Articles from the June 16, 2022 edition
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Promoted
Congratulations Orlando Freemont Ouachita Parish Schools new Director of Safety. Freemont was former Richwood Middle School Principal....
Raving Beauty
One of mankind's best secrets is a Black woman. Their beauty has stretched man's imagination for centuries. Being the most beautiful on earth, Black women create an excitement in the world that is...
Bad Cut Barber Shot
Can one imagine completing a service for someone only then to receive a gunshot as payment instead of cash? That is exactly what happened, according to police records that reveal an angry customer allegedly shot a local barbershop owner. The report...
Hot ...Thieves Steal AC
Many times, when bad things happens, it turns to good and many times people do us favors when they commit or do detrimental acts. The brazen thieves, who stole an air conditioning unit from St. Peter...
Town and Country Shooting
No community or neighborhood is immune from shootings and shots being fired. Ouachita Parish law enforcement officials said that what was thought to have been gun fire, has been confirmed to be a...
Forever in Our Hearts
Rhoda Kelly was cool, calm, and collected, especially in stressful situations. She possessed a heart of gold which is always needed in a family. Her family already misses Rhoda as she was the voice...
Mosque Opposes Proposed Swanson Plan
Muhammad Mosque #99, an affiliate of the Nation of Islam in Monroe LA is opposed and speaking out about the plan to house the most violent offenders from around the state in the now under...
Shooting Suspects Nabbed
Last year in June of 2021, a shooting happened in south Monroe in the area of Sandifer Avenue and Vine Street where two individuals were shot. When Monroe police arrived at the scene, they found that...
Alpha 27th Scholarship Awards
Eta Delta Lambda Chapter Educational Foundation, Inc of Eta Delta Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity , Inc presented their 27th Scholarship Awards Reception on Saturday June 11, 2022 at Living...
DOJ Greene Investigation Overdue
The Department of Justice is about to undertake its so-called “pattern of practice” into the Louisiana State Police, the state’s premiere law enforcement agency. The investigation will center around people who have alleged that LSP has engaged...
LA Historical Marker Dedication & Unveiling
The Rayville Rosenwald/Eula D. Britton Alumni Association, an organization that represents the original African American School that operated in Rayville, LA, from 1904 until its closing in 1970,...
Irma DeTiege Scholarship
2022 Irma DeTiege Scholarship Recipients are Lauryn Brown, Roniya Carter, Keith Jackson, Jr., Brooke Jason and Cypress Washington. All of this year's Irma Hall DeTiege Scholarship recipients are...
Happy Father's Day
The many things you've done, all the times, that you were there. Help me know deep down inside, how much you really care. Even though we might not say we appreciate all you do. Richly blessed is how...
Stop the Violence
At Zion Spring Baptist Church in Monroe LA, the church is going to the streets to help stop the violence and hate. Zion Spring Pastor Ricky James understands to stop or curb the violence the church...
National HIV Testing Day
Monday, June 27 is National HIV Testing Day. Since 1995, this special day has been set aside to encourage HIV testing. It is recommended everyone between the age 13 and 64 test; however, those at a higher risk should test more often. Testing is the f...
Due Season
Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. Of all the articles I've written, I feel this one to be very personal for someone. I sense...
Monroe/Northeast LA Superstars
As young kids, there have been some amazing athletes which have graced this area with pro talent performances while being high school superstars who made fans think and say oooh wee. Growing in this...
WITHHOLDING NOTHING
Psalms 84:11 | NKJV For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly. I Praise and give God ALL the Honor! For He...
Farewell Hardy R. Washington Sr.
June 26, 1936-May 13, 2022 Hardy Rogers Washington, Sr. 85, was born on June 26, 1936 in Rayville LA to Allen and Ethel Washington. He was the second youngest child of eight. His siblings three...
Deaths
Arthur Wayne Harvey, 63 of Monroe, LA Topographic Analyst died Wednesday June 8, 2022. Visitation: 3:30-5:30 PM Friday June 17, 2022 at Greater Free Gift B C. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday June 18, 2022 at Greater Free Gift BC. Burial: Philadelphia B C...
God Usually Calls the Ordinary
Submitted By Dr. Joseph W. Capers Sr. Many Christians feel that they are not called by God because of their circumstances. Some have made wrong decisions or have been discouraged by others. They...
The End Is Near
A rose once grew where all could see, sheltered beside a garden wall, and as the days passed swiftly by, it spread its branches, straight and tall ..One day, a beam of light shine through a crevice th...
Turning Attitude to Gratitude
Every day, something always upsets us Whether it is something small or large, it affects our feelings and may even impact how we react the rest of the day or how we do a certain thing in our lives, le...
Edna's Cooking
The best breakfast and homes style meals in town six days a week. You don't have the wait the food is always ready, while the fried chicken is the best in town. The baked chicken falls from the bone,...
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...