Articles from the October 1, 2020 edition

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Get Down Tigers Coach

Get Down Tigers Coach Rankins has made "Get Down Tigers" an iconic saying. Coach is still in the kid business only because of the love of the students. He has been a loyal Neville Tiger since...

 

Shooting... Life's Worst Moment

Being Black has many unique challenges. The odds have always been stacked against Blacks since the beginning with slavery. Fast forward to 2020, and some Blacks are still in bondage mentally,...

 

Drive-by Shooting Neighbors Edgy

Out in Robinson Place in Monroe, LA, neighbors have been complaining of how their neighborhood has changed. Many complain of shots fired at any time, day or night, and it has become commonplace. Sources have claimed that the violence occurring in...

 

COVID-19 Student Safety

When an entire middle school class of students had to go into quarantine recently, it should send a clear message to everyone that getting through the COVID-19 will not be as smooth as some would like to see or have the public to believe. Now that...

 

ADVERTISEMENT OF EMERGENCY PROCUREMENT

Frances Tower, a property of the Monroe Housing Authority located at 300 Harrison St, Monroe, LA 71201, was severely damaged by Hurricane Delta on October 9, 2020. Due to this natural disaster that caused physical damage to the property,... Full story

 

Rev. Edward Bolden's Final Farewell

Rev. Edward C. Bolden Sr. was born April 14, 1942 to Edward and Ethel Belton in Jonesboro, LA who preceded him in death. Rev. Bolden accepted Christ an early age and was baptized at the Brown Grove...

 

Hospital Nightmare

Sickle Cell Disease is a disease that can wreak havoc on individuals, especially African Americans. Much has been done for those who suffer from a disease that has life threatening consequences, but more needs to be done. The Trump administration...

 

Advertisement for Bids

GB Cooley Services is accepting proposals for the demolition of one of its uninhabited properties. All contractors must be fully insured. Proposals will be accepted through December 21, 2020.For more information and to view the property to be...

 

2020 Grad Diamond Green

Congratulations West Monroe High School 2020 Graduate Diamond Green. Wishing Diamond all the best as she takes another step in life....

 

Chief Robert Cherry City Marshal

Chief Robert rt Cherry City MCherry is a proud son from Monroe LA. He has been married to Patricia Cherry for over 38 years and has 4 adult children and 5 grandchildren. He is a graduate and...

 

Not taking Chances

Coronavirus is real, still here, hadn't gone anywhere or lighten up. With over 205,000 deaths in the US don't be no fool. Keep your masks own, practice social distancing by maintaining 6ft from...

 

The End Is Near

"The Way, The Truth, and The Life [ St. John 14: 6] We must enter into eternity God's way. One song says, we are going anyhow, which in a sense can be true, but it must be according to scripture. The Strait Gate [ Matt. 7: 13] is narrow; tight;...

 

"1 LOST FROM THE 100"

It is written that if you have 100 sheep and 1 of them go astray, you should leave the 99 that are still in the fold and seek to find the 1 that is lost. This is a fundamental teaching of Jesus that those who claim to follow Him seem to have...

 

Will Trump Walk or Be Escorted from Office?

Much has been said and continues to be said in the media as to whether President Donald Trump will voluntarily leave the White House on Inaugural Day or will the Secret Service “assist” him out of the door. The Constitution is crystal clear that in J...

 

Unclaimed Stimulus Checks

Did you receive your federal stimulus check? If you have not received your Economic Impact Payment (federal stimulus check), you are not alone. About 160,000 Louisianans have not received their stimulus checks. You may not have automatically...

 

Heaven Must Be Like This

Revelation 21:3-4 | NKJV 3 And I Heard A Loud Voice From Heaven Saying, “Behold, The Tabernacle Of God Is With Men, And He Will Dwell With Them, And They Shall Be His People. God Himself Will Be W...

 

Happy 5th Birthday

Celebrating his 5th birthday was Braylon Armstrong. Braylon had a ball at his birthday party with his family. Helping Braylon enjoy his 5th birthday was his father DeShae Gray and grandmother Adell...

 

Good Shepherds

We see them all the time. Most go unnoticed as they go about handling God's business. Good Shepherds do not boast or brag but are always there when you need them. Many times, you don't have to call...

 

Deaths

George Jordan, 73 George Jordan of Monroe, LA -Retired Graphic Packaging died Monday September 21, 2020. Services: 11:00AM Saturday October 3, 2020 at Greater Free Gift BC under direction of McFarland Funeral Company of Monroe. Alexis Francoise...

 

I Just Love Me Some You

Some that pledge their vows before God and man stay together for the long haul. They inevitably going through good and bad times, but always find the real success of love. Many married couples who...

 

Happenings

Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving Southern Style Hot Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday- Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm and Sat 7 am – 2 pm All Plates come with coffee or fountain drink Great Food! Great Service @ Reasonable Prices 2 locations...

 

Witness Project Annual Pink Gala Cancellation

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Witness Project of Northeast Louisiana has cancelled its annual Pink Gala for 2020. This affair is our major project to fund breast cancer awareness and education activities for Region 8 and surrounding areas. The...

 

Just Wondering

What a birthday Jayla Scott's 3rd on September 21 in Winnsboro LA! Family enjoyed cake, ice cream and all types of delicious food. There was one last piece of birthday cake saved by Jayla's mother...

 

Dazzle Dance Shine with the Brightest Stars

We're still dancing at Dazzle Dance despite experiencing disruptions due to the Coronavirus. Check us out at www.dazzledanceonline.com, so you too can become one of the best and brightest...

 

LSU Board of Supervisors Raymond R. "Randy" Morris

Randy Morris is the owner of West Carroll Health Systems, a rural healthcare delivery system which includes a rural hospital with full scope of services, home health, a rehab center, rural health clin...

 

Favorite Church Usher

Doorkeepers or keepers of the door, their church service is invaluable. They are the first to meet and greet you at church. If you have a question, need a seat, need to speak or sit with a certain...

 

Even More Reason to Vote

Last night the United States presidential candidates were seen on the world stage in the first debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. The entire country took a collective sigh as the debate went from 0-100 within the first question, leaving...

 

Mr. Pickem Grissom's Football Predictions

WEEK 1 Oct 1, 2020 Game of The Week #6 Bastrop Rams (0-0) @ Carroll Bulldogs (0-0) It’s been a long time, but we finally have football in northeast Louisiana. What better way to kick off an interrupted season than to see the rematch of the B...

 

18th Annual Evening with GSU Athletics

"A Bridge to Equality and Success "Thursday, October 15, 2020, 6 p.m. Monroe Civic Center Bayou Room Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway Monroe LA -Show your support for GSU Athletics!! The Athletic...

 

Free Me 2nd Annual Carroll Athletic Legends Banquet

Free Me Association will host the Second Annual Carroll High School Athletic Legends Banquet on Sunday October 11, 2020, at 4pm at Carroll High School James "Shack Harris" Field House in Monroe LA....

 

Counting Blessings

As long as we live, there is one day which none of us forgets. This is the most important day of our lives. Blessed and celebrating is a hometown hero Robert "Boot" Hillman. "Boot" is a self-made...

 

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...

 

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