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Walter C. Rush (W.C.) was born February 11, 1932 to the late Laura Rush Grayson, and he was reared by his loving grandparents the late William and Serless Rush. His mother Laura and her husband the late Zebedee Grayson provided W.C. with much love and support. On May 15, 2021, he departed this life at St. Francis Medical Center, Monroe, LA. On June 7, 1958, W.C. was united in holy wedlock to Shirley Cross Rush who preceded him in death. To this union, one daughter was born. He was a faithful...
When diplomacy doesn't work, some will take situations to the extreme. Most often, tensions heighten when people don't realize that the moment's actions have consequences, especially when deadly force becomes the alternative. According to police reports, a domestic dispute transpired on May 6, 2021, in Richwood, LA, in Southpark. Suspect Porchea L. Goins alleged the victim tackled her onto her bed when she grabbed a shotgun beside her. Goins then fired the shotgun to get the victim off her. She...
Texas Ave. and 8th Street has been the sight of many vehicle accidents. Residents who live by this dangerous intersection have constantly complained to elected officials about the need for a traffic signal which has fallen on deaf ears, with more excuses and travel studies, while accidents continue. On Friday May 14, a car careened into a deep ditch at the intersection. Emergency Professionals raced to the scene assisting the injured. Luckily, the driver and passengers weren't fatally injured....
A union representative of Amalgamated Transit Union 1160 told members of the Monroe City Council Tuesday(May 11) night, that it should not pay First Transit any more money to operate the city's transit system. Stanley Smalls speaking during the audience participation period following Tuesday night regular council meeting, said the city is paying First Transit in excess of $300,000, that could be best suited staying in the city. Smalls also addressed the issues that has plagued concerning the...
The saga of local Monroe resident Timothy Williams' unfortunate encounter with several officers of the Monroe Police Dept., took a turn to where MPD officials may soon say more than what we have heard from them. The plight of Williams' encounter with MPD officers has been well documented and now that MPD appears to be slow in speaking to the public, perhaps the federal government can do what local civilian government wont do. Now that a federal lawsuit against MPD is a matter of public record,...
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School in Monroe, LA held its Annual Coronation of Kings and Queens 2021 on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Reigning as Royal King and Queen was Jaxon Hamilton and Jessika Murphy. Queen Cadence Comanche and King Carter Underwood were also recognized along with other court members . Stacie Sylvestri is Principal at Barkdull Faulk Elementary School....
Bernard Menyweather is a native of Monroe LA. He is the middle child of four siblings. Menyweather has been married to Thelma J. Menyweather for fifty- five years. From their union came one daughter, MonaLisa Michelle, and two grandsons, Nicholas D' Andre' and Cameron Alexander. Menyweather received his B.S. Degree in 1965 from Grambling State University. He received from Northeast Louisiana University, his M. ED of Art in 1974, a Masters plus 30 hours in 1975, Secondary and Combination School...
On April 29, 2021, KaBriana Kirk achieved her bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Mississippi State University and now plans to attend UMMC in Jackson, MS to earn her master's degree in healthcare management. Graduating from Germantown High School (Canton, MS) in 2018, KaBriana was able to earn her degree in only three (3) years. KaBriana is the granddaughter of the late Arthur Manyweather and Barbara Jean McGraw, both from Monroe, La. Her parents are Keith and Emanami Manyweather...
So very proud and thankful to God, Freddrick Mack graduated from Minnie Ruffin Elementary recently and is now going to junior high school. His parents Laria Goodin and Fred Mack lll. Maternal grandmother (deceased) Rita Goodin. Paternal grandparents Robin Smith Brass and Fred Mack Jr. are extremely proud of Freddrick. Congratulations Freddrick!...
Al R. Sampson, 61 Al R. Sampson of Chicago IL Retired died May 8, 2021. Service: 11 AM May 18, 2021 at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Calhoun, LA. Burial: Jerusalem Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Mary Meadows, 78 Mary Meadows of Delhi, LA Homemaker died Friday May 14, 2021. Celebration of Life: Friday May 21, 2021 11:00 AM at Union Valley Baptist Church of Delhi. Burial: Saint John Community Cemetery Delhi under direction of McFarland Funeral Company-Delhi. Elijah James Whitfield, 76 Elijah James (Bo Jack)...
Everett Louis Harwell 67, Truck Driver, Monroe LA- Died Tuesday May 10, 2021- Visitation: Thursday May 20, 2021 - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM McFarland Funeral Companies- Funeral Service: Friday May 21, 2021 11:00 AM At Greater Free Gift Baptist Church Monroe LA-Burial: Friday May 21, 2021 NELA Veteran Cemetery 2412 US-425 Rayville LA- Arrangements under direction of McFarland Funeral Company-Monroe LA....
Whitley's new venture is "Whitley's Restaurant and Live Entertainment Center" located at 201 Apple St. off South Second St in Monroe LA. And like all his ventures he has spared no expense given the massive size of the venue, renovations, huge fenced in parking, and beautiful flower garden. A ribbon cutting was recently held as "Whitley's Restaurant and Live Entertainment Center" opens for business....
