Articles from the October 19, 2023 edition
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Louisiana High School Football Scores
Round 1 Football Playoffs November 11, 2023 Homer 28 Delhi 8 General Trass 22 Arcadia 6 Loreauville 40 Rayville 12 Northwest 42 Franklin Parish 20 Salmen 20 West Ouachita 17 Caldwell Parish 13 Richwood 6 St Amant 31 Ouachita 3 Northshore 9 West...
Juvenile Shooting
Parents and grandparents are fearful for their children and grandchildren as many children are being threatened with gun violence. Many parents are checking students out of school or not allowing their children to attend school due to threats of...
Monroe Shootings' Plague
Life is a terrible thing to lose, especially violently. Life and its journey ends with death and can never be revived or brought back. Many are leaving too soon because of gun violence for known and...
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Deplorable Conditions...Court Win
A local family is celebrating and giving God thanks for a favorable court ruling for a family member. A young woman who stayed at Richwood Cottages Apartments in the town of Richwood reached out to...
Jimmy Briggs' Memory Cherished
Sunrise March 12, 1937-Sunset October 13, 2023 Our community mourns the loss of an admirable man who lived a life of honor dedicated to his wife and family. Jimmy L. Briggs Jimmy L. Briggs was born...
GRAMBLING FOOTBALL FIELD NAMED FOR QBs
At Grambling State University's homecoming football game on Saturday, October 14, 2023, two former Grambling former quarterbacks were honored. The football field at Eddie G. Robinson Stadium was...
Louisiana Governor Elect Landry:'s Clear Signal"
It took him eight years to get where many will say that he’s always wanted, and on Saturday, October 14, 2023, Jeff Landry made it to the mountaintop of Louisiana politics when he won the governorship outright with 52% of the vote. The outcome of t...
Betty Ward-Cooper's Mayor Campaign
The Betty Ward-Cooper Mayoral Campaign's inaugural event made a remarkable entrance onto the political stage on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Tower Place in Monroe, LA. Ward-Copper spoke before a...
Let's Get the Job Done
Our right to choose what's best for our future, our family, our community, and our state is what truly makes Louisiana great. Gwen Collins-Greenup is the People's Candidate for Louisiana Secretary of...
DownSouth Sports MVP
Wossman running back Eric Griffin (#22) won his 2nd consecutive DownSouth Sports Magazine's Most Valuable Player of the Game Award in the Wildcats' 28-0 victory over district rival, Richwood on...
Honorable Michael Thompson, Sr
On Monday, October 6, 2023 around 11:00 AM, my dental assistant, Jesse, informed me that I had a visitor at the front desk. He then went on to say that he was a very important looking person. I then i...
"Fall" into Better Mental Health
As the vibrant hues of summer begin to fade into the warm embrace of autumn, it's essential to adapt to the changing season not only in terms of wardrobe but also in taking care of your mental health. Seasonal transitions can affect mood and...
Let's Talk Political Leadership
There is always a continued need for Black leaders who can address the unique challenges and opportunities facing the Black community and society. While the specific needs may evolve over time, some key areas where Black leaders can make a...
Gospel Glory
Little Flower Catholic Church Choir's Fall Choir Gospel Concert is November 5, 2023 at 3pm at Little Flower Catholic Church 600 S. 16th St. in Monroe LA. Special guest performances...
Deaths
Patrick U. Onyemechara, 66 of Monroe died October 3, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday October 21, 2023 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday October 20, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Gar...
Prepare For FLU Season
With the arrival of flu season and the chilling winds of autumn, many are seeking effective remedies to combat the unwelcome symptoms that often accompany this seasonal menace. While good hygiene practices remain an essential defense, herbal remedies...
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...
Taking Responsibility for Speaker Debacle
As the nation and the world “watch’ democracy in action, there must be some leaders elsewhere around the world wondering what is wrong in America. Besides knowing that America has a multitude of problems/issues that her political leaders can’t seem...
TRIED
I know I speak of Joseph a lot, but it’s because there are so many messages in his story. When God gave Joseph a Word in a dream, until the time that Word given to Joseph came to pass, that very W...
Angels
Every year the month of October sends me through so many emotions. My grandfather's, the late Rev. John Allen III, birthday is at the end of this month. It is specifically on October 31st. My...
Celebrating Life After Breast Cancer
Survivor Tinnie Rhodes is truly a dedicated member of Celebrating Life After Breast Cancer Support Group , Always willing to participate in various activities , has served as the group driver and...
The End Is Near
"The Sons of God" 1John 3:1-9 It's written that he who sins is of the devil, and he that sin knows not Jesus. For Jesus was manifested to take away sin, in him is no sin. God sent Jesus to earth to instruct man on how to live holy, righteous, and...
GLAD TO BE IN IT
Psalms 118:24 | NKJV This is the day the Lord has made: We will rejoice and be glad in it. Beloved rejoice and be exceedingly Glad! For we are in the Land of the Living. Giving Praise, Honor, and...
