Articles from the June 24, 2021 edition

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Monroe Housing FREE Covid-19 Vaccination

The Monroe Housing Authority is dedicated to help bring back Louisiana, as the organization announces fourteen (14) of its housing communities will host FREE Covid-19 vaccination events between June 2...

 

Argument Escalates, Ends Tragically

When students make it to high school, they begin to make their stride in understanding what is required of them. In their rearview mirror, they have the perspective of being a kid. Looking ahead,...

 

Debra McGee Treasured Memories

Debra Renee McGee was born October 5, 1975 in Monroe, LA to the late Hosea McGee Sr. and Freddie Mae Kirby-McGee. She received her final wings on June 16, 2021, passing away peacefully at home. Debra...

 

Gregory Bridges' Unexpected Death

News of the passing of Gregory Bridges, 70, sent shock waves throughout the Monroe community and beyond. Hearts are saddened by his unexpected passing shared by family and friends on Thursday, June...

 
 By Eddie D. Gillis    News    June 24, 2021

Fight for Justice

Another rally for justice was held last Thursday, June 17, 2021 at the Benoit Community Center in Monroe, LA , as a sign to city officials in the Friday Ellis administration that the fight for...

 
 By Eddie D. Gillis    News    June 24, 2021

Renwick St. Crosswalk Passions Flare

Passions were high at the Monroe City Council meeting Tuesday night, June 22, 2021 as speaker after speaker spoke on the need to place a school's name on the pedestrian bridge located across HWY 165...

 

Kings and Queens

Barkdull Faulk Elementary School in Monroe, LA held its Annual Coronation of Kings and Queens 2021 recently. Reigning as Royal King and Queen was Jaxon Hamilton and Jessika Murphy. Queen Cadence...

 

BamFam/Pat Williams Camp & Showcase

The Pat Williams Free Camp and Showcase was held at Wossman High School in Monroe, LA, Sunday, June 13, 2021. The BamFam Foundation is a US 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that celebrates, supports,...

 

Father's Day

Happy Father's Day June 20, 2021 to fathers. Hope your Father's Day had your heart smiling feeling blessed to bs a dad, feeling appreciated and loved while being reminded that the things you do, the...

 

Moving Home

Ms. Betty Broussard was a New Iberia, LA native who returned home after 60 years of investing and molding young talents in Monroe, LA. She began her teaching career at Carroll Junior and ended at...

 

Pennies from Heaven

Over the weekend, I counted coins that I have been saving over the past few years. As I went through the money, I sifted through each penny, checking the year they had been produced. Pennies made before 1983 are worth more than one cent because they...

 

Happenings

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 and Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service...

 

Deaths

Marilyn Allen, 56 Marilyn Allen of Monroe, LA Homemaker died June 21, 2021. Memorial Service: 10:00 AM Friday June 25, 2021 at Smith Funeral Home. Garland Dunn, 50 Garland Dunn of Monroe, LA Chef died June 17, 2021. Service: 11:00 AM Friday June 25,...

 

Faze One 1st Youth Football Camp

Faze One 1st Youth Football Camp Coach Davey Mays’ hosts, Faze One 1st Annual Football Camp for kids ages 7-12, Saturday, July 3, 2021. $30 registration fee. Registration, 8:30 - 9:45AM, 3951 Brown Rd., Richwood, LA. Wear black shorts and bring c...

 

Rejoice

Piney Grove Male Chorus 8th Anniversary was held at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Monroe LA on Sunday June 13, 2021. Special guests were Starlight Gospel Singers Shreveport LA, Gifted, New Image and...

 

Louisiana Federation of Democratic Women (LFDW)

Thank you to our Dynamic Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives for passing legislation to make Juneteenth a national holiday; and Thank You President Joe Biden (46th President of the United...

 

The End Is Near

We are blessed to have Juneteenth Day recognized as a federal holiday. Remembering when Blacks were in slavery for three years after they had been freed needed to be recognized, and told. To be kept under hard taskmaster for three years after being...

 

The God of Hope

Romans 15:13 | NKJV 13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Beloved walk today in Confident...

 

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