Articles from the August 26, 2021 edition
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All White Gala
On Saturday August 21, 2021, Hosts Robert and Pauline Clark hosted an All White Gala at ULM Bayou Pointe Patio in Monroe LA. Entertainment was by the Too Laid Back Band from Houston TX and 3 DJ's...
Driverless Car Hits Home
A tragic scene played out in one south Monroe community before the clock struck midnight on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. The homeowner had just gotten up from her chair in her bedroom to turn out the...
A Beautiful Life
It was a beautiful summer day when Reverend Perlum and Perceille McCaa Toombs welcomed their 8th of 9 children, Clara Etta Toombs, affectionately known as 'Tiki', into the world in Monroe, LA on June...
By Selling Weed
It is so interesting how a once taboo thing is now one of the most en vogue things to do. Weed is now one of the most popular topics of conversation, buzzing throughout entertainment, business, and health conversations heard throughout our country...
Jessie Dougan lll's Final Farewell
Jessie James Dougan, III was born September 28, 1969 to the late Jessie Dougan, Jr. and Erma Edwards Dougan. He transitioned on August 21, 2021. Jessie graduated from Wossman High School in 1987. He...
Save Downtown, Save District 3
Save Downtown, Save District 3 By Eddie D. Gillis The Monroe City Council recently gave approval to the Ellis administration to spend $120,000 for a downtown revitalization project. Campo Architect, a...
Richwood Mayoral Recall
Gerald Brown's job as mayor of the town of Richwood may soon come to a sudden stop. A recall petition to remove Brown was successfully completed, as a recall date has been set for November 13, 2021....
Congratulations Judge Fred Jones
Former Louisiana State Representative District 16 Fred Jones is now 4th District Court Judge Fred Jones. Judge Jones replaces Judge Marcus Hunter who was elected to the 2nd Circuit of Appeals....
Carroll Awards Day
At Carroll High School Awards Day 2021, Carroll Scholar Zariah Valentine was one of many Carroll Students awarded scholarships. Valentine accepted a McKendree College Academic/ Pow...
Kyles Postal & Print
Kyles Postal & Print is Monroe, LA's newest Veteran and Black-owned business located in the Geneva Plaza, 2328 Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA 71203. This is your one-stop-shop for all of your postal and...
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Daily COVID-19 cases continue to climb, and we have yet to even reach the "peak" of this fourth surge. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, originally rescheduled for October, was cancelled for another year. Events such as this are major...
Mr. Pickem' Grissom Top 16 2021 High School Football Players
Mr. Pickem’ Grissom Top 16 2021 High School Football Players 1--Will Campbell (OL) – Neville 2-- Trey Holly (RB) – Union Parish 3-- AJ Allen (RB) – Neville 4-- Jaylen Kincaid (DB) – Ouachita 5-- Wydette Williams (QB) – General Trass 6 – Lorenzell...
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 and Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reason...
Cutting Birthday Cake
Sharon, you are an inspiration to everyone. You touch so many lives with joy, and you deserve to have your deepest wishes and dreams come true on this special day. Happy birthday Sharon Thursday...
