Articles from the May 26, 2022 edition
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The Right to Vote
As we steadily transition from one generation to another, it seems that a little more is lost on the present generation when it comes to the past. We, as Black Americans, should hold on to as much of our past as we can, because God wants us to know...
School Board Rejects Carroll Secure Area
In an effort to beautify portions of Carroll High School, a proposal on the Monroe City School Board agenda was requested to move air conditioner chillers located in between two buildings of the schoo...
SEDD Economic Plan Passes 25 Years Later
As expected, emotions were flying high at Tuesday night's May 24, 2022 Monroe City Council meeting. On the council's agenda was a resolution by the Southside Economic Development District(SEDD) to...
Drowning
In life many won't know when they were born and when they die. Life is very tricky as tomorrow or longevity is not promised. As the ole folks of another era used to say, " you live until you die!'...
Glynn Ludley's Final Farewell
Glynn Ludley possessed a unique personality. His spirit was genuine as he had a heart for people. News of his passing continues to spread as many who knew him are now left to cherish fond memories....
Troopers Charged In Winnsboro Beating
Justice for Antonio Harris moved one step closer recently when three Louisiana State Troopers were charged in a beating incident involving Harris. The charges stem from a 2020 arrest of Brown...
Remembering Maydell Spears
January 25, 1935-May 23, 2022 Maydell Batiste Spears was a former Educator and coach with The Monroe City School System. She worked at Carroll and Neville High Schools in Monroe LA. In the community...
Jackson SU Law Grad
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Brittany Jackson graduated from Southern University Law Center at Southern University's T.J. Clark Activity Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Brittany is a Wossman High School and...
Juneteenth
The Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum at 1051 Chenault Park Dr. in Monroe LA and the Board of Directors are presenting “Juneteenth 2022 – Free and Empowered”. The juried art will be displayed from June 1, 2022, until June...
True Vine Scholarship Celebration
The True Vine Baptist Church in Monroe LA, where Rev. Dr. Stonewall Hunter Jr. is pastor held their Scholarship Program on Sunday, May 15, 2022. This year's High School and College Graduates were...
En Pointe!
Early this year Kaiden Harris reached an incredible milestone in dance and was promoted to pointe dance this past Fall. She will make her debut en pointe at the Dazzle Dance 10th Annual Recital this...
Stand For Something!
Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. We know what Scripture says, regarding peacemakers. Knowing this, we should most definitely want to be peacemakers; for...
Dazzle's 10th
This year marks the 10th year of Dazzle Dance, and I could not be more excited to present this year's showcase. This year's show is to pay homage to the ladies inspiring us to live life glamorously....
Deaths
Charlie Ester. Jr., 78 Brother Charlie Ester. Jr. of Delhi, LA Farmer died Thursday May 19, 2022. Visitation: 3:30-5:30 PM Friday May 27, 2022 at McFarland Funeral Chapel-Delhi. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday May 28, 2022 at Philadelphia Baptist Church...
Russia: You're Not Welcome Anymore
Things are not going so well in the Russian republic, as it is embroiled in a conflict in Ukraine that, if not resolved soon, will seem like the war in Afghanistan was a picnic. That is because the people of Ukraine are giving the Russians at this mo...
The End Is Near
In the beginning of creation, on the sixth day God created man in his image and likeness. Because God is holy, so was man. Adam was the man's name. God's gave Adam one commandment. Adam sinned against God, therefore all of mankind became sinners...
Monroe/Ouachita 21st Annual Gospel Scholarship Musical
The Monroe/Ouachita Chapter of Grambling University National Alumni Association 21st Annual Gospel Scholarship Musical is Saturday June 4, 2022 at 7pm at Bethel Church of God in Christ 1800 Parkview Dr. Monroe LA. The public is invited....
Engagement Celebration
Mrs. Norma Lain held an Engagement Celebration in her home in Monroe LA honoring her daughter Jewel Lain and her fiancé Jarell Jones on Saturday May 21, 2022. The gathering was attended by friends,...
