Articles from the March 25, 2021 edition

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Different Monthly Check!

On Thursday, March 11, 2021, President Biden signed a historic stimulus bill. Many probably already know about the one-time $1,400 stimulus check coming to most Americans, but it has been shared that the government will also be sending families up...

 
 By Eddie D. Gillis    News    March 25, 2021

Pay the Bills

The Town of Richwood allegedly owes some debts, but it seems that some of those debts won't be paid anytime soon. At a meeting last Thursday (Mar. 18), Clifford Thomas was on the council's agenda to...

 
 By Eddie D. Gillis    News    March 25, 2021

Parent's School Concerns

A couple recently decided to share concerns regarding their child who is in the Ouachita Parish School System as they feel he is being left with a sense of abandonment. The parents admitted that their child has been struggling and believe the...

 

Town House Shooting

According to police reports, the Morehouse Sherriff’s Office is currently investigating a homicide that occurred in the early morning hours on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Townhouse nightclub. The...

 
 By Eddie D. Gillis    News    March 25, 2021

Paycheck/Open Meetings Squabble

A spirited disagreement between two Monroe City Schools Board members over supplemental checks to employees turned awkward at a recent school board meeting, as words being hurled at some board...

 

FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Funeral Reimbursement Program will launch in April 2021 (details in link below). FEMA is reimbursing up to $7,000.00 for funerals, as a result of deaths from COVID-19 as of January 20, 2020....

 
 By Eddie D. Gillis    News    March 25, 2021

New SEDD Board Members

Two Monroe residents were selected to serve as members of the Southside Economic Development District Board by the Monroe City Council. Local minister Roosevelt Wright and former SEDD member Otis...

 

Never Count God Out

On Sunday March 21, 2021, Refuge International Healing Church in Monroe LA took time to thank and give reflections to Founder: Pastor/Overseer Inez Walker for laboring in the Word for 27 years. Words...

 

Books for Kids and Teens

To celebrate Read Across America Day recently, the Library gave away free books to children and teens who have Ouachita Parish Public Library cards. All children and teens who have a card were...

 

Atmos' Bus Donation

Atmos Energy has been a loyal partner and great supporter of the Ouachita Multi-Purpose Community Action Program. Atmos Energy decided to donate a bus on Thursday March 18, 2021. The bus, which was...

 

Abandoned Vehicles

I hate to see abandoned vehicles along highways. I instantly empathize with the driver and always wonder what happened to force someone to abandon their car. I am always confused when I see a nice shiny car idly sitting because I feel like it should...

 

Happenings

Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving Southern Style Hot Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday- Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm and Sat 7 am – 2 pm All Plates come with coffee or fountain drink Great Food! Great Service @ Reasonable Prices 2...

 

Personal Trainer Derrick Greer

Personal Trainer Derrick Greer provides others with fitness training and instruction by creating and delivering safe and effective exercise programs for health individuals and groups with medical...

 

Deaths

Betty Foy, 69 Betty Foy of Monroe, LA Certified Bus Driver died March 14, 2021. Graveside Service: 1 PM Thursday March 25, 2021 at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood, LA. Visitation: Wednesday March 24, 2021 from 1 – 3 PM at Hester Central...

 

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...

 

Joseph "Joelah" Guice's Celebration of Life

Joseph Guice was born December 25, 1957 to the late Lucas and Dorethea Guillot Guice. He departed this life on January 13, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. He was a great guy who would help...

 

Vibrant Picture Books Depicts Characters of Color

As a child, Isabel Cintra grew up with a deep love of fairytales. These magical, enchanting stories of beautiful princesses, magical mirrors and devoted fairy godmothers captivated her attention. For kids ages six to twelve, The Great Little Tailor...

 

Irma DeTiege Scholarship

High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship -email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph, contact...

 

A Really Bad Day. Really?

When most of us are having what we call a “bad day”, we intend to mean that nothing is going the way we planned the day to go. If the day is going “really bad”, a few inappropriate words may come out of our mouths, but we tend to suck it up...

 

"THE CHANGE THAT YOU DIDN'T MAKE" Copyright 2012

inspired By God Like Bob Marley smoking a spliff, I needed a lift, so I inhaled what I saw Inside my hood, so I thought I would, exhale through this poem and draw. A picture for you, to give you a...

 

Gospel Springfest

Sunday March 28th @ 3:00pm at Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo Pavilion 1405 Bernstein Park Rd, Monroe, LA. Bring Your Family- Featured Guests: MC Kim Stewart, Pastor Gilbert Wilson & Friends, Pastor Jermanique Mitchell, The Unlimited Brothers of...

 

Celebrating

To eye another year is humbling and a blessing. Louise Wilson will be celebrating her birthday with her family and friends while she is truly blessed. Happy Birthday March 29, Louise Wilson, love...

 

District 3 Team Up 2 Clean Up

Renwick/Louberta Team Up 2 Clean Up with Monroe City Councilwoman Juanita Woods Saturday March 27, 2021 at 10am-12 noon meeting at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church 716 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Monroe LA. Sign up to volunteer @ ouac...

 

PRAYING CHILDREN

*Inspired by God through Mary Roggerson & Morning Day Prayer Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Nolley, St. Mary Baptist Church Purpose: For all children to learn, pray and confess the Word of God. Goal: For all children to have an...

 

The End Is Near

Wherefore God gave them up to uncleanness through the lust of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves (Romans 1:21). In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. God made man in his image and after his likeness....

 

INDESCRIBABLELY DELICIOUS

Proverbs 25:11 | HCSB “A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples on a silver tray.” Lord let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight. Beloved...

 

Women's History Month Celebration Event

Virtual Zoom Event Tuesday March 30, 2021 - 7 pm Sponsored by Louisiana Federation of Democratic Women (LFDW)Special Tribute to Kamala Harris - Our 49th VP of the US wear blue, show Democratic Party...

 

Remembering Ben H. Owens

March 31, 1956-December 13, 2020 Happy Heavenly Birthday to our Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. You are most surely missed. Love Always, The Owens, Brown, Matthews, & Henderson...

 

Rise to Shine

Dexter Alston knows the value of rising to shine. He learned the value of work from his upbringing. His people taught him there is never "something for nothing," while working hustles picking pecans,...

 

Legendary Lakers Star Elgin Baylor Remembered

Elgin Baylor 86, Hall of Fame star spent 14 years playing for the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers, died from natural causes on Monday March 22, 2021. Baylor was the No. 1 overall draft pick in 1958. Over his 14-year career, which he spent...

 

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