Articles from the December 7, 2023 edition
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THE CHANGE THAT WE DIDN'T MAKE
The "joint" (poem) that you are about to "smoke" (read) is one of my favorites. I was inspired to write it back in 2012 one hot summer's day as I was driving down 2nd street (the heart of the hood) in my hometown of Lake Providence, Louisiana, but...
By Who's Next to Cry or Die?
How many of you are planning on going to the military, getting a job, going to college, or just planning on playing sports after high school? The rules in the work place are changing. The Army will announce a ban on tattoos below elbows and knees....
Incarceration Illness Devastates Family
A local mother received a phone call that all parents dread. Debra Price-Ervin recounted that on November 6, 2023, she received a call from Ochsner-LSU Medical Center informing her that her son,...
Lenward Bowie Sr. Unforeseen Farewell
Lenward Bowie Sr. was born in Monroe, LA, on August 9, 1948, to the late Abraham H. Bowie Sr. and Corrine Crosby Bowie. Both parents, brothers Abraham Bowie Jr., Alberstine Bowie, Samuel Douglas,...
Break-In Shooting
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A local man is in custody, allegedly due to his shoe print. According to the Monroe Police Department (MPD), officers responded to a...
Always in our Hearts
Rosie Lee Bias Williams was born in Monroe, LA, on April 23, 1943, to the late Andrew and Mary Bias Sr. and was called home on November 30, 2023. She was the eldest of 12 siblings and a graduate of...
Owl St. Shooting Victim Survives
There is good news on the home front. A local woman who was reportedly shot and killed on Owl Street on Sunday, December 3, 2023 did not die. An initial news report stated that the still unidentified woman was shot and taken to a local hospital, wher...
Blowing 18 Candles
Join us in celebrating the bright and talented Camora Collins as she commemorated 18 years of life on December 5! A dedicated honor student and skilled dancer at Ouachita High School, she's making...
Beauty and Brains!
In October, JS Clark Elementary recognized the exceptional qualities of six-year-old Miss Dazzle Dance 2023 Lauren Stringfellow, naming her Student of the Month. Enthusiastic about learning, Lauren's...
Carroll 1958
The Carroll High School Graduation Class of 1958 hosted its 3rd Annual Leadership Luncheon at Catfish Charlies' Banquet Room in Monroe, LA on November 16, 2023. Carroll 1958 classmates receiving...
Carroll Band Dome Bound
Carroll Band Dome Bound The Carroll High School Band in Monroe LA will be New Orleans Superdome bound as they will travel to New Orleans LA as the guest band for the Union Parish Farmers' Football...
What's in a Promise?
No one holds you to your word better than a kid who remembers a promise. Maybe that's how God intended things to be because kids come along and keep us honest if we allow them. As I have gotten older, I have realized what is truly in a promise. Many...
Speaker Johnson in the Thick of It
At the current trajectory of his political career, House Speaker Mike Johnson is on a pace not to be known as a great leader in the House. The last three Republican House Speakers will not be mentioned in the same breath as Tip O’Neill when one l...
Les Martinique Celebrates 70 Years
Indulge in the holiday spirit at the 70th Jubilee Celebration - Les Martinique Debutante Ball on Saturday, December 16, 2023, 8:00 PM, hosted at the B.D. Robinson Conference Hall, Monroe Civic...
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...
DownSouth Sports Basketball MVPs
Congratulations to Miss Wossman 2023 Da'Naya Ross and Kristian Lewis for being named DownSouth Sports Magazine's MVPs in Wossman's victories over Ouachita on Tuesday, November 28. Da'Naya scored an...
Driver's Education
Hello everyone! This week, I will be sharing lessons I learned during my driver's ed experience. I recently took my driver's ed class, and it was quite interesting, so I will be sharing some valuable...
Spivey Retires
Raymond Spivey Sr. retired after nearly 48 years with Graphic Packaging International. His career spanned beginning in 1976 as a general laborer in the Olinkraft carton plant (known as Plant 70) in...
Deaths
Peter Perry, 53 of San Bernardino, CA formerly of Monroe, LA Computer Analyst died October 21, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday December 2, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 11:00 AM until 1:00...
Praying Students
Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful. Psalm 33:1 Prayer: Lord God, my heart is filled with praise and my lips with thanksgiving. Thank You for my redemption through the precious...
Verbon Muhammad's Official City Council Announcement
Verbon Muhammad, Sr. Candidate for Monroe City Council District 5is Thursday December 14, 2023 at 6pm at Whittley's Entertainment Center 203 Apple St. in Monroe, LA "Your Tax Dollars Matter" Food...
Important Legislative Public Constituent Meeting
Senator Katrina Jackson, Representative Adrian Fisher, and Representative Pat Moore are inviting you to important constituent meeting is Tuesday, December 12, 2023at 5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M. at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, 716 Martin Luther King D...
Strengthening Your Immune Systems
As we approach the changing seasons, it's important to focus on strengthening our immune systems. With the arrival of a new season and the potential health challenges that come with it, we must explore natural ways to improve our immune defenses....
The End Is Near
For we are his workmanship created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God has before ordained that we should walk in them (Eph.2:10). The Lord your God will bring you into the land which your fathers possessed and you shall possess it; he will...
