Articles from the April 16, 2020 edition

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Hippolyte ST. Shooting

Its very difficult for some young people in the 21st century for some strange reason. Many have not learned or been taught somethings need to be charged to the game. Don't hate the player, hate the...

 

Prophet Dewayne Black Creative Evangelist Psalmist

Prophet Dewayne Black, affectionately known as "Den Den", was born on April 11, 1970, to the late Henry and Pearl Guillory-Black in Monroe, Louisiana. He was the youngest of 16 siblings. Prophet...

 

Fatal Fire

An early morning fire on Wednesday April 15, 2020 is being investigated by the Monroe Fire Department. Firefighters answered the alarm on Mississippi Street in Monroe LA to a residential structure...

 
 By Eddie Gillis    News    April 16, 2020

An Easter To Remember

There is something inherent about listening to those things that let us know when ominous weather is headed our way. Long before Doppler Radar came on the scene, nature has always given us signs of wh...

 

Clarinda Andrews Gone Home

April 19, 1959 ~ April 11, 2020 Clarinda Andrews was a 1977 Wossman High School Graduate Monroe LA , She was preceded in death by her parents Darrell and Clara Andrews. Both of her parents were...

 

Remembering Roosevelt "Wild Child" Willis Jr.

Roosevelt Willis Jr., A.K.A. Wild Child, transitioned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 7, 2020. Roosevelt was born to the union of Louise and the late Roosevelt Willis Sr. on May 12, 1948. He...

 

A Week Later, Another Louis Family Loss

It is difficult when a mother and wife dies, but equally hard for a family when a father and husband dies, especially when the death is just a week later. Family and friends are mourning the death of...

 

Richwood's Big Pill

At Richwood High School in Richwood LA, there were many exceptional athletes. One was the late Goldie "Sonnyman" Sellers along with countless others mentioned last week. However this stellar athlete...

 

Line in the Sand

As each day passes into the next, we see a nation that is continually being divided. What was once supposedly seen as a nation where people could be free, has now turned into a nation where two sides are vying for the hearts and minds of its...

 

P.E.E.P. COVID-19 Masks

With Ouachita Parish ranked 10th in Louisiana for Coronavirus Cases, P.E.E.P. 1411 Orange St. Monroe LA is trying to save lives by giving away 100 masks Saturday April 18 at 10am where residents can...

 

Mayor Mayo Deserves Our Support

My name is A. B. Davis-Johnson, Sr. I have the honor of serving as Pastor for Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. The purpose of this article is to tell you why Mayor Jamie Mayo deserves our...

 

"A Salute to An African- American" Role Model

Black History Is 365 Days A Year and Sometimes 366 Days- In February 2020, a local law firm sponsored a Black History Essay Contest. Essay should be 500 words or less and should discuss African-...

 

Fellowship

Hebrews 10:25 - Not forsaking 1fu assembling of ourselves together. John Donne believed that no man is an island. Many of us Iive our lives ignoring that the simple difficult truth until we become ill. It is well documented that vibrant social bonds...

 

Tools to Cope

We are facing some pretty trying times as a community here in Monroe. Not only are we dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic that is affecting the world, but some are also now left to clean up after a series of tornadoes struck our community, damaging...

 

Deaths

Roosevelt Willis, Jr., 71 Roosevelt Willis of Monroe, LA died April 7, 2020. Burial: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday April 14th at Richwood Memorial Garden, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Mary M. Hughes, 80 Mary M. Hughes of...

 

God's Church Shall Prevail

Rose of Sharon Baptist Church Monroe LA, the church rooted in the Word and blossoming in the fruit of the Spirit recently celebrated their 86th church anniversary where A.B. Davis-Johnson Dr. is...

 

Mother Mary M. Hughes Final Rites

Mother Mary M. Hughes was born on February 10, 1940 to the parents of the late John Mendenball and Louvae Thomas Taylor in Springhill, LA. Mother Hughes joined the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in the late 1980s. She was crowned a “Mother” when her...

 

The End Is Near

"The Prophet Mourns “(Jeremiah 9) Oh, that I had in the wilderness a hiding place of wayfaring men, that I might leave my people, and go from them! For they all be adulterers, an assembly of treacherous men. Men have corrupted the ways of God,...

 

Big City Star Jazzy Performance

At a recent campaign fundraiser before the stay at home order for Louisiana was enforced, as rising Star Saxophonist Donald Givens was in rare form entertaining guests. At first glance and listening...

 

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...

 

Virtual Summer BAYOU Program

Southern University’s College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences has extended the application deadline for its summer Beginning Agricultural Youth Opportunities Unlimited (BAYOU) Program. The three-week program will be held virtually...

 

Business Provides FREE Hot Lunches for Monroe Tornado Victims and First Responders

Mayor Jamie Mayo says, “A businessman, who wishes to remain anonymous, reached out to me wanting to help by feeding Monroe tornado victims and the first responders who are on the frontlines. Their feeding crew will set up and distribute hot meals...

 

Voting 2020

The June 20, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary election in Louisiana is hereby rescheduled for July 11, 2020. The July 25, 2020 election is hereby rescheduled for August 15, 2020. Voting is from 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m....

 

Louisiana Schools Closed Distance Learning Continues

On Tuesday, April 14, 2020, Governor John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana schools will remain closed through the remainder of the academic year, but distance education will continue. Students will not have to make up missed time, and educators...

 

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...

 

African American Coronavirus Death Rates to Change Health Care Policies

In response to the reports and analysis from several sources nationwide that African Americans are contracting and dying of coronavirus at an alarmingly higher rate than white Americans. “Newly released data about the alarming rates of African...

 

Sold

I would like to congratulate Mrs. Emma Jones for completing the sales of her Monroe Ave. and Crescent Dr. properties. Mrs. Jones is now starting her new life in Atlanta with her daughter Natalie,...

 

Injustice Will Be Punished

Bible Background • ESTHER 3; 5; 7 Printed Text • ESTHER 7:1–10 | Devotional Reading • LUKE 19:11–26 In Focus- In church, James and Mariah were leading the adult class discussion on why fighting injustice takes a willingness to take a stand...

 

I Just Love Me Some You

Those that pledge their vows before God and man stay together for the duration, going through the good and bad times, and finding the real success of love. Many married couples who say and mean their...

 

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards visits Monroe

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards visited Monroe on Monday, April 13, 2020, hosting a press conference at the Monroe Safety Center. During the press conference Gov. Edwards discussed the challenges...

 

God's Grace

Starlight Baptist Church Swartz LA 9th Appreciation for Dr. & Sister Rory L. Bedford was Sunday March 15. Special guest was Rev. Kenneth Sapp Moderator of the New Hope Baptist Association and...

 

If My People

ll Chronicles 7:11-14 How often have we heard, read, taught and preached the words of ll Chronicles 7:14.. If my people which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray and seek my face...

 

OUR DIRTY LAUNDRY"

Job 38:22-23, II Chronicles 7:14 Copyright 2012 inspired by God Since our tears have been revealed, as the water that is spilled, from raining and leaking eyes When our soul has been broken, and no words can be spoken, that will give peace to a soul...

 

The Mayor's Corner

Catastrophic Tornadoes Shake Our City, But Won’t Break Our Will Easter Sunday 2020 will be one we will always remember. Crumbled brick, crushed cars and mangled wires are just mere representations of the hundreds of families whose lives have been...

 

Beautiful Black Women

One of mankind's best secrets are Black Women. Their beauty has stretched man’s imagination for centuries. Being the most beautiful on earth, Black Women create an excitement in the world which is...

 

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...

 

Priceless

1 Corinthians 6:20 | NKJV For you were bought at a price; therefore, glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God’s. Beloved you are bought and “paid in full” by the Blood of...

 
 By Eddie Gillis    News    April 16, 2020

An Easter To Remember

There is something inherent about listening to those things that let us know when ominous weather is headed our way. Long before Doppler Radar came on the scene, nature has always given us signs of wh...

 
 By Eddie Gillis    News    April 16, 2020

Monroe Transit Bus Fee Waiver

As the City of Monroe continue to look for ways to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, Monroe Transit General Manager Marc Keenan believes that his department can do something about the...

 

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