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Carolyn Sue Lindsey was born October 4, 1955, to the late Richard Mock Sr. and Mary Ola Lindsey (Wyatt). Carolyn accepted Christ and was baptized by Rev. S.J. Scott of True Vine Baptist Church, at an early age. She was a lifelong member of True Vine Baptist Church where she was active in Sunday school, the Senior Choir, Girl Scout leader with Troop 102, and regularly assisted with the mission department, youth events, and True Vine Senior Saints. Carolyn Sue was a graduate of Carver Elementary...
I used to think empathy was a horrible character trait to have. I once thought it wasn't good for me because I could easily receive the feelings and the energy of others around me. I have grown to realize that empathy can be one of my best character traits. This past Friday (January 24, 2020), social activists and Mississippi residents shared their disdain for the cruel treatment in the state's prison system during a Prison Reform Rally held right outside the state's capitol. I could feel the emotions of the people as soon as I walked up. Many...
Donald "DJ Star" Johnson was a silent giant who let his work speak for him. Like all of us, "DJ Star" had to prove who he was while passing every test starting from the bottom and working his way to the top. He started with the Radio People as the low man while moving to a prime-time spot during his radio career. He was a people person who could arouse a crowd with his magic from within without boasting or bragging. His spirit was gentle while he could control a crowd like no other. With his...
Love is not a light switch which can be turned off/on at one's convenience. Love is serious and should never be played with or confused! Many have been scowled, maimed, run over and killed due to love manipulation. According to police reports, police were dispatched to a disturbance where ex-girlfriend of 3 years Suspect Wauneka Singleton kicked the door in, forcing her way into the victim's new girlfriend's apartment without her permission. The suspect committed a battery on the new girlfriend...
Daniel 3:27 And the satraps, administrators, governors, and the king’s counselors gathered together, and they saw these men on whose bodies the fire had no power; the hair of their head was not singed nor were their garments affected, and the smell of fire was not on them. Beloved God’s redemptive love looks good on you. You just ought to thank and praise the Lord. Say: You Don’t Look Like What I’ve Been Thru!!! The testing and trials which you have endured did not destroy you; they’ve...
On Sunday, January 26, 2020, Antioch Baptist Church Monroe LA presented Ouachita 4th District Attorney Steve Tew a plaque for his work with Antioch Baptist Church Community Outreach Program....
Little Flower Knights of Peter Claver's Masquerade Catillion was Saturday January 25, at the ULM Sub Ballroom. Masquerade partygoers danced, pranced and romanced throughout the night as food, fun and spirits filled the evening! A performance by Ricky white the entertainer who performed his showstopping classic, "I Still Love You, while the DJ kept the party hype and tight....
People around the world are mourning the death of African-American sports star Kobe Bryant, as news hit he'd died Sunday, January 28, 2020. Bryant died in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles CA, along with eight other passengers. Unfortunately, his middle daughter Gianna was also in the helicopter and died too. Since the shocking announcement Sunday, fans from all over the globe have shared their love for the Basketball Star with social media posts, Staples Center memorial vigil, or donning the...
DownSouth Sports Magazine featured the area's best middle school's basketball players at the 2nd Annual Jr. High Ballers Classic. This event took place at Benoit Recreation Center on January 25th. LaBron Deal (Carroll) and Da'Naya Ross (Richwood) won the 3-Point Contest. Game MVP's were Jaliyah McWain (Girls MVP - Ruston), David Moore (8th Grade MVP - Riser) and Zion Weeks (7th Grade MVP - Lee). The Ballers Classic MVP & 3-Point Contest Awards were sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch and Aubrey's...
A master bricklayer who was always on time and never missed a day of work, Marcus Jackson Jr. was the only child of Adline and Marcus Jackson Sr., born on September 28, 1941 in Columbia, LA. He attended and graduated from Union Central High School and was a member of the basketball team. After graduating he moved to Monroe and found work with Watson Crain, learning to lay bricks. He later worked for San-tech, Inc. until his retirement. Marcus accepted Christ as his Savor at an early age. Upon mo...
Evelyn Wilson, 81 Evelyn Wilson of Monroe, LA Homemaker, died January 20, 2020. Services: 11:00 A.M., Saturday February 1 at Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Visitation: 1:00 until 6:00 P.M., Friday January 31 at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Marcus Jackson, Jr., 78 Marcus Jackson, Jr. of Monroe, LA Construction Worker, died January 24, 2020. Services: 11:00 A.M., Saturday February 1 at Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 1:00 until...
President Donald Trump hails himself as the consummate dealmaker, a better negotiator and one that can bring people together in order that a fair deal can be made. However, there are some out there who beg to differ with the president, as there are still lawsuits against the president stemming from deals that he made with some businessmen. The impeachment trial of President Trump in the Senate is all about a deal that the president is alleged to have tried to make during his “perfect” phone call with Ukraine president Zelensky. When the pre...
Angela Yvette Tatum, 51 Angela Yvette Tatum of Greyson, LA Receptionist died January 25, 2020. Service: 11 am Saturday February 1, 2020 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Columbia, LA. Visitation: Friday January 31, 2020 from 1 pm until 5:30 pm at Hester Central State Funeral Home. Burial: Mt. Zion Cemetery in Columbia, LA under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home....
On Saturday, January 26, 2020, "The Po' Folk's Poet", Mr. Marion Obafemi celebrated his 10th year anniversary as a playwright, producer and director at Benoit Community Center in Monroe LA. The event was a reunion for all his former cast members and their families from Lake Providence, Tallulah, Bastrop and Monroe LA. Mr. Obafemi expressed his gratitude to those who have contributed to the success of his stage play productions over the past 10 years. It was a time to reminisce about old times,...
Zion Spring Baptist Church Monroe LA Christmas Candle Light March was celebrated in December 2019 . The program featured prayer, A Manger Scene, songs, poems and a spiritual dance. The youth of Zion Spring Baptist Church performed their annual Christmas program, A Manger Scene. The characters were as follows: Angels - Alona Ross and Charlacis Green, Mary- Eriana Brown, Joseph - KaDarius Gamble, Innkeeper - Jashone Hearns, Star - Adasyn Pleas, Shepherds - E'Mareia Brown and Isaiah Gamble, Sheep...
5th Church Anniversary Jesus Cares Missionary Baptist Church worship Location Lillie Maddox Marbles Community Center 2920 Renwick St. Monroe LA Sunday February 9, 3pm.Guest Rev. Eddie Stewart Triumph Baptist Church Monroe LA. Rev. William E. Carr, Pastor. Black History Revival "Tell them I'm a Child of God", Revival Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church 600 S. 16th St. Monroe LA, Monday-Wednesday February 3 - 5 , at 7 pm each night. Bishop Fernand J. Cheri, III, OFM, of the Archdiocese of New Orleans , will be the guest speaker. More info...
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! Great Vehicle Mechanics Got an old vehicle or about to buy a used vehicle, you’ll need good honest mechanics. T...
I, John Allen IV, would like to express our sincere thanks to The City of Monroe, local churches, and surrounding areas for your Heartfelt Condolences and outpouring of" Love" and support to our family ( Dr. Allen's children)! We also thank St. Timothy Baptist Church Monroe LA Officers and Congregation under the leadership of Pastor Oscar Jenkins (who so diligently stood by our Dad)! Finally, we would like to express thanks to Shiloh, Hopewell, Union Baptist and New Lilly Baptist Churches. Cousi...
IF WE HAD KNOWN” Copyright 2014 If we had known that the favor you did for us would be the last good deed of your hands We would have asked you to do something that was impossible for any woman, girl, boy or man Like walking the shores of the seven seas and count each grain of sand Then turn every one of them into a year that you would dwell upon the land. If we had known that when we saw you it would be the last time we would see your face The camera in our eyes, would have taken a picture o...
In these last days, fornication and adultery have become a way of life. The Bible says that he who commits fornication, sins against his own body. Because of these sins, sorrows have greatly multiplied. Children conceived by these manners are brought into chaos, sorrow and undesirable situations. Because of disobedience of God's commands, the way men and women disrespect each other is ungodly, and the marriage bed is defiled. Under God's rules, our body is his temple and should be kept holy for marriage. Then the children will be blessed with...
Blessed and thankful to celebrate another birthday is Robert Henderson. Happy Birthday Robert, we know you have 75 reasons to praise God for all your blessings. Also helping Robert celebrate was his wife Rosie and daughter Stacie....
Happy birthday James DeTiege who recently celebrated another year, praise the Lord. Wishing him happy birthday was his wife Daphne, his children, and all his friends because he is older & colder....
*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 they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” John 6:28-29 Prayer: Father God, I belie...
The first signature event for 2020 was PPW's Birthday Bash. PPW Stars were wall to wall at the Alfred Blakes Cultural Arts Center in Monroe LA on Saturday January 18. Among the hundreds of PPW Stars knocked off their feet by Ghetto Cowboy, Beartrice, Rhomey, Vickie & Lester Baker, Jaye Hammer, Rodney Da Boss, Ricky White, Blues Boy Bo, Dave Mack, LaMorris Williams & Magic One began 2020 with a bang. DJ Banks handled the 1's & 2's. It was a grown folks party without a hitch. Happy birthday...
The United States is one of the top incarcerators of women in the world. A report shows that between 1980 and 2016, the number of women incarcerated in American jails and prisons increased by more than 700 percent from 26,378 in 1980 to 213,722 in 2016. One has to wonder what is happening or not happening with women to curtail them away from criminal activity. Generally, women do not get into trouble easily. According to the Equal Justice Initiative, in 2016, there were 1.2 million women under the supervision of the criminal justice system....
Mayor Jamie Mayo and the City of Monroe convened the 41st annual birthday salute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr at the Monroe Civic Center, on January 15, 2020, with moderator Rod Washington, City Public Relations /Media Coordinator. The theme was," A Recommitment to Non-Violence". Dr. Carolyn Hunt, Pastor of Walk In The Word Church of Monroe, delivered an informative, power packed, motivational speech that in her own words echoed the sentiments of Dr. King who said, Barrack Obama who said "only...
On Saturday Jan. 25, the Radio People took Northeast LA and the Ark-LA-Miss back to the 1970's at their 9th Annual Platform & Polyester Party at the West Monroe Convention Center. Partygoers went back 50 years into a moment of time while reliving days gone by. The crowd was dressed in all types of 70's gear while being entertained by Dr. Zar. It was a night to remember while the party made many let their hair down having a great Radio People good time. The party was sold out and party people...
