Articles from the September 22, 2022 edition
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Teacher Shortage: Live or Die
America is on the verge of losing one of its last cash cows due to greed and a lack of respect for those who do all of the work; more specifically, I am talking about teachers and school system employees, which a plague in the name of a global...
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Shootings Unnecessary Grief
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Another individual has lost his life to violence, and the community continues to seek answers in hopes of stopping the violence. One always...
Gun Confrontation Frustration
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is another school year, and unfortunately, there will be incidents on school grounds or in some other setting where children will be...
May My Life Speak for Me
Businessman, educator, and native Monroe citizen John W. Dillard, 92, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, while recuperating from an illness in Dermott, AR. Dillard grew up in Monroe in the Booker...
Making the Connection
Crossing over the newly renovated Renwick St. crosswalk on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the rededication, Deborah Smith, #74, candidate for District 4's Monroe City School board seat and Monroe...
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...
Grayson Selected Supreme Court Bar Admissions
On October 4, 2022, Monroe, LA native Attorney Zebbie Ann Grayson will present in-person to the United States Supreme Court in Washington, DC, along with 11 other attorneys from the ABA Supreme Court...
DownSouth Sports MVP
Ouachita Parish defeated non-conference rival Neville by the score of 43-29 on September 16, 2022 at the Ouachita -Neville Football Game at Ouachita Lion's Stadium in Monroe LA. Lions running-back...
MCAL Football
The Monroe City Academy League is a youth sports league by The Academy Fitness & Sports LLC and Free Me Association. The league provides football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, and cheer to...
P.E.E.P. Back to School
P.E.E.P. President Kenneth Wilson and the organization's board of directors held P.E.E.P.'s annual back-to-school giveaway Saturday, September 17 2022 at the organization's office in Monroe, LA....
Deaths
Michael W. Burks, Jr., 35 of Arlington Texas formerly of Monroe, LA Warehouse Worker died August 31, 2022. Service: 11:00 AM September 24, 2022 at St. Luke Baptist Church Monroe, LA. Visitation: 5:00 until 6:30 PM Friday September 23, 2022 at Smith...
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 4 Sept. 23, 2022 #5 Carroll Bulldogs (2-0) Vs Sterlington Panthers (1-2) I can admit, heading into the season I had this game already pegged as game of the week for week 4 and although there's...
Pulpits & Pews
Annual Harvest Drive Cuba Baptist Church 343 Blankston Rd. Bosco LA Harvest Drive is Sunday October 2, 2022 at 11am. Guest Minister is Minister Zorian Littleberry from St. Joseph Baptist Church. Dr. Samuel Toney, Pastor....
Class of 1972 50th Reunion
The combined 1972 classes for Carroll, Neville, and Wossman High Schools will hold their 50th class reunion September 30 - October 2, 2022. For more information or to participate, please contact...
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...
The End Is Near
Be ye therefore perfect even as your Father in heaven is perfect. (Matt 5:48) Upheaval is all over the world. Son against father, daughter against mother, and vice versa. If you listen to the news, you will think that there isn't peace anywhere. The...
Don't Admit Defeat
The number of voters expected to go to the polls in November should be aware that their votes may not count. Or matter. There appears to be a concerted effort by Republican candidates running for office in the midterms, to openly declare that if...
The 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...
"LORD BLESS THE CHILD
” Copyright 2014 MR. MARION OBAFEMI and inspired By: God My mammy, is never happy, until the first of the month My pappy’s, head is nappy, and he always gets drunk My brother, stays in trouble, with the local P.D. My sister, how I miss her, bec...
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...
Glamming Celebration
Happy birthday Jalissya Savage celebrating her birthday on Thursday September 22. Love your mother Renita!...
13th Birthday
Gabreyel is celebrating her 13th birthday, "what a blessing!" One of her mottos is, "don't tell me sky's the limit, when there are footprints on the moon!" Happy 13th birthday Gabreyel Ricks, Love...
