Articles from the August 27, 2020 edition
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BE PREPARED TO VOTE YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT
Far too many people are walking around voicing strong opinions and are not even registered to vote. Now is not the time to “Fake” it. Several civic organizations are offering voter registration assistance. Louisiana offers online voter reg...
Martin Lemelle Congress
For Martin Lemelle, nothing is more important than the well-being of the people of Louisiana. The Bayou State is more than home for Martin, who grew up (and still lives in) Lincoln Parish: helping...
Knockout Love
There's nothing better than love. If you don't believe it check out the numbers of people on earth. Love is sometime like a roller-coaster many twists and turns. Many can be both bad and good,...
2020 Deaths Alarming
Death rates for Black and people of color are very alarming as many are dying, while many could have been saved. This is a story about a David Grissom who went to the hospital three times and died,...
Quiet Giant, Well Done
Hearts are saddened upon the passing of one of God's faithful servants Elaine Clay. Tirelessly, she worked to make others have a better life. She was a servant for people in any capacity. No job was...
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More Police Shootings, Beatings Who's Next
More Police Shootings, Beatings Who's Next By Eddie D. Gillis Two more shootings involving white police officers and Black men will no doubt ignite more tensions between the Black community and...
Sweet Goodbye
On Saturday, August 8, 2020, the sweet spirit of Sister Mary Magdalean Woods Young, went to join the Savior in that home not built with hands, but whose maker and builder is God. Sister Mary...
Police Chief Musical Chairs
There is something that is going on in the search for a new Monroe Police Chief that may be perplexing to some. In the span of over three years, the city has gone through two police chiefs (three if you count Chief Holmes' retirement), and a fourth...
big AL
Cherry's Tree Innerattainment is proud to announce that its own, Al "big AL" Cherry, is back with brand new music, new sound, and new vision! Since his last release in 2015 and a more than 3-year...
Honoring Carroll 1953 Legends
Honoring Carroll 1953 Legends Carroll High School 2nd Annual Legends Banquet will honor Carroll High School 1953 Football State Champs Sunday October 11 at 4pm, place TBA. Carroll Legends to be...
2020 Grad Marinda Gaddis
Congratulations Grambling State University 2020 Graduate Mirinda Gaddis. Wishing Marinda all the best as she takes another step-in life....
NAACP Voter Registration
On Saturday August 22, NAACP Monroe Branch held a voter registration drive at Eastgate Shopping Center in Monroe LA where new voters were registered. Elections matter. All of them, not just your vote...
Deaths
Ardis Finley, 88 Ardis Finley of Monroe, LA died August 14, 2020. Service: 12:00 P.M., Friday at Adile Cemetery, Alto, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Elaine Clay, 68 Elaine Clay of Monroe, LA died August 21, 2020. Visitation (Drive...
Little Flower Academy Reunion 2019
Little Flower Academy in Monroe LA was an interesting and exciting institution of learning. Its meager beginnings began on North18th Street, later moving to South 16th Street in the Newtown Community...
Postmaster General Fails to Deliver
Postmaster Louis DeJoy sat before a House committee hearing Monday (Aug.24). He was given the opportunity to explain to the American people how the Postal Service has become an agency that has millions of Americans concerned. The post office under...
Lincoln Custodian Passes
Former Lincoln Elementary School Custodian John Calvin Dixon 69, of Monroe, LA died August 19, 2020. Visitation (Drive Through): 6:30 until 7:30 P.M., Friday August 28, 2020. Service: 11:00 A.M.,...
National Diversity Scholarship
Building a diverse and inclusive workforce means more than simply recruiting top talent -- it means mentoring a new generation of builders while fostering a culture of innovation and creative thinking. Geared toward construction and engineering...
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 stars!...
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,...
New Financial Opportunity Center offers Financial and Employment Coaching
NOVA Workforce Institute of NELA (NOVA), in partnership with national community development partner, Rural Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), announces the grand opening of a Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) to serve the residents of...
USE WHAT'S IN YOUR HAND
Exodus 4:2 | KJV And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. Beloved often times we neglect the unique gifting and abilities that God has given us. When challenges...
Happenings
Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving Southern Style Hot Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday- Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm and Sat 7 am – 2 pm All Plates come with coffee or fountain drink Great Food! Great Service @ Reasonable Prices 2 locations...
Yet Another
Another innocent black man was shot by the police. On Sunday, August 23, 2020 Jacob Blake, an African-American man, was shot by police as his attempted to enter his car in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Eye-witnesses revealed that Jacob was seen trying to...
The End Is Near
As we see the grass and trees begin to prepare for the fall and winter, we must also see what is happening in the world around us. The burning in California, hurricanes, fires, storms in the east, coronavirus throughout the world, the flu season...
True Believer
Pastor Dave Profit has always believed in Jesus Christ. At Dellwood Church of God in Richwood LA, he preaches the Word of God knowing where his health and strength comes. Pastor Profit is not ashamed...
Teachers' Value
The world would be lost without you. Your job is so unique that now the world realizes your worth. Teachers should be the highest paid profession because they teach everyone from doctors, lawyers,...
Free Counseling COVID-19
Are you or someone you know experiencing some emotional trauma as we navigate life in a COVID-19 world? Recognizing the strong emotions and associated stress many people are feeling with the COVID-19 outbreak, the Louisiana Department of Health’s O...
"I STILL AIN'T THERE YET "
(The Confession Poem) (Psalm 103:14, Proverbs 28:13, Romans 3:23-24) Lord, you know I wanna be more like you I wanna be sure that I'm true I wanna pass all my tests And, although I am doing my best I humble myself and confess That, "I STILL AIN'T...
Police Shootings Athletes Speak Out
Milwaukee Brewers Devin Williams chose to make a statement during his team’s baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds. As he walked up to the mound to pitch, he used his cleats to inscribe “BLM” in protest of the continual injustice Blacks acros...
POSTAL SERVICE SUSPENDS CHANGES
Policy changes by the postmaster general prompted allegations that the Trump administration was trying to disenfranchise voters before the 2020 election. According to the New York Times, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy, facing intense backlash over...
Little Flower Academy Reunion 2019
Little Flower Academy in Monroe LA was an interesting and exciting institution of learning. Its meager beginnings began on North18th Street, later moving to South 16th Street in the Newtown Community...
Blowing Candles
Blessed and thankful while celebrating another year is Dorothy McClendon. Her warm demeanor is contagious while her faith is steadfast. Happy birthday Dorothy! Dorothy is celebrating a big one this...
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...
