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Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A Monroe man is behind bars for his alleged role in the shooting death of a local woman. On March 16, 2023, Monroe police responded to a call of a shooting on Spurgeon Dr. The shooting, according to the police department, left a female deceased as a result of the shooting. Officers arrested Chasire Powell as the alleged gunman who fired the fatal shots. Officers say that when they arrived at the scene, Powell was allegedly...
It wasn't smooth sailing, but Monroe City Schools Superintendent Brent Vidrine will hold onto his position for another two years as a majority of board members voted to extend his contract until June 2025. The Tuesday night, March 21, 2023 vote to extend Vidrine's contract was met by one "no" vote and a vote to abstain. Before the matter came for discussion, there seemed to be no rush to make a motion to move the matter along. Board President Bill Willson asked for a motion which was done by...
A Monroe man is facing serious charges for his alleged involvement in taking a female against her will and taking her to his apartment, allegedly forcing her to perform explicit acts on him. Enderrell Hawkins, 38, is accused of allegedly taking a female victim by force from West Monroe to his apartment on Ferrand Street in Monroe. The saga all began when the Monroe Police officers were called to Glenwood Medical Center in West Monroe on March 14, 2023 for a complaint from the victim that she...
Louisiana State Senator Francis Thompson is now a Republican. At least officially. Thompson, a lifelong Democrat from Delhi, LA, made the switch to the Republican Party in Louisiana recently, saying that was something he “prayed about” with his family. Thompson is the state’s longest-serving legislator with 50 years of service as a Democrat, but in a statement, Thompson said that he had been “contemplating” switching parties for years. While no one is against Thompson for having switched parties, as former Democrat Rodney Alexander did years...
The Wossman High School Lady Cats from Monroe, LA can now claim their title as Back-to- Back Louisiana Non-Select Division ll Basketball State Champions. The team captured the LHSAA State Basketball title Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, LA. Wossman defeated Albany 63-43. Congratulations Wossman Lady Cats basketball team and player, Ramiah Augurson....
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School in Monroe, LA celebrated its Royal Coronation 2023 on Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Monroe Civic Center. The Crowing of Royalty 2023 was a crowning ceremony program and the crowning of the 2023-2024 court. Miss Blue Marriah Burrell was crowned by Monroe City Marshal, Robert Cherry....
Sunrise October 30, 1943 Sunset March 12, 2023 Val Jean Purnell was born October 30, 1943 to Hilton Lee and Mildred Purnell of Monroe, LA. Val Jean was the elder of a pair of fraternal twins. He gave his life to Christ at an early age at Martin Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Monroe, LA. At church, Val held many positions, including Sunday School Superintendent and Christian Youth Fellowship Activities Leader, where he helped develop youth and strengthen their relationship with Go...
Tucked away in South Louisiana is the small town of Mamou. It is located 85 miles west of Baton Rouge in Evangeline Parish and is known for its gumbo, boudin, smoked meats, Cajun delicacies, and everything else in between. Named for the Acadian heroine Evangeline, in the 1847 poem of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, the name means "bearer of good news." Mamou residents Sidney Fontenot, Sr. and Ella Thomas Fontenot were delighted to receive good news as they welcomed baby girl Bessie Rena Fontenot on...
With great sadness, the family of Georiga Johnson announces the loss of their beloved mother on Thursday, March 16, 2023. A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, March 23, 2023, 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Smith Funeral Home, 907 Winnsboro Rd., Monroe, LA. Her funeral service will be held at Greater Flowery Mount Baptist Church (1600 Wood St. Monroe, LA 71201), Friday, March 24, 2023, 11:00 AM and family hour, 10:00 AM. Burial to follow at...
Athletic phenom Willis "Wolf" Reed went home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2023. Born June 25, 1942 in Hico, LA, Reed stayed in his home state for his college career, leading Grambling State University to the 1961 NAIA championship and a third-place finish in 1963. GSU retired his number and named its court after him in 2022. An NBA second-round pick in 1964, Reed quickly proved that standing only 6-foot-9 wouldn't keep him from becoming one of the league's top centers. He was a major...
What does the word mean to you? I can tell you exactly what it means to me. It means patience, love, hope, and loyalty. I come from an average size family, and we are all unique in our own different ways. We may fuss, but we are always going to be there for each other. Many people feel as though they must be around a large crowd or even that they must have many friends. I must admit, I use to be one of those people. Not as much as needing or wanting to be around a large crowd, but I did want to...
Vicki Theresa Ellis, 62 of Monroe, LA RN died March 9, 2023. Service: 3:30 PM Tuesday March 21, 2023 at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 6:00 until 7:00 PM Monday March 20, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Val Gene Purnell, 79 of Monroe, LA Cook died March 12, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM Thursday March 23, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 6:00 until 7:00 PM Wednesday March 22, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Magnolia Cemetery,...
Rooted in love, the Cage sisters share a unique unbreakable bond which is blessed by God and infused with love. Cage Sisters Debbie Carter, Pamela Drumgole, Victoria Britton, Lolacile Mercy and Shelia Cage....
In the Bible, Jesus would sometimes speak in parables to others. He did this to make clearer the message He was trying to convey. This is what I am attempting to do with this article. There was a child who had a runny nose. The parents wiped his nose and kept going. The thing is- the child’s nose ran constantly and was accompanied by a persistent, strong cough. There was also a fever present, but the child’s parents refused to treat him, get medicine or take the child to be evaluated by a physician. The virus that was in the child, began to...
Copyright 2008 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 raised the dead, and given sight to the blind You have healed the sick, and restored my mind. You fed me when I was hungry, when I was thirsty you were water to drink You were my friend when I was lonely, when I’m troubled you are the thought I think. You’re my shelter in the time of a storm,...
But let every man examine himself (1 Corinthians 11:28). Are you a Christian? _ Take a self-examination _ Do you speak great swelling words to entertain others? Do you prophesy, have All knowledge, and have faith in moving mountains? Do you have the God kind of Love? Unconditional! Do you suffer long with others? Are you kind as you go through with others? Are you envious of others? Do you exalt yourself above others? Is your behavior unlike Christ? Do you get upset easily? Do you think evil of others? Do you hate disobedience? _ This is not a...
High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship, email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph, contact information, official GPA, high school transcript, class rank and ACT score. Deadline is May 15, 2022. The late legendary Irma Irma DeTiege, by God's amazing grace and mercy, helped many get through the race of life through her inspiration and fortitude. Please donate to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship...
Refuge Healing International Church 506 S 6th St. in Monroe LA celebrating Overseer Inez Walker Pre Anniversary on Friday March 24, 2023 at 7pm featuring Pastor Seane Kelly & The Crew with special guest Sensational Teman Singers & others. 29th Pastor's Anniversary Sunday March 26, 2023 at 2pm. Refuge Healing International Church in Monroe LA....
On Saturday February 25, 2023, 15,000 spectators witnessed the Renaissance Movement Committee Black Heritage Parade. There were more than 100 floats with the parade's theme "Standing Together, Everything Matters!"...
This reporter had a conversation with Tommy Ballard the other day and naturally, the subject of Carroll High School in Monroe LA came across his thoughts. I mentioned the recent high school basketball tournament for the state's high schools as they battled for championship supremacy. Ballard who is a member of the Carroll Bulldogs Booster Club "bleeds Blue and Gold", reflected back on the season of the boy's/girls' basketball teams, and said that the community was proud of what they...
