Articles from the August 18, 2022 edition
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There is a Cry
Proverbs 19:18 KJV: Chasten thy son while there is hope and let not thy soul spare for his crying There is a cry that is loud and painful. That cry is sounding out through the little boys and girls...
Can We Talk?
Communication: This seems to be a serious problem for the citizens of the city of Monroe, with no communication from the local government. "It's like they have become movie stars," says one resident. "Once they get in office after they have gone out...
Dist. 4 Awry Town Hall Meeting
District 4 Monroe City Councilman Carday Marshall Sr. held a town hall meeting with some of his district 4 constituents, leaving many who attended dissatisfied. According to sources, Councilman Marshall welcomed those who did attend the meeting and...
Train Tragedy
A Robinson Place Family is going through a very difficult time, trying to find closure over the circumstances of a loved one's death. Starley Browhow said that her uncle, Kerron Browhow, was...
Jesse Burnette's Compassionate Legacy
Jesse Burnette Jr. was born September 23, 1951, in Rayville, LA, to Francis Wheatley Burnette and Jesse Burnette Sr. He was a Eula D. Britton class of 1969 graduate and Northeast Louisiana University...
Richwood/Hwy165 Speed Trap
Drivers in/around the Ouachita Parish area should be aware of a section of Hwy 165 within the town limits of Richwood. Many are being told to be prepared to possibly receive a speeding ticket in the...
Greg Shead "DEAD" NOBODY WINS
My sister Bonnie called me Sunday, August 14, 2022, distraught about the senseless killing of one of their beloved 'church babies' who everybody loved.you may have already seen on ABC, NBC, and other...
Grambling 2022 Nursing Graduates Pass NCLEX
The Grambling State University (GSU) College of Professional Studies is celebrating after all 16 of its 2022 School of Nursing graduates passed the NCLEX exam as first-time test takers. A National Council of State Board of Nursing exam used to test...
Deaths
Ms. Bobbie Jean Mathis, 82 of Monroe LA Retired Bank Teller died August 13, 2022. Service is 11:00 August 20, 2022 at Union Hill Baptist Church Bosco, LA. Visitation will be 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday August 19, 2022 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will...
NAACP Louisiana State Conference
NAACP Louisiana State Conference 80th Convention is September 1-3, 2022 at Marriott Hotel BatonRouge 5500 Hilton Ave. in Baton Rouge LA . For more info Charles Heckard 318.376.3196 Registration & tickets www.lanaacp.org/...
Who's House God's House
Cuba Baptist Church in Bosco LA celebrated their 156th Church Anniversary on Sunday August 7, 2022 where Dr. Samuel Toney is pastor. Special guest was Rev. Herbert Pernell Ford and We Are Salt of Eart...
Wossman Lady Cats Softball
An incredible year was experienced by the Wossman Lady Cats' Softball Team. With only 9 softball players, Wossman lady Cats gave opponents fits finding their niche in District 2-3A Softball 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 reasonabl...
Fall Seminary Classes
United Theological Seminary and Bible College will hold registration for the fall semester 2022 on Tuesday, September 6, at 5:00pm and classes will begin at 5:30pm. Registration will be held in the library at 905 Texas Ave., Monroe, LA. Class...
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 13, 2022 at its headquarters. Over 500 bookbags were given....
Surprise 70th
Rev. Elbert Taylor's surprise birthday celebration was a shocking surprise to one that always gives of himself while not believing the reciprocal effect. Family and friends gathered at Greater New...
HDG Basketball Champs
West Monroe Recreation League Team HDG Academy 12-14 captured the winter league basketball championship coached by Coach Michael Chisley. Team HDG kneeling Amari Elliott, Kelvin Johnson, Braden...
J.R.'s Farewell
At the Radio People J. R. Smith had bon voyage party as the long-time KMLB Mr. Everything is moving to another realm of life. At the Radio People in Monroe LA at KMLB J. R. held to fort and was a...
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 Wossman's Brittany...
20th 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...
Love and War
Charlette "Charlie" Green, a Combat Veteran, publicist, mentor, entrepreneur, mother, and Survivor are all titles that describe Charlette "Charlie" Green. A multi-talented woman with high pursuits,...
