Articles from the June 29, 2023 edition
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Tools for Navigating Life
"It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt." Mark Twain...
2023 Grad Kierra J. Coleman
Kierra J. Coleman is a Louisiana State University DVM (Doctor Veterinarian Medicine) class of 2023 graduate. Her accomplishments include being co-founder and president of the first Black affinity grou...
Gone Too Soon
It seems as if the wheels of life for many young souls have fewer turns these days. For the life of Grambling State University Senior Kelssie J’Nycole Maze, the final wheel has spun. Kelssie, 23, a M...
By Booker T. Shooting
Tragedy struck a Monroe neighborhood, as Monroe Police report that a 16-year-old youth is dead following a shooting. Homicide is the third leading cause of death for those between ages 12 and 17, behind accidents and suicide, according to the Centers...
Living In Fear
A local family wants the community to know more of the facts concerning a recent media article about their loved one who was the subject of two alleged murders that happened in 2017 and 2019. Devonte...
Forever in Our Hearts
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Janie Lou Hudson was born on April 27, 1957, in Monroe, LA. She was one of twenty-one children born to the late Hazel and Lonnie Hudson, Sr. She professed...
Janie Lee Smith's Final Farewell
Sister Janie Smith was born and reared in Bastrop LA. She confessed Christ at an early age and grew up in the Evergreen # 1 Missionary Baptist Church. In October of 1952 Sister Smith joined the St. Ma...
Donterrio "Donnie" Anderson's Ultimate Finale
The journey of performing and writing stage plays has made its ultimate finale in our great city of Monroe, LA, for me, Donterrio "Donnie" Anderson. In 2014, God took me through a storm, and I was...
15th Annual Nolan Norman Day
Nolan Norman – Extension, LA, Wisner, LA, and the greater community! Gone but never forgotten. Mrs. Elizabeth King Norman and family affectionately called him Big Daddy. It is Nolan Norman Day each f...
A Name You Can't Forget
I got the chance to meet many amazing people during a time in my corporate career. There were many hardworking and educated people who wanted to do their best and represent the company well. As I type this, their names and faces come to mind. Jane...
Sinless Made Sin
2 Cor.5:21, Jesus was made sin for us who knew no sin, that we may be made in the righteousness of God through Christ Jesus. The condemnation, guilt, and shame, blame, Jesus was made for us, because we believe, we are sons and daughters, because the...
God's Not Penalizing He's Positioning
1 Peter 5:10 But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. One of my...
Mt. Nebo Family Day Picnic
Weekend of July 14-16, 2023 at Former school’s playground on corner of Jackson & Thomas Streets in Monroe LA....
Bryant's Addition Reunion from Boys to Men
Many athletes came out of Bryant's Addition Reunion in Monroe LA. These men who were boys grew up, together back in the 1960's. They were an elite group who witnessed 22 players from their...
Blowing Candles
Blessed, thankful and celebrating is Delois Jackson. Happy Birthday to the sweetest person we know (Delois Jackson ) our Mom. June 30, 2023, love Sylvia and your family!...
National Cancer Survivors' Fun Day
Survivors of various types of cancer gathered at the Tri- City Community Center in Monroe LA to celebrate survivorship. Cancer survivors participated in National Cancer Survivors Fun Day on June 24,...
Sisterhood
Sisterhood is more than something that you get with a group of girls or a specific person but a relationship to last you for the rest of your life. I've been impacted and influenced by amazing girls...
Jackson Parish Library National Grants
$20,000 in Grants Will Add Inclusive Equipment to the Jackson Parish Library Park for Residents with Disabilities in Jonesboro and Chatham, Louisiana. Jonesboro, LA — The Jackson Parish Library branches in Jonesboro and Chatham have been selected a...
"PLEASE LET ME IN"
(A Thug's Prayer) Copyright 2004 By: "THE PO' FOLK'S POET" And inspired by God As I stumble through the darkness in the valley of death Please shine your guiding light upon my crooked steps And lead...
Birthday Wishes
Hanging tough only by Grace and Mercy while celebrating another thankful year is Walter Jackson. Happy birthday Walter Sunday July 2, 2023....
Deaths
Kevin Butler, 60, transitioned from this life on Monday, June 19, 2023, in Monroe, LA. Service: Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 1:00PM at the chapel of Hester's Central State Funeral Home. Visitation: Friday, June 30, 2023, from 1:00 to 5:00PM at the...
From Treasure to Memory
Centenarian Minnie Lee Percy Spears 101 Years Centenarian Minnie Spears transitioned to her new home on Saturday June 24, 2023, God called her name and she quietly answered. She was blessed to have... Full story
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...
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 Annual Men & Women’s Day Cuba Baptist Church 3...
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 Delta Line Sister Geneva...
