Articles from the September 15, 2022 edition
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Hail to the Gold and Blue!
Miss Carroll, Denim S. Greeley, is the lovely daughter of Lakeidra Jones and Andrew Greeley. She is a prestigious Senior Honor student at Carroll High School. She is also a very enthusiastic...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The Witness Project of NELA kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month Remembering the Past Candlelight Vigil is Saturday October 1, 2022 at 6:30 pm at Triedstone Baptist Church 3022 Bronson St....
By New School Year, New School
It is not often that a student gets to enter a new school in a different school year, especially when the name of the school is the same. But that is what’s happening for students who attend Martin Luther King, Jr. Junior High School on the South s...
Moving Home
No one knows the day, time, or hour when the end of life will happen. Live every day as if it is your last day. Those who loved and cherished Zina Edwards are at a loss. Her passing saddens many...
School Bus Crash
What could have been a disaster was only a minor accident! On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 a school bus collided with a car on South 7th St. According to witnesses, the bus allegedly backed up, not...
High School Firearm Possession ...Felon Sentenced
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Montrelle D. Jones, 21, of Monroe, LA, has been sentenced by United States District Judge Terry A. Doughty to 78 months (6 years, 6 months) in...
Fugitives Arrested
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. When an individual commits a crime or is alleged to have committed one, the community hopes for a quick capture. Sometimes that occurs, and...
Johnson Retirement
On Saturday, August 27, 2022, a retirement celebration was held for Patricia Johnson at the Monroe Civic Center (Convention Center). She shared her special day with family, friends, and co-workers....
Man of Valor
Mr. Ernest C. Johnson Sr. has been an active deacon at King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe, LA, for 60-plus years. He's truly dedicated to his church family and the role of Chairman of...
Renwick St. Crosswalk Dedication
On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, city of Monroe Officials, Carroll High School Administration, Carroll students, members of the community, and friends in attendance were a part of the Renwick St....
MCAL Youth Football
The Monroe City Academy League is a youth sports league provided by The Academy Fitness & Sports LLC and Free Me Association. The league provides football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and...
Monroe/Ouachita Chapter #6068 Officers Election
Members Elect Nominating Committee & Set Voting Date/Time September 22, 2022 6 p.m. @ Benoit Community Center 1700 Oaklawn Drive, Monroe LA -To serve on this committee, you must have joined by 8/22/2022. Nominating Committee Presents Report &...
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...
Ouachita Parish School Board Under DOE Investigation
Another school year is well underway, as thousands of children go to one of the places where they want to should feel safe. Friendships are reacquainted, expectations are high, classrooms are being kept covid-free as much as they can, leaving the...
95th
The cream of the crop, Dr. William Alexander celebrated his 95th birthday on Wednesday September 14, 2022. Dr. Alexander has steered many students on the right path to fortune and prosperity. Happy...
PEEP Back to School Backpacks
PEEP Inc. is hosting back to School Backpacks on Saturday September 17, 2022 at 12 noon at 1411 Orange St. in Monroe LA. There will be barbers on-site to cut school age students’ hair (Ages 4-18) and food will be served. PEEP “Bringing Light to Dar...
Pulpits & Pews
Women’s Conference St Luke Missionary Baptist Church 3507 Church St. in Monroe LA and SpringHill Baptist Church Women’s conference is September 16-17 at 6pm Friday & 9am Saturday (Breakfast served) Special guest Friday Dr. LaFonda Heard, Hea...
Dazzle Dance's 10th Celebration
Dazzle Dance celebrated ten years of spectacular dance and exemplary dance instruction Saturday, June 4, 2022. The 10th annual celebration, held at the Monroe Civic Center, Jack Howard Theater,...
Mr. Pickem's Weekly Football Predictions
Week 3 September 16, 2022 #10 General Trass Panthers (2-0) Vs Homer Pelicans (1-1) Over the past 5 seasons, the General Trass Panthers have made their mark on NELA football as one of the most...
Family Day & Movie Night
Monroe Councilman Carday Marshall presented Family Day and Movie Night Sunday September 18, 2022 at 3pm until at Lida Benton Park 3317 Lee Ave. in Monroe LA. Movie starts at sunset. Come joins us for daytime activities and learn about community...
2022 State Fair Classic Getaway
Football Grambling State University vs Prairie View A&M Dallas TX Al Derry is sponsoring a time to the Grambling Prairie View Football Game, State Fair Classis Saturday October in Dallas TX. Trip & Package includes Hotel accommodations Saturday...
Life Insurance Awareness Don't Wait Until It's Too Late
You probably won't see it on your calendar, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. It is indeed important to be aware of the importance of life insurance. Nicole C. Davis, a licensed life...
Nation of Laws for Whom?
It is amazing how one man has been able to turn the rule of law upside down on its face. There are serious conversations being held by people with influential voices over whether Donald Trump should be tried for his alleged crimes of taking governmen...
PRAYING CHILDREN
*Inspired by God through Mary Roggerson& Morning Day Prayer Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Nolley, St. Mary Baptist Church Purpose: For all children to learn, pray and confess the Word of God. Goal: For all children to have an inti...
"MY RAINING EYES"
"MY RAINING EYES" Copyright 1995 Written By: Mr. Marion Obafemi and Inspired By: God Water falls from my eyes just like the rain No need to be ashamed, its how I show my pain Because politics is played like a dirty game I want to help is what they al...
Liberty Hill Baptist Church Installs New Pastor -- Rev. Herbert Shields
Sunday, August 28, 2022: Hallelujah and what a glorious day it was for The Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Monroe, LA! On that magnificent day, the disciples of The Liberty Hill Baptist Church...
OPSO Youth Fishing Tournament 2022
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Youth Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022. Fishing will begin at 6:00 a.m. until the time of the weigh-in. This is a free event and the tournament is open to all children ages 2 to 12 y...
