Articles from the July 13, 2023 edition
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Shots Ring, Residents Fearful
Should Black residents live in fear as shots allegedly ring out in their neighborhood, randomly keeping them in constant fear for their lives? No one should live in fear, but many residents in Kingsway Apartments in Monroe, LA think with many...
By Former OPSO Employee's Trial Set
Golden K. Berry once had a promising career in law enforcement. He also had a brief career in politics. But that all changed when he made a decision to want to be treated just as equally as his White counterparts in law enforcement. According to...
Shooting Death
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Ouachita Sheriff's Deputies responded to a discharging firearms complaint on Chatham Drive in Monroe, LA, at 11:50 PM, July 9, 2023....
May My Life Speak for Me
Deacon Prince Albert Calloway Jr., also known as "Cowboy", was born on September 24, 1956, to Prince Albert Calloway Sr. and Katie Lee Harris Calloway. Both his parents and daughter, Kenyett Brown,...
Irma DeTiege Scholarship
This year's Irma DeTiege Scholarship recipient is Faith Porter. Faith is a 2023 graduate of Wossman High School. She will attend the University of Louisiana Lafayette in the Fall, majoring in...
Walker Birthday...Classic
With God's favor the impossible is possible especially when you believe! Overseer/Pastor Inez Walker's 72nd birthday was a special time for a celebration honoring her Friday, July 7, 2023 at the...
NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
NAACP held its annual Freedom Fund Banquet Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Mount Zion Baptist Family Life Center. Mistress of Ceremony was Shelia Howell, secretary, NAACP Ouachita/Monroe Branch #6068....
Don't Call Me ______
A week ago, while traveling, I shared an elevator with what seemed to be young Black adults between 19-23 years old. As we ascended higher, I had a brief moment where I lost my balance and fell into one of my elevator companions. I was apologetic,...
MY MOTHER'S HANDS
Copyright July 6, 2023 4:00AM Written by: Marion Obafemi and inspired by God in honor of my Mother, Mrs. Earnestine Carraway Jackson MY MOTHER'S HANDS were the first feeling that I felt, never let me...
Rayville Legend Remembered
A memorial tribute honoring the life and legacy of Coach Hershell West was held Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Rayville Rosenwald/Eula D. Britton Alumni Center in Rayville, LA. Prayers, tributes, and...
Deaths
Mary Modicue-Cooper, 71, transitioned from this life on July 6, 2023 in Monroe, LA. Services: 1PM Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation: Friday, July 14,...
Evening with GSU '23
All Alumni, Friends and Supporters of Grambling State University, we need your support for our annual fundraiser, Evening with Grambling State University Athletic Department! " This event is Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 6 p.m. in the Monroe Civic...
Lopsided Race Favors Trump
As we look at the Republicans who are vying to take Donald Trump’s place in the White House, as of right now, it is no contest. There are big names thrown in the hat, names that are easily recognizable in conservative politics. But alas, none of the...
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 Welcome Home/Revival Zion Spring Baptist Church...
Count it All Joy
James 1:2-4, says, my brethren count it all joy, when ye fall into divers temptation, knowing this that the trail of your faith workerh patience, but let patience, have her perfect work, that , you may be perfect entire Wanting nothing. God is...
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...
Composting & Planting Raised Garden Beds!
On Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 11:00 at the Carver-McDonald Branch Library, Horticulture Kerry Heafner, LSU AgCenter will discuss about composting and raised garden beds. Compost is a mixture of ingredients used as plant fertilizer and to improve soi...
