Articles from the October 1, 2018 edition
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Fed Up Blood Everywhere
Fear can be a blessing or a curse. When a person gets fed up, they are dangerous. It's like a cat pushed into a corner, no way but one way out, which can become someone's worst nightmare. According...
Monroe Daggs' Memories Treasured
The door of life opens and closes. Many are upset when the door closes. A great guy in our community has found his way across the Jordan River. Hearts are saddened upon hearing of the passing of...
Jimmie Lee Jones' Passes Unexpectedly
The community mourns the loss of Jimmie Lee Jones, who was born August 27, 1959 and died September 26, 2018 after a brief illness. Jimmie served his community as delivery driver for Aaron's Pharmacy...
HAMPCO 10th Financial Literacy Commencement
HAMPCO, INC. 10th Annual Financial Literacy Graduation Ceremony was Saturday, September 24, at Harvey Benoit Community Center Monroe LA. Dr. Leonard Clark was guest speaker. State Representative...
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Coach Tattoo: Big Man Saving Kids
Community leaders come in all shapes, sizes and colors. What makes them stand apart is the heart inside of them for what they do, in order to make a difference in the community. Emmanuel Brown, Jr....
Verbon awarded Highest NAACP Honor
Brother Verbon Muhammad, Sr & NOI-Monroe LA was awarded the NAACP's highest award in the state of Louisiana by NAACP State President Michael McClanahan at the State Convention Freedom Fund Banquet...
Future Dreamers
I remember watching television shows like the Jetsons and thinking a lot of the technologies they had would be nice but never actually saw them really happening. The Jetsons were based in the 2060 future era, and we are only in 2018. Our reality is t...
The Nature and Mission of the Church
The symbol for the early church in the early history of Christianity was the "boat." The church was understood as an"ark of salvation" carrying believers safely over the flood that destroys life. The earliest name of the Christian Church was "The...
FIGHT WITH YOUR FAITH
1 Timothy 6:12 "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses." Oh, Beloved Fight the...
GOD, JESUS, CHURCH
God is the Creator of Heaven, Earth, seas and all things that live. Jesus is the Son of God who came down from Heaven to teach men and women how to live before God and man and that we should love God and love one another. The church is God’s m...
Sunday Alcohol Sales Ordinance Introduced
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury took an important step Monday (Oct. 1) night at its regularly scheduled meeting, when an ordinance to permit alcohol to be sold on Sunday was on the agenda. No action was taken by Jurors, as the ordinance was only for...
Dazzle Dance Amazes NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet
At the NAACP State Convention Freedom Fund Banquet Saturday September 22, Mt. Zion Family Life Canter Monroe LA Dazzle Dance Awed and overwhelms a NAACP Sate Convention. Shine with the brightest...
Happenings - October 2018
Playing on Ignorance There are citizens who do not know the Monroe City Schools are planning to build a new Martin Luther King Jr. School! The citizens who don’t know will know when their houses flood again and the unbearable traffic on Parkview a...
PICK'EM GRISSOM'S FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS
(WEEK 6) GRISSOM'S TOP 10 (WEEK 6) 1. WEST MONROE REBS (5-0) def Neville 29-14 Next: Friday at #6 Ruston (3-2) 2. BASTROP RAMS (5-0) def Holy Savior Menard 58-0 Next: Friday at Brother Martin (3-2)...
It's Football Season
These LHSAA Referees are sought throughout the area. They believe in letting the teams and players decide the outcome of their games called, not them. Referees Ray Hollis, Melvin Tatum Sr. and James...
Love Hurts So Good
It happens all the time, domestic disputes more so than less. Many times, those involved don't understand why until in the moment. Calmer heads prevail once the police arrive. Until then chaos...
DOES SUPREME COURT SHOWDOWN AFFECT LOCAL CIRCUMSTANCES?
There is worldwide speculation as to who is more credible or who is more believable…. Judge Kavanaugh or Dr. Ford. As Judge Kavanaugh prepares for a seat as a Supreme Court Justice, Dr. Christine Ford alleges that he assaulted her while they were i...
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RECEIVES $9 MILLION TO ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH IN LOUISIANA SCHOOLS
The Louisiana Department of Education today announced the state is the recipient of a $9 million grant to expand mental health services to students to support health development and prevent youth violence. Louisiana has been awarded the Project Advan...
TEEN SHOPLIFTING RISING… SHOULD PUNISHMENT BECOME STRICTER
According to area business owners, teens are shoplifting more than ever. The owners are facing such a dilemma regarding punishment. Realizing that these are young kids who are at such impressionable ages, they do not need a police record. On the...
Bayou Classic Kick-Off
At the Bayou Classis Kick-Off at the Monroe Airport Monroe LA recently, former Grambling Queen Edith Douzart was in attendance representing her Alma Mata Grambling State University. There were many...
Obituaries
Jimmie Jones, 59 Jimmie Jones of Monroe, LA Delivery Driver died September 26, 2018. Services: 2:00 P.M., Saturday October 6 at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 1:00 - 6:00 P.M., Friday October 5 at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA....
Cherished Moment
At Carroll Homecoming Monroe LA recently, Miss Carroll Jaevyenne Williams-Taylor received real love from her dad Joe Taylor before they walked across the Carroll Football Field. This was a moment few...
Miss Wossman 2018
Wossman High School Monroe LA crowned Miss Wossman Larriuna Shell Tuesday October 2, at coronation activities held at the school. Miss Wossman was beautiful, poised and pristine as she was crowned by...
MARY ROGGERSON'S PRAYING STUDENTS
*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...
"IF WE HAD KNOWN" (The if I would have, could have, should have poem)
IF WE HAD KNOWN that the favor you did for us would be the last good deed of your hands We would have asked you to do something that was impossible for any woman, girl, boy or man Like walking the...
EULA D BRITTON'S FIRST FOOTBALL TEAM
The school year of 1966- 67 was a very eventful and exciting year, for the young men attending Eula D. Britton High School, Rayville, LA. The announcement of a football team was a long-awaited dream...
11th Annual "Women of the Word" Prayer & Breakfast Fellowship
Pastor Brenda Dziadaszek and the ladies of Spiritual Harvest Worship Center Monroe LA, cordially invite ladies in this community to join them at their 11th "Women of the Word" Prayer Conference &...
Happy 70th Birthday Delores Carol Hollis
Happy 70th Birthday Delores Carol Hollis Happy 70th Birthday Delores Carol Hollis Tuesday October 9! We love you!!!...
Pay Attention to Political Issues
Political issues affect us all and it is vital that we pay attention to them. We must realize that the government has control over many aspects of our lives. Politicians can alter our access to reproductive/contraceptive resources, our taxes, our...
