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The irony April 4: It is the 55th anniversary of Dr King’s death. Donald J Trump was prosecuted by a Black man, in a city headed by a Black man, and a police department headed by a Black woman. Walking in the same courthouse that The Central Park Five walked in, which called for their execution, who were later exonerated, and were never acknowledged it or apologized .Look at God!!!...
Christopher C. Avery was born on December 22, 1970 to Marilyn Owens Avery and the late Robert Earl Tucker. Christopher's early education began at Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC), H.V. Adams, and Morehouse Parish Junior Schools in Bastrop, LA. He was a 1988 Bastrop High School graduate. He began his studies at Grambling State University and finished his Bachelor's degree at the University of LA Monroe. He longed for more medical knowledge, so he went on to receive an Associate's degree in...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A local man is fighting for what he says is to restore his dignity and character following an alleged domestic incident that led to his arrest. He also said that he is fighting false charges leveled against him, stemming from a domestic altercation with his ex-girlfriend. Jo'Darius Robinson said things between the mother of his son (his ex) started when he went to pick up his son on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. According to...
Lauren MaryAnn Ballard of Monroe, LA was recently elected Miss Sophomore at Jackson State University in Jackson, MS for the 2023-2024 academic school year. Her campaign platform, "L.O.C.K. in with Lauren", means Leveling Up Ourselves and Campus while answering the Knock to the door of endless opportunities. Lauren is studying Political Science with a concentration in Legal Studies. She was also inducted into the Beta Xi Chapter of Lambda Sigma Honor Society, a member of the JSU Blue...
The City of Monroe has received a 1.5 million dollar grant through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to launch a Safe Housing and Healthy Homes Program administered by the Planning and Urban Development Department (PUD), Community Development Division, as a sub-grantee, in partnership with Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) to help homeowners and landlords who own houses built before 1978, rent to a family with a child/children 6 years old or younger, pregnant mom, and meet the low-moderate income criteria....
A Monroe man says he is on a quest for justice, not for himself, but for others who may find themselves in similar situations where justice has been denied. Michael Johnson said his ordeal began in December 2021 when he traveled north on Hwy 139. He said he was at a red light when he noticed that a police officer had pulled behind him. This was about 1:40 AM. Johnson said that the officers activated his lights when the light changed to green. Johnson then pulled over into a parking lot. According to Johnson, the officer was a Troop F Louisiana...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A Ouachita Parish man in the Ouachita Correctional Center (OCC) faces serious consequences following the aftermath of a fatal house fire. On Friday, March 31, 2023 at around 11:50 PM, deputies from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's office, along with firefighters from the Ouachita Parish Fire Department, responded to a reported house fire on Davison Street in Monroe, LA. Firefighters extinguished the flames upon arrival, and as they...
Barbara Joyce Hall Caldwell was born in San Francisco, CA, on July 21, 1948, to the late Clarence and Barbara Hall. She accepted Christ at an early age and stayed active with her church community. She graduated from Rhymes High School in Rayville, LA, in 1965. She also attended Grambling State University from 1966 to 1967. She was married to Freddie Lee Caldwell on April 18, 1967, and four children were born to this union. Barbara earned her CNA certification, LVN, and other additional...
There was a war that this nation became involved in that bitterly divided it with the men who served and died, being caught right in the middle. It was the Vietnam Conflict, where thousands of young American men went and fought for a cause many said that America should not have gotten involved. Unlike Pearl Harbor, America was not attacked as was in World War II, but leaders from presidents down to the military saw otherwise. We all know someone who has either served or died from the war, as it...
Cuba Baptist Church in Bosco, LA showed appreciation to its Pastor and wife, Dr. Samuel and Mrs. Mary Toney on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Guest minister Pastor Curtis Allen and Hopewell Baptist Church helped commemorate 25 years of ministry for the couple....
Carlos Terrell Young, 51 of Calhoun, LA, Laborer died March 28, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM, Saturday April 8, 2023 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday April 7, 2023 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Fannie Mae Jenson, 95 of Monroe, LA, Homemaker died April 1, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM, Saturday April 8, 2023 at Zion Springs Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM Friday April 7, 2023 at Smith Funeral...
Former president Donald John Trump is expected or will be indicted in a Manhattan courtroom this/past Tuesday, April 4, 2023. There were so many people in this nation and perhaps around the world probably thinking that Trump would never be indicted. After all, how many individuals do you know of who can tie up the legal system as well as Trump has done? Trump has had many legal issues that he has dealt with over his life, having many high-paid lawyers cut deals that could otherwise have him facing some jail time. As we have seen so often, prose...
During National Women's History Month, Phenomenal Women were honored on Friday March 31, 2023 at the Northeast LA Delta African American Heritage Museum in Monroe LA. Among the women honored Dr. Christy Allen Pleasant, Mrs. Latanga Blackson Councilwoman & Kema Dawson...
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 Family and Memorial Musical Macedonia No 2 Baptist Church 489 East Sibley Road Choudrant LA is Sunday May 28,2023 at 3 p.m. Guest Choirs and Soloists Will Render Selections. Homecoming/93rd Usher Anniversary Cuba Baptist Church 343 Blankston Rd. Bosco LA Annual Homecoming Program is Sunday May 7, 2023 at 11 am-93rd Usher Anniversary is Wednesday...
At Greater New Antioch Baptist Church at the 27th Church Anniversary on Sunday April 2, 2023, church members were shown appreciation by the church and Pastor John Russell ll Mothers Roena Russell, Lillie Boyd, Lorretta Wilson and Geneva Gray, Deacon Walter Jackson and Sister Leola Blackston. Special guest was Rev Tegitra Thomas First Baptist Church....
"Let us lead by serving others," Carroll High School in Monroe LA held national beta Club induction ceremony on Thursday March 16, 2023 inducting new National Beta Club Members. The induction ceremony was held in the Carroll High School Auditorium. Seventeen new National Beta Club Members were inducted joining sixteen senior Beta Club Members. Dr. Eric v. Davis is Principal at Carroll....
King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe LA 25th Anniversary for Pastor & Sister Wesley Daniel recently. Rev. Kenneth Nolley of St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe LA was guest speaker....
Gardening is a great hobby to take up; it gets you outside, burning calories, and produces rewarding results. Some plants are shade plants, others need sun, and yet even more plants are partial shade or sun! Some plants are just known to be easier to grow than others. GARDENING TIPS! Get A Head Start, Solid Soil & Dependable Drainage, Location, Timing & Type, The Perfect Plants for Beginners, Well-Watered, and Trim & Prune. Different varieties of plants will be on display Thursday April 20,...
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...
– Origin Bank announced that Bobby Williams has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Louisiana Director of Community Development, a new position designed to serve as a resource for individuals and communities throughout north Louisiana. "Origin's commitment to the communities we serve is unwavering. That's why we've created this new position to serve as a proactive, effective ally for those who have historically been underserved in their banking needs," said Origin Bank Louisiana State P...
God is building a house that will stand (Matt.7:24 -27). The test of time will prove what foundation we build on. Whosoever hears Jesus’ sayings and does them is like a Wise Man which built his house upon a rock (God 's Word). The rains descended, the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat up on that house, and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. He that hears The Words of God and does not do them is like to a man that built his house upon the sand. The rains descended, the floods came, the winds blew and beat up on that house; a...
