Articles from the June 1, 2023 edition
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Faked Seizure Rape Prevented
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. We never know what is going to happen in the next second. It could be whether we are alone or with someone. In each scenario, it is best to be as calm as possible and think clearly if...
Good Intentions, Bad Bill
Members of the Louisiana House of Representatives are quietly making things safer for Louisiana residents. Are there safer regulations when it comes to health? How about bringing down the high automobile insurance rates and enacting stricter...
Lugene "Poochie" Hall's Celebration of Life
Lugene Hall, 71 of Monroe, LA transitioned from this life on May 23, 2023. Visitation is Friday June 2, 2023 from 1:00- 5:00PM at Hester Central State Funeral Home at 811 Louise Anne Avenue in...
Suspect Fired at Police Captured
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A suspect that Monroe Police have sought for a shooting incident that happened in January has been arrested. Malik Long had been...
Forever in Our Hearts
Gloria Willis Walker70, of Monroe, LA gained her wings Friday, May 26, 2023 peacefully at her home with her daughter. Gloria Willis Walker was born to Henry and Odell Willis December 31, 1952, in...
Deadly Crash
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A Richwood man is in the Ouachita Correctional Center and facing charges after he was arrested after being involved in a fatal crash...
SU 2023 Law Grad
Terrance and Toronda Griffin announce the graduation of their daughter, Jaleah Turner. Jaleah received a Juris Doctorate degree from (SULC) Southern University Law Center Baton Rouge LA recently....
All Gave Some-Some Gave All
Northeast Louisiana Veterans' Home in Monroe, LA held a Memorial Day Program on May 25, 2023, to honor America's heroes. Program guests included Master of Ceremonies Marady Rinehart, Christy...
IBIS Vitus Shell's New Exhibition
New Orleans, LA – Vitus Shell, Louisiana mixed-media painter and black creative brings an impactful voice to contemporary figurative painting in his solo exhibition Gold Standard at IBIS C...
Taylor Carroll Principal
Former Carroll High School Principal returns to familiar stomping grounds as the more things change, the more they stay the same. Upon the retirement of former Carroll Principal Dr. Eric Davis,...
Dazzle Dance Recital 2023
Come enjoy a spectacular show filled with performances of all ages! Don't miss this year's Dazzle Dance Recital, Saturday, June 3, 2023, 6:00 PM at the Monroe Civic Center, Jack Howard Theatre. Entry...
Standing Alone
When we stand alone, it's not something we want to do. Standing alone means leaving behind things and people that we love or care for dearly. What we don't see are the intentions of those people or...
Monroe/Ouachita NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
Freedom Fund Banquet with Keynote Speaker, Mr. Shawn Wilson is Saturday, July 8, 2023, 6:30pm at Mt. Zion Family Life Center at 101 N. 18th St. in Monroe LA. Purchase tickets online at www.ouachitanaacp.org/membership or 318-235-7...
Deaths
Charles Edward Gipson, 71 of Monroe, LA died May 22, 2023. Memorial Service will be 3:00 PM Thursday June 1, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Robert William Young II, 45 of West Monroe, LA Entrepreneur died May 24, 2023. Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM...
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...
Juneteenth Celebration
Celebrating Our Roots Monday June 19, 2023-11am to 4pm A day to recognize and celebrate Black Culture and Freedom-open to the public. There will be health screening bounce house, kids activities, 2 bike giveaways, senior citizen recognition, free...
Pulpits & Pews
WORD MINISTRIES Spreading the Gospel Brother James Goods, Jr. For a free weekly email transcript of the Sunday School Lesson Summary; send your email address request to [email protected] See pg 9 Vacation Bible School June 5-9, 2023 from 6:30...
Irma DeTiege Scholarship
Please donate to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 4823, Monroe, LA 71211-4318. Checks payable to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship. Thanks for your generous support Dorothy Ealy Oakland CA, and...
True Vine Graduate Baccalaureate
On Sunday, May 21, 2023 a Baccalaureate ceremony was held at True Vine Baptist Church in Monroe LA. Opening prayer was done by Youth Pastor, Rev. Kelvin Horne. Devotion was done by graduates. Words...
Dazzle Dance Recital 2023
Much of African-American culture is rooted in southern traditions and flair that were developed in the late 1800s and 1900s in the deep south during and after slavery. Of the many things created during that time, I have always had a fascination with...
The Deal of the Deal
So we have a deal. At least in principle. After what seems like an eternity, every time the issue of what is to be done concerning the nation’s debt ceiling grabs the attention, a deal gets done. That’s the word from the White House and House Speaker...
Carroll 1965 Mourned Classmate
In attendance at Parshall Hester Carter final rights on May 8, 2023 were Carroll 1965 Classmates sitting Lorraine Sparks, Bernadine Adams, Diane Hill, standing Audrey Bright, Arthur Hemphill and...
Don't Let Them on Your Ship
We've discussed the story of Jonah many times. Mostly, Believers speak of Jonah's disobedience leading him in the mouth of the big fish, but few speak on what his disobedience caused others. Jonah...
The End Is Near
Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it (Proverb 22:6). An old song goes "We need the Lord just to guide us every day, as we travel along this tedious way. We need him to teach us how to raise our...
