Week of August 22, 2024
Week of August 22, 2024
Mount Olivet Baptist Church, located at 900 Swayze St. in Monroe, LA, will host its Annual Women’s Day Workshop on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 9:00 AM. The celebration will continue with Women’s Day Worship on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 10:00...
Richwood, LA, fondly known as "God’s Country," is now one of the brightest spots in Ouachita Parish. The lights along US Highway 165 are on and look fantastic, transforming the area into a well-lit, vibrant scene. The once dark stretch of highway is now brilliantly illuminated, leaving residents now hopeful there will be less roadway and pedestrian incidents. Richwood is on the rise, and only time will tell the full story of its remarkable...
The Carroll High School Class Reunion, spanning the years 1953-2023, took place August 15-18, 2024, in Monroe, LA. Over 25 graduating classes from Carroll High School gathered to celebrate and honor the legacy of one of the world's greatest learning institutions. The event was filled with joy and nostalgia as alumni joined together in singing praises to their beloved Carroll High School. Special thanks go to the Carroll 2024 Reunion Committee for...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Trust is a real issue in the world we live in. Your word used to be your bond, but now it often needs to be written down or paid up front. It's increasingly difficult to trust people these days. The elderly are often preyed upon by those who seek to take advantage of them, especially if they are financially independent. Some elderly individuals trust those they believe will keep their best interests at heart. However, there are...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. When a dispute occurs between two individuals, and there is no possible resolution in sight, the best thing we are told to do is walk away. A dispute can be for any reason, but violence is not the solution to solve it. Usually someone pays a bigger price for their actions. A local woman is behind bars from being in a dispute where violence was allegedly involved. According to the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies...
Timothy L. Elliott, 36, of West Monroe, LA, was recently sentenced in the Western District of Louisiana for illegal possession of firearms, as announced by United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. Chief United States District Judge Terry A. Doughty sentenced Elliott to 46 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The incident occurred on November 24, 2022, when officers from the Monroe Police Department (MPD) received a report...
The Purple Lillie Foundation presents the 2nd Annual Lupus and Autoimmune Disease Healthy Symposium on Saturday October 26, 2024 from 8am until 12noon at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church 500 Swayze St. in Monroe LA. Women and men welcomed. Continental breakfast...
Weel 6 October 11, 2024 Ruston 22 Ouachita 21 Delhi Charter 50 Delhi 34 Wossman 38 Tioga 24 Union Parish 56 North Caddo 0 Jena 36 Marksville 13 Franklin Parish 29 West Ouachita 27 Oak Grove 57 Beekman Charter 12 OCS 54 Delhi Charter 14 Rayville 33 Madison 22 Mangham 35 Ferriday 6 D’Arbonne Woods 46 Magnolia School of Excellence 0 Sterlington 34 Richwood 6 Carroll 41 North Webster 3 Bunkie 52 Caldwell 9 St. Fred 43 Block 0 Bastrop 41 Green Oaks 12 Neville 50 Pineville 10 Alexandria 45 West Monroe...
The 22nd Monroe/Ouachita Grambling University National Alumni Association's 22nd Evening with Grambling State University Athletic Department was Thursday August 15, 2024 at the Abe E. Pierce Convention Center in Monroe LA. Former Grambling Athletes were Ronald "Stein" Lawrence, James "Coach" Hughey (posthumously) and Levelle Moore. Grambling SWAC Championship Basketball, Baseball and Soccer Teams were honored with monetary gifts by Monroe/Ouachita Alumni and Robert and Pauline Clark. West...
There comes a time when we must hear and adhere. That time is now. God is speaking. Are we listening? Earthquakes, fires, outages, breaches, floods, diseases, wars, and more are all around us; yet, much of the Church remains comfortable. Can't we see that something big is at the door? Many are content with poor prayer lives, inadequate Bible study, weak morals, and complacent mindsets. As long as some can dress up and walk through the church doors, they feel fine—even if they praise God with...
Cosandra Newton, 54 of Monroe, LA an Assembly Line Worker died Thursday August 15, 2024. Visitation: 6:00-8:00PM Thursday August 22, 2024, at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Friday August 23, 2024, at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in Monroe. Burial: Monroe City Cemetery under the directions of McFarland Funeral Companies- Monroe. Mary Taylor Johnson, 79 of Monroe, LA a Plant Worker died Monday August 12, 2024. Visitation: 6:00-8:00PM Friday August 23, 2024 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, LA. Service:...
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 reasonable prices. Three Monroe locations: Now Save #1 4399, Hwy 165 South, 318-737-7873; Tiger Market Café, 1800 Forsythe Ave, Suite 1, 318-325-4000; Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 South and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s Cooking features $4.99 breakfast and...
