Articles from the May 25, 2023 edition
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Hit-Run Victim Survives
A female pedestrian who people that frequent the Ticheli/Standifer/Burg Jones Lane area, said that the individual was involved in a hit-run incident on 5/19/2023. According to sources, a call for emergency services was made at about 11:39 p.m. when...
Fatal Town and Country Stabbing
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Deputies responded to a morning call on Monday, May 22, 2023, about a stabling at the Town and Country...
Walmart Shooting, Gun Possession Arrests
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. In today's time, the old saying, "Shoppers beware" carries so much weight when one thinks about their personal safety. Often, there...
Danny Ray Tugler's Final Farewell
Danny Ray Tugler, 63, was the son of the late Mrs. Daisy Mae Tugler and Mr. Eliger Tugler Sr. Danny attended Wossman and Carroll High Schools and was a Carroll High School graduate. He also graduated...
Store Shooting No Charges
It was only a few days into the New Year when Monroe Police said that Monquarrius Thomas was wanted for allegedly attempting to rob the Dollar General Store located on South 8th Street in Monroe. The...
Dazzle Dance Recital 2023
Join Dazzle Dance for its 11th annual recital, Saturday, June 5, 2023 at the Monroe Civic Center, Jack Howard Theater, 6:00 PM. This year's spectular show, featured talented dancers presenting...
Dating App Rape
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Back in the old days, if a guy wanted to see that special someone, he usually went by the young lady’s home. If she wasn’t living at home, he went by her apartment. Nowadays, wit...
True Vine Graduate Banquet/Scholars Reception
True Vine Baptist Church graduates and honor students were honored with a Scholarship Banquet on Monday, May 15, 2023 at the Monroe Civic Center. Nine high school graduates, seven college grads, and...
Stop the Violence Bike Ride
The Divine Brothers Association held its 3rd Annual Stop the Violence Bike Ride Saturday, May 6, 2023. The ride began at Carroll Jr. High School in Monroe, LA. Special guest was former NFL pro...
Death of an Office
President Joe Biden must be an even bigger threat to Republican presidential contenders than conservatives are letting on, as the latest strategy seems to anoint killers as heroes. Remember when Kyle Rittenhouse killed two people during a Black...
"ROACHES, RATS AND ONIONS" COPYRIGHT 2001
They say that my species is endangered because where I live is like a jungle My sister is having another baby, well I'll be a monkey's uncle. My teenage years, have barely appeared, but I feel like I am a hundred Our population is falling and my...
Deaths
Rose Boyd, 83 of Monroe, LA Youth Corrections died Thursday May 11, 2023. Visitation: 6:00-8:00PM Thursday May 25, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Friday May 26, 2023 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe,...
Genealogy, Family History & Ancestry Research
It was STANDING ROOM ONLY on Thursday May 18, 22023 at the Carver -McDonald Library in Monroe LA! The community came out in record numbers to find out how to research their ancestors' unique story...
Encouragement
Rev. Van H. Brass offered to recently elected 10th District Moderator encouragement as Rev. John L. Russell ll was elected 10th District Moderation with unity being the key to success. Rev. Brass...
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 reasonab...
The End Is Near
Come To Jesus Right Now! We must all appear before the judgement seat of Christ, that everyone may receive the things done in the body, according to what he/she has done, whether good or bad. Therefore we persuade men/women to repent from the works...
Pulpits & Pews
Women's Ministry Present 2nd Annual - What a Fellowship Program” (BB&O) Bayou Macon, Beouf River and Ouachita Association Reverend John L. Perry, Sr. Association President & Sister Rosie Horne, Director What a Fellowship Program is Sunday May 28, 2...
The Pit
Genesis 50:20 As for you, what you intended against me for evil, God intended for good, in order to accomplish a day like this—to preserve the lives of many people. We talk about the palace in the sto...
Who and Where are the Black Leaders in Monroe LA?
Who and Where are the Black Leaders in Monroe LA?...
Jesus Our Source
Jesus is our source of true peace, real joy and freedom from worry. No matter what comes remember your position in Christ. You are more than a conqueror. Jesus has overcome for us. There is no better position than standing in Christ. We are God’s b...
Wossman 1973 50th
Wossman High School Class of 1973 was the first class to attend an integrated Wossman all four years. Wossman 1973 Graduates were recognized at Wossman 2023 Commencement on Tuesday May 16, 2023 at...
