Articles from the March 21, 2024 edition

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Who's next to Die or Cry?

There are all kinds of crimes in the city of Monroe. There is a silent crime that is one of the most deadly crimes in the city of Monroe’s Black community. Do you have any idea what it is? One of the deadliest crimes in the Black community is not v...

 

When Sugar Tastes Like Salt

West Monroe High School's First Black Graduate Jacquelyn Snowden Jones Harvey returned to her old stomping grounds West Monroe LA on Sunday March 17, 2024 promoting her new memoir/book Forged "When...

 

Wossman Lady Cats3-Peat State Champs

Wossman High School Lady Cats Basketball Team in Monroe LA are Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Non-Select Division ll State Champs three consecutive years 2022, 2023 and 2024....

 
 By Eddie D. Gillis    News    March 21, 2024

Fight Bystander Cut

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Most of us are taught to help someone when we see them in a situation where they might be in need. That kind of teaching perhaps goes...

 
 By Eddie D. Gillis    News    March 21, 2024

Grambling SWAC Tournament Win Not First

Congratulations are in order for the men's basketball team at Grambling University as they compete in the college basketball phenomenon known as March Madness. The G-men punched their ticket to be a...

 

Bicyclist Robbed/Pistol Whipped

Residents of the southside in Monroe, LA, are growing increasingly fearful due to a spate of alleged robberies and violent attacks near Winnsboro Rd. and Atkinson St. A recent incident on Monday, March 11, 2024, involved a bicyclist who was...

 
 By Eddie D. Gillis    News    March 21, 2024

New Richwood Voters Unable To Vote

An incident recently occurred where Caderrian White lives, prompting him to call for the aid of law enforcement. When officers from the Monroe Police arrived, he was told that because of his address, there wasn’t anything they could do. It turned o...

 

One City – Two Tales

With the upcoming mayoral election in Monroe, we are being presented with two very different tales of this one city. When you cast your vote for the person that you choose to serve the city of...

 

Is Crime Truly Decreasing in Monroe?

The current leadership in Monroe seems eager to promote the idea that crime is on the decline in our city, pointing to the reduced coverage in mainstream media as evidence. However, this raises questions: is this decline real, or merely a convenient...

 

Carolyn Goodin City Council District 5

Carolyn Goodin, Candidate for Monroe City Council, District 5, is a lifelong resident of District 5. She's a married woman of Christian faith. Her family includes her husband: Sigmund Treadway,...

 

Deaths

Travis Derell Hargrove, 38 of Monroe, LA Disabled died March 12, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday March 23, 2024 at King Ollie Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday March 22, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Magnolia...

 

Unsolved Homicides

When does it become okay for a allegedly well-known surgeon to decide which patient should be a casualty of Science? Well, in 1988 it happened allegedly at Glenwood Hospital. When does it become okay allegedly for Fresenius to say there were too...

 

Louisiana Special Criminal Justice Session Bills Passed

Senate Bills Senate Bill 7 by Senator Edmonds (Act 9) requires ignition interlock for first offense DWI for at least six months of any probation, or the entire time that the driver's license is suspended. For a second offense, the court will require...

 
 By Eddie D. Gillis    News    March 21, 2024

LA Governor's Unions Assault

Jeff Landry has been governor of Louisiana over two months. Two Months may be a short time in a four-year term, but when one looks at what the governor has done after waiting eight years to sit where he currently is now, the next 45 months surely...

 

GUNAA 23rd Annual Gospel Scholarship Musical

The Monroe Ouachita Chapter of GUNAA will hold its 23rd Annual Gospel Scholarship Musical Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 7:00 PM First Baptist 507 Swayze Street Monroe, LA. The public is cordially invited to attend this event. This year’s s...

 

Happenings

Can’t Go to the Movies Monroe does not have a movie theater! The last theater in Monroe closed down several months ago. Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30...

 

Moore Superintendent

The Monroe City School Board selected Sam Moore lll as Superintendent of Monroe City Schools on March 14, 2024. Moore replaces former Superintendent Dr. Brent Vidrine. Congratulations Monroe City...

 

Staying Afloat

Recent national news outlets shared the miraculous story of a young man who was lost at sea but rescued by his family hours after going missing. The man was on a diving trip off the coast of Key West, FL, with several others when the current separate...

 

Still Grateful

Carroll High School 1966 Classmates, left to right, Alice F. Daniels, Minister Ellen "Marie" Felton Batch, and Sharron M. Robinson. Minister Batch was in town for the Memorial Service of her brother...

 

Carroll Glory

Carroll High School in Monroe LA has been a cornerstone of our community since its inception in 1953, nurturing students in a culture of excellence and achievement. Among its distinguished alumni is...

 

The End Is Near!

The question has been asked, why are black people so far behind, why is it hard for us to advance our communities? (Hebrews 12:1) says we should lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily be set us: Crime, what can we do? Murders, illegal...

 

Shake a Tailfeather

Still got that swag in another land is Count Sigg, Security and Treasure. They still have their boogie shoes while they still can shake a tailfeather. If you’re ever in Vegas, Count Sigg and the Crew will show you what’s it’s about in 2024!...

 

Journey to the United States Supreme Court Bar

The Carver-McDonald Branch Library at 2941 Renwick St., Monroe, LA., Branch Manager Joyce Powell, hosted Attorney and author Zebbie Grayson with a book talk and signing of her new book, "Journey to...

 

Remembering Lacee Bea Roberson Mariland

Lacee Bea Roberson Mariland was born January 11, 1949 in Monroe LA. She went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband George "Buddy" Mari...

 

SOULS CALLED TO REPENTANCE

By Pastor K.C. Wade Proverbs 11:30 | AMP The fruit of the [uncompromisingly] righteous is a tree of life, and he who is wise captures human lives [for God, as a fisher of men--he gathers and receives...

 

Faith That Astonishes

I love the Bible story in Matthew 8:5-13. It entails a beautiful encounter of a man of faith and Jesus. It tells of a centurion who came to Jesus on behalf of his servant, who he said was at home...

 

Rest and Reset

In a world that constantly demands our labor, rest is often seen as a luxury we cannot afford. Rest is not just about physical rejuvenation. It is a form of self-care that is crucial for our physical and mental health. Physically, rest allows our...

 

Health, Nutrition & Aging

A community program was held at the Carver-McDonald Branch Library, at 2941 Renwick St., Monroe, LA., with LSU AgCenter, Agent Markaye Russell on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Markaye discussed the...

 

Happy Birthday "Sonny"

Blessed by the best thankful and glad to see another year is Deacon James “Sonny” Munson. Happy Birthday Sonny April 2, 2024, love Hope, children and grandchildren....

 

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