Articles from the July 9, 2020 edition
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Matthews Switching Fields
Wendell Matthews was a football star in the 1980's who was born October 30, 1967. He was a great student and respected his elders growing up. Matthews starred on the Carroll Football Team gathering...
Political Stunters
Everyone has a choice or a right to participate in the voting process as a candidate or voter. What’s amazing in the political arena are those who are political stunters. Political stutters enter elections with no true political platform nor are t...
By Funeral Homeowner's Racist Comments
A white owner of one of the area’s consortium of funeral homes is under fire for comments that he allegedly made on social media about Afro-Americans. Kenneth Griffin, owner and operator of Griffin Funeral Home located in Monroe/West Monroe a...
Police Shooting
According to Louisiana State Police and U.S. Marshals Service reports, a hunt for Suspect Erroll Johnson 31, who was accused of attempted murder of a LA State Trooper on Sunday July 5, came to an end...
Damorrious Called to Heaven
The road to eternity has no time, age or expiration date. When we leave home or wherever, there is never a return guaranteed. An accident involving fireworks has claimed the life of Damorrious...
LGBTQ Lives Matter
The chilling reports of the deaths of two transgender women in Louisiana both black, shows us a segment of the population that has been marginalized; continues to suffer. According to reports, the wom...
Why You Should Vote for Mayor "Jamie" Mayo
All too often, we have a tendency to only recognize our blessings once they are gone. Don't let that be our downfall this year. Your right to vote was hard-won through years of strife and challenge. D...
A Vendetta Against Jonesboro LA Mayor Thompson
Jonesboro's Mayor, Leslie Thompson has gone "through the fire" as some religious folks might say, seeing the mayor still has legal hurdles that he must overcome. Ever since Thompson won his first...
Steve Tew LDAA First Vice President
Ouachita/Morehouse District Attorney Steve Tew has been nominated without opposition as the First Vice President of the Louisiana District Attorneys Association (LDAA). His term will begin on August...
James H. Gray Foundation, Inc. 2020 Grant & Scholarship Recipients
With no regard for race, creed, color or ethnic origin, graduating high school students who plan to attend and enroll at a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the fall immediately...
Why Black Wealth Matters in White America 3
…and what blacks must learn to survive this new economy By Solomon Ali, Private Equity Investor We Now Know That Aesthetics Do Not Equal Wealth. How is Wealth Really Defined? The longer you can go without working and still have the ability to meet y...
LA House Democrats Fight for Working Families and Small Businesses
In a Louisiana Legislative Season shortened by a pandemic that limited the people's ability to advocate for their issues, Democrats stood up for the working families and small businesses of...
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.,...
MOTHERS, BEHOLD THY SONS!
On Saturday, July 11, 2020 at 10:00, WIN (Women in NAACP) will host a caravan of cars to bring awareness to the violence in our community. The event begins at the Bread of Life Church 201 S. Stanley. (right behind the Bingo Hall on DeSiard St)...
Acknowledgement
The family of Deacon Henry Lee Jackson, Sr. wishes to express our appreciation for all prayers and all acts of kindness demonstrated during our time of bereavement. May God continue to bless you....
Deaths
DaMorrius De’Shawn Hollins, 21 DaMorrius De’Shawn Hollins of Monroe, LA -Laborer died Thursday July 2, 2020. Drive-thru Visitation: Thursday at 3:00-6:00 on July 9. Graveside Services: 10:00am Friday July 10,2020 at Richwood Memorial Gardens und...
The End is Near
Blessed is the man that walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stand in the way of sinners, nor sit in the seat of the scornful. In these last days many are following evil acts, taking advice from persons who have no knowledge of God, nor have...
Home Training
Home training can and will take one a long way in this world. It has opened many doors for many successful people and is considered by many of those to be a gateway to opportunity. When one has home training, they possess the ability to interact...
Free Indeed
John 8:31-32 | NKJV Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” Beloved rejoice and celebrate!!! For you truly are Fre...
Trump Going Down for Third Time
President Donald Trump sometimes likes to boast about his “robust” support from the black community and about what he “has done” for the black community. The president has black Americans like Herman Cain (has the virus) Diamond and Silk, Ben Car...
18th Annual Evening with GSU Athletics
"A Bridge to Equality and Success "Thursday, October 15, 2020, 6 p.m. Monroe Civic Center Bayou Room Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway Monroe LA -Show your support for GSU Athletics!! The Athletic...
Mayor Mayo Supporters
Please join us by supporting Mayor Jamie Mayo as mayor of the city of Monroe LA by voting Saturday July 11. Re-elect Mayor Jamie Mayo #189. Supporting Mayor Mayo are Robert and Pauline Clark,...
Happenings
Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving Southern Style Hot Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday- Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm and Sat 7 am – 2 pm All Plates come with coffee or fountain drink Great Food! Great Service @ Reasonable Prices 2 locations...
Monroe Needs Mayor Jamie Mayo
Before you pull that lever at the polls this Saturday (July 11, 2020), think about the BEST decision for electing a mayor. Actually, there is no perfect time to make a change, but IF and /WHEN a...
"THE HOOK" Copyright 2004
When I was young and just a small fryer I searched through the dirty waters of my hood and used to admire The big fish with fancy rides, women on the side and teeth that shine like fire. They wore...
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...
"The Emperor Has No Clothes"
Many of us remember Hans Christian Anderson’s fable, The Emperor’s New Clothes, from 1837. It is all about a vain king who was preoccupied with his appearance and his wardrobe. A pair of swindlers took advantage of this by pretending to be able to...
Black Americans Equal Rights Still Aren't Equal
Disregard for civil rights and police abuse continue to undermine the social fabric in black communities, despite hard-won formal legal equality. Changing from the times have, in fact, been gradual. There’s nothing to indicate, and certainly no d...
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 inti...
We Are Saved to Serve God
In the book of Romans we find Paul’s commitment to serve’ Romans 12:1-2 states - (1) I beseech you therefore, brethren; by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable ser...
Go Vote Monroe Blacks/Poor
Political, criminal justice, and citizen participation evolution and change is occurring throughout america. On July 11, 2020, there will be a Monroe Mayor and Council election. This is a very important election that will determine mayor/council...
