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Time seems to be rewinding at an unbelievable pace, a reality that some recognize while many remain unaware of, especially among the Black community and the economically disadvantaged. Despite having the potential for power, these groups often underestimate their own strength, which lies in their faith, works, unity, and voting rights. While slavery officially ended in 1865, it took three more years for the news to reach many Black Americans. Today, slavery persists in different forms such as lack of access to education, high rates of...
Bertha Curry-Albritton was born on April 13, 1919, to the late Ida Bell Williams Curry and Arthur Curry in Lincoln Parish. Recently, she celebrated her 105th birthday. She is the mother of four children - Deloris Albritton-Williams, the late Ann Albritton-Jones, Victoria Albritton Williams, and Brenda Albritton McNeal. Albritton is also the grandmother of 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren. Bertha Curry-Albritton is truly blessed by God. Happy Birthday...
Many families are still waiting on Congress to decide if it will expand the child tax credit as part of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. Financial educators say the tax credit could result in a significant tax refund or tax deduction of nearly $2,000 for each child. Knowing how to leverage the funds could help families overcome barriers and move toward economic security, said Joyce James, founder of the Middleburg Institute. Since October, the nonprofit organization has coordinated child tax credit awareness worksho...
Just when you thought that the dust had finally settled between the Monroe City Schools Board and former Superintendent Brent Vidrine over his controversial retirement. The two now find themselves involved in competing lawsuits. Vidrine fired the first volley across the bow of the school board when he filed a lawsuit claiming that the board failed to properly execute provisions in a contract agreement related to his retirement. In that agreement, the Board was supposed to pay Vidrine funds into his retirement through TRGL, but instead, those...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The Monroe Police Department (MPD) has announced the arrest of two more individuals who were allegedly involved in the shooting at a Murphy gas station in Monroe. The shooting, which occurred on March 29, 2024 at the Walmart located on Louisville Ave. and Lamy Ln. and left two people injured, comes as a relief to the community. MPD stated that the arrest of Terrikiris Smith and Tristan Barber follows the arrest of Jaylen Webster on April 14, 2024. According to MPD, Smith and...
The race for the remaining Monroe City Council District 5 seat is reaching its climax in a contest that will profoundly influence the city's future. Incumbent Councilwoman Kema Dawson is facing community activist Verbon Muhammad, a seasoned city council observer who has voiced his concerns on many District 5 issues. Dawson failed to secure the required 50% plus 1 in the primary, with Muhammad securing second place, forcing a runoff. Muhammad's potential success in the runoff could signal to the...
Record Breaking Sales After returning from the Iraq war, Shereka ShaBang faced challenges readjusting to civilian life. She attributes her music career and her role as The Veteran's Ambassador for inspiring her. Recently elected as the Commander of Disabled American Veterans Chapter 51 at the Chennault Aviation and Military Museum on April 11, 2024, ShaBang's journey took a new turn. ShaBang started her music career in 2016, but until this year, it remained unprofitable and merely a hobby. In...
Yvonne Briggs Calcotte, 84 of Monroe, LA an OPSO Nutritionist died April 20, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday April 27, 2024 at Trenton Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Visitation: 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Friday April 26, 2024 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. John Lavan Perry, 55 of Dallas, TX formerly of Monroe died April 9, 2024. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday April 27, 2024 at Riverside Missionary Baptist Church,...
Beast of the Week Basketball Ball Game was Sunday April 14, 2024 at Wossman High School, George "Vamp" Belton Sports Complex in Monroe LA where a packed gym witnessed Beast of the Week All-Stars Junior High Boys and Girls, High School Boys and Girls, 3 point shootout and slam dunk contest. Beast of the Week All-Star Wossman High School Krystian Lewis was the 2024 3-point champion....
Monroe City Council District 5 Runoff Elections Matter Please vote on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at your local precinct. Your vote matters in ALL elections, not just the Presidential Elections. Why vote on Saturday, April 27th? We need elected officials who will work with us to address and support your concerns and your local and state projects. Again, we thank you for allowing us to serve you in Baton Rouge. As your elected officials, we represent you, and we are your voice. We must listen and respect your concerns. When we have a difference of...
Applications are now open for the Southern University College of Agricultural, Human and Environmental Sciences Beginning Agricultural Youth Opportunities Unlimited (BAYOU) Summer Program. The program targets rising high school seniors who have completed 11th grade and graduating seniors (incoming college freshmen) and provides first-hand knowledge about career opportunities in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences, Business, or the natural sciences. The 2024 BAYOU Summer Program will be held June 2 - 13, 2024 on the Southern University...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A Ouachita Parish man has been arrested after allegedly going to a residence and discharging a weapon. According to the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a disturbance call on April 22, 2024, at a residence on Blackwood Dr. in Monroe. Deputies were informed that the suspect, later identified as 20-year-old Sincere Johnson, allegedly fired two shots from his weapon before leaving in a black Dodge truck. While enroot to the scene, deputies spotted the...
God has been so merciful. He has blessed in spite of, kept in spite of and comforted in spite of. He's so faithful, so loving and so kind, but how long do you think God will continue to put up with the wickedness in the midst of that land? From the misinformation of truth, to the discord amongst leadership, to the senseless bloodshed of those who should still be amongst the living- God has seen it all. He is no longer winking (overlooking things). We can pay an enormous price when we ignore God’s voice. It’s time to work together. It’s time...
Everyone needs to get away for a weekend, so Al Derry has made it possible through the years. We have traveled to cities such as Atlanta GA, New Orleans LA, Memphis TN, St Louis MO, Orange Beach AL, and San Antonio TX. Our first trip this year was Atlanta GA April 11-14, 2024. Some memorable moments on the Atlanta GA (ATL) trip were a visit to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, Botanical Gardens, the Coca Cola Museum, the George Aquarium and Stone Mountain. All trips are...
Louisiana Missionary Baptist State Convention – Woman’s Auxiliary St. Joe Baptist Church on 1446 Highway 15 South at Rayville (Rhymes), LA on Saturday April 27, 2024 – 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM Dr. Edward Alexander, Jr. ~Convention President; Sister Ethel F. Mitchell ~ State Director &Sister Rosie Horne ~ Northeast Region Vice Director...
A Youth Focused Revival was held at Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Monroe April 16-18, 2024, Oliver W. Billips, Jr. Pastor. Special guest was Pastor Dale J. Sanders, ll associate minister at the Fifth African Baptist Church of New Orleans LA and the Second New Guide Missionary Baptist Church in Metairie LA. Pastor Sanders spoke from the subject, " Where are the Salty Christians!" Let us love one another: for love is God. 1 John 4:7 Thank you for joining us! Photo Revival 1- Pastor Oliver W....
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' Ramiah Augurson skies one up and Wossman Lady Cats! Also pictured Wossman Lady Cats #14 Da'Naya Ross....
Blessed and extremely thankful is Ms. Catherine Green who recently celebrated another year on Sunday April 21, 2024. Happy birthday Ms. Catherine! Love Delores, Patricia and Ricky....
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-LA has an opportunity to change how historians will write about him in history. Johnson just had the opportunity to do what past House Speakers like John Boehner, Paul Ryan and even Kevin McCarthy couldn't do, that is stand in the face of those far-right-over-the-cliff Republicans who will always keep "party first" in their ideology. Make no mistake about it, Johnson is as conservative as they come, but even he knows that once you take the plunge over the cliff, there is no coming back. Over the weekend, Johnson...
Carroll High School in Monroe, LA, has always been a beacon of hope in our community. Its academic, athletic, band, choir, and STEM legacy was established in 1953 by its first principal, the legendary Morris Henry Carroll, who demanded excellence from students who hadn't yet realized their greatness. The Carroll mystique was set long ago and remains in the hearts of those who witnessed its glory then and now. This is why we still sing praises to Carroll High School. One individual who...
In 2012, author James Clear wrote Atomic Habits, outlining how to be consistent when creating positive habits. The book focuses on the science of habits and how tiny changes can lead to remarkable results over time. It also provides a comprehensive framework for understanding how habits work and offers practical strategies for building positive habits and breaking negative ones. The concept of "atomic habits" is the minuscule adjustments we make in our daily lives that accumulate over time to create astonishing outcomes. One of my favorite...
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...
Come and be Blessed! You are invited to our Spring, Zion Spring Baptist Church 913 Powell Ave. in Monroe LA, Ricky L. James Pastor. Revival is at 7pm April 29-May 1, 2024, Monday-Wednesday. Monday April 29 our guest is Pastor John Russell ll, Tuesday April 30 our guest is Pastor Auburn Robinson and Wednesday May 1 guest is Pastor Vernon Foy, you are invited to our Spring!...
Words to mankind: Let us turn to God our Father. He is gracious, and merciful. He will not turn his face from us, when we turn to him and stay focused on him. We must teach our children God's and our Lord Jesus Christ ways, in the early years of their lives (formative). Planting seeds that grow as they grow. If you train your children, they will give you peace and they will bring you delight. O God make us children of quietness and heirs of peace. Well Bless God! Superintendent. Henry Davison...
Galatians 3:13-14 | NKJV Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law, having become a curse for us (for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs on a tree”), that the blessing of Abraham might come upon the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. Oh give thanks unto the Lord for He is Good and His Mercy endures forever. Let the Redeemed of the Lord say so. Those who have been redeemed from the hand of the enemy. For through Jesus Chr...
