Articles from the January 26, 2023 edition
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Staci's Mysterious Death
The road to eternity has no appointed time or date. Many times, when young people leave, their parents pray until their return, glad to hear when their loved one's car pulls up or hear the door open....
Forever in Our Hearts
Ora Lee Brass was born on April 17, 1921, in Wisner, LA, to Saul and Neller Scott-Brass, who both passed away before her. In the 1940s, Ms. Brass moved to Monroe, LA, where she spent many years...
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Tattoo Stabbing
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A tattoo to some is glorified bodywork. A piece of art, if you will. They are dazzling to the eye with all of the intricacies and ski...
City School Board Student Challenges
The Monroe City School Board is off to a new four-year challenge for the kids they serve, as two changes are on the board in the form of a new board member and returning board member, Brenda Shelling. Board members Bill Willson, Brandon Johnson, Bett...
Remembering Mary Joshua Holmes
Mary Joshua Holmes, 76, departed this life on January 19, 2023. Holmes served her community for 36 years before retiring as an Educator in Monroe, LA. Her funeral services will be Friday, January 27,...
Southside Neglect
Just about in every community, whether it is a small town, city, or large metropolitan area, there is always a part where it seems one is living in two different worlds. One side seems to be more affluent than the other, with economic growth...
Little Flower's Dr. Cal "Kakibo" Williams
Just before Martin Luther King Day, Cal Williams likes to share his story with school children of Anchorage, Alaska. He goes to classrooms dressed up as a 1960's Civil Rights marcher. Williams can sti...
Radio People 70's Party
This year's Radio People Platform and Polyester 70s Party was held Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Bayou Pointe at ULM in Monroe, LA. 70s partygoers donned their finest 70s inspired threads and danced...
Staying Afloat
Recent national news outlets shared the miraculous story of a young man who was lost at sea but rescued by his family hours after going missing. The man was on a diving trip off the coast of Key West, FL with several others when the current simply...
Celebrating Who We Are
(Black History Musical) Donterrio “Donnie” Anderson presents Celebrating Who We Are Black History Musical, Sunday, February 5, 2023 at 5:00 PM at Walk in the Word Kingdom Church, 1201 Stubbs Ave. in Monroe, LA. Guest Pastor will be Darrell Pet...
Richwood Tri-Season State Champs
(Black History Salute) Richwood High School Football in Richwood, LA won three consecutive Louisiana Interscholastic Athletic & Literary Organization (LIALO) State Football Championships which was...
Accept You
Psalms 139:14 I will praise You; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: Marvelous are Your works; and that my soul knows very well. There is an undeniable desire in humans, for acceptance amongst...
"You Earned It… Adams Tax Helps You Keep It"
What’s the best way to file your taxes this year, call Adams Tax! We are conveniently located on ULM’s campus in Stubbs Hall rm# 107. Tax season is upon us.. Now is the time to gather all forms like W-2s, 1099s, and other essential tax sta...
Politics And A funeral
By now most of you may have heard of the passing of Ineitha Lynette “Diamond” Hardaway, one-half of the Black sister duo, who rose to fame with Herneitha Rochelle “Silk” Richardson, as ardent and fervent supporters of ex-president Donald Trump....
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...
Deaths
Melvin Harris, 79, transitioned from this life on January 18, 2023. Services: 11 AM Thursday, January 26, 2023 at New Salem Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Burial: Jerusalem Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation: 2 to 5 PM Wednesday, January 25,...
Catfight in the Dome
Every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving , there is a catfight in the Louisiana Super Dome which is the Bayou Classic between arch rivals Southern and Grambling State University. Both school are...
Sneakers' Ball
The Sneakers' Ball was held recently at the Monroe Civic Center starring King George, Mr. Gotta Have 3, Kiko Pryor, Marcellus the Singer, J'Cenae, Mr. Po Me Some Mo FP Funyanna & Karen Wolfe....
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...
The End Is Near
As Christians we shouldn't be afraid of Satan, his disciples, nor his devices. God is our creator, and redeemer, he has called us to be bold in holiness and righteousness (1Timothy 1:7 ) . He created us to be in a pleasant existence for our benefit...
Nutrition & Vitamin Supplements
At Carver-McDonald Branch Library in Monroe LA, LSU AG Center Agent Markaye Russell presented a workshop about Nutrition and Vitamin Supplements. Vitamins are a type of supplement. Other types...
1st Sermon
On Sunday January 15, 2023 Minister Monica Benjamin preached her first sermon, "Fear Factors," at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe LA. Minister Monica was well received with plenty of...
