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Week 4 September 22, 2023 Oak Grove 63 Rayville 26 North Webster 28 Richwood 6 St. Frederick 43 Delhi Charter 8 Franklin Parish 42 Caldwell 7 OCS 59 Tensas 0 Union 41 Bastrop 14 Brother Martin 31 Ouachita 14 West Monroe 30 Scotlandville 12 Calvary Baptist 21 Wossman 6 Neville 53 North Caddo 0 Sterlington 46 Carroll 6 Ferriday 46 Madison 6 Cedar Creek 22 Delhi 12 West Ouachita 27 Grant 0 Ruston 29 Lafayette Christian 26 Jonesboro Hodge 40 Lincoln Prep 0 Mangham 36 General Trass 30...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Relationships between adults can sometimes become complicated. After all, grown people know what they want and how they will go about doing what they want. Relationships between a parent and the child should be about who has the authority in the household. Even those relationships can sometimes take a bad turn. A domestic disturbance between a mother and her daughter landed the woman in jail after she allegedly beat and...
Matthew Sims had a very important day in court recently. Sims, who is fighting felony domestic charges in a case against his former wife, had the opportunity to ask her questions concerning their relationship, which led to him having to appear in hearings numerous times. It has been three years since an incident involving Sims and his former wife that led to him being arrested on domestic charges. He has contested how Monroe Police handled the investigation. Sims, acting as his own counsel, has attacked the investigation from the start, questio...
Barbara Jean Strawder Mercy was born September 26, 1934 to the late Marie Carrie White and Orange Strawder. She departed this life at her home on August 28, 2023 after a long illness. Barbara will be funeralized on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church at 11:00 AM. Her son Stephen Mercy preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 67 years, Tom Mercy, Jr., her children - Thomas Mercy (Vanessa), Carla Mercy, and Jonathan Mercy, one...
Bennie Ruth Myles Emerson, 79, of Monroe, LA, passed away from a lengthy illness on August 23, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. A memorial service will be held in her honor on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Richardson Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lucille Myles, daughter, Helen "Lisa" Emerson, and Anthony Emerson; siblings, Vera Myles Carroll (Calvin), Beatrice Myles Pargoud (Louis), Lucille Myles Smith, John Myles, Jr. (Patricia), and Willie My...
BLACK RODEO GROWS STRONGER A record crowd of rodeo fans attended the annual Bayou Black Open Rodeo at the Monroe Civic Center Arena on Saturday, August 26, 2023. They enjoyed over 300 cowboys and cowgirls from five states displaying their talents in bull riding and calf roping among other events. Former mayor Jamie Mayo's vision started over 20 years ago but the current administration has carried the baton....
P.E.E.P. hosted a back-to-school event Saturday, August 19, 2023 at the P.E.E.P. headquarters on Orange St. in Monroe, LA. Children in the community received a backpack filled with school supplies, hotdogs with chili, and free haircuts by Elite Fadez Barbershop. The P.E.E.P. organization has sponsoring community events for more than 25 years under the leadership of P.E.E.P. president Kenneth Wilson and P.E.E.P. board of directors. The organization's community vision is "bringing light to dark...
I grew up surrounded by people who loved their community and dedicated their lives to make things better. That was when it took a village to raise a child. A time when a neighbor knew their neighbors and a neighbor could correct a child and the parents would say "thank you". It was a time when teachers bought less fortunate students' clothes and pulled together to send them off to college. I was trained to serve during a time when there was a great divide between the northside and the...
The Monroe/Ouachita Chapter of Grambling National Alumni Association returned to prominence with its 21st Annual Evening with GSU Athletic Department, Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the Monroe Civic Center. 2023 Grambling honorees were Remond Brown, Tiffany V. Daniels, Sygmon T. Holland, Rufus Stevens, and Charles J. Edwards (posthumously). Photo Evening 23 - Evening with GSU honorees and gramblinites Ezzard Burton, Sylvia Brass for Charles Edwards, Rufus Stevens, Shimilca B. Daniels for Tiffany...
NOVA Workforce Institute of Northeast Louisiana held its 7th Annual Update to the Community Luncheon/Celebration. The Annual Update to the Community Luncheon was Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at the Monroe Civic Center. The focus of the event was to update and celebrate the success of NOVA being in the community for 15 years. Keynote speaker was Louisiana State Director, USDA Rural Development Ms. Deidre Deculus Robert, Esq....
Mayo/Supporters Gear Up for Election Before a packed house of fired-up supporters, former mayor Jamie Mayo was met with cheers and chants of " We want Mayo back" as he officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of Monroe for the 2024 spring election on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at the Tabatorium in Monroe, LA. Mayo emphasized his three major priorities as economic development, crime, and education, in which a comprehensive plan is being finalized. The night ended with local pastors and...
The Carroll homecoming football game will be Saturday, October 21, 2023. The homecoming game will be played at Thomas-Blade football stadium on the campus of Carroll High School in Monroe, LA. The homecoming game will feature Carroll and Franklin Parish, the same team whose fans became unruly, and now the team is marred with controversy, which still lingers with the legal outcome that many know could have been avoided. Need another reason to vote or why voting is important?...
The back-to-school period can sometimes trigger or exacerbate mental health issues in children and adolescents. Transitioning from a relaxed summer schedule back to the structure and demands of school can be stressful for some individuals. Academic pressure, social challenges, routine changes, and performance expectations are a few reasons why this transition might impact mental health. There are several signs and behaviors that parents, caregivers, teachers, and other adults can look out for. It's important to note that one or two of these...
Glendell Cole 77, transitioned from this life on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, in Monroe, LA. Services: 11 AM Monday, August 28, 2023, at Young’s Chapel CME Church, Calhoun, LA. Interment: Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Rayville, LA. Verna Cheffin-Robinson, 62, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, in Monroe, LA. Ms. Robinson was a graduate of Carroll High School class of 1981. She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters: Candra Robinson and Latisha Ricard, and one son; Rugeley E. Robinson. There will not be a p...
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 reasonable prices. Three Monroe locations: Now Save #1 4399, Hwy 165 South, 318-737-7873; Tiger Market Café, 1800 Forsythe Ave, Suite 1, 318-325-4000; Now Save #8 Winnsboro Rd., Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 South and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s Cooking features $6.99 breakfas...
AL DERRY`S Bayou Classic 50TH Anniversary November 24-26, 2023 New Orleans LA - AL DERRY`S Bayou Classic package includes 2 nights at Comfort Inn & Suites Metairie LA (Double occupancy)- Free breakfast-Game Tickets- Transportation to and from the game, Battle of the Bands & the parade. Battle of the Bands tickets $25 (not included). Bayou Classic package price $335 per person, $75.00 deposit due by September 9. balance due by Oct 28, 2023. More info contact Al Derry 318-789-9690. Seating is...
Pastors Bob and Brenda Dziadaszek and the Spiritual Harvest Worship Center Church in Monroe LA cordially invite you to celebrate with them at their 18th Church Anniversary on Sunday, September 10,2023 at 3:00 p.m. "Obey the Lord in All Things," based on John 15:10 is the theme. Sharing the anniversary message will be Pastor Vernon Foy of First Baptist Church of Rayville LA and St. Joe Baptist Church of Kelly, LA. At Spiritual Harvest Ministries, we are building the spirit man for Christ one...
Layton Castle is a beautiful Southern home with a European flair located in Monroe, LA. Layton Castle was originally called "Mulberry Grove sitting on five acres of gardens and ancient trees and hosts a family cemetery, a 1790s wine house and historic bottle museum, a converted carriage house for short stays and small events - and apartments" Library patrons learned about Judge Henry Bry, a Swiss emigrant who helped write and signed the first Louisiana Constitution representing Ouachita, how he...
Although Marlon L. Graves left us on September 1, 2022, his loving energy is still present and will last forever! We love you, Marlon! Until we meet again. Rest easy!...
Prime Time Family Reading Program brings families together for a free evening of fun-one night a week for six weeks to read award-winning children’s books, and then participate in a discussion centered around the important themes such as fairness, courage, and other topics. Our discussion strategies are proven to increase creativity, critical thinking, and academic success. Your child keeps the books to add to their home library. Prime Time Family Reading Program is designed for families with children 6-10 years old, but siblings of any age a...
A Farewell for Queens Mrs. Tereatha Chisley (54 years) and Mrs. Lee Nomie Robinson (53 years) was held Sunday August 20 2023 at the Monroe Civic Conference Hall in Monroe LA. Both ladies were lauded for their contributions to the Ouachita Parish School System with numerous accolades and praise. Praise God for these ladies and their extraordinary service to our community. Their service and longevity is commended while bringing along others to continuing the legacy of excellence. Congratulations...
Indignities. No special privileges. Everyone will be treated the same. That’s what we are told happens to someone who is suspected of and has been indicted for committing a criminal act. We saw that happen last week in Fulton County in Georgia when 18 co-defendants of former president Donald Trump turned themselves in to go through a booking/processing procedure that people who are facing a trial go through. By now, the mugshots of Donald Trump and those who are facing trial in state court are already in the history books, something that so m...
TOP 10, All-Grissom Football Teams Week 1 September 1, 2023 1. Ruston Bearcats Ruston enters the year fresh from a state championship runner-up in 2022 and will have enough talent to finish the job in 2023. A stacked defense that features over 4 Division I caliber athletes will make it hard for their opponents to move the ball against Ruston Defensive Coordinator’s Kyle Williams 4-2-5 scheme. Ahmad Breaux, Geordan Guidry and Jadon Walker will occupy the box while Nate Johnson, Semaj Jones and Aidan Anding patrol the back end. Junior RB J...
Listen! Wisdom cries, and understanding puts forth her voice, she cries at the gates, she stands in the top of high places, at the doors: To you, O men, their voices are to the sons of men! _ Love the brethren _ Have Compassion _ Refrain from killing one another _ Speak truth to one another _ Do good works _ Don't speak evil of one another _ Stop being foolish, cussing, swearing, fighting etc. Choose the excellent ways of life. They who choose wisdom shall inherit substance, riches, honor, and blessings from God and his son Jesus Christ. They...
A Look Back Down Memory Lane honored Mr. Richard L. Jackson was at Swayze Elementary School Gymnasium in Monroe LA recently. Former Southside Boys Club Members honored Mr. Richard L. Jackson for his dedicated service to the boys on the southside of Monroe off Berg Jones Lane and surrounding communities. Former boys club members now grown with families recognized Mr. Richard L. Jackson for his work with the boys. "Let your work speak for you while staying humble and just do the...
