Articles from the April 7, 2022 edition
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Kirkland Hopkins, Gone to Soon
Hearts are saddened by the sudden passing of Kirkland Fitzgerald Hopkins, 29 on Tuesday, March 5, 2022. "Bubba" as he was affectionately known was a beloved son, brother, and dad. His favorite title...
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Black Lives Matter?
Philippians 2:3 Don't act out of selfish ambition or be conceited. Instead, humbly think of others as being better than yourselves. Of course, it's understood- after all the injustice and harshness...
Mayor's Crime Blame Game
A local group of community leaders issued a stern response to a recent news conference held by Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis, along with Police Chief Victor "Vic" Zordan, where the highlight of the confer...
Deaths
Ola Coleman Doyle, 73 of Monroe, LA Supervisor died March 30, 2022. Service: 2:00 PM Saturday April 9, 2022 at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 2:00 until 4:00 PM Friday April 8, 2022 at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Burial:...
Sporadic Shootings
Club Shooting, Two Dead - Sporadic shootings within the Monroe community continue, as weekend shootings occurred that left one individual dead. According to police reports, an overnight shooting...
Water Bill Pay Stress
There are some, maybe many more southside residents who are experiencing difficulty having to pay their water bills by the end of each month. That is because, according to several residents, many who are on fixed incomes, having to make the...
Butler Ouachita Registrar of Voters
Former Ouachita Parish Chief Deputy of Voters made history Monday April 4, 2022 as the Ouachita Parish Police Jury named Isabelle Butler Ouachita Registrar of Voters. Butler has 32 years of...
Top R&B Station Mix 101.9
Eight of these ten stations delivered double-digit shares during Fall 2021, including the two ranked first and second, each delivering at least a 12 share 12+. Leading the pack is Holladay Broadcasting of Louisiana's “Mix 101.9” KMVX in market...
Wossman State Champ Rings
Recently Robert J. Clark made a huge donation to the Wossman Lady Cats 2022 LA 3A State Champs. Clark presented a check for $6240.00 for the state champion rings to Wossman Head Girls' Basketball...
Tech Savvy
I sometimes find it hard to believe how much technology has evolved over the past 20 years. In 2002, popular cell phones like Nokia or Motorola made the convenience of communication more accessible to the masses. Today we have moved past the...
Happenings
Edna's Cooking "Home of the Breakfast Bowl" Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or...
Lewis Re-Elected Mayor/ Voters Select Five Alderpersons
Rayville LA Mayor the honorable Harry K. Lewis was re-elected Saturday March 26,2022 by a 67% margin. He won the election by receiving 474 votes in the mayor's election while Cassius Muhammad received 130 and Markus Hubbard received 104 votes. The...
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...
The End Is Near
Good or Evil We choose to be blessed or bring curses on our life by the choices we make. The consequences of choosing to live contrary to God‘ s word and following the disciples of satan is eternal damnation, and a life of misery while we live ....
Red Raiders' Annual Sports Banquet
Recently, the Red Raiders' Sports Organization held their annual sports banquet at Henrietta Windaham Johnson Community Center honoring MCAL Tackle 2 Champs. Football players, parents, Red Raiders...
Little Flower
Little Flower Academy in Monroe LA was that special place beginning in 1940-1968 for students' kindergarten to high school. The learning environment was second to none where those attending received t...
James' 45th Birthday
Praise God as he blessed James Walker to celebrate his 45th birthday with family and friends. After wanting to but couldn't in 2022 it was bittersweet. Hey Hey, the gang was there wish and...
