Articles from the November 24, 2022 edition
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City of Monroe Redistricting
The city of Monroe, LA is planning to redistrict the city council districts throughout the city. With a city with a Black majority, the redistricting of the maps is vital to fairer and equitable voting on the city council. As it stands, the current...
By Excessive Guilty 114 Years' Verdict
James Tabb is facing life in prison. Tabb’s parents said their son and an alleged co-suspect “were railroaded” by the justice system in Rayville, LA. They also think the deck was stacked against their son from the beginning. Their son, James...
Dismal City LEAP School Scores
A report published on November 16, 2022 indicated that schools in the state of Louisiana did better than expected when the state compared performance scores in 2022 as compared to those from 2021....
NAACP Vote Questioned
On Saturday, November 19, 2022, the NAACP Monroe/Ouachita local chapter, held an election for officers. Several candidates were vying to unseat current president, Rev. Ambrose Douzart. Initial results of the votes showed that Rev. Douzart won with...
Police Brutality Alleged
A young newlywed couple was returning home from getting something to eat on what began as an ordinary day, enjoying their life together. As they were headed to their Grammont St. home, a Monroe...
Thanksgiving Love
On Saturday, November 18, 2022, 672 ENT, Roe City Riders, DownAz Ridaz, Number One Stunnas, Chosen Few, Big Dream Ryderz, Divaz of Clazz, and Big Dreams Ryderz came together to perform community...
It's All God
Zion Spring Baptist Church in Monroe, LA crowned Malcolm Sims and Characis Green as its new King and Queen recently. They were crowned at the 84th Zion Spring Church Anniversary on November 6, 2022....
20th Evening with GSU
The HBCU and Gramblinite stars were out at the 20th Evening with Grambling recently at the Monroe Civic Center B.R. Robinson Hall. It was a 20th year night to remember as former Grambling superstars...
DownSouth Sports MVP
Carroll High School's Amareya Greely (RB) earned the DownSouth Sports Magazine's Most Valuable Player of the Game award in the Bulldogs' 19-16 victory over crosstown rival Richwood on October 28,...
Deaths
Charles Williams, 61 of Delhi, LA died Sunday November 20, 2022. Arrangements are incomplete under directions of McFarland Funerals. Morria Cullins, 46 of Monroe died Monday November 21, 2022. Arrangements are incomplete under directions of...
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...
Rejoice and Be Thankful
At South Pointe Retirement Community in Monroe LA, a Thanksgiving Dinner on November 11, 2022. It was a Thanksgiving like no other with plenty of food, fun and followership. Mistress of ceremony...
Add Whole Grains to Workout!
Presenter: Davis Rennick, Owner of Daily Harvest DATE: Thursday, December 8, 2022TIME: 11:00 A. M.-12:00 P.M. What are the benefits of grains in a healthy eating pattern?Grains are important sources...
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 Thanksgiving Services! Macedonia Baptist Church...
1972 50th Reunion
The combined 1972 classes of Carroll, Neville and Wossman High Schools held their combined 50th class reunion at the Carroll High School homecoming festivities September 30 - October 2, 2022. The...
Knocking Down (Out) Trump
There is a new “Jaws” movie that is on the horizon. No, not that Jaws. If one would take a look at what is going on in the Republican Party, it is clear to see, that they are not a bunch of happy campers. What was joy and euphoria before the...
"BREAK THE MOLD"
Like many of you, when I am in trouble, I call upon the Lord. And, it was during a time of crisis in my life that He inspired me with this "joint" that I wanted to "pass" on to y'all. It is my prayer...
The End is Near
To the people of God, let no man deceive you; he that commits sin is of the devil. Whosoever abides in God does not commit sin. Whoever sins has never seen Him nor knows Him. Whosoever is born of God does not commit sin, because God's holy spirit...
PRAYING CHILDREN
*Inspired by God through Mary Roggerson & Morning Day Prayer Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Nolley, St. Mary Baptist Church Purpose: For all children to learn, pray and confess the Word of God. Goal: For all children to have an...
JESUS IS THE WORD
John 1:14 | NKJV And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth. HALLELUJAH my Beloved. For Jesus is...
The Preacher's Wife
Watching the movie, The Preacher’s Wife is a holiday tradition that I have for myself. It is themed around Christmas time, so it is appropriate for this time of year. The movie is set in New York City and features an all-star cast featuring Denzel...
Lifetime Love
Two hearts became one when Adam J. Bingham and JoAnn Washington said I do before God and man. They pledged their love to each other in Monroe LA at Southside Tire Shop before family and friends....
