Articles from the September 9, 2021 edition
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Brenda's 75th
On Saturday, September 4,2021 Brenda Boughton celebrated her 75th birthday. A party was hosted by her children at the Monroe Civic Center. Family and friends from near and far gathered together to...
Gone Too Soon
Hearts are extremely saddened by the unexpected and untimely death of LaKeidren Lawrence, 24. LaKeicren was born July 15,1997. He was the son of Lakeisha Lawrence and Robert Hendricks. LaKeidren was...
Stacey Drive Shooting
As the times change, many youth, ages 16-35, find it more challenging to live in a world with constant shootings and conflict. According to police reports, shots were fired on Tuesday, September 7,...
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Errant Bullet Unintended Target
There are times in life when things can happen to us while we are just minding our own business. You don't have to go looking for trouble anymore, because if you are at the "wrong place" at a certain...
Forever in Our Hearts
Mr. Floyd Green Sr., 85, was called home to be the Lord on Thursday, September 2, 2021, after a brief illness. Mr. Green was born to the union of the late Thomas Green Sr. and Mary Menyweather from...
Districts 3 Residents Await Response
Residents of District 3 in the South College area extending past the railroad tracks on White Street said that Monroe City officials are not doing enough to meet their concerns in their neighborhood....
Winnsboro Rd. Shooting
A fatal shooting happened early morning Saturday, September 4, 2021, leaving allegedly four people shot and one deceased from the gunfire. The shooting occurred in the 1600 block of Winnsboro Rd in Monroe, LA. Sources allege the suspect is not your...
Fall Leaves, God Doesn't
The scripture “For all things work” from the book of Romans takes on another meaning for me in the fall of each year. Fall is my favorite time of the year because it reminds me of God’s intentions. It’s so interesting to me how the seasons change....
All White Gala
On Saturday August 21, 2021, Hosts Robert and Pauline Clark hosted an All White Gala at ULM Bayou Pointe Patio in Monroe LA. Entertainment was by the Too Laid Back Band from Houston TX and 3 DJ's...
Choosing Independent Donates House
Monroe City Academy League (MCAL) received a home donated by Choosing Independent recently. The 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home will be a part of Plum Haven Estates, a development created by Choosing...
Leroy "Joe" Barnett's Final Farewell
LeRoy "Joe" Barnett Jr., 71, was a veteran and Carroll High School Class of 1968 graduate who fell asleep in death on Friday, September 3, 2021. LeRoy was a loving husband of 48 years to his wife,...
You Mean the World to Me
Many that pledge their vows before God stay together for the long haul. They inevitably go through good and bad times, but always find the real success of love. Many married couples who say and mean...
ROCK OF AGES
Exodus 33:20-22 | NKJV But He said, “You cannot see My face; for no man shall see Me, and live.” And the Lord said, “Here is a place by Me, and you shall stand on the rock. So it shall be, while...
19th Annual Evening with GSU
The Monroe-Ouachita Chapter of Grambling State University National Alumni Association presented the 19th Annual Evening with the GSU Athletic Department themed, "Pressing Forward" on Thursday, August...
Happenings
Radio Advertising Call Art Edwards 318 680.1691 or 318.388.2323 and forget the fancy title Art sells radio advertisement. Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM ...
Deaths
David L. Cunningham, 63 David L. Cunningham of Monroe, LA Laborer died August 30, 2021. Graveside Service: 11AM Saturday September 11, 2021. Visitation: Friday September 10, 2021from 1-3 PM at Hester Central State Funeral Home. Burial: Magnolia Cemet...
The End Is Near
Fires are on the west coast, flooding on the east coast, hurricanes are in the south, avalanches are in the north, where can you run, where can you hide? (Matthew 24:4-8 ,21,22) God is speaking; what does he have to do to get mankind to change his...
Mr. Pickem's Football Picks
WEEK 2 Sept. 10, 2021 Game Of the Week #1 Neville Tigers (1-0) Vs #3 Ouachita Lions (1-0) For the second week in a row, the Neville Tigers find themselves in my game of the week and with a juggernaut...
Impeachment Talk Meaningless
Republicans on Capitol Hill are calling for the impossible. In a run-up to 2022 to drum up support for a possible takeover, they are calling for President Joe Biden to be impeached. Never mind the fact that Republicans do not control Congress and...
Tending a Garden
My grandfather ( the late Frank DeTiege Sr.) loved gardening and grew lots of fruits and vegetables. In observing him doing his hobby, I realized gardening was a daily chore. He would put on his gardening uniform - old lightweight blue jean pants...
