Articles from the March 14, 2024 edition
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Youth Focused Revival (Mount Olivet Baptist Church
Join us for a Youth Focused Revival Tuesday - Thursday, April 16-18, 2024 "Building Strong Disciples Through Biblical Foundations" Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10 "...We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and give you spiritual wisdom...
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Check the Record
Don't be fooled, District 5, by the smokescreen of the incumbent. She ran four years ago on the Dawson name. However, for her re-election bid, she must stand on her record, and she has sold District...
Water Tree's 7th Anniversary
Water Tree's 7th Anniversary Water Tree in Monroe, LA, celebrated its 7th anniversary on Saturday, March 29, 2024. During the celebration, the late Pastor John Edward Ross Jr. was honored for his...
Shots Fired, Mother Escapes
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The sudden sound of gunfire compelled two individuals to seek cover recently, in a bid to protect their lives. Monroe Police (MPD)...
WHY I AM RUNNING FOR MAYOR
WHY I AM RUNNING FOR MAYOR I have been asked many times why I wanted to be mayor again, and the answer is simple... I am touched by the feelings of infirmities of the people of Monroe. I am touched by...
Special Session Fails Crime's Wrong Direction
Louisiana House Democrats are committed to addressing crime and enhancing community safety. They regret not being consulted in shaping the agenda for the second special legislative session. The majority of bills proposed for this session, they...
Superintendent's Daunting Task
The upcoming Monroe City Schools superintendent faces a challenging task as academic concerns loom large. 55% of Monroe City Schools’ students scored below basic in 6 out of 11 elementary schools, contributing to an overall F school performance s...
Frightening Car Crash
A hit-and-run crash on March 3, 2024, at 5:16 AM, on Milhaven Road in Monroe, LA, resulted in serious injuries and an arrest. Video footage showed two vehicles speeding west, with the second trying...
Wossman Lady Cats3-Peat State Champs
The Wossman High School Lady Cats Basketball team in Monroe, LA, has secured the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Non-Select Division II State Championship for three consecutive...
Collins MENSA Standout
Taurian Collins Jr., a first grader at JS Clark Magnet School in Monroe LA, has achieved a remarkable academic milestone by being accepted into MENSA, the largest high-IQ association globally. MENSA,...
Carday Marshall Endorsement
Dr. Valerie Fields, Vice-President of Student Affairs at the University of Louisiana Monroe, is throwing her support behind Carday Marshall for re-election as City Council District 4 representative....
Wossman Outstanding Championship Players
In a triumphant return to glory, Wossman High School Boys Basketball team has shattered a 16-year dry spell by clinching the Louisiana State Basketball Championship. The last time the school achieved...
Captivating
Without a doubt, heads turned as Brenda T. arrived in Monroe, LA, on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She drove a stunning 2024 Corvette, captivating all who saw her. Her secret to success? Hard work and...
Carroll Glory
Carroll High School in Monroe LA has and will always be a beacon of hope in our community. Its academic, athletic, band, choir and stem legacy was laid in 1953 by its first principal Legendary Morris...
Most Expensive Bill
Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee……. We have heard the saying, “Ignorance is bliss”. Well, what is ignoran...
Deaths
Kenneth Green, 60 of Monroe, LA a Construction Worker died Monday March 4, 2024. Visitation: 6:00-8:00PM Friday March 15, 2024 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Saturday March 16, 2024 at St Paul UMC, Monroe. Burial:...
The End Is Near
These last days are dangerous. There will be terrible times. The love of many will become cold. Men and women will love only themselves. They will hate peace, good, and the rule of God's Law, and anything that restrains their evil behavior (2...
Journey to the United States Supreme Court Bar
The Carver-McDonald Branch Library at 2941 Renwick St., Monroe, LA., Branch Manager Joyce Powell, is hosting Attorney and author Zebbie Grayson with a book talk and signing of her new book, “Journey to the United States Supreme Court Bar!” with the...
Shelton Ray Spivey, Jr.'s Celebration of Life
Coach Shelton Ray Spivey, Jr., was born on December 27, 2024 to Catherine Varner-Spivey and the late Shelton Ray Spivey, Sr. He departed this life on March 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. She...
Special Session Fails Crime's Wrong Direction
Louisiana House Democrats are committed to addressing crime and making our communities safer. Unfortunately, we were not involved in drafting the call for the second special legislative session. The overwhelming majority of the bills filed for this...
Wossman Basketball Boys & Girls 2024 State Champs
Wossman High School in Monroe LA captured both boys and girls 2024 LHSAA State Championships in Division ll non- select. Congratulations to Wossman High School Boys' and Girls' Basketball, Coaches,...
Health, Nutrition & Aging
Carver-McDonald Branch Library at 2941 Renwick St., Monroe, LA., is hosting a community program with LSU AgCenter Agent, Markaye Russell, on Thursday, March 21 at 11 A.M. What is good health? Good...
Christina's College Reveal
Recently, Christina Gary's family, friends, and Franklin Parish High School Classmates gathered at The Vintage Vault in Winnsboro LA for Christy's College Reveal. Christy has a 4.27 GPA and has been...
Join Us Holy Thursday, Good Friday & Resurrection Sunday
Philadelphia Word Center Church 115 Arnold Dr. in Monroe LA Holy Thursday- The Last Supper March 28, 2024 at 6:30pm, Good Friday-The Crucifixion Friday March 29, 2024 at 3pm and Resurrection Sunday...
Bloodbath Comment Not a Gaffe
The conventions to formally nominate the presumed nominees for the 2024 presidential election have not been held, but try telling that to Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. Both men have been trading election rhetoric since clinching the required...
