Articles from the November 1, 2023 edition
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Louisiana High School Football Scores
November 24, 2023 3rd Round Playoffs Haynesville 36 Jeanerette 6 Edna Karr 40 Alexandria 34 OCS 56 St. Mary Catholic 0 Kentwood 48 Homer 20 Oak Grove 31 Mangham 30 Sterlington 33 Pine 20 Union 28 Bogalusa 22 Jena 30 Amite 7 Ruston 56 Walker...
Carroll Homecoming 2023
One of the most special places in the world is Carroll High School in Monroe, LA. Carroll's late first principal, Morris Henry Carroll, along with late Carroll football coaches Thomas and Dorth...
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Superintendent's Puzzling Retirement
No one knew how it might end. For weeks, there has been a cloud hanging over the Monroe City School Board as it grappled with how to handle what was called a "misconduct" allegation against Superinten...
Monroe Shootings' Epidemic
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. In life, everyone has a choice. There are ten Commandments many choose to follow, one in particular, thou shalt not kill. We live in a mean...
Gun Pulled Home Invasion
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A West Monroe woman is behind bars after she was arrested on October 27, 2023, and charged with Home Invasion. West Monroe PD said...
Ahmed "Coach Kipp" Wright Passes
Ahmed Wright, aka Coach Kipp, passed on October 29, 2023 at Ochsner in New Orleans due to heart failure. He was a 1992 Ouachita High School graduate. Brother Ahmed was a student of Fruit of Islam...
Carroll Alumni for Justice
Please join the Carroll High School Alumni for Justice regarding a critical concern affecting Carroll High School’s name, integrity, and legacy. Drouzon Quillen is a Carroll coach who was wrongfully convicted of battery on a police officer derived f...
Wossman Senior Night
Wossman High School celebrated Senior Night on Friday, October 27, 2023, recognizing Senior football, cheerleading, band members and Golden Girls. Each group was introduced at halftime before a...
James "Shack" Harris Accolades
Every Grambling homecoming is special for James "Shack" Harris, but this homecoming had him on the ball field all smiles as if he were dressing out for the black and gold once again. Upon the naming...
Freed From Autism
Julian Woods shares an account of his journey living on the autism spectrum in a book he wrote titled Freed from the Shackles of Autism. Despite the odd stacks against him(he was nonverbal for the...
Make the Most of Your Time
Of all the age groups I enjoy teaching, high schoolers may be my favorite. High school is a pivotal phase of an educational journey, and it is a time when opportunities for personal growth and self-discovery abound. It's crucial that high school...
Dub Nation
Dub Nation, Wossman High School football is sporting an 8-1 record this season after outlasting Union Parish 12-7. Dub Nation's Defensive Back, Dillion Johnson, sealed the deal with a timely 4th...
Grambling President Rick Gallot's UL System appointment
In a special meeting, the Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to appoint Richard J. Gallot, Jr., JD as the next President and CEO of the University of Louisiana System. Currently serving as...
Kemetic Healing Store Front Grand Opening
Try our specialty products, herbal teas, natural body care, oil fragrances, home essentials, African artwork, clothing, and much more. Please join the Kemetic Healing Store for a grand opening on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 11:00 AM at 221...
Deaths
Felix Justin, Jr., 43 of Monroe, LA an entrepreneur died Monday October 23, 2023. Visitation: 1:00-3:00PM Friday November 3, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Saturday November 4, 2023 at First Pilgrim Baptist...
Mt. Olivet Girls' Workshop
Mount Olivet Baptist in Monroe, LA hosted a girls' workshop recently. The workshop was for girls ages 12-19, preparing them for table etiquette, appropriate dress, fashion, and public speaking....
Carroll 1966 Still Grateful
The Carroll High School (CHS) Class of 1966 is "Still Grateful". Carroll 1966 Classmates are "Still Grateful" that after being 70+ years old to be able to come together in good health and having good...
Holiday Crafting & Home Décor!
Brenda Wade, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation Supervisor at Harvey Benoit Community Center, will show the patrons how to create holiday bows, wreaths, and table centerpieces at Carver-McDonald Library at 2941 Renwick St. in Monroe LA hosting...
Breast Cancer Awareness
On Sunday October 19, 2023, Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe LA celebrated Breast Cancer Awareness. Guest Speaker was Sister LaChandra Hall from New Salem Baptist Church in West Monroe LA. Her...
Pence Drops Out
Former vice-president Mike Pence recently announced that he has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race. The announcement by the former vice president appears to have caught some veteran campaign watchers by surprise, as the former candidate was...
The End Is Near!
For many shall come in my name saying, I am Christ, and shall receive many. You shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that you be not troubled, for all these things must come to pass; but the End is not yet (Matt.24:5-6). Jesus has gone to...
Mr. Pickem's Weekly Football Predictions
Week 10 November 3, 2023 #3 West Monroe Rebs (8-1) vs #1 Ruston Bearcats (9-0) It’s always great when your last game of the regular season is against the best team on the schedule. That will be the case when the West Monroe Rebs invite their arch-riv...
Linda Mercy-Brass Final Rites
Linda Faye Mercy Brass was born on December 4, 1951 in Monroe, Louisiana to the late Tom and Ethel Bowie Mercy. She was the youngest of 13 children. She departed this life on September 5, 2023,...
