Articles from the November 23, 2023 edition
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Who's next to Die or Cry
The Black community has done a better job controlling gun violence than last year this time. One life is still too many! We still have a long way to go. The black community is at war because it is not trying to stop, drugs, guns, beating of our...
Lexicon Recognizes 20-Year Employees
Event part of corporate incentive program celebrating long-serving team members Recently, Lexicon, Inc. presented $10,000 checks to 13 employees as part of a program started by company founder, the...
Shooting Suspect Captured
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A suspect wanted in an October shooting on Wendall Dr. in Monroe, LA has been arrested. The Monroe Police Department (MPD) recently...
Coach Rankins...Get Down Tigers
In 1969, Monroe City Schools integrated, and Coach Rankins was sent to Neville High School as punishment. However, he turned this into a blessing by working hard for the students at Neville High...
Chase, Shots Fired
Officers of the Monroe Police Dept. arrested a suspect who was alleged to have been involved in an automobile chase where shots were fired during the encounter. Officers would arrest a suspect identified as 36-year-old Isaac C. Bradley as the driver...
City School Board Deficiencies & Failures
It wasn’t for the faint of heart. It was words that needed to be said and heard in hopes that mistakes made by a school board or any school board in America would not happen again. But at a school board meeting on November 14, 2023, Monroe City Schoo...
Lawyer's Questionable Standards
One may think of lawyers in general during times when we might need one. They are essential to ensuring our rights are protected when one has to go through civil or criminal cases. Lawyers, like judges, are held to the highest standards to ensure...
Solving Our Crime Epidemic
Jamie Mayo, former mayor of Monroe, LA, has unveiled his 2024 public safety plan for Monroe, LA. His comprehensive initiative aims to create a city where every resident can thrive and feel secure in...
Thanksgiving
Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Monroe, LA loves to give and share their love with the community. On Sunday, November 19, 2023, Rose of Sharon blessed 100 families with Thanksgiving turkeys and...
Pastor Installation
Dellwood Church of God in Richwood, LA held a new pastor installation at its 30th Church Anniversary on Sunday, November 19, 2023. Dellwood Church of God installed Rev. Earnest Profit as its pastor....
P.E.E.P. Honored Mrs. Elaine Clay for Thanksgiving
P.E.E.P. honored the legacy of the late Mrs. Elaine Clay with a Thanksgiving Senior Luncheon on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Mt. Zion Life Center in Monroe, LA. The late Mrs. Elaine Clay was a...
Abe Pierce III Building Dedication
The City of Monroe honored the enduring legacy of Abe Edward Pierce III, a trailblazer and community leader, at a building dedication ceremony on Monday, November 20, 2023.. The event tool place at the Monroe Convention Center at 401 Lea Joyner...
Out of the Box
Venturing out one morning, I found myself passing by a luxury department store while on an errand. Determined to avoid the usual crowds, I had risen earlier than usual that day. This store is renowned for offering high-end luxury designer pieces...
What's Your Why?
We often do things knowing WHAT we’re doing, but do we ever think about the WHY? What I mean is, WHY do you want the new car? WHY do you want a good career? WHY is that your friend? WHY do you want t...
Press Forward
Sister Bertha Jones took the spirit higher at True Vine Baptist Church Fall Revival in Monroe LA on November 13, 2023. Guest evangelist was Dr. Bernard F. Mitchell Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church...
Fear of Being Mocked
Hello everyone! This week, I will be discussing the fear of being mocked. When you want to pursue something and you think people will make fun of you and mock you, you're actually holding yourself...
Deaths
Hazel Powell 72, of Delhi, LA a Sales Associate died Wednesday November 15, 2023. Visitation: 6:00PM-8:00PM Friday November 24, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Delhi, LA. Service: 11:00AM Saturday November 25, 2023 at Rocky Mt Zion Baptist...
Pine Hill 96th Church Anniversary
Historic Pine Hill Baptist Church (Brickyard Community) celebrated their 96th Church Anniversary on October 22, 2023. Among the past church members and families recognized was the Edwards' Family by...
The End Is Near
Let's talk about the natural man's life here on earth. One of his duties is to marry, have children, provide food, clothes and shelter, protect, educate, and teach them God's ways, and His commandments. In doing so, this leads them onto the path to...
Honeymoon Over for Johnson
In an earlier article, this reporter wrote that new House Speaker Mike Johnson, over time, may lament wanting his new position as speaker. In that article, this reporter paraphrased what Star Trek icon Mr. Spock in an episode, said about wanting...
Praying Students
Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. Psalm 100:3 Prayer: Lord, I worship and serve You with gladness. I come before Your presence...
Carroll Royalty
Recently at Carroll High School in Monroe LA, Homecoming Royalty Miss Carroll Tayler Epting was honored by former Carroll Graduates LA State Senator Katrina Jackson, LA State Representative Adrian...
Jones Celebrating
Praising God blessed and thankful by His Amazing Grace, Lucille Jones is celebrating another year. Happy birthday Lucille, love always Aubrey Crawford....
20th Anniversary
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. New Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe LA celebrated their Pastor and Wife Rev. and First Lady Lenard Montgomery Sr.'s 20th Anniversary. Special...
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...
