Articles from the March 18, 2021 edition
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High-Speed Chase
Monroe police officers apprehended a local man following a high-speed chase through portions of south Monroe on March 11, 2021. The suspect was identified as Steven Turner, 32, of Monroe. According...
Moving to a New Home
Carroll, Grambling, and NFL standout Solomon Freelon was born to the late Lucille Freelon and Solomon Freelon Sr. on February 19, 1951 in Monroe, LA. Solomon went home to be with the Lord on...
Forever in Our Hearts
Sunrise, December 21, 1963 Sunset, March 14, 2021 Charles "Beanie" Wilson, 57, was a good guy who made his way to his eternal home on Sunday, March 14, 2021. He was the son of the Margaret Hill and...
Grambling Fans
Grambling football fans could not wait for the Tigers' first football game. The winter snowstorm cancelled the first game. The first Grambling home game against Jackson State University drew true...
House Fire Injures Couple
A late morning house fire left an elderly couple with serious injuries on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in Monroe. The fire occurred at their residence on Carver Street, but the occupants were able to...
Cemetery Angers Grieving Family
It is very difficult for a family to bury a loved one. For most families, the pain/grief can be almost unbearable as they prepare to see a loved one for the last time before the Second Coming. That...
Gone With the Wind
It was a sight you might have seen if you were born in the country back in days gone by. Avid hunters understand the game of hunting raccoons(coons), rabbits, squirrels, possums, and many other...
Shooting Epidemic
Shooting deaths are happening at a rapid pace in Monroe, LA. On Monday, March 15, 2021, witnesses allege a shooting occurred on Berg Jones Lane and Conover St. where a person was shot and killed. Parish deputies raced to the crime scene. No report...
Sword to Pen Update
Coalition of Love (COL) members continue to encourage telephone and viral book signings for Art "Silver Fox" Edwards' coveted book, "From Sword to Pen". The organization endeavors to place them in as...
Distinguished Professional - Matthew Miles
The University of Louisiana, Lafayette (ULL) Black Student Union (BSU) highlighted Black Faculty and Staff Association (BFSA) member, Mr. Matthew Miles, from Monroe, LA. Mr. Miles serves as Area Coordinator for the Office of Residential Life and the...
Local Blacks Get Taxed But Nothing Else
Death, sorrow, tragedy, grief, suffering, hurt, and pain have been the nightmare experiences of the numerous pedestrians killed and injured along U.S Highway 165 South in the town of Richwood corporate limits, and their loved ones and families have...
Small Town's Economic Death
There is currently an election being held in Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District to replace former elected representative Luke Letlow, who died just before replacing former Representative Ralph Abraham. All the candidates have stated their p...
"Still, You Didn't Run" (The Boomerang Poem)
It’s 5:00 in the morning, breath stinking and I’m yawning, but something is on my mind My eyes are all puffy, my nose is all stuffy, proving that even thugs cry. As much as I try to deny it, and my...
Happenings - October 2021 (Week 3)
Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily, Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM and Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink, and of course, great food! Great s...
Irma Faye Griffin - Loving, Patient, Hardworking
Irma Faye Robinson-Griffin was born September 14, 1954 to Mrs. Lena Robinson Carter of Monroe, LA and the late Jack Ashley of Rayville, LA. Irma was mostly known and referred to as "Faye". She...
Rules
Although I do not always agree with all the laws and rules that the government imposes, I understand that in theory the rules are in place to keep us all safe. Difficulty ensues when rules change for individuals who get more lenient punishment when...
Ready to Preach
These have been trying times for the world since March 2020. Never in a lifetime have we've seen the world shut down. Hopefully when all have been vaccinated for COVID-19, things will return to...
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...
The Joy of the Lord is Our Strength
Nehemiah 8:10, Then he said to them, "Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy...
The Halls Celebrate 61 Years
Willie and Ella Hall were married on February 28, 1960. They recently celebrated 61 happy years of marriage. Willie is from Corey, LA and Ella is from Texarkana, AR. They now reside in Carson, CA....
Black, Not White Protestors Feared
Republicans are going out of their way to take the minds of their base away from the events of January 6. Republican leaders and those in the media have all of a sudden stopped talking about the attempted government takeover by people who looked at...
Deaths
Autrey Hadley 80 Autrey Hadley of Monroe LA Teacher died Sunday March 14, 2021. Services are Saturday March 20, 2021 at 2pm at King Jesus Worship Center Monroe LA. Visitation in 1-4pm Friday March 19, and 9am-1pm Saturday at Miller Funeral Home...
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...
