Articles from the March 11, 2021 edition
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Suspicious Death
On Monday March 8, 2021, a man's body was found off Reddix Lane in a canal dead on Dunn Drive in Monroe LA. Police are investigating a person found dead while trying to figure out how the deceased...
Always in Our Hearts
Hearts are saddened learning of the passing of Donald Jenson. Donald crossed the Jordan River on Thursday, March 4, 2021. He was the son of the late Moses Jenson Sr. and Alice Price Jenson. Donald...
Remembering Willie Haynes
Willie Haynes was a community servant who was always willing to support people and causes. He was a veteran, mentor, and supporter. He loved people and never meeting a stranger. After meeting or holdi...
WHO * WHAT * WHERE
Highlighting Young Blacks in North Louisiana and Their Commitment to Adding Value Vitus Shell Artist and Visionary A visit to the art studio of Vitus Shell is like stepping into an unexpected...
NAACP ½ Cent Tax Proposal Concerns
It is no secret that SEDD ( Southside Economic Development District) is working to get a 1/2 cent sales tax for the southside of the city of Monroe. Members of the NAACP sees this effort as great...
Grieving Family, Burial Woes
COVID-19 has presented many disruptions for varying industries and institutions. Many families across the country are having to say good-bye to their loved ones during these times in less than ideal...
Big Stage Bright Lights
The LHSAA "Marsh" Madness 3A Semifinals, held Monday, February 8, 2021 at the ULL CajunDome, welcomed two Monroe high school basketball teams, Carroll and Wossman boys, hoping for a Monroe 3A final...
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Christian Stewardship
Stewardship is the management of that which belongs to another. We belong to God by redemption. We are not our own. We were bought with a price. God gave himself for us. We are not our own. We have...
Visions of Hope
Praying all is well with you all and your families as we persevere through winter storms and prepare for the spring storm season. We also pray for those who continue to battle COVID during this...
LA Governor Edwards Stands Ground on COVID Restrictions
A little over a week ago, the governors of Texas and Mississippi rescinded mask mandates in their states, which surprised other governors around the nation. Texas governor, Greg Abbott said that all businesses “of any type” are allowed to ope...
Black History Program
At Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe LA, Black History was celebrated Sunday February 28, 2021 . Guest speaker was Dr. Valerie Fields Vice President of Student Affairs at University of LA...
Happenings
Your Voice Your Vote Voting makes us equal! Use your power. Vote Early Voting March 6- 13, Election Day Saturday March 20 Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving Southern Style Hot Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday- Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm...
City School Board Member Recogntion
Congratulations Betty Ward-Cooper, Monroe City School Board member representing District 5! This week, at the 83rd Annual Convention of the Louisiana School Boards Association (LSBA) held at the Shrev...
THE POWER OF WORDS
Matthew 12:36-37 | NKJV “But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it in the day of judgment. For by your words, you will be justified, and by your words y...
Just Keep Living
I remember the feelings I had when I was younger and experienced heartbreak, embarrassment, or shame, and thought surely my world is about to end or that I would never be able to recover. I felt the pain of what I experienced was so great that it...
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