Articles from the June 18, 2020 edition
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Parkview Tragedy
The community is still reeling from the tragic deaths of two adults and four children from a shooting that will remain in people's minds for a long time. It was last Thursday (June 11) around 7:45 at...
Watch Your Tongue
There seem to be more and more people expressing themselves, saying just about anything that comes to mind. People who used to be quiet are telling others what’s on their minds, seemingly without a thought of how their words will be received. Some p...
Sold Out
The more we live, the more we find people out. Some young people are hanging out with the older crowd. Many times, you can trust some older people, not all. All of us have our ways which are liked...
Alfonso Brown's Death, in Police Custody
Alfonso Brown died June 17, 2019, while handcuffed in police custody at the Pecanland Mall in Monroe LA. The officer on mall duty, Sergeant Albert Paxton, was the officer who arrested Alfonso Brown...
Field General Gone Home
Another Newtown Legend has made his way to king's row leaving a legacy which is remembered and feared by those who witnessed greatness. Larry Gene was another of Monroe LA naturally God gifted human....
Community Vigil
Residents of the Monroe gathered for an emergency vigil to uplift the community after a murder-suicide disrupted the city, at 7:45PM on Thursday, June 11, 2020. The vigil was held the next day on...
Newtown Legend Remembered
Herbert Hugo Riley was born March 10, 1943 and transitioned from this life June 13, 2020. He was a True Newtown Legend and was loved and respected by the entire neighborhood. Herbert attended Little F...
Richwood Mayor/ Alderpersons Fat Raises
Citizens of the town of Richwood, LA are upset again at the town's mayor, and all but one alderperson, Wysinger Cleveland, for voting to give themselves a substantial pay increase, while the town and...
2020 Grad
Tae'lor Imani Arnold received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Development and Family Science from Louisiana Tech University on May 23, 2020. She graduated with Latin Honors, Magna Cum Lade....
Mayor Mayo is the Man
Thank God we have Mayor Mayo in place during this crisis, always demonstrating that he is not just a straight-up politician but a public servant politician. Having been in the politics of Jonesboro pe...
P.E.E.P. Disaster Donation
P.E.E.P. Disaster Donation Kenneth Wilson, City Councilman of District 4, along with PEEP Inc. will be donating $1000 to Ouachita Multi-Purpose Community Action Program (OMCAP). The funds donated will...
Deaths
Moses James Thomas, 79 Moses James Thomas of Shreveport, LA -Retired Ttruck Driver died June 3, 2020. Service: 11:30 am Friday June 19, 2020 at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Calhoun, LA. Burial: Jerusalem Cemetery in Calhoun, LA. Visitation: Thursday...
Richwood's Greatest
Legendary Coach Mackie Freeze has and will always be a US History maker. It will be a miracle if anyone can duplicate his high school football coaching record. While coaching and staring the Richwood...
The End is Near
In the last days we must listen and obey God's word. When we (fear) take heed to God's word, and obey, this is when knowledge begins. We see the evil happening around the world, the bitter hatred, killings, deaths, mental illness, famines,...
Favorite Church Usher
Doorkeepers or keepers of the door, their church service is invaluable. They are the first to meet and greet you at church. If you have a question, need a seat, need to speak or sit with a certain...
Voting 2020
Upcoming Election Dates: Presidential/City of Monroe, Mayor-City Council Elections-Saturday, July 11, 2020 and Saturday, August 15, 2020 Early Voting for the Saturday, July 11, 2020 election: Saturday, June 20-Saturday, July 4 (excluding Sunday, June...
Happenings
Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving Southern Style Hot Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday- Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm and Sat 7 am – 2 pm All Plates come with coffee or fountain drink Great Food! Great Service @ Reasonable Prices 2 locations...
Happy Father's Day
A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way." Happy Father's Day Tommy L. Ballard, love Sylvia Carter, Lakisha Carter,...
ULM Diversity and Inclusion Forum
The University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) hosted a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Forum, Tuesday, June 9, 2020. The forum was sparked by protests around the world responding to the death of...
MONROE QUES SCHOLARSHIPS
The Mu Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi recently awarded its 2020 Nash-Blue Scholarship recipients. (5) one-thousand-dollar scholarships were presented during a June 13th ceremony at the chapter's fratern...
Dr. Explains Blacks Higher COVID Rates
How to Stay Safe-there’s a reason why African Americans are dying of COVID that no one is talking about, and it has nothing to do with inner city poverty. Many blacks have a genetic vulnerability to multi-system organ failure leading to death c...
A SILENT CRY FOR HELP
: Mental illness does not discriminate; it can get the better of any of us. The topic of mental illness has been weighing on many in the community since the tragic loss of lives at Parkview Apartments in Monroe, Louisiana last Thursday June 11. There...
Louisiana Supreme Court Chief Justice's Call
Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson issued a letter to her colleagues in the Judicial, Executive and Legislative Branches, calling for Justice for All in Louisiana and asking them to consider ways in which they can improve the justice system in...
Implied Immunity, President's Health Big Questions
Can anyone out there tell me who has been given immunity from not being held accountable for their actions/words by God? No one? Adam, the first man created in God’s image was not immune from God’s punishment, nor was Eve when they violated God...
Small Spark's Big Flame
A few days ago, 19-year-old Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Salau was said to be missing, then found dead after reporting being sexually assaulted. Salau was an important figure in the Black Lives Matter movement, using her voice to advocate for the justice of...
Juneteenth Anniversary Critical Conversation
Bill Cobbs has been on the battlefield eradicating ignorance, exposing injustice and sharing the magnificent and incomparable experiences -pain and triumph of African American People through the arts. A must-see play. His extensive acting career incl...
UTS SUMMER SESSION
United Theological Seminary and Bible College at 905 Texas Ave., Monroe LA will hold registration and begin the summer session on July 11. Classes will be held on Saturdays: July 11, 18, 25 and August 1 in the library . Class schedule: Bachelor of...
2020 Williams Memorial Scholarship
The Jesse C. Williams and Erma L. Williams Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of Deacon Jesse C. Williams and Mother Erma L. Williams, who were pillars in the True Vine Missionary Baptist...
Surprise First Baptist Parade
First Baptist Church Monroe LA surprised Pastor and Sister Tegitra K. Thomas with a parade honoring them Saturday June 13, 2020. The pastor and wife were stunned, yet elated the love and kindness...
"OUR BLACK LIVES DON'T MATTER" (The #Hashtag poem)
COPYRIGHT 2016 WRITTEN BY: MR. MARION OBAFEMI, "THE PO' FOLK'S POET" AND INSPIRED BY: GOD IF WE WANT RESPECT, FOR OUR BLACK LIVES WE MUST PROTECT, OUR BLACK WIVES STOP THE CHEATING AND THE BEATING,...
Mayor's Corner
June 18: Monroe Farmer’s Market Official Summer 2020 Grand Opening Your Monroe Farmer’s Market Summer Grand Opening will be 9:30 am Thursday, June 18, 2020. It is in the 1200 Block of Washington Street, directly across from J.S. Clark Elementary Sch...
Happy Father's Day
A Dad gives hope when life is low. A Dad's a place where you can go. A Dad is honest. A Dad is true. A Dad is precious. My DAD is You. Happy Father's Day! Chris Dunn and Barry Sims Photo Fathers...
Believe & Know
John 6:68-69 | NKJV But Simon Peter answered Him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. 69 Also we have come to believe and know that You are the Christ, the Son of the l...
Remembering My Dad
If I could write a story, it would be the greatest ever told. I'd write about my daddy, for he had a heart of gold. (Vicky Frye) Remembering my day Andrew Jackson Sr. Love you son Andrew Jackson Jr....
JUNE IS MEN'S HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH…
June is national MEN’S HEALTH month. This month is all about encouraging the men in your life (including YOU, men out there!) to take care of their bodies by eating right, exercising, and working to prevent disease. The official symbol of the m...
Praying Children
*Inspired by God through Mary Roggerson & Morning Day Prayer Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Nolley, St. Mary Baptist Church Purpose: For all children to learn, pray and confess the Word of God. Goal: For all children to have an int...
The Shepherd of the Lost Sheep
The Gospels began in the heart of God and the resurrection of Jesus. Matthew and Luke begin with the story of Jesus’ birth. The major record about Christ’s birth is the New Testament Jesus is the shepherd of the lost sheep. The major ages of bet...
Remove Symbols of Racism, Nation Wide
America’s past and present is one of oppression, aggression, disease, darkness and death. America’s legacy speaks to the massacre and exploitation of native Americans, the confiscation of their lands, heritage, culture and identity. America’s evil...
