Articles from the June 2, 2022 edition
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Girlfriends' Scuffle
According to police reports, suspects and significant others, Tavia Lawson and Kenisha Powell, became involved in a domestic dispute on May 27, 2022, at their residence and in a vehicle. Suspect...
By Swanson Proposed Facility
If things go the way of the Louisiana House and Senate, The Swanson youth Center in Monroe will be the only facility in the state to house the highest risk juvenile offenders. A bill sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice(OJJ) and Louisiana Stat...
THERE'S SOMETHING SPECIAL ABOUT DAZZLE DANCE!
Dancers at Dazzle Dance in Monroe, LA are in final preparation for the organization's 10th Annual Recital performance, Saturday, June 4, 2022, 6:00 PM at the Monroe Civic Center, Jack Howard Theater....
Prince Lee Sparks Memories' Cherished
Prince Lee Sparks was born on October 24, 1944, to the union of Artur Walter Sparks and Ida Mae Stewart Sparks in Monroe LA. He was the third of six children. His parents preceded him in death. He...
Youngster's 90th
Youngster Joel Harris celebrated his 90th birthday with friends and former co-workers on Monday May 30, 2022 in Monroe LA. The youngster's birthday celebration dinner was fit for a king which...
Monroe/Northeast LA Superstars
As young kids, there have been some amazing athletes which have graced this area with pro talent performances while being high school superstars who made fans think and say oooh wee. Growing in this...
Rape Crime Against Nature
Louisiana is ranked at the top of the list of states' rankings in domestic abuse. It has been a problem for decades despite numerous steps taken to reduced the number of incidences. The victims are ov...
En Pointe!
Early this year Zy'Riah Powell and Sahara Campbell reached an incredible milestone in dance and were promoted to pointe dance this past Fall. They will make their debut en pointe at the Dazzle Dance...
Clean Water's Price
How much is clean water worth? Ask those who deal with brown water yet still pay hefty water bills. Everything has a price tag, and the price for everything is skyrocketing especially clean water. The city of Monroe has increased water and sewer...
SU 2022 Grad Falon Gant Butler
Falon M. Gant-Butler, 2022 Southern University & A &M Baton Rouge LA graduated on Friday May 13, 2020 at the F.G. Clark Activity Center. Falon M. Gant-Butler is the daughter of Karen Gant and Sherman...
Little Flower 2022 Graduates
On Sunday May 22, 2022, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church paid homage to 2022 high school and college graduates Keith Jackson, Jr. Ouachita High, Kenneth Cotton Jr. Bastrop High and Queitin...
Don't Retaliate; Celebrate!
Matthew 5:11-12 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your...
The Halfway Mark
As you all may know, this year is coming to an end and we're at the 6 month or the halfway mark of 2022. My question to you all is, what have you done that appeals to you? What have you done that has...
Remembering Melvin Scates
Melvin Scates was born July 22, 1953 and went home to glory on May 3, 2022. His graveside services were Saturday May 14, 2022 at H.V. Adams Cemetery in Bastrop LA....
Deaths
Elaine Marie Scott, 64 of Monroe, LA Secretary died May 23, 2022. Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday June 04, 2022 at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday June 03, 2022 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will...
