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There are all kinds of crimes in the city of Monroe. There is a silent crime that is one of the most deadly crimes in the city of Monroe’s Black community. Do you have any idea what it is? One of the deadliest crimes in the Black community is not voting. History has revealed many things that happened to our ancestors, and they endured dangerous things to ensure we had a better future than them. They were attacked by dogs, found hanging in trees, their homes were destroyed, they were beaten, killed, and put in jail, and policing was used to c...
West Monroe High School's First Black Graduate Jacquelyn Snowden Jones Harvey returned to her old stomping grounds West Monroe LA on Sunday March 17, 2024 promoting her new memoir/book Forged "When Sugar Tastes Like Salt at St. Joseph Baptist Church in West Monroe LA, before family, former classmates, friends and church members. Harvey aka Berette message was strong concerning her faith in the Lord among many others things she spoke about....
Wossman High School Lady Cats Basketball Team in Monroe LA are Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Non-Select Division ll State Champs three consecutive years 2022, 2023 and 2024. Congratulations State Champs Wossman Lady Cats Wossman Head Basketball Coach Otis Robinson, three -time outstanding player Di'Naya Ross Anyra Wilson and Wossman Lady Cats!...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Most of us are taught to help someone when we see them in a situation where they might be in need. That kind of teaching perhaps goes back to the biblical account of The Good Samaritan, where a person in need was passed over by those who could have done something. Since then, people have done things for others in need, sometimes to the peril of their own safety. A local woman who was said to have acted in a similar manner was all...
Congratulations are in order for the men's basketball team at Grambling University as they compete in the college basketball phenomenon known as March Madness. The G-men punched their ticket to be a part of March Madness by winning the Southwestern Athletic Conference on Saturday, March 16, 2024, which gave the team an automatic berth in the NCAA basketball tournament. With that win, the Tigers will make their first appearance in the tournament, a historic achievement for the school and the...
Residents of the southside in Monroe, LA, are growing increasingly fearful due to a spate of alleged robberies and violent attacks near Winnsboro Rd. and Atkinson St. A recent incident on Monday, March 11, 2024, involved a bicyclist who was allegedly robbed, pistol-whipped, and had their bicycle stolen. These crimes appear to be ongoing, occurring frequently in the area. Citizens need to be vigilant in areas that were once considered safe. Criminals are now more desperate and are resorting to violent behavior regardless of the victim's age....
An incident recently occurred where Caderrian White lives, prompting him to call for the aid of law enforcement. When officers from the Monroe Police arrived, he was told that because of his address, there wasn’t anything they could do. It turned out that the Michael Ave. address where White lives was listed as being in the town of Richwood. White became a first-time registered voter about a month ago, as he was looking forward to voting in the upcoming elections. Incumbent Mayor Gerald Brown and the Richwood board of alderpersons are all up f...
With the upcoming mayoral election in Monroe, we are being presented with two very different tales of this one city. When you cast your vote for the person that you choose to serve the city of Monroe, consider the tales that they each tell and examine the proof of their accomplishments. Three candidates are in the race for mayor. Of those, one candidate, Betty Ward Cooper, is a first-time mayoral candidate with no city-wide or mayoral experience that can be examined for accuracy and...
The current leadership in Monroe seems eager to promote the idea that crime is on the decline in our city, pointing to the reduced coverage in mainstream media as evidence. However, this raises questions: is this decline real, or merely a convenient narrative? Can we trust only what we're told, ignoring the reality we witness? It's challenging to accept claims of reduced crime when faced with the stark reality of grieving families (fathers, mothers, sons, daughters, brothers, sisters, uncles, aunts and cousins) making funeral arrangements for l...
Carolyn Goodin, Candidate for Monroe City Council, District 5, is a lifelong resident of District 5. She's a married woman of Christian faith. Her family includes her husband: Sigmund Treadway, Retired USMC and her two children: Charmanique Goodin and JaMichael Goodin and 7 amazing grandchildren. Carolyn Goodin was educated in the Monroe City School System. She excelled academically at Burg Jones Lane Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Jr. High and at The Wossman High School. Post high school, she...
Travis Derell Hargrove, 38 of Monroe, LA Disabled died March 12, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday March 23, 2024 at King Ollie Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday March 22, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Christopher Lamont Pollard, 45 of Monroe, LA a Truck Driver died March12, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday March 23, 2024 at Greater One Christian Fellowship Church, Delhi, LA. No Visitation. Burial: Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery,...
When does it become okay for a allegedly well-known surgeon to decide which patient should be a casualty of Science? Well, in 1988 it happened allegedly at Glenwood Hospital. When does it become okay allegedly for Fresenius to say there were too many people filing a lawsuit and needed to cut down on that "Number"? Well, they did, in 2012. They "Never Denied" the people that suffered due to their negligence. When does it become okay for allegedly yet another incident at Glenwood Hospital, a new patient was falsely admitted and told not to talk...
Senate Bills Senate Bill 7 by Senator Edmonds (Act 9) requires ignition interlock for first offense DWI for at least six months of any probation, or the entire time that the driver's license is suspended. For a second offense, the court will require that the offender not operate a motor vehicle during the period of probation without an ignition interlock and it must remain on the vehicle for the entire four-year period of the suspension of the driver's license. When a person has a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or above, driving privileges will b...
Jeff Landry has been governor of Louisiana over two months. Two Months may be a short time in a four-year term, but when one looks at what the governor has done after waiting eight years to sit where he currently is now, the next 45 months surely will undo what John Bel Edwards did in 8 years. Landry is as about as right-wing as other southern governors, as he told voters what his intentions were long before campaigning started, perhaps when it became known early who Republicans in Louisiana were replacing Bel Edwards. He led off with his...
The Monroe Ouachita Chapter of GUNAA will hold its 23rd Annual Gospel Scholarship Musical Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 7:00 PM First Baptist 507 Swayze Street Monroe, LA. The public is cordially invited to attend this event. This year’s scholarships will be named in honor of Mr. Mackie Freeze, Mr. Robert Carter, and Mr. Roosevelt Rankins. We look forward to seeing you there. Donations can be mailed to Monroe/Ouachita GUNAA P.O. Box 156 Monroe, LA 71210; payable to Monroe/Ouachita GUNAA. PayPal: [email protected]. (case sensitive c...
Can’t Go to the Movies Monroe does not have a movie theater! The last theater in Monroe closed down several months ago. 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...
The Monroe City School Board selected Sam Moore lll as Superintendent of Monroe City Schools on March 14, 2024. Moore replaces former Superintendent Dr. Brent Vidrine. Congratulations Monroe City Schools' Superintendent Sam Moore lll....
Recent national news outlets shared the miraculous story of a young man who was lost at sea but rescued by his family hours after going missing. The man was on a diving trip off the coast of Key West, FL, with several others when the current separated him from his group, and he began to drift further and further away from the boat. In his story, he shared that he found a piece of bamboo that he clung to until he found two mooring balls out in the sea that he held onto until he was spotted by his family about two hours later. Many are calling th...
Carroll High School 1966 Classmates, left to right, Alice F. Daniels, Minister Ellen "Marie" Felton Batch, and Sharron M. Robinson. Minister Batch was in town for the Memorial Service of her brother Norman Felton on March 9, 2024. CHS 1966, "Still Grateful"....
Carroll High School in Monroe LA has been a cornerstone of our community since its inception in 1953, nurturing students in a culture of excellence and achievement. Among its distinguished alumni is Matthew Hamilton Williams lll, a name synonymous with Carroll's storied legacy in academics, athletics and leadership. As a senior class president and a key football player in Carroll's 1968 Louisiana State Championship Football Team, the last to secure such a title, Matthew exemplified the spirit...
The question has been asked, why are black people so far behind, why is it hard for us to advance our communities? (Hebrews 12:1) says we should lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily be set us: Crime, what can we do? Murders, illegal drugs, alcohol etc. these create problems that cause us to be unprofitable and unable to advance, taking the inheritance from our future generations. We neglect to address these concerns when we reject the teachings of Jesus (Matthew chapters 5,6,7) which shows us how to live by applying God’s Word s...
Still got that swag in another land is Count Sigg, Security and Treasure. They still have their boogie shoes while they still can shake a tailfeather. If you’re ever in Vegas, Count Sigg and the Crew will show you what’s it’s about in 2024!...
The Carver-McDonald Branch Library at 2941 Renwick St., Monroe, LA., Branch Manager Joyce Powell, hosted Attorney and author Zebbie Grayson with a book talk and signing of her new book, "Journey to the United States Supreme Court Bar!" with the community, was Saturday, March 16, 2024. Attorney Zebbie A. Grayson is a Monroe, LA native who grew up in the Booker T. Community as a member of the Zion Spring Baptist Church and is a proud graduate of Carroll High School. Her memoir was well received...
Lacee Bea Roberson Mariland was born January 11, 1949 in Monroe LA. She went home to be with the Lord on March 4, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband George "Buddy" Mariland....
By Pastor K.C. Wade Proverbs 11:30 | AMP The fruit of the [uncompromisingly] righteous is a tree of life, and he who is wise captures human lives [for God, as a fisher of men--he gathers and receives them for eternity]. Beloved the Angels rejoice in Heaven when one person is called to repentance. It truly is a Miracle when one changes from living for the world to living for God. Whereas their SOUL then becomes more aligned with the Spirit of God than with the spirit of the Prince of the air. SOU...
I love the Bible story in Matthew 8:5-13. It entails a beautiful encounter of a man of faith and Jesus. It tells of a centurion who came to Jesus on behalf of his servant, who he said was at home paralyzed. When Jesus asked to come and heal the servant, the centurion said that he was not worthy for Jesus to come to his home. He said that all Jesus had to do, was speak the Word, and his servant would be healed. He asked Jesus to speak the word, because he as a centurion/commander, understood...
In a world that constantly demands our labor, rest is often seen as a luxury we cannot afford. Rest is not just about physical rejuvenation. It is a form of self-care that is crucial for our physical and mental health. Physically, rest allows our bodies to repair and recharge. It is during rest that our immune system strengthens, and our energy replenishes. Without adequate rest, we are more susceptible to illness, fatigue, and burnout. Mentally, rest is essential for maintaining our emotional well-being. It gives us the space to process our...
A community program was held at the Carver-McDonald Branch Library, at 2941 Renwick St., Monroe, LA., with LSU AgCenter, Agent Markaye Russell on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Markaye discussed the benefits of establishing a healthy lifestyle. You missed a treat; smoothies and a slice of Branch Managers Birthday Cake were served to the community patrons. Thanks, Branch Manager- Joyce Powell...
Blessed by the best thankful and glad to see another year is Deacon James “Sonny” Munson. Happy Birthday Sonny April 2, 2024, love Hope, children and grandchildren....
