Articles from the November 19, 2020 edition
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The Parkview Dilemma
Parkview has a problem. A big one. According to Monroe Mayor, Friday Ellis, it is one that has been a thorn in the city's side for the last twenty years. In a press release, the mayor said, "The...
Community Concerns
Community Concerns Monroe/Ouachita NAACP, along with other members of the community have some questions and concerns that need to be answered in reference to the police raids in the black neighborhoods. The problems black communities had with...
Margie Davis Missionary Servant Humanitarian
Margie Deloris Harris Davis graced the world with her presence on a bright and blessed day of July 17, 1947. She was born in Monroe, Louisiana the third child to the late Thomas and Lucille Harris....
P.E.E.P. Thanksgiving Event
Community action group P.E.E.P. will host their annual Thanksgiving Event on Saturday November 21, 2020 at 11am at the P.E.E.P. Corporate Office at 1411 Orange St. in Monroe LA. According to P.E.E.P....
Pray for Buck
Please pray for Casey Buck Anders, Jr. who is hospitalized following a accident which happen allegedly at a trail ride this weekend. "Buck" is well-known in the trail ride circuit throughout out many...
Missing Thea
A note for Thea; Dear Thea, the day has come and now you rest in a peaceful slumber. We miss you already. We miss your smile that greeted us. We miss your voice on the calls as we coordinated...
Neville Homecoming
At Neville High School 2020 Homecoming, Senior Maid Jaylie White was on the homecoming court on Friday October 30, 2020 at Bill Ruple Stadium Monroe LA. Congratulations Neville Senior Maid Jaylie...
Social Security Check Fight
One of the ten Commandments is to honor thy father and mother. It's very important to respect your parents. Some find it difficult; others have harsh memories which may have been forgiven but not...
Black LSU Football Player's Harassment
"If I didn't tell those incompetent officers that I was an LSU football player, there's no telling if I wouldn't be here to tell my story", said LSU football player Koy Moore. Why are those words so...
2021 Louisiana Superintendent of the Year
The Louisiana Association of School Superintendents has named Sheldon Jones, superintendent of the Richland Parish Schools, as the 2021 Louisiana Superintendent of the Year. Jones was presented the...
Salute to Service
The tree fell in the forest and it did make a sound returning thousands veterans home to their families. Freedom has a high price tag, and these US Veterans gave their lives to defend our country. On...
DownSouth Sports MVP
Last Friday November 13, DownSouth Sports Magazine's Game of the Week's Most Valuable Player was Neville's Brett Battleford. The Tigers' quarterback help lead the Tigers to a 38-15 victory over district 4-A foe, Bastrop Rams. Battleford ran for 2...
"Flex" Day Controversy
It was an idea perhaps with good intentions, but one where the start of it, may not be so good. The Monroe City Schools Board will implement a new school concept called "Flex Day", where teachers...
NOVA's 1st Drive –Thru Graduation
NOVA (New Opportunities Vision and Achievement) Workforce Institute of Northeast Louisiana graduated 28 participants in its first drive-thru ceremony which was held on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at...
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...
Deaths
Margie Harris Davis, 73 Margie Harris Davis of Monroe, LA Homemaker died November 11, 2020. Visitation: 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., Friday November 20, 2020 at Smith Funeral Home. Charles Leonard Mardis, 71 Charles Leonard Mardis of Choudrant, LA Computer...
MR. PICKEM FOOTBALL GRISSOM'S PREDICTIONS
Week 8 Nov. 20, 2020 Weekly Record: 6-0 Overall 67-21 Featured Games 6-5 Carroll Bulldogs (2-2) Vs Sterlington Panthers (3-2) For the second week in a row the Carroll Bulldogs find their way into my feature game column. Last week’s performance was o...
Congratulations!
President-Elect Joe Biden & Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris! from Louisiana Federation of Democratic Women (LFDW)Join us https://bontempstix.com/organizations/LFDWThe Blue Wall Was Resurrected! Record Voter Turnout! HELP TO ELECT DEMOCRATS REV....
1000 Food Boxes
Recently at Greater New Hope Baptist Church in Monroe LA, 1000 food boxes were distributed to those in need in our community. Greater New Hope Pastor William Ross and his faithful membership...
Deeply Missed
Just one more time, we wish we could hear your voice. Unfortunately, life hasn't Given us that choice. We feel lost and dazed. In memories, we seek solace. For your hugs, will forever be our happy...
Mother Willie Whitfield- Polk's Homegoing
November 16, 1936 - November 15, 2020 Mother Polk was a member of Triumph Baptist Church Monroe LA. She was a faithful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and Servant of...
World's Biggest Sore Loser
Two weeks have passed since this year's Presidential election and the current sitting president, Donald Trump, still refuses to concede. The electoral college count is now 290-Biden, 232-Trump. While everyone, including Trump's current White House...
The End Is Near
O God, thou has cast us off, thou has scattered us, thou has been displeased: O turn thyself to us again. Thou has made the earth to tremble; thou has broken it : heal the breaches thereof; for it shaketh . Thou has shown the people hard things:...
An Appeal to All Who Love Grambling
FROM: Monroe-Ouachita Chapter Grambling University National Alumni Association The Current status: As you are aware, colleges, and universities in Louisiana have been devastated by recent and consistent budget cuts, having lost over 57% of state...
Good-News People
Zechariah 8:13 | MSG You’ve gotten a reputation as a bad–news people, you people of Judah and Israel, but I’m coming to save you. From now on, you’re the good–news people. Don’t be afraid. Kee...
City Council Waives License Fees
On March 11, 2020, Gov. John Bel Edwards declared that a state wide public health emergency existed in Louisiana because of COVID-19 and on March 16, he ordered the closure of bars and nightclubs. An ordinance introduced before the Monroe City...
