Articles from the April 15, 2021 edition
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Mathis Farms 1st Trailriders' Awards
Mathis Farms LLC1st Trailriders' Awards was held April 3, 2021 at the Hub Music Hall in Monroe LA. Cowgirls of the Year Shunda Livingston, Christina Nash and Cowgirl Linda were Trailride Award...
Shooting Suspect Caught
According to police reports the shooting suspect who fired shots at Turkey Legs on the Run restaurant on Sterlington Rd. in Monroe (also known to some as Bobo's) on Sunday, April 4, 2021 was recently...
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South Grand Standoff
An unidentified(as of press time) man held a large group of police officers at bay on South Grand St., Tuesday, April 13, 2020, before surrendering to authorities. Monroe Police Department (MPD)...
Teen Mother's Dreadful Act
No matter one's race, gender, or age, we all have the same shared experience of coming into life as babies. As a baby, one is dependent on parent(s) or caretakers, someone to nurture, love, feed, clothe, and provide shelter. A baby is helpless,...
Streets Motto "Kill or Be Killed"
Right here in Monroe and West Monroe, LA young people are senselessly murdering one another time and time again. Are these sure signs that the end of the age is near? If the end of the New World Order is coming, are we ready? Will there be many, or...
Sex Trafficking
Sex trafficking is when an individual(s) are compelled by force, fraud, or coercion to engage in commercial sex acts. Sex trafficking of a minor occurs when the victim is under the age of 18. For...
Gun Pointed Loaded Cocked
It isn't easy being young in the 21st Century for some. The world we thought we knew has changed tremendously. Evil keeps trying to overshadow good, creating mass confusion, especially among...
LA Constitutional Firearms Bill... Permit Less Concealed Carry
Senator Jay Morris (R-West Monroe) has filed Senate Bill 118, which will confirm citizens’ constitutional right to bear arms, including carrying a concealed weapon without the necessity of a permit. The bill will allow all persons over the age of 2...
Take the Shot
We have been hearing for some time now about the hesitancy of many Black people when it comes to taking any of the Covid-19 vaccine shots. Truth be told, in the early stages of the development of the Covid-19 vaccines, there was a general...
Grambling Fans
Grambling football fans could not wait for the Tigers' first football game. The winter snowstorm cancelled the first game. The first Grambling home game against Jackson State University drew true...
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 sound that shouted, thank you for your service!...
"Monroe Hero" Woodrow Jenkins' Cross for a Crown
"With long life will I satisfy him and shew him my salvation." Psalms 91:16 (KJV) Monroe LA - Born in Sicily Island, LA, on November 6,1920, to the late Wellington, Sr. and Laura Henderson Jenkins,...
Springfest Gospel
Donterrio Anderson presented Springfest Gospel on Sunday March 28, 2021, sponsored by City Councilwoman Kema Dawson-Robinson at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo Pavilion in Monroe LA. Gospel...
Irma DeTiege Scholarship
Praise God for the late legendary Irma DeTiege who came from Riverton LA to Monroe LA with God and nothing, yet had a praying and hardworking single parent mother with a little education/common...
Brewster Retirement
Congratulations to Mrs. Erma S. Brewster for completing 50 years of dedicated service to Mary Goss Nursing Home. Mrs. Brewster was honored with a retirement celebration on Friday April 9, 2021 at...
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Monroe Housing Authority will receive sealed bids in triplicate for the following project: Re-Construction of Fire Damaged Units – Johnson Carver 68 Roy Drive 68 Roy Drive Monroe, LA 71203 Project Number 21.INS.602.01 Bids will be accepted until 2...
Some Justice
On yesterday Tuesday, April 19, 2021, Derek Chauvin was found guilty for the murder of George Floyd. I spoke to friends before the verdict was announced, and many were nervous to hear the outcome. We have been conditioned to mourn the many lost at th...
Neville Girls' Basketball Sr. Night
At Neville Girls Basketball Senior Night recently, Senior Jasmyn Anderson #14 was honored along with other senior girls basketball players. Pictured Jasmyn were Toriano Young, Brenda Young McKnight,...
Deaths
Dennis Randall, 73 Dennis Randall of Monroe, LA Building Maintenance Technician died March 27, 2021. Graveside Service: 12 Noon Sunday April 11, 2021 at Marion Cemetery in Marion, LA under the direction of Heater Central State Funeral Home. David...
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...
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,...
Take the Shot
We have been hearing for some time now about the hesitancy of many Black people when it comes to taking any of the Covid-19 vaccine shots. Truth be told, in the early stages of the development of the Covid-19 vaccines, there was a general...
LA Constitutional Firearms Bill... Permit Less Concealed Carry
Senator Jay Morris (R-West Monroe) has filed Senate Bill 118, which will confirm citizens’ constitutional right to bear arms, including carrying a concealed weapon without the necessity of a permit. The bill will allow all persons over the age of 2...
Cooley Board Seeks Employee Retirement Plan
G.B. Cooley District Executive Officer Ben Pitts said that it is time for the District employees to “have something more” when they retire from working for the District and says that it is time that the board does something about it. Cooley emp...
Prevent Spring Flooding Problems
Before rivers rise from spring flooding, there are actions you can take to be sure water doesn’t cause problems in your home. Rising temperatures and a warmer Gulf of Mexico could mean more moisture in the air and more weather systems like the one i...
Legislative Session Weekly Zoom Meetings
The LA Legislature convened Monday April 12, 2021 for the 2021 session and Stat Senator (D-Monroe) will hold weekly Zoom meeting to inform and receive input from constituents. Zoom meetings are on Monday evening. To sign up for notifications and...
Southern University vs. ULM Baseball
Calling all Jaguars, future Jaguars, family and friends, the Southern University Baseball Team will be in Monroe LA to play the ULM Warhawks for four weekend games, Friday, April 23rd at 6:00 P.M.; Saturday, April 24th at 2:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.M.,...
"FOR THEIR SAKE" John 17:19
Copyright 2008 By: "THE PO' FOLK'S POET", Mr.Marion Obafemi No problem too big, no river too wide No mountain too tall that can’t be climbed. No ocean too deep, no heat too hot No manner of disease ,...
BECAUSE HE LIVES
Job 19:25 | NKJV For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth: Beloved believe and know that our REDEEMER LIVES! He cares and loves us because that is what He does. He comforts us when we are unsettled. He strengthens...
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...
Spring Fling Pop-Up Shop
Keanyetta's Kustoms & TooToo Slayed it presents Spring Fling Pop Up Shop Saturday April 17, 2021, 1 to 6pm, at Benoit Community Center 1700 Oaklawn Dr. Monroe LA featuring Unlimited...
Having A Party
Celebrating a birthday is everybody knows me and if you don't, meet Barry Sims, one of the coldest brothers in the city. Barry is thankful and celebrating yet another birthday on Thursday April...
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...
Blessing of the Hands
This is a ceremony to bless the hands of Healthcare workers for their work of serving the community through their profession recently at Ochsner/LSU Health Shreveport Monroe Medical Center in Monroe...
