Articles from the August 3, 2023 edition
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Who's for God's People?
When it’s time for something to go in favor of a person, he/she usually puts his/her best foot forward. People show their best side often, to win the favor of others. Kindness should be genuine and h...
Innocent 2nd Wife Drama
Matthew Sims has gone through so much during the last nine years, but the last three years have been the worst for him, as he has been in and out of court 25 times over an incident that he says he is innocent of; Sims said that an incident with his...
Woman Bathing Flees Break-in
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A local man is in serious trouble after he was taken into custody by Monroe police officers for allegedly breaking into the home of...
Layton Castle Virtual Tour & History
Layton Castle is a beautiful Southern home with a European flair located in Monroe, LA. Layton Castle was originally called “Mulberry Grove.” Learn about its evolution from a creole cottage to a castle. It sits on five acres of gardens and anc...
Carroll Football JustUs
A community meeting was held on August 1, 2023, at the Marbles Community Center near Carroll High School in Monroe LA, where things like homecoming activities, witness statements about an ugly...
High Speed Chase
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. High-speed police chases have become commonplace without regard to citizen safety. There are very few sidewalks in south Monroe, and other roadways have no shoulder space, which makes...
New Principal
Michelle Johnson Richard is delighted to be a part of Winnsboro Elementary School (WES) in Winnsboro, LA, and honored to serve as its new principal! The school community has dedicated, talented...
Piney Grove Pastoral Installation
Piney Grove Baptist Church in Monroe, LA held pastoral installation services for Rev. H. Pernell Ford on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Pastor Jerome Lynch from Mary Goss Baptist Church delivered the...
Westside Reunion
Lil C., Rabbit, JRock, "Dee Ray" and Doe Boy hosted the 2nd Annual Reunion at the Playground on Benson St. in West Monroe, LA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Family, friends, and former West Monroe...
New Transit Bus Terminal
During its June 13 meeting, the Monroe City Council passed an ordinance to buy property from the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to be used as the new location for the city’s transit bus terminal. The current location on Catalpa St. will be moved to t...
Roy Shelling Cafetorium Named for Educators
On Tuesday, July 11, 2023 the Monroe City School Board named the cafetorium at Roy Shelling Elementary School in Monroe, LA honoring former teachers and educators the late Malvin Dade and the late...
Coach Landers' Strong Support
Rumors have been swirling around lately that Carroll High School’s Head Football Coach Brandon Landers resigned. As of press time, no official word has come from the Monroe City School Board regarding Landers’ tenure, leading to speculation abo...
Williams' 17th Wedding Anniversary
"Happy 17th wedding anniversary to my beautiful wife, Myesha Williams! Thank you for being an amazing wife, mother, and friend! I look forward to sharing another 50 plus years with you!" Love C.J....
DeSantis Keeps Slavery Issue Alive
If Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis fails to capture the Republican presidential nomination next year, we know what will be seen as one of his failings. It won’t be his lack of charm or charisma; he is about as popular as stale bread regarding lik...
Worthy Cause
Creed & Creed hosted an event Sunday, July 30, 2023 to raise awareness for the Salvation Army of Northeast Louisiana (NELA). Christian invited LSU Lineman and former Neville Tiger, Will Campbell to...
BB&O Annual Session
BB&O Annual session will convene at True Vine Baptist Church at 1600 Dilling St. in Monroe LA on Saturday, August 5 – 9. The Mass Choir Musical will be at 6p.m. Saturday August 5, 2023. On Sunday August 6 at 4pm Usher Director Anna Horne will give h...
What Makes Dazzle Dance So Special
The arts hold significant importance for girls, just as they do for people of all genders. Engaging in artistic pursuits can have a range of positive effects on girls' personal, emotional, social,...
Deaths
John H. Haynes, 67 of Monroe, LA Welder died July 21, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday August 5, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday August 4, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Adile Cemetery, Alto, LA under the...
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...
George Newman Remembered
Rev. Isaac George Newman home going was June 30, 2023. The funeral was held on July 8, 2023 at Antioch Baptist Church 310 S. 24th Street, Monroe, LA. Reverend Wayne Buggs, Pastor. He was born in...
15th Nolan Norman Day
Thousands converged in the Nolan Norman Park in Wisner LA Saturday July 1, 2023 for the 15th Annual Nolan Norman Day. There were folks everywhere and the street leading to the park was jammed all day...
1st Birthday
Haisen Ross recently celebrated his first birthday at the Monroe Civic Center Louisiana Room. Haisen celebrated with family, friends and children who had a great time with Haisen. Haisen is the son...
The Fruit of the Spirit
If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Romans 12:18, God is telling us, because we have peace in him through Jesus Christ, that is an attribute of the fruit of the spirit, (That means our trust is in the truth...
Blessed & Thankful
On Sunday July 30, 2023 at Little Flower Catholic Church in Monroe LA, after mass, church members wished and celebrated Little Flower's Priest Father Adrian Fisher birthday. Father Adrian is blessed...
The End Is Near
You are the salt of the earth. (Matthew 5:13)Christians are to preserve the Word and Ways of God through their life of daily living. Their good works will be seen by others as they glorify God. We are told as Christians to be strong in the Lord and...
THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK
Proverbs 18:21 | NLT The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. Beloved purpose to Speak Life into those persons who cross your path today and everyday. Speak Words that Encourage, Comfort, and Build others...
