Articles from the April 9, 2020 edition
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Fatal Car Crash
It is always sad when people die even though it is a part of human nature. Everyone on earth has connections with family and friends but death is still tough. Hearts are saddened to hear the news of...
Shirley Mae Louis' Final Farewell
The road to glory is the final step in the journey of life. Upon attending March Madness in Shreveport LA a Church of God in Christ Conference held annually, Shirley Louis returned home ill. She and...
Goldie "Sonnyman" Sellers Memories Cherished
Goldie "Sonnyman" Sellers 78, was a Richwood, Grambling and NFL great who was like one of us. God blesses us all with a special talents. If you never discover your hidden talent, you lose it....
Cocked and Loaded
When thinking of family, there are many fond memories love, good times, birthdays, graduation, children etc. There are some families that love others more than flesh and blood. Its hard to understand...
Family's Devastating Loss
Although life is filled with many ups and downs in this world, there are simply some things for which we just are not prepared. Losing a child is one of the hardest things that anyone can ever...
Richwood Mayor ...Mayor Mayo Best Choice
My name is Gerald Brown. I have the honor and pleasure of serving as the Mayor of Richwood, LA. I ran for office so that I could work to make financial, structural and strategic advancements in...
By Swanson Escapees Captured
We often find ourselves in situations and places where others don’t want us to be mostly from the decisions/choices that we make. Most of the time, we make decisions/choices based on what we know and from what we hear from others. Sometimes what we h...
35-29-26 The Promise
Always God's Will, which will always be done remembering the good times especially 35-29-26 The Promise Birthday Celebration for Rob Lloyd, Brenda T. and Al Derry was to be March 28, 2020 but due to...
Ollie Riley A Life Well Lived
The Monroe area is mourning the death of Mrs. Ollie Little Riley, a beloved teacher and community leader who passed away on March 29, 2020, in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Ollie Little Riley 101, was born on Octo...
Park & Praise
For the second Sunday on April 5, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church Monroe LA held Sunday Services on the parking lot of the church. Cars were lined in the parking lot as Pastor A. B. Davis Johnson Sr....
Les Martinique Debutante Ball
Les Martinique Debutante Ball, featured fourteen debutantes, elegance at its finest from the parents of the debutantes, to the debutante's escorts and of course a packed audience dressed in formal...
Looking for a Cure
As the world continues to search for answers on how to halt the spread of COVID-19 through hand washing, wearing of face masks and social distancing, researchers are looking for that “smoking gun” clue that may signal a cure for the virus. As the...
The End Is Near
We must weep with those who weep. Many are mourning the passing of their loved ones as well as those stricken by the virus. Those in Christ Jesus must continue to do good works, help one another, remember the elderly, and those in need. Let's...
"ON THE WINGS OF HIS WORD"
(Matthew 6:26) Copyright 2012 By: Marion Obafemi, "THE PO' FOLK'S POET" It was 5:45, when I opened my eyes, and the first thing that I hear Was the melodic songs, of birds sounding the alarm,...
Jesus Saves
Daniel 3:25 | NKJV “Look!” he answered, “I see four men loose, walking in the midst of the fire; and they are not hurt, and the form of the fourth is like the Son of God.” No matter what trial y...
WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO DIE?
Now, this is a strange topic because almost nobody wants to think about dying, not to mention the BEST time to die. However, during this COVID-19 period, at some point and time the thought crosses our minds. We all agree that people die when their ti...
Wisner Gilbert High School Graduates
Wisner Gilbert High School Graduates during the 1960's and 1970's included l to r David Bouie Sr, Jessie Toliver, Betty Sue Ward Cooper & Margaret Bowie-Thompson, standing William Chinn, Caesar Ray...
Rev. Dr. Ronnie Hampton's Final Rites
Pastor Ronnie Hampton 64, of New Vision Community Church in Shreveport LA died Wednesday March 26, 2020. On Tuesday, March 24 Pastor Hampton tested positive for the coronavirus and died Wednesday...
Deaths
Jannie Slack, 72 Jannie Slack of Michigan died March 27, 2020. Graveside: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday April 8th at Plumhill Baptist Church Cemetery, Eros, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Only 10 people will be allowed at the...
Police Jury Considers Hiring Lobbyist
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury might have a new weapon to use when it comes to getting badly needed resources to meet the parish infrastructure needs. District “A” Juror and former jury president, Scotty Robinson introduced an ordinance at Mon...
NO WIPES IN PIPES
Mayor Jamie Mayo & the Monroe City Council share this announcement on behalf of Public Works Director Tom Janway and Sewer Manager Charles Westrom. The City of Monroe Sewer Division has 75 lifts stations around the city. We have been experiencing...
In Times Like These
These times we live are uncharted yet challenging. Pastor O.W. Billups Jr. Mount Olivet Baptist Church Monroe LA preaches an uncompromising Word which give people Hope while challenging the people of...
EVERY HOUSE NEEDS A STEEPLE
Many of our conversations over the years, have been complaints about there being too many churches. Why don't they merge, we say? Why this, why that, we say. The premises for this cry are understandable, but so too are the reasons and premises for...
A Friend That Cares
St. Timothy Baptist Church Monroe LA celebrated Family and Friends Day Sunday March 8. Special guest was Rev. Greg Williams New Hopewell Baptist Church Bernice LA. Sister Clydell Jones was program...
Monroe Colored High School Class of 1938
Monroe Colored High School Class of 1938 in Monroe LA was a special unique group of people. All the classmates strived to make things better for their next generation while being all or the best....
Refuge International Healing 29th Pastor's Anniversary
Refuge International Healing Church Monroe LA celebrated Overseer Inez Walker's 29th Pastor's Anniversary Sunday March 15. Refuge International Healing Church held a celebration for Overseer Inez...
Mother and Three Sons Die from Coronavirus
News reports across the country are sharing the unfortunate story of an elderly woman, and her three sons contracted the malicious Coronavirus and all succumbing to it. Antoinette Franklin, 86, along with her two sons Herman Franklin Jr., 71,...
COVID-19 Fraud and Hoarding of Critical Medical Supplies
COVID-19 Fraud and Hoarding of Critical Medical Supplies In response to the evidence that fraud schemes are being developed around the country to exploit the coronavirus epidemic, U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph announced today that he has formed a tas...
Blacks Coronavirus Death Rates
The longer the Coronavirus sticks around, the more revealing it is revealing. African-Americans are contracting and dying of coronavirus at an alarmingly higher rate than White Americans. Diallo Brooks, Senior Director of Outreach and Public...
Who won't get coronavirus checks
For millions of Americans awaiting coronavirus cash, help is not on the way. Although the $2 trillion stimulus bill passed last month includes payments of up to $1,200 for everyone who makes less than the limit, many Americans will fall through the...
Special Friend
Some have it, others want it, but Odell "Cuz" Jackson knows exactly what it takes. Cuz does her part but knows it is her faith that has brought her this far. When it come to believing and faith, Cuz...
Free and Fearless
A spirited, happy-go-lucky young woman who lived life to the fullest and made it her mission to enrich the lives of everyone she encountered is free and fearless. A flight attendant, Brittany was suddenly grounded by a rare and incurable disease....
Family Argument Over Toilet Paper Turns physical
8-year-old man was arrested for allegedly punching his mother during a fight over the family's toilet paper supply. Police were called to the residence where the man had accused his mother of hiding the family's toilet paper, which is in short...
COVID-19 Cases to Date (US and Louisiana)
To date, the US has over 374,329 confirmed COVID-19 cases and reported over 12,064 deaths as reported by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Louisiana has over 17,030 COVID-19 cases and 582 deaths as reported by the Louisiana Health...
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...
