Articles from the September 7, 2023 edition
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Louisiana High School Football Scores
Week 5 St. Frederick 54 Sicily Island 6 General Trass 42 Rayville 30 Wossman 28 North Webster 21 Ruston 14 Neville 10 Oak Grove 28 Mangham 12 Lincoln Prep 6 Lakeside 0 Independence 16 Delhi 6 Bastrop 12 Carroll 7 Zachary 48 West Monroe 7 West...
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Deadly Crash
On the last holiday of the summer, Latoya Williams, 29, lost her life in a traffic crash. Law enforcement authorities said that on Saturday, September 2, 2023, around 1:00 AM, they responded to a...
Fatal Fire
Two people are dead following the aftermath of a fatal house fire that occurred on the Labor Day holiday weekend in Ouachita Parish. According to parish officials, on Sunday, September 3, 2023 around...
Richwood $147K Missing
What appears to be a looming controversy over a large sum of money in uncleared checks emanating from a town's general fund led to the mayor abruptly leaving a recent town hall meeting. Saying that he...
Homer 5 JUSTUS
Rural Homer, LA is a sportsman's paradise, from bird watching in state parks to some of the best fishing in northern Louisiana. With a struggling economy and against all odds, the high school football team went to the state championship and won, even...
Bloody Clash
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is always advisable to settle a dispute as amicably and as soon as possible can be done. Far too often, disagreements or disputes...
21st Evening with GSU
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...
DownSouth Sports MVP
West Monroe High School's Cole Stephens (LB) was named DownSouth Sports Magazine's Most Valuable Player of the Game award in the Rebels' 14-3 victory over Sterlington on September 1, 2023 at West...
September Birthdays
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards worshipped with church members at the Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church 9:00 AM Mass on September 3, 2023. Church Parishers celebrating September 2023...
Stand For Our Children
Whether one reads the Bible or not, believes in Jesus or not, or has any spiritual authority, there should be something inside of us that knows what’s going on with our children today is wrong. The t...
When It Is Your Turn
Last night I had the pleasure of watching new royalty take their place in the history of Wossman High School for its homecoming coronation ceremony. Senior Da'Naya Ross was crowned homecoming queen in the place where she established excellence on...
Mr. Pickem's Weekly Football Predictions
Week 2 Friday Sept. 8, 2023 #1 Neville Tigers Vs #4 Ouachita Lions It is week 2 of the LHSAA football schedule and that obviously means it’s time for an old-fashioned Lions vs Tigers affair. This year’s rendition will have somewhat of a twist as Oua...
Broadway Production
Help bring more art to the community by supporting this AMAZING event. The Arts with Passion presents the Broadway Musical, Memphis is Friday September 22, 2023 at 6:30pm and Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 2:00pm and 6:30pm at the WL JACK HOWARD...
Deaths
Robert Crump, Jr., 58 of Monroe, LA a Custodian died August 23, 2023. Memorial Service: 5:00 PM Saturday September 9, 2023 at Lazarre Park, West Monroe. Eugene Craig Caston, 66 of Monroe, LA a Food Service Specialist died August 29, 2023. Service:...
"Top Dog" Blowing Candles
Only by Grace and mercy, Claude "Top Dog" Staten will be celebrating another big thankful year on September 14. Happy Birthday "Top Dog" love Florece!...
"REDUCE THE RISK"
Copyright 2008 Written by: Mr. Marion Obafemi and inspired by God This journey we are on, may be narrow and long, but at the end of it is peace This path may get dark, and the road may seem hard, but...
Louisiana Legend & Artist: Clementine Hunter
A community program will be held at the Carver-McDonald Branch Library at 2941 Renwick St. Monroe, LA on Thursday September 21, 2023 at 11:30 am by Tom Whitehead, a retired journalist professor from LSU. Tom Whitehead is a leading expert on...
Eva Jackson's Final Rites
Eva M. Hunter Jackson was the second child of eight children born to the late Selma and Earlean Hunter on their family farm in Oak Ridge, Louisiana where her childhood was flavored with many...
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 reasonab...
Remembering Your Pastor
Pastors are special but a Pastor's Wife is a blessing. St. James Baptist Church in Sterlington LA remembered Rev. Richard and First Lady Meltida Wilson at their 12th anniversary recently. Guest...
Lack Of Leadership
If anyone is wondering why Florida’s governor Ron DeSantis continues to lag so far behind Donald Trump, one only needs to look at what happened after Hurricane Idalia crossed the state causing billions of damage in her aftermath. President Joe B...
Little Flower
Little Flower Academy/Catholic Church in Monroe LA is that special place beginning in 1940-1968 for students' kindergarten to high school. The learning environment was second to none where those...
