Articles from the March 15, 2023 edition
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Justice for Dwayne Hill
"How do you celebrate your father's birthday when he lives in a city that doesn't allow parties, balloons, or birthday cards? You get the wedding dress you couldn't bring yourself to wear and have a...
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Street Open, Library Safe, for Now
If any of you look at the city's Facebook page, you will notice announcements of various street closings, as much anticipated work is slated to begin. That way, motorists that frequently travel in...
Willie Adams' Celebration Service
Hearts are saddened due to the passing of Brother Willie Adams. Brother Adams went home to Glory on Friday, March 10, 2023. He was the third child of Bertha and Robert L. Adams Sr. Margaret Birdon pre...
The Reddix Chronicles
(The Reason why 3,000 black Folks were purged from voting) The real reason Ouachita Registrar Mae Lucky illegally wiped away 3,000 legal voters off the polls in 1956 is the same reason the Republican Party wanted to rewrite laws restricting voter...
Suspicious Death Family Perplexed
A local family is hurting after learning that a beloved family member is allegedly dead. The family allegedly has not received official confirmation from anyone in law enforcement concerning their...
AKA Annual Founders' Day/Cameo Awards
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, - Omicron Iota Omega Chapter presented its 115th Annual Founders' Day and CAMEO Awards Program on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the West Monroe Convention...
Knife Altercation
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The old saying, "let bygones be bygones" could be seen as applied wisdom in the face of situations where it is better to think with...
Dr. Butler Represents GSU in National Commercial
Our very own, Victor Butler, is representing Monroe and Grambling State University in a General Motors/SWAC national commercial currently being shown on ESPN. Here is the link: htt...
Pay Raise For Mayor & Council
When an ordinance was introduced at the last Monroe City council meeting, differences of opinion ran high. So it was no surprise that when the ordinance came up for final adoption, there were few changes in how people felt about the ordinance. Many f...
Deaths
Daijour Shakur McFee, 25, transitioned from this life on March 5, 2023. Services: 11:30 AM Saturday March 18, 2023 at Church of Christ, Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, , Louisiana. There will not be a public viewing held. Ayden K....
I Wanted Yours' Fresh
I remember going to Subway restaurant and waiting in line with everyone else. I waited, to me, a lot longer than everyone else did. The line was moving at a great speed, and others were receiving...
Playing Favorites
One of my favorite artists is Stevie Wonder. His talent is one of the clearest gifts from God I have ever witnessed. What is most remarkable to me is that the blind-since-birth star never used his disability to hinder him from becoming a great...
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 120th Church Membership Anniversary Riverside...
The Crowning of Royalty 2023
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School in Monroe LA’s Royal Coronation, the Crowning of Royalty 2023 is Saturday March 18, 2023 at 6pm at the Monroe Civic Center B.D. Robinson Center. Royal motorcade starts at 5:30 pm From Barkdull Faulk Elementary S...
Harold Malone Wilson's Homegoing
Harold Malone Wilson will be loved forever and missed always by his entire family. Our angel entered into eternity on February 24, 2023 in Dallas TX. Harold was a 1965 proud graduate of Carroll High...
Little Flower Revival/Homecoming
It was a good time at Little Flower Catholic Church in Monroe LA . It was a Revival /Homecoming which was celebrated on Sunday March 5, 2023. Special guest was Father Art Anderson OFM from Gary IN...
Masquerade Mardi Gras Ball
A Masquerade Mardi Gras Ball was held Saturday, February 18, 2023 hosted by Lil C. J. Rock and Doughboy at the Monroe Civic Center. DJ Russ B handled the ones & twos keeping the festivities exciting...
Wossman Lady Cats 2023 LA State Basketball Champs
Back to Back Louisiana Basketball State Champions are Wossman High School Lady Cats from Monroe LA who captured the LHSAA State Basketball title Non-Select Division ll Saturday March 4, 2023 at the...
Spring Break
Hello everyone! This week I will be discussing Spring Break, spring break is approaching, and some of you may not have anything to do, so I am going to give you some things to do over your Spring...
Gone But Not Forgotten
Alvin Culpepper aka Ali M. El-. Mohammed III March I2, 1944 - December l2, 2OO2 On March 12, 1944 in Monroe, Louisiana (Alvin Culpepper) who changed his name to Ali M. El-Mohammed lll was welcomed...
The End Is Near
The Lord Is My Shepherd, I shall not want ( Psalm 23:1 ) The shepherd protects the sheep from All evil. Sheep are the most defenseless of all animals. Sheep have no way to protect themselves. Jesus sent his Disciples out as sheep among wolves, he...
TRUST AND BELIEVE
1 Peter 5:6-7 | NKJV 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. God desires you to Humble...
Painting with Watercolors!
Watercolor painting is the process of painting with pigments that are mixed with water. Of all the painting processes, watercolor painting is known for its inherent delicacy and subtlety because watercolor art is all about thin washes and...
When The Truth Doesn't Matter
Everyone at some time in their lives runs from the truth. That is a fact. When one faces the choice of telling the truth, circumstances may dictate whether one will be truthful. There is a story in the scriptures where Abraham lied that Sarah...
Coney Island Honored Witness Project
In West Monroe LA, Coney Island on N 7th Street honored the Witness Project with lunch during breast Cancer Awaeness in 2022 .Witness Project Members included Carolyn Harris, Gloria J. Clark, Annie Reynolds, Charlie Moss, Florencetta Gibson,...
