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In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, a life can be gone. At an unknown moment, we will transition from living and breathing to closing our eyes for the last time. There is much grief in the air as the community comes to grips with the loss of three beautiful young Black women who tragically lost their lives on Thursday, April 6, 2023 in an automobile accident. The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's office said that 23-year-old Kierra McCraw, 24-year-old Annesha Coleman, and 22-year-old Anijah...
The road to glory has no appointed time or date. Hearts are saddened and shocked at the unexpected death of Janice Montgomery Prymus on Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was from Bastrop, LA and was a 1974 graduate of Bastrop High School. Her final rites are Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM at King's Funeral Home Chapel, 1511W. California Ave in Ruston, LA. Visitation is 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Please keep her family in prayer....
The momentum by some conservative groups across the nation to get more involved in school board matters shows no signs of abating, as it could happen here in Monroe. At the Tuesday, April 11, 2023 meeting, board members heard from a former Monroe school member who voiced her concerns over a long-standing board policy. Nerrisa Bryant addressed board members saying that the policy that governs the curriculum process should have more involvement from parents. According to Bryant, current policy dictates that there is no requirement for parents to...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The violence continues, as many are asking, when will it stop? Will people step away, or can they, when passions become inflamed to the point where a violent solution is all that an individual sees? That seems to be the only answer for some, as another shooting incident rocks the community. This time, it came from Forrest Street, where Monroe Police Department (MPD) officers raced to a call of a discharged firearm on Saturday, Ma...
Otis Bay Powell, 61, was the son of Louis Glover and Cloteal Powell. He was born August 16, 1961. He was the youngest of eight children. Otis worked as a landscaper for 17 years at the Monroe City Schools before his retirement. He was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, April 6, 2023. Anyone who ever met Otis would tell you he was a cool dude. He would give anyone his last. All the kids in the neighborhood loved him. Otis was a good person to everyone. Left behind to cherish...
Matthew Thornton grew up in Monroe, LA. He graduated from Carver Elementary School and was a member of the Carroll High School graduating class of 1966. He was an honor student who also played football for the mighty Carroll Bulldogs. Thornton was a standout on the defensive line, where he starred as a defensive stopper. He was a renowned pastor for 45 years at New Direction Baptist Church in Seattle, WA. He was the National Baptist Association president for a number of years. Thornton went home...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. "He wanted to be famous". Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan said those words following the arrest of 18-year-old Issazavian Webb, who had been on the wanted list of local law enforcement since February 6, 2023 and had been on the run eluding police. Webb was alleged to have fired at three police officers using an AR-15-style rifle and was arrested on April 6, 2023. A $10,000 reward was offered for Webb's capture soon after the...
Back to Back Louisiana Non-Select Division II Basketball State Champions are Wossman High School Lady Cats from Monroe, LA, who captured the LHSAA State Basketball title Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, LA. Wossman defeated Albany, 63-43. Congratulations Wossman Lady Cats Basketball team and Coaches Otis Robinson, Gerline Guillaume, and Zaire Dill....
How Mae Lucky was able to purge over 3,000 Black voters off Ouachita voter's registration. Make it legal...pass a law! That’s how it was done in 1956, and that is the way it is done today. All you need is a political consensus to write an amendment and then vote it into law. It doesn’t matter if it is morally or socially correct…it just has to be law. Page 9 of proposed decree document 2548, United States vs. State of Louisiana et.al, section 8.4 reads, “In early 1956 state officials and private White citizens launched an all-out program...
Save the Date: US 165 Safety Improvement Project from Renwick Street to Hwy 15 DOTD Community Public Meeting, Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, 716 Martin Luther King Jr, Drive, Monroe. Your input is important. Contact Persons: Representative Pat Moore (318) 362-3014....
Lest we not forget the educational institutions which served and impacted students in ways only God knows and produced successful citizens, despite challenging environments, lack of up-to-date resources, and unfair separate and unequal laws. Before there were integrated high schools, there were many great institutions of learning, including Combs-McIntyre, Concordia, Eastside, Ester Toombs, Franklin Parish Training, Jackson, OLHC, Little Flower Academy, Jonesville Consolidated, G.W. Griffin,...
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 breakfast an...
Essie Carradine, 73, transitioned from this life in Monroe, Louisiana April 5, 2023. Service: 12 noon Friday, April 14, 2023 at Hopewell Baptist Church, Columbia, LA. Burial: 1 PM on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Mount Olive Cemetery, in Kirby, MS. No visitation is scheduled. LaTasha M. Harris, 45, transitioned from this life in Minden, LA April 9, 2023. Service: 11:30 AM Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Prevailing Faith Church, Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood Memorial, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 2 to 6 PM in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral...
It was a meeting of the minds when Rob Lloyd and Newtown's Clarence Sharp were together recently. Both are musical tacticians respected for the good work they do. It was certaintly a memorable moment in time....
John 11:25-26 | NKJV Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” Oh Beloved be encouraged and be exceedingly GLAD! Be partakers of the Divine Nature. Be a benefactor of the Gospel! Receive the ZOE type of LIFE. Your Health is being Revived. Your Freedom is being Revived. Your marriage, family, children, career, business, finances, pursuits, Love, Joy...
Who do some in America turn their attention to when it comes to not wanting to tackle the problems/issues that continue to divide this nation? They turn their attention to those in the LGBTQ community as their scapegoat. By now, most of us have heard about Kid Rock shooting up cases of Bud Light beer because he is unhappy over how some companies are including people in their support for those in the LGBTQ community. Kid Rock is not alone, as some others have done the same thing, all in the name of “liberal wokeness”. Wokeness is a term tha...
Who and Where are the Black Leaders in Monroe LA?...
Show your appreciation and support for libraries by visiting your local community library during National Library Week, April 23-29! The theme for National Library Week 2023 is "There's More to the Story," illustrating the fact that in addition to the books in library collections, available in a variety of formats from picture books to large print, libraries offer so much more. You can check out at your local library items like DVD's, CD's, BCD's, ebooks, Playaway's and much more. Library...
Entries for the 17th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence will be accepted through October 15, 2023. Initiated by donors of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to honor Mr. Gaines’ extraordinary contribution to the literary world, the award recognizes the outstanding work of emerging African American fiction writers. The winner receives a $15,000 prize. Eligibility and submission details for the award can be found at ernestjgainesaward.org/criteria. Entries must be a work of fiction – novels or collections of short stories – publi...
Eating too much sugar is a poor decision for your health for several reasons. Harvard Health notes that an excessive sugar intake can lead to higher blood pressure, weight gain, diabetes, and fatty liver disease. Another issue you put your body at risk of when you consume too much of this sweet stuff is blood sugar spikes. While a bit of fluctuation in in your blood sugar is normal, experiencing high spikes regularly can cause damage to your heart, kidney, nerves and more over time, according to MD Anderson Cancer Center. Unfortunately, many...
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 15, 2022. The late legendary Irma Irma DeTiege, by God's amazing grace and mercy, helped many get through the race of life through her inspiration and fortitude. Please donate to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship...
At Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe LA, Minister Dorothy R. Harris church birthday surprise was surprising on Sunday April 9, 2023.The minister had not a clue she would behonored with a cake and a meal for her 80th birthday. Happy 80th birthday Minister Dorothy R. Harris! P...
