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Life and death have always been a mystery. We don't know when we will come or leave this life. When leaving home, there is no guarantee of a safe return, but the prayer is always for a safe return home. Hearts are saddened by the unexpecting passing of Christina Wroten, 22, who went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Funeral services are on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation is Friday, May 5, 2023, 3:30 - 5:30 PM at...
An ordinance before the Town of Richwood Board of Alderpersons was introduced that would amend the existing ordinance (2021-02) that regulates the operating hours of businesses that sell and store alcohol for sale was up for consideration recently. The ordinance(2023-01)was before the Board, asking if the current closing time of or before 3:30 AM should revert back to the old time of or before 2:00 AM any day of the week. Richwood Mayor Gerald Brown, who chairs the town’s meeting, called for a...
James Savannah’s life has been one some may call a life of misfortune. It began when as a youth, he made some bad decisions, some of which landed him in jail. Looking back over his life, he says he would have made different choices. When he was facing serious time, Savannah made another bad choice. He was supposed to serve time in Ouachita Parish, but before he was placed behind bars, he escaped from jail, winding up in California. He stayed away for about three years, then decided to turn himself in; returning to Louisiana, he was placed b...
Parshall Doretha O'Dell Mae Hester Carter, a resident of Monroe, LA transitioned peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Her visitation is scheduled for Sunday, May 7, 2023, 1:00 - 6:00 PM at Miller Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Funeral services are Monday, May 8, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Zion Traveler Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Burial is at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood, LA under the direction of Miller Funeral Home....
Monroe Southside residents have to be elated after hearing that the Monroe City Council approved the sale of land within city limits for the construction of a grocery market on Jackson Street. The sale of land located at 3901 Jackson Street will be a welcome addition to an area of the city that has hardly seen any economic development near them. District 5 councilwoman and president Kema Dawson said she is very excited about this project, as it will be in her district. It will be a new Dollar General Market that will have the same kind of...
Sunrise January 14, 1959 Sunset May 1, 2023 One should cry when they're born and rejoice when they go home. Leo Kelly, 64, was an iconic figure in Richwood, LA, which was his home. He was a 1977 graduate of Richwood High School. Kelly was the owner and licensed barber of Sir K's Hair Designs. He additionally was employed by the Town of Richwood in Public Relations. Kelly was a barber at Swanson Correctional Center for Youth for many years. He served as Alderman for the town of Richwood for 20...
The First Blight Boot Camp was on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at the Monroe Civic Center. There were several breakout sessions, including sessions on adjudicated properties and rental assistance. The city of Monroe has received a $ 1.5 million grant through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to launch a Safe Housing and Healthy Homes Program. Eligible applicants, including landlords, can apply to obtain up to $28,000. Johnnie Thomas, a Newtown resident, was chosen t...
The lovely Miss Dazzle Dance 2022, Katelyn Goree, has been shining all year long with beauty and poise. Don't miss her in the 11th annual Dazzle Dance Recital, Saturday, June 3, 2023, 6:00 PM at the Monroe Civic Center, Jack Howard Theater....
Rev. Roy Jones was a five-star quarterback staring for Carroll High School in Monroe LA straight-out of NewTown. Rev. Roy has seen and done more things than most, yet it was that amazing Grace which saved not only Rev. Roy Jones but countless others who have turned their lives over to the Lord! Rev. Roy knows while trying to share the good news of Jesus Christ. Are you ready to experience What Rev. Roy Jones knows and believes!...
Jim H. Jones, 75 of Crowville, LA Retired Railroad died Wednesday April 26, 2023. Visitation: 6:00-8:00PM Friday May 5, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Companies, Delhi, LA. Service: 11:00AM Saturday May 6, 2023 at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Crowville, LA. Burial: Philadelphia Baptist Church Cemetery under directions of McFarland Funeral Companies-Delhi. Johnny Edwards, 25 of Monroe a Laborer died Wednesday April 26, 2023. Visitation: 3:30-5:30PM Thursday May 4, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Friday May 5,...
High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship, email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph, contact information, official GPA, high school transcript, class rank and ACT score. Deadline is May 15, 2023. The late legendary Irma Irma DeTiege, by God’s amazing grace and mercy, helped many get through the race of life through her inspiration and fortitude. Thanks for your continuous support Mrs. Alberta Lewis Wilson to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship. P...
Exodus 15:2 | NKJV he Lord is my strength and song, and He has become my salvation; He is my God and I will praise Him; My father’s God, and I will exalt Him. Oh Beloved God is my Strength. Strength like no other! His Strength is made perfect in our weaknesses. So that when we are weak, we are therefore Strong! HALLELUJAH! When are bodies are under attack by illnesses, He is Jehovah Rapha (the God that Heals us). When our minds are troubled, He is Jehovah Shalom (the God that gives us Peace). Wh...
(The Boomerang Poem For My Mother, Mrs. Earnestine Carraway Jackson) Copyright 2008 By: “THE PO’ FOLK’S POET, Mr. Marion Obafemi And Inspired by God While flipping through the pages in the memory book of my mind I discovered something strange about this thing called time. I saw where you nursed me, burped me and watched me as I grew When I pressed rewind, on this thing called time, I noticed a change in you. With every passing day, as the sun shinned in my face, I began to bud and grow tall...
The Monroe Ouachita Chapter of (GUNAA) Grambling University National Alumni Association held its 22nd annual Gospel Scholarship Musical Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Piney Grove Baptist Church 126 South 10th Street West Monroe, LA. This year's scholarships were named in honor of Mr. Glenn Ludley, Mrs. Ruby Harris, and Mrs. Clarease Isby. Scholarship recipients included Charmaine Chisley Ouachita, Jeremiah Nelson Carroll, Zelmarcus South Wossman, academic stipend was awarded to Stalee Simmons...
Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonable prices. Three Monroe locations: Now Save #1 4399, Hwy 165 South, 318-737-7873; Tiger Market Café, 1800 Forsythe Ave, Suite 1, 318-325-4000; Now Save #8 Winnsboro Rd., Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 South and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s Cooking features $6.99 breakfast an...
Just imagine being hated Just because of your dreams. Imagine being excluded because of favor. It's what happened to Joseph. He was hated by his own brothers. Hate drove them to throw him into a pit, after deciding not to kill him. From there, he was sold onto slavery. From there, he was placed in a palace, falsely accused, and then placed in prison. All of this, but the Word still says that Joseph was favored by God. Joseph eventually got out of prison and became ruler of Pharaoh’s entire h...
Resurrection Sunday is where we celebrate the risen Christ! Christians heard and saw evidence which affirmed their faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Resurrection Sunday was the most important celebration in the lives of every believer. It was different than any other as every believer who takes their life and death seriously knows this. History changed for mankind on that Sunday, because of that day death is no longer the last word for anyone who follows Christ. Life is! Celebrating...
*Inspired by God through Mary Roggerson under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Nolley, St. Mary Baptist Church Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday And He died for all, that those who live should live no longer for themselves, but for Him who died for them and rose again. 2 Corinthians 5:15 Prayer: Father God, I am so thankful that You sent Your only Son, Jesus, to die for all. With the help of the Holy Spirit, I will no longer live for myself, but for Christ, Who died and rose again. Father, I give You all glory and praise! Confession: In Christ, I...
Many that pledge their vows before God and man stay together till death do us part. They inevitably go through good and bad times, but always find the real success of love. Many married couples who say and mean their vows reap the benefits of marriage with love, trust, loyalty, and commitment Ernest & Marva Muhammad's love is the best kind, which is standing the test of time! Pho...
The manhunt (as of press time) continues for the alleged killer who authorities say shot and killed five people execution-style. Simply because they asked him to stop the shooting. Media reports indicate that a family member asked the alleged suspect to stop shooting because a child was trying to sleep. Instead of being a good neighbor, the suspect named Francisco Oropeza, simply walked next door and proceeded to kill the family one-by-one, allegedly saying that “he had a right” to do whatever he wanted on his own property. A few minutes later,...
And when your son (children) asks you in times to come saying, what mean these testimonies, status, and judgements; which the Lord our God has commanded you (Deuteronomy 6:1-13). Blessings and honor to our creator God, and Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. God made the sun, the moon, and set the stars in the sky. He gave them the space to testify of his goodness by day and by night. God created Man and Woman, blessed them, and instructed them to be fruitful and multiply and replenish the earth in his image and likeness. Parents have been...
The only class that didn't graduate from Carroll was the Class of 1971 which was split between two Monroe LA High Schools during integration. Class of 1971 sitting l to r Rosemary Henry, Corine McGhee Sutton Cloteal Lee Edwards, Joyce Barnes & Alberta Green, standing l tor Mary Pruitt Roggerson, Evelyn Davis Pugh, Pamela Turner, Artmasue Hollingsworth Jenkins, Dorothy Hoston Sutton and Vickie Cage Britton....
Some are raving about AI and other new modern efficiencies that are now becoming more well-known, but I think it is time to evaluate our future. There are some benefits of AI. 1 - AI will bring more automation to jobs, which will potentially lead to job displacement in some industries. 2 - AI is being used in healthcare to develop more accurate diagnoses and better treatments, potentially improving healthcare outcomes. 3 - AI is being used to improve customer experiences and service. 4 - AI is used to improve safety and identify potential safet...
St. Luke Baptist Church 3507 Church St. Monroe LA Free clothing on Saturday June 17, 2023 at 10am till 2pm. Rev. Alonzo Clark Pastor....
A memorial tribute for the late great Legendary Hershell West is scheduled for July 8, 2023 at 1pm at the Rayville Rosenwald/Eula D. Britton Alumnae Gym in Rayville, LA. Public invitation to follow!...
At University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) on Monday April 24, 2023, Professor Pamela Saulsberry was celebrated at her retirement celebration before family, friends, and colleagues on the 7th floor of the ULM library. Dr. Saulsberry was awarded Emeritus status in Social Work which has only been awarded to a select few by current ULM President Ron Berry. Congratulations Dr. Pamela Saulsberry on your 48 years of dedicated service in education!...
Trace your ancestors' unique story and your family tree with the help of the ancestry software and genealogy resources. Learn how to add people to the family tree, add facts, cite sources, and attach pictures or other digital documents. The presenter for the program will be Lora Peppers, Genealogy/Special Collections from the Main Branch Library on Thursday May 18, 2023 at 11am at Carver McDonald Library 2941 Renwick St. in Monroe LA. 318.327.1477 This is a community program, Joyce Powell...
