Articles from the July 2, 2020 edition
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Change – Not So Fast
4 will be remembered as the year of COVID-19. May I remind you to practice Social Distancing, wear a mask, and wash your hands often (at least 20 seconds with warm water and soap). 2020 is also an...
Drive-By Shooting
Anytime a person is shot with any type of firearm is disturbing. Shootings cause all types of health and mental issues. For some being shot is a life changing moment, which effects cannot be reversed. Parents, grandparents and guardians raising...
Indiscretion Disgusting
In life, choices have consequences which can change a person life forever. According to court documents Glenn W. McKinney is suspected and accused of rape in of a victim in Caldwell Parish. The...
Family Clash
There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love,...
Deacon Henry Jackson Sr.'s Homegoing Celebration
Henry Lee Jackson, Sr. was born on November 1, 1929 to the blessed union of Ezra Lee Jackson and Willie Mae Crosby in Jonestown, MS. He was the first of 12 children. He accepted Christ at an early...
Southern First HBCU to Launch Medical Cannabis
The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Baton Rouge LA, part of the Southern University System, together with Ilera Holistic Healthcare (Ilera Holistic), on July 1, 2020...
By Family's Incarcerated Son's Concern
A local woman and her family is heartbroken/heartsick as they can’t understand why a loved one is still incarcerated in a Texas correctional center. The mother has not seen her son in years since he was incarcerated, wants to know why her son’s cas...
Harvey Houston Changing Places
Harvey Houston 77 was an incredible guy. He was a man of action not just talk. He was one of the first black Ouachita Parish Sheriff Deputies who helped those after being arrested with simple advice....
Larry Jackson's Final Farewell
The road home is one we all will face when the time comes. Larry Jackson 72, lived a humble life and knew how to get along with people. He was a Carroll Graduate, who worked and retired as a truck...
2020 Grad Genesis Moy
Congratulations Neville High School 2020 Graduate Genesis Moy. Wishing Genesis all the best as she takes the next step in life. Genesis is the daughter of Touronda Douzart. Photo 2020 Graduate...
Wossman Golden Girl
At Wossman High School in Monroe LA during football season, among the many spectacular event is when the Wossman Golden Girls perform. A Wossman Golden Girl gave a stellar performance in 2018 was...
Jonesboro LA New Compliance Status
Among the nation's riveting woes, uncertainties, and major challenges include a Pandemic, more than 50 million Americans unemployed, more than 120 thousand lives already lost to COVID 19, weeks of pro...
Les Martinique Debutante Taylor Gray
In December 2019, Les Martinique Debutante Taylor Gray was presented to society at the Les Martinique Debutante Ball at the Monroe Civic Center B.D. Robinson Conference Hall. Les Martinique Debutante...
Supreme Court Reduces LA Abortion Access
The Supreme Court delivered a blow to the anti-abortion movement on Monday June 29, 2020, striking down a Louisiana law that could have left only one abortion provider in the state. The court ruled...
Why Black Wealth Matters in White America 2
… and what blacks must learn to survive this new economy To bring this lesson home, a person who earns $100,000 per year and spends $100,000 per year will prosper far less than a person who earns $40,000 per year and spends only $20,000 per year. T...
Louisianans Wear Masks, Avoid Crowds, Take Precautions
Keep your guard up against COVID-19 during summer activities Louisiana has seen an increase in reported COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in recent weeks. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana urges everyone to take steps to protect...
Happenings
COVID-19 PANDEMIC DEATHS REACH 500,000 The pandemic crossed two grim thresholds this weekend — 10 million known infections and half a million deaths. It comes as American positive results are growing in every state except Rhode Island and C...
When Will the President Stand Up?
Someday historians will explain to us why President Trump had a relationship with our number one adversary that defied conventional wisdom. The president’s relationship and mannerism that he has exhibited with Russian President Vladimir Putin, s...
Deacons for Defense - Armed Resistance and the Civil Rights Movement
In this article I will highlight the legal might of the late Attorney James Sharp. "In 1964 a small group of African-American men in Jonesboro LA, defied the non-violence policy of the mainstream civi...
Word Ministries
Word Ministries By Brother James Goods During this Pandemic let us remember Romans 10:13 to call upon the name of the Lord! Mission: "Committed to communicate the truth of Scripture and the Person of...
Proud Grandfather
Louis French is a proud Papa or Granddad after being Mr. Little Flower 1967. Louis has become a husband, father, grandfather you name it Louis claims it. It takes a real man, father and grandfather...
Men & Women Lie Numbers Don't.
Before making a substantial purchase, I always do a thorough assessment of a product. My first assessment is to check reviews for the product in question. In some cases, reviews are subjective,...
Coronavirus Still Here
Don't let your guard down, Coronavirus is surging, and the next surge is here hospitalizing 100,000 daily the experts advise. Protect and defend your family, especially your elderly family members....
AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana Offering Fitbits®
Benefit Helps Make Every Calorie Count Program Members Reach Activity Goals AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana [u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net], a Healthy Louisiana [u7061146.ct.sendgrid.net] Medicaid managed care health plan and part of the AmeriHealth Caritas...
37th Annual Rose of Sharon/Millard Dean Lee Memorial Scholarship
The 37th Annual Rose of Sharon Baptist Church Millard Dean Lee Memorial Scholarship Program will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at 8:30 am. The speaker for the event is Dr. Quentin Holmes, Sr.,...
God Has Me on His Mind
Jeremiah 29:11 | NKJV-For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Beloved we are the Apple of God’s eye. He w...
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...
Praying Students
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...
Repentance and Faith
There are three things that are closely related to each other, they are repentance, faith and repentance and Faith generation. Repentance is a change of mode of thinking, a change of mind about sin, self and God. It is a turning point from self and...
Go Vote Monroe Blacks/ Poor
Voting Time for the Monroe, LA mayor and council elections is here. Early voting will and on July 4, 2020. Election day is July 11, 2020. Go exercise your right to vote, and demonstrate the power through your votes that God has given you to make need...
