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Hearts are saddened by the sudden passing of Kirkland Fitzgerald Hopkins, 29 on Tuesday, March 5, 2022. "Bubba" as he was affectionately known was a beloved son, brother, and dad. His favorite title was dad. He leaves many to cherish his memory including his mom, Theidia Breaux; dad and mom, Kirk and Tammy Hopkins, grandmother, Louise Breaux; two sisters, Tammathia Breaux of Baton Rouge, LA and Kayla Hopkins of Monroe; one brother, Josh Hopkins of Monroe; daughter, Khali; bonus daughter,...
Philippians 2:3 Don't act out of selfish ambition or be conceited. Instead, humbly think of others as being better than yourselves. Of course, it's understood- after all the injustice and harshness that Blacks have endured, why the emphasis of black lives have been at the forefront; but let's all take a moment to genuinely think. We must ask ourselves as a race of people, "Do Black lives really matter?" If so, to what extent? Let us reason together. When a black robs another black, does that...
A local group of community leaders issued a stern response to a recent news conference held by Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis, along with Police Chief Victor "Vic" Zordan, where the highlight of the conference was the recent activity of violence in the city. Of particular concern expressed in the news conference was the alleged shooting at a police patrol unit by members of an alleged gang. Chief Zordan said that the police department is "working" to get gangs off of the streets with local and federa...
Ola Coleman Doyle, 73 of Monroe, LA Supervisor died March 30, 2022. Service: 2:00 PM Saturday April 9, 2022 at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 2:00 until 4:00 PM Friday April 8, 2022 at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Lovie Delight Banks, 103 of Monroe, LA Retired Cook died April 1, 2022. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday April 9, 2022 at Orange Hill Baptist Church, Rayville, LA. Visitation: 5:30 until 7:30PM Friday April 8, 2022 at Smith...
Club Shooting, Two Dead - Sporadic shootings within the Monroe community continue, as weekend shootings occurred that left one individual dead. According to police reports, an overnight shooting happened at a Monroe bar on Saturday, April 2, 2022; four other people were injured in addition to a fatality. The shooting allegedly happened in the parking lot area of the club. As of press time, Monroe Police have not identified any suspect(s) or discovered what could have been the motive behind the...
There are some, maybe many more southside residents who are experiencing difficulty having to pay their water bills by the end of each month. That is because, according to several residents, many who are on fixed incomes, having to make the difficult decision to not pay for essential items and save what they can for the month ending due date for their water bill, is putting them under stress. They said that what they will have experienced every month is undue stress; that there is not an effort to not pay their water bill, but to come up with...
Former Ouachita Parish Chief Deputy of Voters made history Monday April 4, 2022 as the Ouachita Parish Police Jury named Isabelle Butler Ouachita Registrar of Voters. Butler has 32 years of experience in the registrar of voters' office while taking over from retiring Registrar of Voters Christa Medaries. Butler was sworn in before family and friends. Congratulations Ouachita Parish Registrar of Voters Isabelle Butler!...
Football Pollard out at Wossman as Head Football Coach...
Eight of these ten stations delivered double-digit shares during Fall 2021, including the two ranked first and second, each delivering at least a 12 share 12+. Leading the pack is Holladay Broadcasting of Louisiana's “Mix 101.9” KMVX in market 234, Monroe LA, with Reach Media's Rickey Smiley mornings and locals Rob Lloyd and Operations Manager and Program Director Chris Collins handling middays and afternoons. “Mix 101.9's success starts with the music. We have a playlist catered to this area which drives the station,” Collins says. “That i...
Recently Robert J. Clark made a huge donation to the Wossman Lady Cats 2022 LA 3A State Champs. Clark presented a check for $6240.00 for the state champion rings to Wossman Head Girls' Basketball Coach Otis Robinson. Thank you Mr. Robert J. Clark for your generous donation to our girls' basketball program. Your presence and generosity throughout the season has exemplified what "first class" support is all about...
I sometimes find it hard to believe how much technology has evolved over the past 20 years. In 2002, popular cell phones like Nokia or Motorola made the convenience of communication more accessible to the masses. Today we have moved past the technology of yesterday into video conferencing, dropping locations, and q&r sharing. With advancements in technology come upgrades for a strong reliable network. Over the past 10 years telecommunications companies have been busy installing more fiber optic lines below ground. Those wires all support a...
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 Cook...
Rayville LA Mayor the honorable Harry K. Lewis was re-elected Saturday March 26,2022 by a 67% margin. He won the election by receiving 474 votes in the mayor's election while Cassius Muhammad received 130 and Markus Hubbard received 104 votes. The five candidates winning at large positions on the Rayville Town Council were Ms. Consuela Hunter with 460 votes. Mrs. Debra K. Naylor James with 411 votes. Mr. Jerry Gordon with 380 votes, Mrs. Paula Buie Crumpton with 350 votes and Mr. Joseph Fletcher with 336 votes. Mrs. Toni Foster Potts received...
High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship -email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph, contact information, official GPA, high school transcript, class rank and ACT score. Deadline is May 21, 2022. The late legendary Irma DeTiege was a poor girl who moved from a one house in Riverton LA to a three-room shotgun house in Monroe LA on North 11th St. There were three beds in each of two rooms where...
Good or Evil We choose to be blessed or bring curses on our life by the choices we make. The consequences of choosing to live contrary to God‘ s word and following the disciples of satan is eternal damnation, and a life of misery while we live . Sin causes us to gamble away, and mismanage our blessings, mistreat our loved ones, steal, lie, cheat and refuse to follow the Holy Bible. The consequences of living godly, obediently, and following Jesus is joy, peace, doing good works, helping others, raising a stable family, standing for the t...
Recently, the Red Raiders' Sports Organization held their annual sports banquet at Henrietta Windaham Johnson Community Center honoring MCAL Tackle 2 Champs. Football players, parents, Red Raiders Coaches and well -wishers enjoyed the banquet. Rev. Richard Wilson lll was guest speaker. Coach Davey Mays continues to give back to the youth of our community by coaching and directing youth through sports. He understands how sports keep youth from trouble as he was saved by the same...
Little Flower Academy in Monroe LA was that special place beginning in 1940-1968 for students' kindergarten to high school. The learning environment was second to none where those attending received the best education through a Franciscan investment into the Black Community which helped present the Catholic Faith. At Little Flower, students were taught discipline, values, respect, the ten commandments, sportsmanship, religion, music, the arts, drama and stage performance in a caring and nurturin...
Praise God as he blessed James Walker to celebrate his 45th birthday with family and friends. After wanting to but couldn't in 2022 it was bittersweet. Hey Hey, the gang was there wish and celebrating with James which was memorable and unforgettable. Happy 45th birthday James! Photo 45th 1- Walker Family l to r Shemekia, Overseer Inez, James Walker, Sherita Williams & Apostle Theallas Walker. Photo 45th 2- l to r Honoree James Walker, Kassondra Baker, Janea Walker & London Baker. Photo 45th...
