Articles from the September 1, 2022 edition
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Guns at Schools?
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Monday, August 29, 2022, was a day that parents of school-age children perhaps feared the most. On that day, there were reports of gun-related issues at two schools in the Monroe...
One Bullet Kills Two
According to police reports, a man is dead after he shot a woman and himself with the same bullet, police say. Byron Redmon, 26, is accused of shooting a woman in the neck at an apartment near the Medical District, and the bullet hit him too....
Bayou Black Open Rodeo
On Saturday, August 27, 2022, the Bayou Black Open Rodeo presented by the Justa Cowboy Association was in the Monroe Civic Center Arena before a great crowd. There were fantastic rodeo feats and a...
Plum/S. 3rd St. Police Mystery
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. According to reports, two incidents involving officers from Monroe Police Department occurred in the area of Plum St. and South 3rd St. On...
The B.A.L.M.com
Marion Obafemi believes when people are hurting, they hurt other people. So, addressing a rise in crime and violence means putting a B.A.L.M. on those who are hurting. "One thing that we must understa...
20th Evening with GSU
The HBCU's and Gramblinites were out at the 20th Evening with Grambling on Thursday August 25, 2022 at the Monroe Civic Center B.R. Robinson Hall. It was a 20th night to remember as former Grambling...
Always Our Inspiration
Jessie Lee Tillman, 84, was born in Clayton, LA on July 25, 1938. She entered Heaven's gates on August 23, 2022. Jessie Lee Tillman was employed with Glenwood Regional Medical Center for 38 years as...
Mittz
Ethan Howell is the creator and owner of Mittz. Born and raised in Monroe, LA, Howell now lives in Dallas, TX. He is a graduate and former football player at Oklahoma State University, where he...
Deborah Smith Monroe City School Board Candidate
Deborah Smith Monroe City School Board Candidate My name is Deborah Smith. I am a dedicated educator for over 25 years. I am the mother of 4 children. I am the 2nd of three generations of Carroll...
Monroe Schools' Restorative Training
A program aimed at “restorative practice training” for teachers in the Monroe City School System was approved by the Monroe City Schools Board at its Tuesday Aug. 17, 2022 meeting. The program will be provided by a firm called Time 4 Academics, whose...
Rhymes School Fellowship
Lets Re-Unite, Rhymes High School Saturday September 3, 2022 at 5pm at Piccadilly Cafeteria at 2202 Louisville Ave. in Monroe LA. Can’t wait to see you!...
Deaths
Hobert George Grayson, Jr., 80 of Georgia formerly of Sterlington, LA died August 24, 2022. Service: 11:00 AM Friday September 2, 2022 at First Pilgrim Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 to 5:00PM Thursday September 1, 2022 at Smith...
Pulpits & Pews
Hawkins Legacy Program "Hawkins Family" phenomenal celebration remembering the Late Legendary "Daddy T.J. Hawkins Sr & Mother Bessie Mae Hawkins Sunday September 4, 2022 at 6:00pm at Greater First COGIC 2101 West Madison Ave. in Bastrop LA. **FACE...
Young and Addicted
Where do the youth turn, when they go through difficulties? Who listens when they cry out? Who allows them to vent or converse without judging? Who is properly advising them? These questions need to b...
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 Chardrica...
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...
