Articles from the May 4, 2023 edition
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Mysterious Death
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...
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Richwood Alcohol Ordinance Questioned
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...
Misfortunes Glaucoma Jail Escapes
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 f...
Parshall Carter's Precious Memory
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...
New Southside Grocery Market
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...
Leo Kelly's Farewell
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...
Safe Housing/Healthy Homes
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 cit...
Representing Royalty
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...
From Football to the Pulpit
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...
Deaths
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...
Irma DeTiege Scholarship
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,...
HE'S WORTHY TO BE PRAISED
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 l...
"PAYBACK IS A MOTHER LOVER"
(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 memor...
Monroe Ouachita Grambling Alumni Scholarship
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...
Happenings
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...
The Pit is Just a Stop
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,...
Resurrection Celebration
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...
PRAYING AND CONFESSING GOD'S WORD
*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...
You Mean the World to Me
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...
Wrong Conversation We're Having
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...
The End Is Near
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...
Class of 1971
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...
Artificial Intelligence
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...
Free Food & Clothes
St. Luke Baptist Church 3507 Church St. Monroe LA Free clothing on Saturday June 17, 2023 at 10am till 2pm. Rev. Alonzo Clark Pastor....
Rayville Basketball Great Memorial Tribute
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!...
Saulsberry Retirement
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...
Genealogy, Family History & Ancestry Research
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...
