Articles from the August 10, 2023 edition
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Louisiana High School Football Scores
Louisiana High School Football Scores Week 1 Aug 31- Sept 1, 2023 West Monroe 14 -Sterlington 3 OCS 17 Dallas Christian 14 Arcadia 27 Lakeside 14 General Trass 30 Jonesboro Hodge 40 Richwood 20 Ferriday 18 Wossman 42 B.T. Washington 0 Shreveport LA...
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When Love Hurts
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. An incident in 2019 involving a local man using a crowbar toward his ex-girlfriend during an altercation led to a guilty verdict following a...
Nothing Takes the Place of You...Toussaint McCall
Toussaint L'Ouverture McCall was born in Delhi LA on March 26, 1939 to Rev. D. L. McCall and Hattie Garner-McCall. He was the youngest of five children. He developed an appreciation for music...
Richwood, Nothing To Work With
A local barber says he wants to "set the record straight" about his experience while working as an instructor teaching Richwood High School students about obtaining a career as a professional...
Shooting Suspect Captured
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. They say that a criminal suspect almost often returns to the scene of the crime. Perhaps their way of thinking is to wait until the...
Williemena Carroll's Treasured Memory
Sister Williemena Beckwith Carroll, affectionately known as “Bill,” was born on October 10, 1941, in Gilbert, LA, to the late Willie Beckwith and Allean Bass-Beckwith. Bill confessed Christ at an earl...
Dr. Ollibeth Reddix, DDS District D
Why do I want my old seat back? Four years ago, I had 91 reasons to leave the Ouachita Parish Police Jury. At 91 years of age, my Mom was finally in need of my personal care. I could not serve her and...
Class of 2023
Congratulations 2023 Kindergarten graduates Noah DeTiege and Amelia DeTiege. The two cousins will begin 1st grade next week. Best Wishes!...
P.E.E.P. Computer Graduation
On Friday, July 28, 2023, Interim Director of Programs, Minister Dr. Kaye Honeycutt, held the first computer-literacy recognition program for seniors at P.E.E.P. INC. Mr. Evin Hopkins, the...
Bowman Justice Denied
The recent acquittal of a White Louisiana State Trooper accused of beating a Black motorist while he was down on the ground shows Black America that nothing short of death may win a guilty verdict in...
B.R.O.S. 4V4 Ballout
B.R.O.S (Beating and Redefining The Odds of Society) 4V4 Ballout Tournament was held Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Marbles Community Center in Monroe, LA, for boys and girls ages 15-20. All youth...
Deaths
Minister Martha Washington White, 89 of Monroe, LA Nurse died August 2, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday August 12, 2023 at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church. Visitation: 6:00 until 7:30 PM Friday August 11, 2023 at Faith, Hope & Love Fellowship,...
Alabama Loss, Tuberville's Fault
Donald Trump has been indicted again by federal authorities, and there is also one more expected from the state of Georgia in a few weeks. What was once thought as unthinkable for a former president to face the kinds of legal troubles that are...
40th Rose of Sharon Millard Dean Lee Memorial Scholarship
4th Rose of Sharon Millard Dean Lee Memorial Scholarship The 40th Rose of Sharon Baptist Church Millard Dean Lee Memorial Scholarship Program was held on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Monroe LA The...
The End Is Near
Moreover, the profit of the earth is for all: the king himself is served by the field (Ecclesiastes 5:9). Greetings to the minority races of America. Black farmland ownership in America is only 1percent. In 1910 blacks owned 19 million acres. In...
Free Family Reading Programs
Prime Time Family Reading and Prime Time Preschool Reading programs brings families together once a week for six weeks to read award-winning children's books and then participate in discussion around the important themes found within them. Prime...
"BUT GOD" (Philippians 4:13)(Ephesians 2:4-5)
"BUT GOD" COPYRIGHT 2016 INSPIRED BY: GOD I would have been forsaken without a father or mother, BUT GOD took me in My winters would have been cold when I had no cover, BUT GOD protected me from the...
Praying Children
Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday Great peace have those who love Your law, And nothing causes them to stumble. Psalm 119:165 Prayer: Father God, I praise and thank You for Your Word. My heart delights in Your Word. In a world of turmoil and distress, I ca...
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...
20th Church Anniversary
Philadelphia Word Church 115 Arnold Dr. Monroe LA will celebrate its 20th Church Anniversary on Sunday September 10, 2023 at 8am, "Where Jesus Christ is the Main Attraction," Rev. Dr. Alfred L. Mack...
VICTORY OVER THE ENEMY!!!
Genesis 3:15 | NKJV And I will put enmity Between you and the woman, And between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, And you shall bruise His heel. Have Faith and have Confidence...
Irma DeTiege Scholarship
The late legendary Irma DeTiege was a poor girl who moved from a one-room house in Riverton LA to a three-room shotgun house in Monroe LA on North 11th St. There were four beds in each of two rooms...
Atomic Habits
In 2012, author James Clear wrote Atomic Habits, outlining how to be consistent when creating positive habits. The book focuses on the science of habits and how tiny changes can lead to remarkable results over time. The book provides a comprehensive...
Not This School Year!
Every school year brings about its own reasons for worry and anxiety. Some fear not being able to provide the things their children need. Some fear not having adequate help academically. Some fear failing their children by not being able to get them...
This is Why I Feel the Way I Do
On July 22, 2023, Franklin Parish hosted its first-ever Open Mike Youth Summit. The event was organized and hosted by site coordinator Mr. Jamie Johnson, who happens to be my uncle. Mr. Johnson works...
Happy Birthday Freddie Brogdon
Birthdays are special and you are special to me. Wishing my favorite, Aunt Freddie Brogdon, a happy birthday! You are so blessed to celebrate another thankful year. Happy Birthday Sweet Freddie, Love...
