Articles from the August 20, 2020 edition
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Legacy and Footprint
Rev. Frederick Douglass Kirkpatrick, Co-Founder and Leader of "Deacons for Defense" Folksinger · Activist: Civil and Human Rights, C.O.R.E., NAACP, Southern Christian Leadership Conference · Associate...
Flying Objects
Nowadays, all kinds of things can become a dangerous weapon in the hands of those who's intentions are to harm. What's more unfortunate is when anger grows between two who once shared their love and a...
Justice for All
This statement is being released by the District Attorneys' Office regarding the prosecution of former MPD Officer Jared Desadier. On August 78,2020, the Fourth Judicial District Attorney's Office filed a Bill of information charging Jared Desadier...
Relatives' Incarceration Concerns
Richard Booker was arrested in Union Parish after he was allegedly found in possession of a firearm when he should not have had one. When he was arrested, Booker was also charged with violating a prot...
Forever in Our Hearts
Sunrise March 28, 1954; Sunset August 18, 2020 Debra Rena Johnson-Moy Williams was a 1972 Richwood High School Graduate. She worked at Monroe City Schools for 30 years as a food technician and...
A Well-Lived Life
Deacon James Elvin Jackson Jr. was born on January 9, 1964 in Monroe, Louisiana to the late James E. Jackson, Sr. and Emma Cal Jackson. James was baptized at an early age at the Holly Crove Baptist...
Mary Jane Shaton Daniel's Memories Cherished
Mary Jane Shaton Daniel fell asleep in death Aug. 13, 2020 at Glenwood Hospital after a long battle with Sickle Cell Anemia Disease. She was born Oct. 30, 1983, to Sam and Mary Jane Daniel. One son...
National Quarterback Hall of Fame James "Shack" Harris
National Quarterback Hall of Fame James "Shack" Harris By HBCU Sports The National Quarterback Club (NQBC) announced August 11, 2020, that Roman Gabriel, James "Shack" Harris, Kurt Warner, and Doug...
Berg Jones Lane Legend
Berg Jones Lane Legend L.T. Wilson has been around serving the community for 40+ years, while creating his own legacy around Quick Stop Fish Shop on Berg Jones Lane in Monroe LA. L.T. has watched and...
In That Number
Congratulations to Earnest Christopher Wyatt who completed his high school career this past Spring 2020, finishing his final year at Neville High School online due to the COVID-19 Virus. Wyatt has...
Good Shepherds
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...
Too Loud, Assertive, Sexually Provocative, Defiant & Adult-Like
All across the country, girls of color, (like Grace,, a 15 year-old Black girl imprisoned in Michigan for 78 days for not completing her homework during the pandemic) are excluded from school for subjective offenses like these, missing out on...
West Monroe Survivors/Walter Allen Sr. Annual Scholarships
The West Monroe Survivors Annual Scholarship recipient for 2020 was Ms. Paige Howard. This scholarship award was made possible by The West Monroe Survivors Classes of 1975 1979. The Walter Allen, Sr....
NAACP Voter Registration Drive/Black Lives Matter Protest
NAACP Voter Registration Drive Saturday, August 22, 2020- Eastgate Shopping Center 9 am-12 pm *************** Black Lives Matter Protest (bring signs) SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2020 | 9:00am - UNTIL Monroe City Hall All Ages And Local Organizations Are...
The One & Only God
Ephesians 4:4-6 | NKJV “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and t...
Golden Girl Blowing Candles
Blessed and celebrating is Rayville LA Golden Girl Mrs. Irma Hunter. Mrs. Hunter is praising God and ready for presents while blowing out birthday cake candles. Happy birthday Golden Girl, Mrs. Irma...
Rev. Dr. Alfred L Mack Scholarship
The Rev. Dr. Alfred L Mack first scholarship was awarded to 2020 West Monroe High Senior Carl Whitlock on Sunday August 16, 2020 at Philadelphia Word Center Church in Monroe LA. Brother Whitlock is...
How to Avoid COVID-19
Until a vaccine is widely available, do everything you can to prevent getting—and spreading—COVID-19: Wear a face mask, get tested if you think you have coronavirus, avoid crowds (and bars, and house parties), practice social distancing, only run...
Celebrities
Like two peas in the pot, Mix 101.9 and Duck Dynasty Celebrity have one thing in common. Both must "rise to shine" while appreciating that life raft which keeps them floating, pray...
Happenings
Great Vehicle Mechanics Got an old vehicle or about to buy a used vehicle, you’ll need good honest mechanics. Trust Mobile Mechanics because they do great guaranteed work. They know how to fix and repair vehicles in a timely and reasonable manner. S...
CALL 811 BEFORE DIGGING
The City of Monroe Water System is reminding all residents to call 811 prior to any digging project to have their underground utility lines marked. Excavation damage continues to be the number one cause of pipeline damage due to someone not...
Wishing
Blessed and thankful one more time is Rev. Elbert Taylor who celebrated a birthday Sunday. Although this year's birthday was different, Rev. was still cool! Happy birthday Rev. Elbert Taylor love...
Deaths
Susizette Marie Nelson, 62 Susizette Marie Nelson of Monroe, LA -Homemaker died Tuesday August 18, 2020. Services incomplete under direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe. Castes Lovan Seale, 60 Castes Lovan Seales of Winnsboro, LA – Woodwork d...
Trump's Big Postal Service Gamble
When Donald Trump ran for president back in 2016, he stated, boasting that he could walk down 5th Avenue, shoot someone and get away with it. No one really took Trump seriously, saying that was “Trump being Trump” and ignore the ramblings of someone...
S.A.V.E.'s Elderly Kindness
S.A.V.E.’s Elderly Kindness The S.A.V.E. Youth Program of Monroe LA teamed up with Home Depot to collect 50 box fans to donate to the Ouachita Council on Aging. Recently, S.A.V.E. Youth Program delivered fans to the Ouachita Council on Aging where t...
Dazzle Dance Shine with the Brightest Stars
We're still dancing at Dazzle Dance despite experiencing disruptions due to the Coronavirus. Check us out at www.dazzledanceonline.com, so you too can become one of the best and brightest...
VOTING FOR NEXT PRESIDENT EXTREMELY IMPORTANT
Voting is your civic duty. This is a pretty common statement, but we must realize that all decisions made by the President of the United States affects you in some way. If you ever think that just one vote in a sea of millions cannot make a...
Marshall Wins, City Moves Forward
After what seemed to be a "bizarre and unique" election season for local offices, the last remaining race for a local office has been settled. The question of who would occupy the fifth and final...
Kennedy: Treat Churches, Protesters Same Way
As of August 17, 2020, the state of Louisiana had a total of 138,485 COVID-19 cases, a figure that is mind boggling for a state that does not have a huge population like Texas and California. Nevertheless, that is where the state stands. Gov. John...
Deacon for Defense and Torch Bearer
Mayor Leslie Thompson of Jonesboro LA, paid special tribute to and declared August 6, 2020 to be Deacon for Defense founder and leader Rev. Frederick Douglas Kirkpatrick and granddaughter Funyanna...
"REDUCE THE RISK"
Copyright 2008 Written by: Mr. Marion Obafemi and inspired by God This journey we are on, may be narrow and long, but at the end of it is peace This path may get dark, and the road may seem hard, but...
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 int...
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 “ba...
Demand Fair Share from Black Elected Officials
For too long Monroe, Ouachita Parish, and surrounding area Black elected officials have been elected to office by black citizens and folders for reasons other than true representation such as, being elected to office because they are educated,...
