Articles from the April 23, 2020 edition
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Organic Mango Butter
What is organic Mango Butter? Mango butter is an organic rich moisturizer for your hair and skin. Where does organic Mango Butter come from? The mango butter is extracted from the mango fruit seed which creates a butter naturally. The properties of...
Drive-by Shooting Dangers
No community is immune to gun violence. Gun violence has no warning signs, horns blaring or light flashing signals. It does not matter the time or day its threatening to those who are involved or...
Hwy 165 Another Life Lost
On U. S. Highway 165 South in Monroe LA at night, walking pesdestrians are at the mercy of drivers due to the extreme darkness of the stretch of road from Winnsboro Road to Richwood High School. It's...
Black & Brown Folks' Reopening Permission
White people have figured out how to protect themselves from coronavirus. But, the COVID-19 infection curve may or may not be flattening for Black, Brown and Indigenous people White people, historically speaking, have been very comfortable building...
William "Joe" Green Jr. Memories
"The Lord Is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want." Psalms 23:1 Brother William Green, Jr. was born on October 5, 1950 in Monroe, Louisiana to Mr. William Green, Sr., and Mrs. Louise Moore Green. He was...
Richardson High School's Legend "Pokey"
Star Athlete Lewis Williams, they called him "POKEY" was a three-sport athlete at Richardson High School in West Monroe LA in the late 1960's. He played quarterback on Richardson's Football Team that...
By Coronavirus: Germ Warfare Against Poor/Minorities
It appears that the Coronavirus is a manmade laboratory germ meant to cause suffering and death against the world's poor, Blacks, Hispanics, and other minority groups worldwide. The perpetrators of the evil conspiracy undoubtedly didn't anticipate...
More Escapes from Swanson
According to unconfirmed sources, multiple youths escaped from the Swanson Youth Center here in Monroe on Sunday morning (April 19). If, what some are saying is true, the community needs to hear from...
Irma DeTiege Scholarship
Irma DeTiege was a nobody who became somebody. She emerged from the cotton fields of Riverton LA to North 11th St. across the street from Zion Traveler Church in Monroe LA. She was a very poor girl...
Mayor Mayo's Works Truly Speak for Him
Greetings Citizens of Monroe: And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. - Romans 8:28. I, Bishop Rodney McFarland, am...
P.E.E.P. Assisting & Spreading Love
Carrying on the tradition of the legendary Benny Ausberry, P.E.E.P. - Positive Enterprise Empowering People - assisted Monroe residents, Saturday, April 18, gifting free masks to the community and...
Les Martinique Deb Amber Harris
In December 2019, Les Martinique Debutante Amber Harris was presented to society at the Les Martinique Debutante Ball at the Monroe Civic Center B.D. Robinson Conference Hall. Les Martinique...
Ag's Jag S.T.A.R.S. 1890 Scholarship
Southern University Baton Rouge LA College of Agricultural, Family and Consumer Sciences is currently accepting applications for its Jag Student Training in Academics, Research and Service (S.T.A.R.S.) 1890 Scholarship. The scholarship awards up to...
Commended
Sister Yvonne Reed is a family matriarch. Her efforts were silent as she diligently gave all she had for her families' well-being. She prayed, gave of herself and now witnessing the fruits of her...
Living My Best Life
If it had not been for the Lord on my side, where would I be? Thanking and praising God for Grace and Mercy is Melvin "Meow" Goldman. His humble beginnings have been a blessing, to his family,...
On the Way
Coming from where we are from has and always will be a journey unforgettable. Wiser and cooler are brothers Apostle Theallas and James Walker. They were spotted in church praising and thanking Jesus...
Who We Are?
1 John 5:4-5 - For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus...
Valuable Resources
There are many resources in the world that can enhance our lives. Resources are granted to those who have access to information. Information is shared through educational opportunities, involvement in social and civic programs, and networks. In addit...
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...
Our Beloved Servant
At King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church Monroe LA, beloved servants Pastor & Sister Wesley Daniel celebrated their 22nd Anniversary recently. Special guest was Pastor/Teacher Donald W. Anderson Sr....
The End Is Near!
The first of all commandments (found at Mark 12:29-31) is The Lord, our God, is the one Lord, and we should love him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. The second is like unto it saying, You should love your neighbor as you love yourself....
The Uniqueness of Man
Man is a multifaceted being. He is material (has a body). He is also immaterial (soul or spirit) heart, mind, will and conscientious. Man was formed; other creatures were created and made. The generic term man includes woman. The word Adam means...
Why People of Color are Contracting and Dying of COVID-19 at Higher Rates
Why People of Color are Contracting and Dying of COVID-19 at Higher Rates Over the past several days there have been many reports that people of color, especially Black Americans, are contracting and dying of COVID-19 at higher rates than their...
Why Criticize Democrat Governors?
President Donald Trump appears to be turning up the heat in an effort to reopen the economy sooner rather than later. Last weekend protests by some people in the states of Michigan and Virginia over how their respective governors’ stay at home o...
Police Jury Passes "Golf Carts","Livestock" Ordinances
It may have taken months to get it done, but residents that live in the Frenchmen's Bend Subdivision in northern Ouachita Parish, will get to ride the neighborhood streets in their golf carts. At...
Grab & Go Event
On Saturday Bright Oak Baptist Church 3628 Cooper St. Monroe LA will hold a Grab & Go Event for Booker T. & all Tornado Victims Saturday April 25 at 12 noon. All are welcome until all food is gone....
Twin Cities Star Athletes ...Give Them Their Due
It has been a dismal year for sports. The NFL was able to crown new champions, the Kansas City Chiefs, and that was about all there was to it in the world of sports. Golf didn't really get off the...
Louisiana Marijuana Arrests Increased During 2010 - 2018
On Monday April 20, 2020 the American Civil Liberties Union released a new report that showed Black people are 3.4 times more likely than white people to be arrested for marijuana possession in Louisiana, despite comparable national marijuana usage...
Beware of Stimulus Checks Scams
The IRS sent out its first round of stimulus checks last week, and everyone was anxious to get their hands on the money ... but beware there are scammers who are also anxious to steal your money,...
WE GET ANOTHER CHANCE
As we witness God's wrath the last two Sundays back to back, tell me, did any of the challenges we had with others really matter? No! We were too busy praying and hoping our lives and possessions were spared. When faced with disaster, we say, God is...
Missed
Remembering Sister Priscilla Gee who was an extraordinary woman from Richland Parish. Although Pricilla went home to be with the Lord April 4, 2014, she is still sadly missed.. She was a mother,...
Deaths
Saul Jaret White, 89 Saul Jaret White of Monroe, LA Insurance Sales Agent died April 17, 2020. Service: 11am Wednesday April 22, 2020 graveside. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood, LA under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral...
"LORD BLESS THE CHILD"
Copyright 2014 My mammy, is never happy, until the first of the month My pappy’s, head is nappy, and he always gets drunk. My brother, stays in trouble, with the local P.D. My sister, how I miss h...
The Mayor's Corner
Thank You Volunteers, Essential Workers and Officials: We are All in this Together! On behalf of the residents of Monroe, the Monroe City Council and I are truly thankful for the support our city is...
Coronavirus Auto Insurance Refunds
Coronavirus stay-at-home orders have led to fewer people on the road and many cars sitting in garages. Now, more than 82% of auto insurance companies like State Farm, Geico and Liberty Mutual are offering policyholders refunds and credits to save...
Mayor Mayo Leads Tornado Rescue
According to Weather Services Reports, three tornadoes hit Ouachita Parish on Easter Sunday. The National Weather service informed us that these tornadoes hit just before noon. Thank goodness no...
Coronavirus: Germ Warfare Against Poor/Minorities
It appears that the Coronavirus is a manmade laboratory germ meant to cause suffering and death against the world's poor, Blacks, Hispanics, and other minority groups worldwide. The perpetrators of...
