Articles from the April 6, 2023 edition
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Dr Martin Luther King's Death 55th Anniversary
The irony April 4: It is the 55th anniversary of Dr King’s death. Donald J Trump was prosecuted by a Black man, in a city headed by a Black man, and a police department headed by a Black woman. Walking in the same courthouse that The Central Park F...
Christopher Avery's Final Farewell
Christopher C. Avery was born on December 22, 1970 to Marilyn Owens Avery and the late Robert Earl Tucker. Christopher's early education began at Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC), H.V. Adams, and...
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Death Threats False Accusations
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A local man is fighting for what he says is to restore his dignity and character following an alleged domestic incident that led to...
Ballard, JSU Miss Sophomore
Lauren MaryAnn Ballard of Monroe, LA was recently elected Miss Sophomore at Jackson State University in Jackson, MS for the 2023-2024 academic school year. Her campaign platform, "L.O.C.K. in with...
Safe Housing/Healthy Homes Program
The City of Monroe has received a 1.5 million dollar grant through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to launch a Safe Housing and Healthy Homes Program administered by the Planning and Urban Development Department...
One Man's Fight For Justice
A Monroe man says he is on a quest for justice, not for himself, but for others who may find themselves in similar situations where justice has been denied. Michael Johnson said his ordeal began in December 2021 when he traveled north on Hwy 139. He...
Deadly House Fire 4 Dead
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A Ouachita Parish man in the Ouachita Correctional Center (OCC) faces serious consequences following the aftermath of a fatal house...
Barbara Caldwell's Life Celebration
Barbara Joyce Hall Caldwell was born in San Francisco, CA, on July 21, 1948, to the late Clarence and Barbara Hall. She accepted Christ at an early age and stayed active with her church community....
Forgotten Vets' Recognition
There was a war that this nation became involved in that bitterly divided it with the men who served and died, being caught right in the middle. It was the Vietnam Conflict, where thousands of young...
25th Appreciation
Cuba Baptist Church in Bosco, LA showed appreciation to its Pastor and wife, Dr. Samuel and Mrs. Mary Toney on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Guest minister Pastor Curtis Allen and Hopewell Baptist Church...
Deaths
Carlos Terrell Young, 51 of Calhoun, LA, Laborer died March 28, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM, Saturday April 8, 2023 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday April 7, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Mt....
After The Indictment
Former president Donald John Trump is expected or will be indicted in a Manhattan courtroom this/past Tuesday, April 4, 2023. There were so many people in this nation and perhaps around the world probably thinking that Trump would never be indicted....
Phenomenal Women Celebrated
During National Women's History Month, Phenomenal Women were honored on Friday March 31, 2023 at the Northeast LA Delta African American Heritage Museum in Monroe LA. Among the women honored Dr....
Pulpits & Pews
WORD MINISTRIES Spreading the Gospel Brother James Goods, Jr. For a free weekly email transcript of the Sunday School Lesson Summary; send your email address request to [email protected] See pg 9 Family and Memorial Musical Macedonia No 2...
Appreciation
At Greater New Antioch Baptist Church at the 27th Church Anniversary on Sunday April 2, 2023, church members were shown appreciation by the church and Pastor John Russell ll Mothers Roena Russell,...
Carroll Beta Club Induction
"Let us lead by serving others," Carroll High School in Monroe LA held national beta Club induction ceremony on Thursday March 16, 2023 inducting new National Beta Club Members. The induction...
A God-Fearing Pastor
King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe LA 25th Anniversary for Pastor & Sister Wesley Daniel recently. Rev. Kenneth Nolley of St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe LA was guest...
Gardening: Get Ready for Lawn & Spring Planting!
Gardening is a great hobby to take up; it gets you outside, burning calories, and produces rewarding results. Some plants are shade plants, others need sun, and yet even more plants are partial shade...
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...
Origin Bank Promotes Bobby Williams
– Origin Bank announced that Bobby Williams has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Louisiana Director of Community Development, a new position designed to serve as a resource for individuals a...
The End Is Near!
God is building a house that will stand (Matt.7:24 -27). The test of time will prove what foundation we build on. Whosoever hears Jesus’ sayings and does them is like a Wise Man which built his house upon a rock (God 's Word). The rains descended, t...
