Articles from the July 20, 2023 edition
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Willie Wilson's Cherished Memory
Hearts are saddened by receiving the news of Willie Lee Wilson's passing. Willie was from Monroe, LA, and was a 1959 Carroll High School graduate. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving in the...
By Community Center's Alleged Abuse
Community centers are neighborhood outlets for the kids to go to engage in activities that help keep them out of trouble while at the same time helping them to build character as they grow older. They are also outlets for more senior members of...
Sherrouse Suspect Eludes Arrest
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. An hours-long attempt by Monroe Police at a Sherrouse St. residence in Monroe, LA, in an effort to apprehend a wanted suspect was unsuccessful. MPD went to the residence on...
Home Invasion Nightmare
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. An Ouachita Parish woman is suffering consequences for allegedly letting her emotions get the better of her. According to a report fr...
Richwood Gardens Headstone Controversy
Many people are buried in Richwood Memorial Garden Cemetery in Richwood, LA. Many families have entrusted the management of the cemetery to be there in their time of need and grief. The grounds are...
Ex's Boyfriend's Threats
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. On July 17, 2023, Monroe Police responded to a disturbance that started at a home on South 9th St. When officers arrived, the victim...
Profit 45th Anniversary
David and Glenda Profit celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on July 15, 2023 at the Bayou Room at the Monroe Conference Hall in Monroe, LA. Anniversary speakers were Dr. Joe Profit and Valessa...
Who and Where are the Black Leaders in Monroe LA?
Who and Where are the Black Leaders in Monroe LA?...
SU Scholarships
Southern University Alumni Federation Monroe Chapter held scholarship presentations and student reception on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at G.B. Cooley in Monroe, LA. High School graduates receiving...
Remembering Your Pastor
St. James Baptist Church in Sterlington, LA celebrated their 12th Pastor's Anniversary for Pastor Richard and First Lady Matilda Wilson on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Guest speaker was Rev. Larry Brooks...
Bad Direction
America is an experiment that is failing…badly. The “melting pot” is melting. People who were once strangers in a new land are treating strangers as if they don’t belong here. The notion that God set aside this land called America for one particular...
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 reasonable...
Deaths
Willie Lee Wilson, 81 Willie Lee Wilson died July 12, 2023. Graveside Service: 1:00PM, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at the Northeast LA Veterans Cemetery in Rayville, LA. Visitation: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Bu...
Neighborhood Safety
Last week my mom and I decided to take a workout walk in our neighborhood. I wore a long sleeve sweat suit and hat. On our first trip on our route, we alternated, walking side-by-side and behind one another. We were about 5 minutes away from home...
The End Is Near
By grace, we are saved through faith. It is the gift of God, not of our works (Ephesians 2:4-10). We become Jesus Christ's workmanship unto good works, which God has ordained that we should walk in them daily. James 2:26 states, " As the body...
Pulpits & Pews
WORD MINISTRIES Spreading the Gospel Brother James Goods, Jr. creates a free weekly email transcript of the Sunday School lesson summary at Word Ministries. Email [email protected] to request a copy. Homecoming Sunday St. Luke Baptist Church...
