Articles from the August 13, 2020 edition
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Trouble in Paradise
What makes others become violent with their ride or die partner has and will always be a mystery. Its sometimes hard to believe the abrupt change love takes within seconds. According to police...
Cleoria Dunn's Treasured Farewell
Here today gone tomorrow, live everyday as if its your last day. It is with sincere regrets that community servant Cleoria Dunn has found her way to the promised land. Cleoria was a champion for the...
Cutting Love
Love is never supposed to be dangerous, hurt, harm or cut anyone. How love stars should be the way it ends. That first conversation, hearts beating real fast, those long phone conversations makes...
Kenneth Ray Sampson
May 12, 1954 August 14, 1975 The killing of Blacks by the hands of police officers across the country is way too familiar. The most recent killings has stirred up painful memories of my family's...
Winnsboro Rd. Accident
On Thursday August 6, a pedestrian was injured on the Winnsboro Rd. in Monroe LA right a dusk dark. Police and emergency personnel rushed to assisted a pedestrian who was allegedly hit crossing the...
Wilson's Council Farewell
Two-term Monroe District 4 Monroe City Councilman Kenneth Wilson Bid farewell at his last city council meeting on Tuesday August 11, 2020. Wilson was hailed as passionate to the citizens he served...
A Tale of Two Cities
All across Louisiana small towns are trying to stay afloat financially, as jobs has left and their tax base shrinks to uncomfortable levels. Small towns like cities, compete for that...
Boss Moves
Rodnae Da of Monroe LA is a Multi-platinum and Grammy winning producer and now southern soul/blues artist making waves on the southern soul/blues scene. His debut album Boss Moves was released on...
2020 Grad Makayia Davenport
Congratulations Bastrop High School 2020 Graduate Makayia Davenport. Wishing Makayia all the best as she takes another step-in life. Photo 2020 Graduate Makayia Davenport...
Grambling Alumnus US Congress Run
On Wednesday, July 15, 2020, Martin Lemelle, of Grambling, LA announced his run for US Congress. Lemelle qualified to run for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District seat which is currently held by...
Dazzle Dance Shine with the Brightest Stars
Dazzle Dance Shine with the Brightest Stars We're still dancing at Dazzle Dance. Coronavirus has changed the game so we've changed also, to a dynamic Dazzle Dance re-invented. Check with us so you...
Blacks Non-Voting
It’s hard to understand why something so simple is so difficult for a vast majority of Black folks and people of color. Your voice is your vote which makes us all equal, yet Blacks don’t vote and it is seen in our community. It’s hard to under...
P.E.E.P. Champions in the Struggle
Kenneth Wilson, City Councilman of District 4, along with P.E.E.P. Inc. donated $1000 to Ouachita Multi-Purpose Community Action Program (OMCAP) on Juneteenth June 19, 2020. The funds donated will be...
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Biden/Harris Team Up in 2020 Election
Well, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden sure kept the nation in suspense with regard to who his running mate would be in this fall's presidential election. California Senator...
Good Shepherds
We see them all the time, mostly unnoticed as they go about handling God's business. Good shepherds do not boast or brag. They are there when you need them. Many times, you don't have to call them,...
Favorite Church Usher
Doorkeepers or keepers of the door, their church service is invaluable. They are the first to meet and greet you at church. If you have a question, need a seat, need to speak or sit with a certain...
The End is Near
Christians are a chosen (picked out by preference) generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into marvelous light. (1 Peter 2: 9) Christians...
Serving the Lord!
Psalms 19:14 | NKJV Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer. Beloved purpose to serve the Lord today with gladness...
Parade of Hats
Keeping the tradition alive, it so awesome to still see women at church wearing hats. At church Sister Mary Hill was spotted at church with her hat and didn't recognize this youthful sister who...
Masons Moses Lodge #19
When called, the Masons of Moses Lodge #19 are awesome especially when it comes to devotion. The Masons of Lodge #19 never fail praying and performing devotion. Brother Henry Beavers and Masons of...
Farewell Maggie Nabors
Graveside service for Maggie Nabors, 89 will be held Saturday, August 15, 2020at 1:00 pm at Richwood Memorial Gardens. Drive through visitation Friday, August 14, from 12-1:30 pm at Smith Funeral...
Doug Seegers Director of Community Affairs
– Douglas A. (Doug) Seegers has been named the new Director of Community Affairs for the City of Monroe by Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis on Tuesday August 11, 2020. Seegers, who has more than 11 years of experience as Director of Parks, Recreation, a...
"MY MIND"
Psalm 30:5, Jeremiah 1:12 (A poem for encouragement when all is lost) Copyright 2008 Written By: Mr. Marion Obafemi and inspired by God My job was lost, I had problems with the boss, and it was no...
PRAYING CHILDREN
Inspired by God through Mary Roggerson & Morning Day 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...
18th Annual Evening with GSU Athletics
The 18th Annual Evening with GSU Athletics titled, "A Bridge to Equality and Success" is scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2020, 6:00PM at the Monroe Civic Center Bayou Room, Lea Joyner Memorial Exp...
Deaths
Glenda Hill, 50 Glenda Hill of Monroe, LA -Cafeteria Worker died Thursday August 6, 2020. Arrangements incomplete under direction McFarland of Monroe. Johnny A. Boose, Jr., 49 Johnny A. Boose, Jr. of Delhi, LA -Operator, died August 8, 2020. Drive...
Happenings
Vote Saturday August 15 City Council Residents in District 4, Exercise your right to vote Saturday August 15 polls open at 7am until 8pm. Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving Southern Style Hot Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday- Frida...
-HBCU Students Experienced Coca-Cola Training Intensive
Students received a $1,000 school stipend- Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED held its 2020 edition of the company wide "Pay It Forward" program this week, which aims to provide African-American youth with opportunities to celebrate students'...
Children's Coalition Distributes Free School Supplies
Drive Thru School Supply Giveaway, Free & Open to the Public Saturday, August 15 at 9:30am (sharp) Children’s Coalition for Northeast LA 117 Hall Street, Monroe, LA Hosted by the Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana, supplies donated by Del...
LOUISIANA AND CORONAVIRUS IMPACT
There are 13 states which are in serious trouble where Coronavirus is concerned. Those states are referred to as being in the “RED”, and Louisiana is one of them. Louisiana is seriously impacted by this dreaded health problem, contrary to the lac...
Wilson's Councilman Journey Ends
Monroe City Councilman Kenneth Wilson said goodbye to the public as a public servant Tuesday (Aug.11) night in what is his last time as a representative of District 4. The two-term councilman decided...
Robinson/Small Vows Read
Two hearts became one as Otis Robinson and Tonya Small pledged their love to each other before God and man in Holy Matrimony on Saturday June 27, 2020 at the Monroe Civic Center. Both bride and groom...
Age Too Old To Be President?
Voters have a really easy choice to make in this year’s presidential election. Probably well over 90% of voters know who they will vote for, as the only question left is who will win. In one corner is the incumbent President Trump and in the other c...
Advertisement for Bids
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Separate sealed BIDS for the Office of Motor Vehicles Storm Damage Repair will be received by the City of Monroe, at the City of Monroe Purchasing Division, 1014 Grammont Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. Bids will be received u... Full story
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate sealed BIDS for the Masur Museum of Art Storm Damage Repair will be received by the City of Monroe, at the City of Monroe Purchasing Division, 1014 Grammont Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. Bids will be received until 1:45 P.M. on September... Full story
Nature and Mission of The Church
The earliest name of the Christian Church was “The Way”. It consisted of a group of persons professing trust in Christ. The symbol for the early church in the history of Christianity was the “bat”. The church was an ark of salvation for the lost. The...
