Articles from the July 27, 2022 edition
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Walnut St. Project's Double Standard
An economic development project spearheaded by former Monroe city councilman, Mike Echols, came under fierce opposition from community leaders during the Monroe City Council Tuesday, July 26, 2022. In the most recent meeting, council members...
Gone Too Soon
Bonet' J. Tobias Goldston, 32, lovingly known as "Nae" was born September 23, 1989 in Monroe, LA to the late Bolton Tobias, Jr. and Stephanie C. Lawrence Tobias. She made her heavenly departure on...
Woman Gun... Love is Never Easy
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. In a situation where one could ask what could go wrong, all of the elements of something could go wrong. An unidentified local man...
Nov. 8 Election Candidates Running
Nov. 8 Election Candidates Running Time is winding down for those preparing to run for public office in this year's November elections. Many currently seated are seeking re-election. What is most...
Farewell Carroll Ace Leamon Gray
January 26, 1946 July 22, 2022 Leamon Gray was born on January 26, 1946, to the late John and Naomi Brown-Gray in Monroe, LA. Leamon's basketball career began at Carver Elementary School in Monroe LA...
Jackson Grambling Legend
Grambling Legends Sports Organization hosted the 14th Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Saturday, July 9, 2022 at the Hobdy Assembly Center on the campus of Grambling State University. One of this...
Radio People Hot Dog Lunch
July is National Hot Dog Month, but hot dogs get extra love on the third Wednesday in July, which this year fell on July 20, 2022. The Radio People in Monroe, LA sponsored a free hot dog lunch at...
Newman 60th Anniversary
Lawrence Newman and Bennie Jean Lewis united in Holy Matrimony at the lovely home of Bennie's parents, the lateMrs. Onita Lewis and Mr. Rufus Lewis, on August 6, 1962. Lawrence's parents, the late...
"Quit Playin" Pool Champs
Team "Quit Playin" won the American Pool Players Association (APA) 2022 Ladies World Qualifier recently in Monroe LA. Team "Quit Playin" will compete in the APA National 2022 Ladies Pool Players...
8th Appreciation
Morning Glory Church of Jesus Christ 201 Stanley Ave. in Monroe LA will honor Pastor Dr. Sophie Roberson & Spouse on Sunday July 31, 2022 at 2pm. Special guest is Rev. Dr. Timothy Henderson St. Paul...
Jan. 6 Hearings, First Round
One can see why Republicans in Congress don’t like investigative hearings about Republican misconduct when they are not in charge of Congress, as evident of them largely being silent as the opening rounds of the Jan. 6 insurrection is over. They...
Happy Birthday Willie Dozier Sr.
This is the 2nd year, August 6,2022 that you are celebrating your birthday in your Heavenly home. Your light will forever burn in our lives. Because of You, Willie Dozier Sr, we are. We will always...
PRAYING STUDENTS
*Inspired by God through Mary Roggerson & Morning 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...
Don't Miss It!
Matthew 25:1-13 My youngest has the biggest heart ever, but she is very straight forward and does not mind at all expressing how she feels. I often wonder how I ended up seeing my grandmother in my...
Deaths
Daniel Standifer, 61 of Monroe, LA died July 22, 2022. Memorial Service: 11:00 AM Thursday July 22, 2022 at Smith Funeral Home. Leontine Bethley, 56 of Monroe, LA Bookkeeper died July 16, 2022. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday July 30, 2022 at Mt. Zion...
Wossman Lady Cats 2022 3A State Champs
Congratulations to the Wossman Lady Cats Louisiana 2022 3A Girls State Champions who fought , scraped and captured the state basketball title. Wossman Lady Cats' #10 Anyra Wilson lays one up during a...
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 r...
Another Chance
The start of a new school year is the mark of a new beginning for a child. During this time, they get new clothes, new shoes, new school supplies, and sometimes even a new hairdo all with the premise of starting with a clean slate. This is big for a...
Rest
Everyone gets tired, it’s natural and very human. However, it becomes an issue when we allow that to consume us and when we don’t rest. When I say rest, I don’t mean taking a nap for a few hours...
Creamalicious
Since launching Creamalicious just last year, Chef Liz made headlines in Forbes, Southern Living, Food & Wine, Glamour & more for sharing her Southern family heritage through her ice cream and 4 generation family recipes, baked from scratch and...
