Articles from the October 26, 2023 edition
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Winnsboro Rd. Shooting
Shootings in Monroe, LA are happening with reckless and senseless abandonment, making our small country city, named as one of the 50 worst places to live in the U.S. by US Today, more of a nightmare. Violence has been occurring any and everywhere....
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Shooting, Carroll Keep Separate
Mayor Friday Ellis, along with Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan, released a statement concerning a shooting that occurred around 10:00 PM, Saturday, October 21, 2023, on Renwick St. in Monroe, hours...
Louisiana High School Football Scores
November 17, 2023 Haynesville 48 General Trass 22 Oak Grove 49 Lake Arthur 20 Homer 34 Oakdale 32 Mangham 53 Centerville 14 Union Parish 35 Port Allenn6 Jena 46 Caldwell 7 Northwest 24 Wossman 14 Central 17 Neville 16 Ruston 20 Westgate18 Central...
Deaths
Joella H. Richard, 79 of Rayville, LA Office Personnel died Tuesday October 10, 2023. Visitation: 3:30-5:30PM Friday October 27, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Delhi, LA. Service: 11:00AM Saturday October 28, 2023 at Union Valley Baptist in...
School Board Suspends Superintendent
There were probably some concerned citizens whose children attend Monroe City School wondering when the day would come when the Monroe City School Board would take some form of action against Superintendent Brent Vidrine. The embattled...
Forever in Our Hearts
A Celebration of Life in loving memory of Lela Mae Robinson March 5, 1938 – October 19, 2023 Lela Mae Hutchinson Robinson was born on March 5, 1938, in Collinston, LA. She was the daughter of L...
THERE IS A B.A.L.M. IN MONROE
(Applying a SPIRITUAL solution to a SOCIAL problem) Written By: Mr. Marion Obafemi and inspired by God I have been inspired with a collaborative plan of action that every citizen, elected or appointed official, clergyman, and organization can partici...
Pine Hill's 96th Anniversary
Pine Hill Baptist Church (Brickyard Community) of Rayville, LA celebrated its 96th church anniversary on Sunday, October 222, 2023. Special guest was Minister Sonya Burnett-Andrus, Assistant Pastor...
Miss Carroll 2023 Taylor Epting
Taylor Epting was crowned Miss Carroll on Tuesday, October 17, 2022 during Carroll High School's Homecoming Coronation at the Monroe Civic Center Carroll Principal Patrick Taylor and the queen's...
James "Shack" Harris' Honors
At Grambling State University Eddie Robinson Stadium, former Grambling quarterbacks James "Shack" Harris and Doug Williams were honored by the football field being named Harris Williams Field during...
Still Grateful, Carroll 1966
The Carroll High School (CHS) class of 1966 is "still grateful". Carroll 1966 classmates are "still grateful" after being 70+ years old and still able to come together in good health and having good...
The Night is Coming!
John 9:4 I must work the works of Him who sent Me while it is day; the night is coming when no one can work. The times are getting darker; it’s evident. It’s dark, but it isn’t quite night yet. There...
Rich Gang Ryders Turkeys
Rich Gang Ryders will sponsor their 2nd Annual Turkey Giveaway in Monroe LA on Sunday November 19, 2023 coming near you...
Leading Black Communities through Political Leadership: Character Counts
Last week, we introduced a series, "Leading Black Communities through Political Leadership". This series will focus on breaking down political topics and examples that affect communities of color. Then, solutions will be introduced as ways all...
Les Martinique Tea
Les Martinique Social Club in Monroe, LA has committed 70 years to finer womanhood, mentorship, and service to the community. The organization will celebrate 70 years at the annual tea, Sunday, November 6, 2023, 4:00 PM at the Monroe Civic Center...
Free First-Time Homebuyer's Workshop
First -time homebuyer’s workshop is Saturday, October 28, 2023 9am to 1pm and Saturday, November 11, 2023 9am to 12pm at West Monroe Community Center 400 S 5th St. in West Monroe LA-Topics Home buying process; Understanding credit; How to get p...
Mr. Pickem's Weekly Football Predictions
Week 9-Friday October 27, 2023 Wossman Wildcats (7-1) Vs Union Parish Farmers (5-3) Not a lot of folks could forecast what the Wossman Wildcats have done in 2023 unless you were inside the fieldhouse...
New Speaker: Johnson
The wait is over. After three weeks of chaos, name-calling, and backstabbing, the House of Representatives elected Louisiana congressman Mike Johnson to be the next House speaker. Now comes the hard work of governing. It will not be easy. The big que...
"I STILL AIN'T THERE YET "
(The Confession Poem) As we embrace the hope that a new day brings and anticipate the blessings that we have prayed and prepared for, we must be mindful of those things that may hinder us from receiving what we are expecting to happen in our lives....
Life's Zest: Embracing Versatility, Inspired by Lemons
In a world where multitasking is celebrated, lemons are the epitome of versatility. The zesty citrus fruits are not just reserved for your culinary creations; they have a variety of uses that span from the kitchen to the household and beyond. In the...
