Articles from the July 15, 2021 edition
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Cleveland Not Mayor
There are citizens in the town of Richwood who believe that the police chief has overstayed his time in office. Johnny Cleveland has been a controversial pick since he became police chief, and his...
Incomplete Contract Approved
On Tuesday, July 13, 2021, the Monroe City School Board approved a new incomplete contract extension for Superintendent Brent Vidrine by a 5-2 vote. Just receiving the contract before the meeting, Monroe City School Board members Bill Willson,...
Crime Of Passion
Writer James Baldwin once shared, "Love can never be wrong. Love is the only thing that is right in this wretched world of ours. Sometimes, all you really need is a dose of love in order to gain...
Remembering James Carter
Sunrise - September 6, 1943 Sunset - July 6, 2021 Hearts are saddened at the passing of James A. Carter, a husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Carter will be remembered as a...
Swanson Escapes Escalate
More troubling news continues to emanate from the Swanson Youth Center, as three more inmates broke out from the facility. The latest escape is believed to have happened sometime after 9:00 PM,...
James H. Gray 2020 Grant and Scholarship Awards
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 foll...
LA "Cajun King" Dies
Edwin Edwards, former Louisiana governor, passed away at age 93 on Monday, July 12, 2021. He will be remembered for his dynamic leadership that transcended party lines and helped shape Louisiana...
Inhumane Prison Treatment
Individuals who have been convicted of crimes and sent away to serve time at correctional jails and prisons across the state are often left fending for themselves in navigating the criminal justice system. According to The Sentencing Project's... 
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Promoted
Chresancio "Chee-Chee" Jackson, a History instructor at Louisiana Delta Community College was recently promoted to Division Chair of Liberal Arts at the college. Chresancio "Chee-Chee" Jackson is the...
Justice For James Koon
James Koon was convicted in 1996 by a 10/2 jury for allegedly killing an infant that was left alone with him while the mother ran an errand. He was charged with second-degree murder and was given a life sentence for the alleged act. Koon was sent to...
Turned Up
Rising Rap Star LaFem' Nikia turned it up recently at the Juneteenth RiverWalk in Monroe LA. She performed Witch Stupid A**, Bust it Open and Final Warning! If you don't know, now you know! Check out...
Deaths
Ida Joyce Jenkins Craft, 66 Ida Joyce Jenkins Craft of Monroe, LA Food Service died July 7, 2021. Services: 11:00 AM Wednesday July 14, 2021 at Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction...
Happenings
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 and Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great ser...
What's Love Got to Do with It? Everything!
Galatians 5:6 | NKJV 6 For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision avails anything, but faith working through love. Oh, Beloved without LOVE I am nothing but a “sounding brass” and...
The End Is Near
You has he quickened (brought alive) who were dead in trespasses and sins. (Ephesians 2:1) Wherein times past ye walked according to the course of this world, when we had no strength, and dead in our sins, God raised us up to sit with him in...
Goods 7th Wedding Anniversary
You mean the world to me, James and Charlene Goods 7th Wedding Anniversary July 19, 2021 with love! Congratulations James and Charlene!...
Monroe City Academy League Youth Sports
The Monroe City Academy League (MCAL) is a youth sports league provided by The Academy Fitness & Sports LLC and Free Me Association. The purpose of the league is to provide constructive physical sport activities for youth in the city of Monroe,...
Coronavirus: Stay on Guard
There seems to be a lot chatter going around that the nation is getting ready to really open up sometime in August. That's when school starts for many areas around the nation and there is the steady push to reopen many businesses that have been...
2021 Recie Frazier Hollis "Madear Annual Family Reunion"
Excitement is an understatement to express the joy in our hearts to reunite again. Again Bunches and Bunches of Family Fun was celebrated on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the home of Larry Wright, Sr.,...
