Articles from the July 6, 2023 edition
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Holiday 4th Shooting
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Holidays are events reserved for celebrations of just having a good time with family and friends. The last thing one would want is...
Shooting Call's Troubles
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The so-called war on drugs continues in communities across the nation, and the city of Monroe is no exception. It may be worth it to some, but not at the expense of losing your freedo...
Stanley Scott's Final Farewell
Sadly missed is Stanley Ray Scott, 69, who passed on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Stanley was born September 28, 1953, in Monroe, LA, to Johnnie Mae Scott and Leslie Scott. He enjoyed spending time with...
Body Found Near Jackson/Plum St. Area
Monroe Police made a grim discovery after responding to a call recently. On Monday, July 3, 2023, at around 4:30 PM, officers were alerted to respond to a call in the area of Jackson Street and Plum Street. Upon arrival, officers found the body of a...
Cease Desist and Protest
I am writing on behalf of the FDK Foundation, local C.O.R.E members, concerned community citizens of Jonesboro, Louisiana, and the Jackson Parish NAACP. Over the past weeks, we have had several...
2nd Majority LA Black District
It was a decision that Louisiana Republicans didn’t want, but perhaps quietly acknowledged that there wasn’t anything that they could do about it. A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court requiring Louisiana legislators to redraw its congressional map...
Remembering Synkeva
Eleven years is a long time to wait for justice. That is like waiting a lifetime for someone to be in what seems to be limbo, waiting for that someone who has taken the life of an innocent to finally...
60th Surprise Birthday
The once youngsters are becoming oldsters while time continues to march ahead. A surprise birthday celebration was given to Tessa Turner by her daughter Charita Turner on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at...
15th Nolan Norman Day
Thousands converged in the Nolan Norman Park in Wisner, LA Saturday, July 1, 2023, for the 15th Annual Nolan Norman Day. There were folks everywhere, and the street leading into the park was jammed...
NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
Monroe/Ouachita NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet is Saturday July 8, 2023 at 6:30pm at Mt. Zion Family Life Center 101 N. 18th St. Monroe LA. Freedom Fund Banque Keynote Speaker is Mr. Shawn...
Abandoned Vehicles
I hate to see abandoned vehicles along highways. I instantly empathize with the driver and always wonder what happened to force someone to abandon their car. I am always confused when I see a nice shiny car idly sitting because I feel like it should...
A-Berry Farms! Growing Berries & Sugarcane
Join library presenter Juanita Cook, owner of A-Berry Farms as she talks all things berries, Thursday, July 13, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM at Carver-McDonald Branch Library, 2941 Renwick St., Monroe,...
Looking Black
Minister Georgia Berry 50 years ago upon her arrival in Monroe LA. Wow! If we could turn back the hands of time, many would handle life with some different eyes! Always amazing, looking...
Southern University Alumni Student Reception
The Southern University Alumni Federation - Monroe Chapter is inviting Monroe area students who will new incoming freshmen to Southern University for the fall, 2023 semester to a reception that will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 15, 2023....
Local Child Advocate's New Role in Ouachita Parish
When Antoinette Hoard saw a chance to reach out to more local families and children she jumped at the opportunity. Having spent most of her career serving the needs of her community, she was intrigued...
Tools for Navigating Life
"Until you transcend the EGO, You can do nothing but add to the INSANITY of the world" By Wayne W. Dyer...
Put It All in His Hands
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. The creditors are calling. The bills are piling up. The threats keep coming. The reports are negative. The children are misbehaving. The marriage is...
Deaths
Johnny R. Powell, 67, transitioned from this life on June 27, 2023 in Monroe, LA. Graveside Service: 11 Am Friday, June 30, 2023 in Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Roosevelt...
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 Call For Singers Tawanna James and The Gloria...
Becoming Wholesome Through Faith
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe LA celebrated its 77th Church Anniversary on June 25, 2023. Special guest The Word Baptist Church if Bastrop and Ruston LA made St. Luke's 77th very...
The End Is Near
And I heard a voice saying in heaven, now is come salvation and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ; for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before God day and night (Rev.12:10). In these last...
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...
Sisters' Celebrated
Harris Sisters celebrated birthdays while being twins for four days. Both sister are blessed and thankful to celebrate another wonderful year. Special thanks to their nephew Leroy Cameron who's...
