Articles from the August 11, 2022 edition
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49 Years Later
Almost to the fiftieth, these boys to men are making a difference in the world being in the Wossman High School Class of 1973 from Monroe LA Their lives are the epitome of God's Grace and...
By Double-Crossed 2
Another election for local School Board leadership is fast approaching. Voters will have an opportunity to see different education leaders or the same that is currently assembled. Elections give the power to the voters to effect change if there is...
Power Of One Vote, Council Played
Now that the dust surrounding the outcome of Monroe’s latest economic venture, the Walnut St. District Project, is slowly settling, what’s next? Many are hoping that the city is ready to enter into a cooperative endeavor agreement with the Sou...
Brenda Blackson's Final Farewell
Brenda Cathryn Blackson departed this life on Monday, August 1, 2022, at Glenwood Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. Ms. Blackson graduated from Carroll High School, class of 1965, where she served...
Renwick St. Cross Walk
Local motorists traveling on Hwy 165 near Renwick St. in Monroe cannot miss the ongoing changes on the walkway bridge that serves as a corridor for students who attend nearby Carroll Jr. and Carroll...
Fire Tragedy Foiled by Gas Leak
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. A West Monroe man was arrested recently after allegedly trying to set fire to a residence. Yes, incidences like this happen now and then, but the appalling thing about this particular incident...
Homeowners Assistance Available
You may qualify for help from the federal Homeowners Assistance Fund, administered by the Louisiana Office of Community Development. This program provides assistance to income-qualifying households that are behind on their mortgages and at risk of...
Vamp UAPB Sports Hall of Fame
George "Vamp" Belton will be inducted in the 2022 Arkansas AM&N/UAPB Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 12, 2022. Vamp had a stellar career in football at UAPB while also obtaining a college...
103rd Birthday
Mrs. Naomi Hegwood recently celebrated her 103rd birthday at the Ouachita Health and Rehab Center on Millhaven Rd. in Monroe, LA. She played piano for many churches in Monroe and West Monroe, LA for...
Irma DeTiege Scholarship
The legendary Irma DeTiege became someone special by the grace and mercy of the Lord. She emerged from the cotton fields of Riverton, LA, moved to Monroe, LA, and began her trail to success. Each...
Champions are Born in Monroe
Bill Russell 88, NBA great, Hall of Famer, five-time Most Valuable Player and 12-time All-Star anchored an NBA Boston Celtics dynasty that won 11 championships in 13 years, the last two as the first Black head coach in any major U.S. sport, and...
Wossman Lady Cats 2022 3A State Champs
Congratulations to the Wossman Lady Cats, Louisiana 2022 3A Girls State Champions, who fought, scraped, and captured a state basketball title. Wossman Lady Cats' Head Basketball Coach Otis Robinson...
When Tragedy Strikes
When tragedy struck the Black community in Buffalo, NY on May 14, 2022 it served as a harsh reminder of the intense hatred that still exists in this country. That hatred is fueled by racism and radical hate groups who encourage attacks on Black...
Deaths
Solomon Ransfer, 78 of Monroe, LA died August 03, 2022. Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday August 15, 2022 at Outreach Praise and Worship Center Monroe, LA. Visitation: No Visitation. Burial will be in Magnolia Cemetery under the direction of Smith Fu...
Evening with Grambling
The Monroe-Ouachita Chapter of Grambling University National Alumni Association presents the 20th Annual Evening with GSU Athletic Department on Thursday, August 25, 2022 6:P.M. at the Monroe Civic...
Honor One Another Above Yourselves
St. James Baptist Church Sterlington LA celebrated Pastor and Wife Richard and Meltida Wilson for eleven faithful years of spreading the good news of Jesus on Sunday July 17, 2022. Special guest was...
A BRIGHTER DAY"
Copyright 2012 Written By: Mr. Marion Obafemi, "THE PO' FOLK'S POET" and inspired By: God "A BRIGHTER DAY " (Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 40:31, Galatians 6:9) We wouldn’t know there was an up if there was no down Wouldn’t appreciate a smile if there was no...
Your Path
In life, it is often very easy to lose our purpose or forget why our path is different from others. We’re all unique and we were all created differently but from the beginning of time, we’ve all alw...
A Day of Service
Muhammad Mosque #99 at 418 Winnsboro Rd. in Monroe LA on Saturday August 13, 2022 from 10 am until. Free clothing, shoes, household items will be given away while supplies last. BBQ Chicken plates will be available $12 donations. Vendors welcomed!...
Back To School Reminders
It’s obviously that time of the year again. It’s time for bedtime curfews and early morning rising. It’s time for supplies, clothes, pep talks and so on. I just want to remind the parents of something...
