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According to police reports, suspects and significant others, Tavia Lawson and Kenisha Powell, became involved in a domestic dispute on May 27, 2022, at their residence and in a vehicle. Suspect Powell told police her live-in girlfriend of three years was upset over Lawson looking through her phone, which caused a rift outside the residence. The rift got worse as Lawson allegedly began to strangle Powell; Powell then bit Lawson. Both suspects went into their house, with one suspect trying to...
If things go the way of the Louisiana House and Senate, The Swanson youth Center in Monroe will be the only facility in the state to house the highest risk juvenile offenders. A bill sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice(OJJ) and Louisiana State Senator Heather Cloud was presented to the House Criminal Justice Committee that would create a risk-based tier system for the state’s juvenile population currently in juvenile centers, according to media reports. Under the current system, juveniles are sent to the closest facility where they live...
Dancers at Dazzle Dance in Monroe, LA are in final preparation for the organization's 10th Annual Recital performance, Saturday, June 4, 2022, 6:00 PM at the Monroe Civic Center, Jack Howard Theater. Dancers will showcase ballet, jazz, hip hop, and modern dance movement, entertaining the audience with energy and splendor. Don't miss the opportunity to see the best recital in north Louisiana! Visit www.dazzledanceonline.com for more information....
Prince Lee Sparks was born on October 24, 1944, to the union of Artur Walter Sparks and Ida Mae Stewart Sparks in Monroe LA. He was the third of six children. His parents preceded him in death. He was baptized at an early age at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Calhoun LA. Prince was educated in the Ouachita Parish School System and graduated from Central High School Calhoun LA. At an early age, he was married to Dorothy Carter and two children were born (Felope and Felicia). In 1974, he was united...
Youngster Joel Harris celebrated his 90th birthday with friends and former co-workers on Monday May 30, 2022 in Monroe LA. The youngster's birthday celebration dinner was fit for a king which consisted of spaghetti and meatballs, ribs, porkchops, baked beans, corn on the cob, potato salad, green salad, pound cake, chocolate cake and ice cream prepared by Chef Carrie English. There was not a crumb left because the meal was so delicious while plates were cleaned. Helping Youngster Joel Harris...
As young kids, there have been some amazing athletes which have graced this area with pro talent performances while being high school superstars who made fans think and say oooh wee. Growing in this area Monroe West Monroe/Northeast LA there were and are amazing sports talent which fans have witnessed unimaginable and unbelievable feats which sets this area apart from the world. Their abilities and gifts have wowed sport fans forever, while the stars names change yet their abilities remain top...
Louisiana is ranked at the top of the list of states' rankings in domestic abuse. It has been a problem for decades despite numerous steps taken to reduced the number of incidences. The victims are overwhelmingly female, with many sustaining serious injury and in some cases, there are deaths reported. Women are encouraged to recognize the signs of an individual who may exhibit signs of an aggressive behavior toward violence as the first step to gain control over his/her companion/friend, that of...
Early this year Zy'Riah Powell and Sahara Campbell reached an incredible milestone in dance and were promoted to pointe dance this past Fall. They will make their debut en pointe at the Dazzle Dance 10th Annual Recital this year. Zy'Riah's has attended dance at Dazzle Dance since age 4 and Sahara, 8. Both will begin junior high school this Fall in Monroe, LA. Zy'Riah is the proud daughter of Carlos and LaSondra Powell; Sahara is the proud daughter of Ernest and Angela Robinson. Come see Zy'Riah...
How much is clean water worth? Ask those who deal with brown water yet still pay hefty water bills. Everything has a price tag, and the price for everything is skyrocketing especially clean water. The city of Monroe has increased water and sewer rates through city ordinances Tl387 and Tl838, enacted on March 27, 2018, according to the annual Consumer Price Index. The June water bill [JD1] will show the new rates based on water minimum usage and meter size. Sewer rates will increase from $3.88 to $4.04 per one thousand gallons. Water will...
Falon M. Gant-Butler, 2022 Southern University & A &M Baton Rouge LA graduated on Friday May 13, 2020 at the F.G. Clark Activity Center. Falon M. Gant-Butler is the daughter of Karen Gant and Sherman Butler. She recently graduated from Southern University with a degree in mass communications, film directing/production. She was Miss Senior in 2021-22; a member of the Beta Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., 100 Collegiate Women, S.U. Choir, Junior class vice-president (2020-2021),...
On Sunday May 22, 2022, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church paid homage to 2022 high school and college graduates Keith Jackson, Jr. Ouachita High, Kenneth Cotton Jr. Bastrop High and Queitin Guice Grambling State University. Both high school graduates received numerous accolades and the Knights of Peter Claver Lawrence Crayton Scholarship. Southern University Alumni Ouachita/Monroe President was present in welcoming Keith Jackson Jr. to Southern University Baton Rouge LA in the fall of...
Matthew 5:11-12 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. We're human; so, we all err. There are times that things happen to us, and we feel combative and vengeful. We hear a lie or rumor on us, and we want to retaliate or prove ourselves. We get lied to or hurt, and we want to cause...
As you all may know, this year is coming to an end and we're at the 6 month or the halfway mark of 2022. My question to you all is, what have you done that appeals to you? What have you done that has genuinely made you happy? If it took you more than 10 seconds to answer I have a solution for you, take the remainder of this year and figure it out because it’s almost over. We're near the end and who knows what’s in store for tomorrow or the next day? Why aren't we living our lives to the ful...
Melvin Scates was born July 22, 1953 and went home to glory on May 3, 2022. His graveside services were Saturday May 14, 2022 at H.V. Adams Cemetery in Bastrop LA....
Elaine Marie Scott, 64 of Monroe, LA Secretary died May 23, 2022. Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday June 04, 2022 at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday June 03, 2022 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Thonieal Whitmore, 61 Laborer of Tallulah LA died Thursday May 26, 2022, Visitation 3:30pm-5:30pm Friday June 3, 2022 at McFarland Funeral Home Chapel Delhi LA. Service 11:00AM Saturday June 4, 2022 at 1St Colored...
