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Yes, God knows we (Black people) can attest, and point to infinite racial, discriminatory, inequality, injustices, stumbling blocks, barriers, hindrances, and deterrents that have been exercised here in our local area, as well as nationwide by local, state and federal governments, the labor markets, the criminal justice system, and numerous other systems and institutions, public and private, against Black Americans. The above mentioned is respected as what others have easily done to us. However, there is more than just one side to everything....
The holidays usually bring out the softer side of people. Most people are found at home, enjoying the warmth of hot drinks and family. Songs speak of the peace and harmony the season brings. Even the earth gets a break, as it turns in early from its duties of holding the sun longer in the day. Some, however, don't relish in the peace of the season. According to police reports, on December 11, 2020, Quocharika Cobb and Krishelle McFarland were both arrested after an argument turned into a scuffle...
While driving a vehicle, drivers are most vulnerable. With all the vehicles which travel the highways and streets, accidents are prone to happen while trying to prevent them by driving defensively. A Sunday night December 13 accident occurred Sunday on I-20 in West Monroe LA which could have been fatal when a vehicle hit Alexaviar "Za Za" Gaston that totaled his 2005 Matrix. Gaston walked away from this accident with only a scratch. Upon examination of Gaston's vehicle only by God's Grace and...
Love is profoundly tender, yet passionate affection for another person while experiencing a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection. When love goes awry, love can be twisted into a monster which is unrecognizable. According to police reports, a domestic disturbance was reported on December 15, 2020. Police made contact with Suspect Gerica Standifer in a post Miranda interview where the suspect told police that nothing physical took place nor were there any type of weapons or harm...
"I've got a new home over in glory and it's mine, mine, mine." This is the song that Johnny Robinson sings now that he is in the presence of the Most High God. For to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord and what better place to be than with the heavenly father. Johnny Robinson was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Whoever was in his presence was instantly filled with joy and gladness because he had the gifts of charm, charisma, and humor. Johnny was...
On Saturday, December 13, 2014, the town of Mangham, LA celebrated the election of its first Black mayor-elect, Johnny L. Natt. Natt was a native of Mangham. He was the eldest of six siblings. Natt was a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was the assistant principal and coach at Lee Jr. High in Monroe, LA. He was a faithful member of St. Matthew Baptist Church in Mangham, LA, where he was the Sunday School superintendent and a deacon. Natt received a B.S. degree from Grambling S...
Undecided About Getting Vaccinated for COVID-19? Please consider: In getting vaccinated and protecting yourself, you also protect your family, friends, co-workers, and even people you don't know; If enough people get vaccinated, we will have herd immunity. That means people who can't get vaccinated because of illness or because they can't tolerate the vaccine will be safer from COVID-19; The vaccine can help prevent you from getting sick with COVID-19. But in the rare case you do develop COVID-19, your illness is less likely to be serious;...
Bruce Jefferson, Jr. was born in Monroe LA on December 2, 1980 to Carolyn Bates Jefferson and Bruce Jefferson. Sr. He accepted Christ in 1997 and was baptized by the late Rev. A.J. Mansfield of First Missionary Baptist Church. Our world was shattered when he transitioned from this life on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at his family home. Jefferson was a proud 1998 graduate of Carroll High School. He attended Grambling State University briefly before returning home to pursue another path. Jefferson...
William V. Smart, Executive Director, Monroe Housing Authority in partnership with PRIME TIME, Inc., celebrated the completion of the expansion to the Robinson Place Head Start Center. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held to commemorate the occasion which took place on Friday, December 11 at the Robinson Place Head Start Center, at 5307 Robinson Dr. Monroe LA. MHA and PRIME TIME, Inc. began their partnership in 2017 with the opening of the Robinson Place Head Start Center. The PRIME TIME Head...
The Birthday Fellowship Club will celebrate its 17th Anniversary/. The club was organized by Dr. Joseph Capers, Sr. retired Academic Dean of Grambling State University Grambling LA. The Club celebrated December 2020 honoree Mr. Angelo Frazier and will celebrate January honoree District Attorney Mr. John Belton. The club is composed of members with diverse backgrounds....
Quitman, LA - St. Rest Community-St. Rest Missionary Baptist Church Youth Ministry Christmas COVID19 Parade Sunday, December 20, 2020 - St. Rest Community/Recreation Center - 4:00 P.M. Vehicles – Donation $7 If interested in participating contact: Jennifer Calahan @ 318-475-0535; Christe Davison @678-654-1213; Ayonna Jackson @ 318-497-0869 or SaRita Jacobs @318-243-3735.Parade line up down Sugar Creek Road at 3 p.m. Wear your mask and stay in your car. Decorate your cars with signs that relate to COVID19 and Christmas. NOTE: Parade Subject t...
Christmas Fun like you've never had some unless you attended the South Pointe Christmas Party six years ago. Residents were given Christmas gifts, enjoyed food, had plenty of fun and fellowship. Many stayed until the lights came on while having yet another Christmas blast thanks to the Grace of God, a gracious Southpointe Manager and real friends. Remembering the good times, happy holidays while Jesus is the reason for the season!...
Kathryn O'Neal-Elmore, 71 Kathryn O'Neal-Elmore of Ohio, formally Monroe, LA Homemaker died Wednesday December 9, 2020. Service: 2:00PM Saturday in McFarland Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 10:00AM-1:00PM Friday December 18, 2020 in McFarland Funeral Home Chapel. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens under direction McFarland Funeral Company Monroe. Michael L. Jackson, 45 Michael L. Jackson of Monroe, LA Musician died Tuesday December 8, 2020. Services: 11:00AM Saturday, December 19, 2020 at North Monroe BC. Visitation: 5:00-8:00PM Friday...
If Jesus “is the reason for the season”, then where is the peace? Nowhere to be found. Especially here in America. America, of all nations is not that bright city on a hill that we hear about when it comes to bringing people together from other nations, so that they might pursue “the American dream”. President Donald Trump made sure of that. Case in point is an example of the violence that occurred in the nation’s capitol over the weekend when members of Trump’s supporters and protesters clashed, stemming from a supposed “Stop the Steal” ra...
G. B. Cooley Hospital Service District (dba GBC Life Services) is accepting bids from professional accounting firms in Ouachita Parish that are qualified to perform Louisiana Compliance Audits for governmental agencies. Bids will be accepted through March 5, 2021. Forward bid and at least (3) current customer references to: G. B. Cooley Hospital Service District 211 N. 3rd St. Monroe, LA 71201 Attn: James Sanderlin, CFO Please contact James Sanderlin, CPA with any questions concerning audit details. 318-397-6679 jsanderlin@g...
Women need to be in politics. This phrase brings to mind a few choice images, namely backward white males spouting defensively about wage gaps, feminists protesting stores like Hobby Lobby, and Hillary Clinton in a tremendous pantsuit. Hillary Clinton’s path to power has been inspiring to many other women, such as Katrina Jackson, Rosalind Jones and several other local Black women. There is a reason old white men have held office for so long which is there are not many people rising through the ranks to challenge them. Luckily, there are s...
The building that was the Monroe Manor Nursing Home and what should be done about it was up for debate Tuesday (Dec. 8) night at the Monroe City Council meeting. The building located at 4201 S. Grand St. was on the city's proposed condemned list because it is dilapidated and a hazard to the surrounding community, according to city department heads. However, community activist Damian Coleman said that he has a group and owner Karlin Richardson who are willing to work with the city and try to...
Mr. Pickem Football Grissom’s Predictions Semi-Final Round - Lhsaa Playoffs Dec. 18 Weekly Record: 7-1 Overall 108-30 Featured Games 10-6 #4 Neville Tigers (7-2) @ #1 Carencro Bears (10-1) In the playoffs, sometimes it’s not about how pretty you play but what the scoreboard says afterwards. Last week, the Neville Tigers went on the road to play a rematch vs district foe, Minden after having already beating them in their week 5 homecoming game. It wasn’t pretty nor easy but the Tigers advanced to the semis with a 27-0 shutout over the Tide...
Happenings Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving Southern Style Hot Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday- Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm and Sat 7 am – 2 pm All Plates come with coffee or fountain drink Great Food! Great Service @ Reasonable Prices 2 locations Now Save #1 4399 Hwy 165 South Monroe, LA /318-737-7873 & Tiger Market Café 1800 Forsythe Ave Suite 1 Monroe, LA 71201/318-325-4000 Ms. Edna & Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Happy Holidays Supreme Court’s Stinging Summary Every American who cares about the rule of law should take...
There was love in the air in Monroe LA at Carroll High School 57 years ago. Willie and Lela Robinson were 1956 Carroll High School Classmates and Sweethearts. This year 2020 marked their 57th Wedding Anniversary. Willie and Lela are both Southern University Graduates. Willie was a 1960 honor graduate with a B.S. in business administration. During his college years, he was Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, senior class vice president and Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. After...
Copyright 2012 By: Marion Obafemi, "THE PO' FOLK'S POET" It was 5:45, when I opened my eyes, and the first thing that I hear Was the melodic songs, of birds sounding the alarm, proclaiming that dawn was near. Their song was so clear, that it tickled my ear, and caused my heart to smile They said open your mind and surely you will find, strength to go the next mile. One bird said, "Each day I am fed, and I store no food in a barn I don't plant no crops, ain't punching no clock, but I have...
Beautiful Gate Worship Center in Monroe LA was founded February 8, 2013 by God who called Pastor Rose Briggs to be Overseer and to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with his own blood according to Acts 20:28. Beautiful Gate is a Holy Spirit filled church where we allow the Spirit to have its way. We're are a small church doing what God has ordained while being led by the Holy Spirit. Beautiful Gate Worship Center is also a loving, healing, deliverance Church as well giving to the...
In the United States there are over 17 million cases of coronavirus, over 300 thousand deaths, and there are millions more worldwide. Men have developed a vaccine to fight this plague, let's remember God gave man the knowledge to make the vaccine. Let's humble ourselves and understand that God is chastening mankind, demanding that he repent from his wicked and ungodliness and serve him. Following the teaching of Christ keeps us on the straight and narrow path, walking in his ways, in fear and reverence to him. The AIDS epidemic was a sign for m...
Revelation 3:7 | NKJV 7 “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia writes, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”: Beloved rejoice and be exceedingly glad!!! For you have the Keys to The Kingdom!!! Use your Heavenly KEYS to open and shut the doors in your life. Hallelujah! Close NOW Doors of illness, sickness and disease!!! AMEN! Open NOW Doors of Health, Healing, and Wellness. Walk by Fait...
*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 intimate relationship with God through prayer & His Word. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” John 8:12 Prayer: Father God, thank You for Your Son, Jesus, Who is the...
Christmas is the second most important celebration in the Christian Year, after Easter. It has been celebrated on December 25 since A.D. 336. This date, December 25 was fist placed in a liturgical calendar for the year 336. Of all the major Christian festivals, Christmas is the most recent in origin. The word Christmas can be traced back to the year 1038. The word Christmas is a contraction of “Christ’s Mass”. Dionysius Exiguus fixed Christmas at December 25. He also began the practice of datin...
