Articles from the August 12, 2021 edition
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Devastating Accidental Shooting
The road home begins with uncertainty, and the end, in some instances, happens without notice or warning. What started as a typical summer day ended with uncertainty and fear. To err is human and to...
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Fighting For Job
Attorneys for former interim police chief Reggie Brown continue to press their case for reinstatement when they recently appeared before the Monroe Fire and Police Civil Service Board, July 27, 2021....
Dr. Henry Bonner Jr.'s Rich Legacy
Henry Bonner, Jr., 98, was born on December 2, 1922. He went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2021. God blessed Bonner to be a blessing to others. His demeanor was warm, and he was always...
City Community Meetings
Monroe City councilwoman Kema Dawson held a community meeting for District 5 residents, Thursday, July 22, 2021, held to share information and answer questions from concerned citizens from south Monroe. Councilwoman Dawson shared remarks first, follo...
No Charges in David Harris' Death
When District Attorney Steve Tew announced that no charges would be filed against Monroe police officers concerning the death of David Harris, who died in MPD police custody, it did not catch anyone b...
New School Year, Same Agenda?
In Monroe, LA, city school students are hurting and in dire need of a new 21st-century school system education that could provide more hope and equity for a better, more prosperous future. With the new school year beginning next week, many hope...
Harris body cam footage
The Monroe Police Department (MPD) released bodycam footage of local resident (the late) David Harris and his encounter with MPD officers in an April 2021 incident that has been shrouded in much...
A Beautiful Soul Gone to Soon
On April 28, 1960, Romona Hobdy (Montgomery) was born to the union of Floyd and Mary Hobdy in Winnfield, LA. She was the youngest of 3 children. Romona was raised in Union Hill Baptist Church, where...
Unforgettable Birthday/Retirement
Jesse Williams began his career with Green Oaks Detention Center in Monroe LA over 47 years ago as a part-time detention worker, progressing to dentation manager before his tenure ended in May 2021....
Carroll Awards Day
At Carroll High School Awards Day 2021, Carroll Scholar Shemeka Varner was one of many Carroll Students awarded with scholarships. Varner received a ULM scholarship in the amount of $80,000 for her...
Superstars
Former NFL Superstars Andre "Bad Moon" Risen, Coach Ronnie "Big Pill" Washington and Denzel Washington are giving back by training and teaching discipline to youth through football a game which they...
Deaths
Frelynda D. Coleman-Whitty, 40 Frelynda D. Coleman-Whitty of Monroe, LA Data Entry Operator died August 2, 2021. Service: 11 AM Friday August 13, 2021 at Union Baptist Church in Bosco, LA. Visitation: Thursday August 12, 2021 from 1-3 PM at Hester Ce...
ENRICH Back to School
Enrich Personal Care Services and Enrich Behavioral Health in Monroe, LA held a backpack and school supplies giveaway on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at its headquarters. Over 500 bookbags were given....
Freeze LA Hall of Fame
LA Legendary Football Coach Mackie Freeze of Terzia/Richwood High Schools was inducted into the 2020 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches, LA on Saturday, June 26. 2021. Other 2020 inductees...
Water Plant Expansion, Tribute to Pierce
Groundbreaking was held at the site of the city's water treatment plant on North 10th Street, Tuesday, July 10, 2021, as the city of Monroe is set to begin work at the plant that as city engineer Kim Golden indicated, will retrofit and bring the...
Happenings
Bring Your Own Backpack School Supply McCann School of Business and Technology 2319 Louisville Ave. Monroe, LA is hosting a Bring Your Own Backpack (BYOB) event on Thursday, August 12 from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Community members are invited to bring...
Happy 101st Birthday Mother Ella Wagner
Psalm 90:10, states the days of our years are threescore (60) and ten (70) years, and if by reason of strength, they be fourscore years (80) years. The Rayville, Holly Ridge, Delcho, and Sugar Hill...
Victory In Jesus
2 Corinthians 2:14 | NKJV 14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. Beloved we have our Victory in...
An Uncertain Future
Republicans around the nation seem to be going all out in an effort to "warn" the public, particularly their supporters over the importance of taking the covid vaccines. It wasn't so long ago when Trump was president, most Republicans followed...
Back To School Readiness – Time Management Self Esteem Seminar
Families In Need of Services Program (FINS) of Monroe City Court Sponsors A Time Management/Self Esteem Seminar on Saturday, August 14, 2021, from 1-3:00pm in the Louisiana Room of The Monroe Civic Center. First 50 Students That Register Will Be...
