Articles from the April 8, 2021 edition
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Kingsway Shooting
There was once a shared love for one another in the city of Monroe. Blacks greeted one another, whether they were acquaintances or strangers, with respect. Somehow that respect for one another has...
2 Shootings 7 victims
What once only happened far away is now happening in small towns at America’s doorstep. Drugs, guns, and violence are running rampant in the US, from cities with millions of residents to towns with a few hundred citizens with no end in sight. T...
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Suspicious Police Custody Death
According to reports, David Harris died while in the custody of Monroe Police Department officers on Saturday, April 3. As of press time, the circumstances surrounding Harris' death are under...
Lies and Deceit - Legally
Local resident Darlene Caesar continued her quest, a hard one by anyone’s standards, to the right a wrong that she is convinced was done to her by certain family members. Caesar knows that the only way to get justice for herself and that of her d...
Monroe Shootings too Frequent
Family members are grieving as a family member left home Sunday while never returning home. What was rare occurrences, gun violence has turned to families' nightmares. Black, brown and poor families...
Circumstances… When A Prisoner Dies Enroute To Jail
Periodically, the community learns that a person who has been arrested by police officers dies on the way to jail. Naturally, such circumstances arouse interests and varying concerns among family members, friends and anyone who becomes aware of the...
Hit & Run Death
On March 17, 2021, a hit-run incident involving a local man has forever changed the lives of those who knew him. On that date, 56-year-old Tony Martin was on his way to see a longtime friend when he...
8-Year-Old Monroe Native Starts a Business
Those who once said you can't learn anything from watching TV can now be put to shame after hearing 8-year-old Londyn Simmons' story, who was inspired to start her own business after watching an...
Reading the Signs
There are road signs that signal important messages as we drive. They are important to us because they give clarity on if we are going in the right direction or need to make a detour. They even sometimes alert us if there are pending obstacles in...
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 locations N...
In Honor of Prophet Dewayne Black
Inviting you to a balloon & dove release in honor of Prophet Dewayne Black Sunday April 11, 2021 at 1pm at Richwood Memorial Gardens for anyone who wants to attend. Balloons will be provided, however...
Keeping Your Eyes on Jesus
Hebrews 12:2 | NKJV 2 looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of...
Deaths
Carolyn Gaines, 64 Carolyn Gaines of Monroe, LA Self-Employed died March 29, 2021. Service: 11 AM Saturday April 10, 2021 at Union Chapel Baptist Church. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood, LA. Visitation: Friday March 9, 2021 from...
Free 4 Change
On Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 in Williams Park in Monroe LA, Free 4 Change sponsored and Easter Egg Hunt for the children. Free 4 Change is a community organization making a difference in our...
Afraid of a Vote
When Hillary Clinton lost the presidential election to Donald Trump back in 2016, Republicans were quick to pounce on Democrats that Trump won and Democrats needed to “get over” losing the election. Republicans couldn’t wait to manipulate a reality s...
Ruthie's 80th
Honoring their Mother Ruthie Lue Givens Welch on her birthday March 14, 2021with a drive-by birthday were Ruthie's three daughters Donna, Jacqueline and Linda thank you. To friends, great grands and...
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...
Distinguished Professional Ellen Wilson
Ellen Wilson is a 5r. Project Manager in The Walsh Aviation Group, currently leading a terminal project at Dallas Fort Worth international Airport (DFW). She's been with Walsh for over 22 years and...
Welcome Home
The Vietnam Veteran, "no parade, no key to the city and no street named for their sacrifice and courage! On March 29, 2021 blended love became a loud shout..." Thank You For Your Service!" The...
"ON THE OTHER SIDE" Copyright 1999
If you have a few minutes, let me borrow your mind When I give it back to you, the veil will be off eyes We will be taking a little trip and I hope you enjoy the ride There is no need to be afraid,...
58th Annual Juried Competition
February 25-May 8, 2021 Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum 1051 Chennault Park Dr. Monroe LA (Your attendance supports the museum) featuring art by Don Cincone-Daryl Triplett-Bernard...
Performing Arts Camp
The Arts with Passion in partnership with The City of Monroe presents, performing arts camp. This camp is free, available to students between the ages 11 - 17 beginning Tuesday, June 1, 2021 and ending June 26, 2021 at Benoit Community Center,...
100th Birthday
The family of Veteran Hardy Staten, Sr. celebrated his 100th Birthday Tuesday April 6, 2021. You have heard of drive byes, however, this will truly be a historic happy drive by 100th birthday for the...
Statewide Vaccination Day
Don’t Wait Vaccinate! Southern University Statewide Vaccination Day is Saturday April 10, 2021 from 9am-3pm. Join Southern and community partners to receive the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID19 vaccination at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church 716 M...
Philadelphia Word Stations of the Cross
Philadelphia Word Center Church Monroe LA presented Via Dolorosa "Stations of the Cross' on Friday April 2, 2021. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever...
Community Fish Fry
Celebrating Good Friday April 2, 2021 St. Paul United Methodist Church Monroe LA "Men of Valor" served free fish plates to the community and residents. The "Men of Valor" served several hundred...
