what could be its most deadly encounter with an enemy that can kill thousands if not millions, yet it continues to be divided. That enemy is a health threat that is showing no signs of abating its presence in nations...
Living My Best Life
If it had not been for the Lord on my side, where would I be? Thanking and praising God for Grace and Mercy is Norman "Bearchest" Harris from Monroe LA now residing in the Lone Star State. His humble...
In the Matter of Nat Turner
A Speculative History by Christopher Tomlins. We know almost nothing about Nat Turner. The historian Kenneth Greenberg describes him as “the most famous, least -known person in American History. He has no gravesite, no remains; there is no l...
Happenings
Firearm Suicide Firearm suicide deaths have reached a record high of over 24,000 in 2018. That's 67 people per day. Blacks & Slavery Black slaves played a major, though unwilling and generally unrewarded, role in laying the economic foundations of...
Black Heritage 39th Parade Dream...Imagine...Inspire
"Celebrating 396 years, Dream...Imagine...Inspire, the Renaissance Committee Black Heritage 2020 Parade rolled through the streets of Monroe LA Sat. Feb. 29. The floats, bands, and marching units are...
Sought
Following retirement, Brother Walter Jackson is still sought for his rendition of MLK Jr's I Have a Dream Speech. Brother Jackson has been highly sought during January and February for the last 20...
Mardi Gras Fun
Celebrating Mardi Gras in New Orleans was the Gillis Family, where family roots began. Eddie was out of breath describing Mardi Gras 2020 and how enjoyable it was Saturday February 22. The Gillis...
Family Celebration
22 Wossman graduate, retired Chief Master Sergeant, Steven Higgins with mom truly understands the importance of embracing family legacy. Son and brother Stacy Tyson died under suspicious...
Beautiful Black Women
One of mankind's best secrets are Black Women. Their beauty has stretched man's imagination for centuries. Being the most beautiful on earth, Black Women create an excitement in the world which is...
Cypress Point 2020 Mardi Gras Court
Cypress Point University Elementary Mardi Gras Court 2020 From left to right: Ansel McGuffin (Duke), Reagan Jones (Maid), Bailee Scott (Mardi Gras Queen), Jaxon Williams (Mardi Gras King), Todd...
Mardi Gras Coronation
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School Monroe LA held Mardi Gras Coronation Saturday February 29, 2020 in the school’s auditorium. Barkdull Faulk Mardi Gras 2020 Royalty Royal Court Royal King- Ronnie W...
"FOR THEIR SAKE" John 17:19, Romans 12:3
No problem too big, no river too wide No mountain too tall that can’t be climbed. No ocean too deep, no heat too hot No disease too deadly, no issue of blood that can’t be stopped. You have rai...
Mayor's Corner
Public Presentation of New Downtown Event Center Project The public is invited to a public presentation of details re: the proposed new downtown event center. The informational session will be held from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm Thursday, March 5, at...
Police Jury Set To Buy Properties
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury passed a resolution to buy certain from the Ouachita Parish School Board (OPSB) Monday night (March 2). The resolution sponsored by Jury President Shane Smiley (dist. E), will “authorize and empower” him to exe...
Grace & Mercy
Many know while the masses don't have a clue of the power of God's Amazing Grace and Mercy. Prayers are more powerful than money. Vienna Smith knows about Grace and Mercy while many prayed and...
