Articles from the July 1, 2021 edition
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Stray Bullet, Heartbreaking Tragedy
Strange and sad accidents happen every day that sometimes leave us to face an unthinkable fortune. A recent fatality leaves a Monroe family to mourn the loss of a beloved mother, daughter, and...
For Your Precious Love
Domestic issues are somewhat of a common thing as issues in love sometimes go awry. On June 26, 2021 police arrived at a Monroe residence to respond to incident involving suspect, Keyera Young and...
Always In Our Hearts
Pastor Ronald Hunter Sr. Sunrise: November 22, 1945, Passaic NJ, Sunset: June 20, 2021 Monroe LA- Pastor Ronald Hunter Sr. parents were Rev. Theodore Marshall Carter and Theodoshia Hunter. To this...
For the Children
Monroe City School Board - why has this southside school been left to such ill-repair? The community and taxpayers are wondering how long the children will have to suffer in such destitute...
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Inmates Run Swanson
Monroe Police were called to the Swanson Youth Center on Monday, June 28, 2021 to assist in putting down what could be called a rebellion by Swanson inmates. Law enforcement would have to make...
Rally For Justice
Rally For Justice, press conference and Juneteenth kickoff was held Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Harvey Benoit Community Center (1700 Oaklawn Dr., Monroe, LA). The Nation of Islam-Monroe Study Group,...
Freeze LA Hall of Fame
LA legendary football Coach Mackie Freeze of Terzia/Richwood High Schools' was inducted into the 2020 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches, LA on Saturday, June 26. 2021. Other 2021...
13th Nolan Norman Day
Nolan Norman of Extension, LA, and Wisner, LA, and the greater community is gone but never forgotten. Mrs. Elizabeth King Norman and family affectionately called him Big Daddy. Each 1st Saturday in...
Changing of the Guard
On Sunday June 27, 2021, F.D. Thompson American Legion Post 521 in Monroe LA held an installation ceremony for newly elected administration. Post 521 2021 New Administration included Commander...
Swayze's Best
Swayze Elementary School in Monroe, LA proudly celebrates its 2021 Student of Year, Tytionna Bates. Tytionna will celebrate her 12th birthday, July 3. She is the daughter of Shutaskie Mayes and Kevin...
Juneteenth 2021
Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of over 250,000 slaves at the close of the Civil War. The holiday is based on events that occurred mainly in Texas but is now celebrated nationwide. The celebration...
Distinguished Professional Tahari R. Griffin
Monroe native, Tahari R. Griffin, BS, MA, was recently spotlighted in an international newsletter of one of the clinical trials (trial titled DELIVER-MS) she coordinates at the Baylor College of...
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 at reason...
Deaths
Felicia Ann Banks 56 Felicia Ann Banks, Homemaker Monroe LA Died Saturday June 26, 2021, VISITATION: 1:30PM-4:30PM Thursday July 1, 2021, at Funeral Home Chapel GRAVESIDE and BURIAL SERVICE: Friday July 2, 2021 11:00 AM Richwood Memorial Gardens....
The End Is Near
Adam's disobedience caused a plague. Jesus came to stop the plague (Genesis 2:16-17). Time is filled with swift transitions. The dress code has changed, in many cases men dress like women, and women dress like men. Clothes are being worn to show...
Me Say Thanks
There is such great comfort in knowing that me was not alone in this time of seeming loss; and that comfort was made manifest by the many warm and sincere expression of care and concern you have...
