Articles from the July 7, 2022 edition
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Walnut St. Project/SEDD Disparity
There was much discussion at the last Monroe city council meeting held Tuesday, June 28, 2022, when an ordinance authorizing a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between the city of Monroe and developers of the Walnut St. Special District that would...
Early Morning Shooting
Is anywhere and anyone safe? The places you thought were safe have now become places of doubt; many fear the unthinkable as acts of violence are happening all around. Are we safe even with security and law enforcement around us? Law enforcement...
High Speed Chase Suspect Eludes Police
Living in the 21st century has proven to be challenging. Just driving a vehicle - watching for texting drivers, road rage, and drag racing - has become difficult, especially for those 60 and older....
Guilty Plea Timothy Williams' Police Excessive Force
A former Monroe Police Department (MPD) officer with a controversial past regarding banned substances pleaded guilty in a case where a local man was kicked in the face, resulting in a lawsuit against...
8th St. & Texas Dangerous Intersection
One of Monroe, LA' s most dangerous intersections is 8th Street and Texas Ave. Another accident occurred at that intersection between two vehicles on Thursday, June 30, 2022. A few weeks ago, a car...
2nd Annual Underdogs Writers Workshop
Broken Girls JP LLC, presents its 2nd Annual Underdogs Writers Workshop, at the Northeast LA African American Museum, 1051 Chennault Park Dr, Monroe LA, on Saturday, July 22, 2022, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM. The workshop is free for students of all ages...
2022 Grad Alexia Burns
Congratulations Alexia Burns 2022 Neville High School Graduate, whose future is bright & promising with high hope & expectation!...
Green Oaks' Big Goals
There is a new sheriff in town, quite literally at Green Oaks Detention Center in Monroe, LA, as Jason Pleasant begins his second year as director at the facility for troubled young people. Pleasant...
Dr. Robert Smith Sr.'s 101st Birthday
It was a special day for the Smith-Stewart & Lewis families who recently celebrated their cousin's birthday. The families gathered at the home of Mrs. Annie Ruth Stewart-Staten in Monroe, LA, and...
Nolan Norman Day
Every first Saturday in July, the Norman family celebrates Nolan Norman Day in honor of the late Nolan "Big Daddy" Noman commemorating the day with a good-time community celebration and blues...
Owl St. Ministry 48th Founders Day/Scholarship
Owl St. Neighborhood Ministry celebrates its 48th Annual Founder’s Day/Scholarship Program Sunday, July 10, 2022, 2:00 PM at St. Timothy Baptist Church, 1710 Canary St. in Monroe, LA. Special guest is Rev. Wesley Daniel King of Solomon Baptist C...
Deaths
Josephine Shorts, 70 of Monroe, LA Homemaker died Monday June 27, 2022. Visitation: 3:30 to 5:30 PM Tuesday July 5, 2022 at McFarland Funeral Home. Service: 2:00 PM Wednesday July 6, 2022 at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Burial:...
Our Father Which Art in Heaven
Psalms 68:4-5 | NKJV Sing to God, sing praises to His name; Extol Him who rides on the clouds, By His name Yah, and rejoice before Him. A father of the fatherless, a defender of widows, Is God in His...
Come Smoke Us Over
We've saved a seat and a parking space for you at Faith Harvest Baptist Church at 3701 Nutland Road in Monroe LA. Faith Harvest has a new and improved paved parking lot so come and smoke us over,...
39th Rose of Sharon/Millard Dean Lee Scholarship
The 39th Rose of Sharon Baptist Church Millard Dean Lee Memorial Scholarship Program is Sunday, July 17, 2022, at 9 am at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church at 716 MLK Jr. Dr. in Monroe LA where Rev. A.B....
The End Is Near
And God said let us make man in Our image and after Our likeness: (Gen .1:26). And the serpent said to the woman, you shall not surely die: For God knows that in the day you eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and you shall be as gods,...
Wanna Get Away
Let`s getaway to the Gulf of Mexico where there is plenty of sunshine, fresh air, sandy beaches and blue waters. The ideal place to go is “The Beautiful Orange Beach of Alabama.” Activities include parasailing, jet skiing, fishing, shopping. and the...
Always Our Inspiration
Esbon Adams Jr. was born to Bernice and the late Esbon Adams Sr. Esbon was baptized at an early age, having grown up in the Mary Goss Baptist Church in Monroe LA where he later rejoined in 2021, after...
Praying Children
*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...
Moving Forward After Independence Day Carnage
On a day when America celebrates its independence with parades, backyard barbecue events, and fireworks, this fourth of July celebration will be remembered for the carnage at such a celebration in a Chicago area suburb. An individual that law...
Do Your Best!
At Dazzle Dance, I begin the season by teaching the fundamentals of dance through a series of progressions. As the year progresses, the girls learn to comprehend quicker and, with deliberate practice, execute movement with precision and confidence....
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 reasonabl...
