Articles from the December 16, 2021 edition
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"You Earned It… Adams Tax Helps You Keep It"
What’s the best way to file your taxes this year, call Adams Tax! We are conveniently located on ULM’s campus in Stubbs Hall rm# 107. Tax season is right around the corner. Now is the time to gather all forms like W-2s, 1099s, and other ess...
Glamorous
Mankind's most prized possession is Black women. Their beauty goes beyond man's imagination. Being the most beautiful on earth, Black women create an excitement in the world that is captivating....
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Double Shootings Threaten Children
A drive-by shooting occurred at Kingsway Apartments in Monroe, LA on December 14, 2021 with kids witnessing over 100 shots that were allegedly fired. One person was hit by gunfire. It was a scary...
Farewell Janecia "Neci" Walker
Hearts are saddened at the hit and run death of Princess Janecia "Neci" Walker. Princess Janecia was the victim of a hit and run on Monday, December 6, 2021 after being found in the median of US Hwy...
Troubling Lost Heritage
The Monroe Downtown Revitalization Project has gotten the green light from the Monroe City Council, and in a number of years, the landscape of downtown Monroe has shown a breath of new life. Nevertheless, it is not just downtown, but all one has to...
Band Director's Assault Questioned
A local school band director is in trouble after an alleged incident on campus, where a Carroll student received corporal punishment for performing poorly during rehearsal and was disciplined. Band...
Christmas Adopt a Family
Spreading the joy of love and giving, Adams Tax and Taylord Cutz presents an Adopt-A-Family Christmas, serving area families. Simply email them explaining why your family should be chosen as an Adopt-A-Family recipient. For more information, call...
Brother Jonathan Smart Homegoing Celebration
Sunrise: May 8, 1926 Sunset: December 9, 2021 Saturday December 18, 2021 11am Greater New Antioch Baptist Church 301 Sherrouse Ave. Monroe LA 71203 Rev. John L. Russell ll, Officiating...
2021 Grad Dr. Torironda L. Douzart
Congratulations Dr. Torironda L. Douzart, 2021 Grambling State University graduate who will be conferred a Bachelors in General Studies with a concentration in Juvenile Behavior and a minor in Child...
Dumpsters Neighborhood Eyesore
District F Ouachita Parish Police Juror Lonnie Hudson says that garbage/trash containers located in several parish neighborhoods are an eyesore and make the residential areas unattractive. The...
"College Point's" Oldest Matriarch Gone Home
Ruth Hunter Varner, the oldest matriarch of the College Point community, transitioned to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She was the oldest and one of the last descendants of the...
Top Recruit Choses Jackson State
Since Deion Sanders signed on the dotted line to be head coach at Jackson State University, he has worked relentlessly to spread the good word about Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to Black athletes. His efforts have increased...
Queen Sherry's Celebration
It was a birthday which will be long remembered on Saturday December 11, 2021 as Queen Sherry Handy celebrated with family and friends at the Hotspot in Monroe LA. Entertaining Sherry and her guests...
Activating Faith
This year I have thought a lot about faith. What it is, how it works, and why I need it are a few of the many questions I have been asking myself. I believe I have been called to gain a deeper understanding of my faith in this season. I know I am...
The End Is Near
All things come of thee and of thine own have we given thee (1st Chronicles 29:14). God has blessed the United States as well as other nations with great material wealth. However, they have forgotten that it was God who gave the power to get the...
Deaths
Rosie Mack, 69 Rosie Mack of Monroe, LA Homemaker, died December 12, 2021. Graveside Service: 1:00 PM Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 10:00 to 12:00 Noon Thursday at Smith Funeral Home. Augusta...
IF I HAD KNOWN
1 Corinthians 2:7-8 | NKJV But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they know...
Celebrate with Yard Cards
Celebrate with Happy Acres Yard Cards! Happy Acres Yard Card is a yard greeting company specializing in Birthdays and Special Occasion sign rentals in Bastrop and Monroe. Yard Cards are perfect for...
UTS Spring 2022 Schedule
United Theological Seminary and Bible College will register students for the spring semester Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 5:00pm. Classes will begin on Tuesday, January 18, at 5:30pm in the library. CDC guidelines will be observed. Classes will...
Les Martinique Queen Tyla Tennant
Les Martinique Queen Tyla Tennant 2020 was presented in 2021! She currently attends Prairie View A &M University. Les Martinique Tyla Tennant is the daughter of Pastor and Mrs.Timothy Tennant and Mr....
2022 Humanities Awards Recipients
The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities is honored each year to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the understanding of Louisiana’s history and culture. For nearly 40 years, the LEH has honored these historians, filmm...
Rev. Dr. Oscar Jenkins' Final Rites
Rev. Oscar Jenkins was born in Laurel, MS. He accepted his calling at age 15 where he pastored for more than 30 years; most dear, committed, and treasured in life was His Master, His Marriage, His...
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 reasonabl...
Corrupt Communication
1 CORINTHIANS 15:33 “Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. For most, being accepted and included is desirable. It’s natural to want to belong. Loneliness and rejection can both cut deeply; so it's understandable that one wan...
