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The Monroe City Schools District is very aware that there are some pressing concerns involving the food/lunch program in its schools. Not only is there the issue of proper and adequate staffing at school cafeterias, but now the issue concerning the quality of food served may be of significance too. Nonetheless, sources believe school board leadership needs to look further. The Monroe Dispatch ran an article detailing the concerns of cafeteria workers who have to work many days and long hours...
Disclaimer All persons are innocent until proven guilty. According to police reports, one or more individuals were reported to have fired shots at officers of the Monroe Police Department (MPD). The alleged incident took place around Kingsway Apartments in Monroe, LA. Monroe Police said the shooting took place Saturday, January 28, 2023. It is unclear if the officers involved were on regular patrol or if they were responding to a call. There also appeared to be no witnesses to the shooting or...
Hershell West was born on July 8, 1941 to the late Horace West and Emmaline C. Brice in Rayville, LA. West departed this life on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He grew up in Rayville, receiving his elementary and secondary education. West was a math whiz, an exemplary student, and a phenomenal basketball player. Coach Hershell West was a basketball player and coach. He played basketball at Eula D. Britton in his hometown of Rayville, LA, and won the Louisiana State AA Championship in 1959. After...
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Friendship is a precious commodity worth more than its weight in gold. Friendship can be earned from just one meeting or over a period of time. In any form, friendship should come with a level of trust in one another that makes the relationship worthwhile. A Monroe woman may have thought that she had that in a male acquaintance, only to find out that she was betrayed. The unidentified southside resident was at home when there was a knock...
I believe in giving honor to whom honor is due. For this past Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. week in our country, and every day, I salute him! I honor him with his own words. After hearing many of his speeches and various quotes, I noticed the main themes throughout his work are service, love, knowing your worth, freedom, equality, and victory. A minister of the word of God, chosen by God, who heard the cries of oppressed African-American people suffering from Jim Crow laws in the...
"Creating a Lasting Legacy" exhibition reception was held Friday January 20, 2023 at Masur Museum of Art at 1400 S. Grand St. in Monroe, LA, featuring live music from songstress CoCo York. The exhibition displayed the art collection of Cheryl and Will Sutton, featuring exquisite works of art by African American artists from the 20th and 21st centuries. There is surely a passion and purpose for art in our lives! Photo:...
On Friday, January 27, 2023, Wellspring Alliance and staff celebrated the retirement of Mrs. Florece Staten for her service and commitment to the organization. Among those in attendance were her husband Claude "Top Dog" Staten, family, friends, and colleagues. Congratulations Florece on your retirement - wishing you the best!...
James "Shack" Harris was the first Black Quarterback to start in an NFL (National Football League), with a playing career from 1969 to 1981. Harris originally began his front office career in 1987 when he joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a scout, a position he would hold for six years (1987-92). He then moved on to the New York Jets and served as the team's assistant general manager from 1993-96. In 1997, Harris was named the director of pro personnel for the Baltimore Ravens. He was a member...
It was senior night at Neville High School in Monroe LA on January 31, 2023. Neville Lady Tigers honored seniors A'Keyla Howard, Stalee Simmons and T'Kirra Willis at their final home game....
Hello everyone! This week I will be discussing things being unfair. As you get older, you start to realize, wow, sometimes things aren't fair. Today I will be discussing how things are unfair in the academic world. 1. Someone gets a higher score than you, and you've done the work yourself. I've seen this happen many times, you do the work, spend your time on it, and someone gets a higher grade than you, and they didn't do even close to the amount of work you've done, but their grade is still...
It's always good when friends meet expectations far beyond the norm. Peter Monson and Rob Lloyd go way back, and have supported one another in lands near and far. It's always a blessing to be able to recognize a friend in a foreign place. Dare to be different and tread uncharted places!...
Derrick Puckett, 37 of Monroe, LA Laborer died Friday January 20, 2023. Visitation: 3:30-5:30PM Friday February 3, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Saturday February 4, 2023 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Burial: 2023 Richwood Memorial Gardens under directions of McFarland Funeral Companies-Monroe. Isaac Roland, 44 of West Monroe, LA Laborer died Friday January 27, 2023. Visitation: 5:00-8:00PM Friday February 3, 2023 at Olive Branch Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Service: 2:00PM Saturday...
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 #8 Winnsboro Rd., Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 South and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s Cooking features $6.99 breakfas...
Pastor Dave Profit "Jesus He is Able" for all when you dwell in the spirit and not the flesh. Come smoke us over Sunday at Dellwood Church of God 1110 Dellwood Richwood LA. We've saved you a seat and a parking spot. Come find out how Jesus is Able for all!...
WORD MINISTRIES Spreading the Gospel Brother James Goods, Jr. For a free weekly email transcript of the Sunday School Lesson Summary; send your email address request to [email protected] See pg 9 Deacon, Deaconess and Mothers’ Installation Greater New Antioch Baptist Church 301 Sherrouse Ave. Monroe LA invite you to share in the Installation and Ordination of New Deacons, Deaconess and Mothers. being installed are Sister Carrie McFee, Bro. Ed Hodges, Sister Barbara Hodges and Deacon Emeritus Brother Roosevelt Smart. The services are S...
Without argument, anyone who knows anything about productivity in a city, would agree that a city cannot properly produce without the following: great vision, quality of life, satisfactory infrastructure, equity, environmental sustainability and unity. Anyone running a city, knows that social inclusion is a must. Though there will always be some who pull strings in government (because of status), they should never be allowed to do so to the point, that a city as a whole suffers, just to honor th...
The Radio People's Platform and Polyester 70's Party was Saturday January 21, 2023 at Bayou Pointe at ULM in Monroe LA. 70's partygoers danced the night away to the Meet the Press Band. Radio People's Mix 100.1 the Beat was the master of ceremony....
