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A Texas woman in town visiting relatives was arrested by police on Saturday, July 3, 2021, after she allegedly fired her weapon at another motorist. Yeshikya Williams said she was heading to West Monroe on I-20 when she saw an individual driving in an unsafe manner. Williams, who had her three children with her, quickly passed the vehicle and exited at Thomas Road in West Monroe, LA. According to Williams, an unidentified White man began to use profane words, accusing Williams of pulling in...
At Richwood High School reigning as Miss Freshman Maid of Honor will be Serenity Reed at the 2021 Richwood Homecoming. Thanks Community Partner Creed & Creed for partnering with many schools and organizations in Northeast Louisiana. Congratulation Miss Freshman Maid of Honor Serenity Reed!...
Gun violence is taking its toll on Monroe, LA and northeast LA. One of the ten commandments - Love thy neighbor as thy self - seems to now be nonsexist, especially with youth and young adults. There's an African proverb that states, "A child that is not embraced by the village will burn it down to feel its warmth." What is missing in our youth is love. Before integration and twenty-five years after, if children didn't receive love at home, they got real love at school. The powers that be figured...
The state of Louisiana has the highest prison population in America, which has the highest prison population in the world. The overwhelming number of prisoners locked up in Louisiana prison are Black men, women, and children. Collectively, these Black prisoners generate tens of millions of dollars that helps maintain Louisiana’s industrial complex, and it modern life trade of Black subjects whereas, in the past Black slaves fetched hundreds of dollars on the slave trade market in Louisiana, a...
The state of Louisiana has the highest prison population in America, which has the highest prison population in the world. The overwhelming number of prisoners locked up in Louisiana prison are Black men, women, and children. Collectively, these Black prisoners generate tens of millions of dollars that helps maintain Louisiana's industrial complex, and it modern life trade of Black subjects whereas, in the past Black slaves fetched hundreds of dollars on the slave trade market in Louisiana, and...
Richwood Police Chief Johnny Cleveland allegedly went to a local Richwood business owner and reportedly ordered the establishment to be closed. In a video on social media, an individual that appeared to be Cleveland is seen confronting an unidentified person in front of several people inside the building. The person that is alleged to be the police chief of the town of Richwood seems to be telling the owner that he is shutting down the establishment. He is telling everyone inside to leave...
Johnny Hall Reed 1949 - 2021 Johnny Hall Reed was born on September 5, 1949 to the union of Willie and Oddie Reed Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Oddie Reed, brothers Willie Reed Jr., Robert Reed, Jerry Reed, Lawyer Reed, and Dennis Reed. He was drafted to serve his country a few days after finding work in Michigan. He served in the United States Army from 1969-1971, stationed in Germany. On May 15, 1976, Johnny married his high school sweetheart, Patricia Ann Goins. To...
Shelia Diarse was crowned Mrs. Twin Cities and Mrs. Louisiana Plus America 2020-2021 recently. Beholding such distinct honor, Shelia has had the pleasure of worshiping with various churches, meeting local and state leaders, engaging in serving the needs of the community, sharing care packages with college students, and hosting events with the intent to inspire all women. Shelia will compete in the upcoming national pageant on July 31, 2021, and kindly asks for prayers, godly support, and...
Peggy A. Johnson is a 2021 OIC graduate in Monroe, LA. She earned certifications as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant while attaining the highest GPA (grade point average) honors award. Praise God!...
Nolan Norman Day in the Park is a family run fun day to remember the incredible community leader and compassionate neighbor, Nolan "Big Daddy" Norman. The day is in its 13th year and is now host to one of the best blues festivals in north Louisiana. Nolan Norman Day in the Nolan Norman Park in Wisner, LA was held Saturday July 3, 2021. The Blues Festival featured T.K. Soul, Sir Charles Jones, Chris Ivy, Jeff Floyd, L.J. Echols, Ms. Jody Rhomey, Mr. Head Bad, Summer Wolf, Keith Frank, Veronica...
Louis Thomas, 78 Louis Thomas of Monroe, LA Retired Railroad Foreman died June 24, 2021. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday July 10, 2021 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 5:00-7:00 PM Friday July 9, 2021 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Otis Lewis Foy, 72 Otis Lewis Foy of Monroe, LA Machine Operator died July 3, 2021. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday July 10, 2021 at Bethel Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 2:00-4:00 PM Friday July 9, 2021 at...
Happenings Race Equity Teaching critical race theory in schools has become a hot topic and politicalized. Truth hurts for those who don’t want all to know especially if the wait is 100 years later! Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM and 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 Caf...
It is so interesting how a once taboo thing is now one of the most en vogue things to do. Weed is now one of the most popular topics of conversation, buzzing throughout entertainment, business, and health conversations heard throughout our country right now, while in some parts of our country, people are still getting charged with serious criminal charges for possessing it. The history of marijuana use goes back for thousands of years tracing back to Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean islands. The marijuana plant produces THC, which is a part of...
1 Peter 2:9 | NKJV 9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; We PRAISE the Lord who has CALLED us out of the “darkness” into THE MARVELOUS LIGHT!!! No longer do we stumble, trip or fall “into sin”. HEAVEN FORBID!!! We walk in the LIGHT as we walk by Faith, Belief, and Trust in Jesus Christ who is the author and finisher of our FAITH!!! He is a Lamp...
Rose of Sharon Baptist Church (716 Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr., Monroe, LA) will host the Millard Dean Lee Memorial Scholarship Program, Sunday, July 18, 2021 at 9:00 AM during the Park and Praise Service. Guest speaker is former Monroe mayor, the Honorable Jamie Mayo. Rev. A. B. Davis-Johnson, Sr. is pastor....
" Get Your House In Order " The thief comes not but to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. But I come that you may have life and that you may have it more abundantly. (St. John 10:10 ) In these last days men and women are singing songs about breaking God's commandments. They dance as they say " having a good time " listening to ungodly music, songs like "Your love is supernatural, " If loving you is wrong I don't want to be right, " The song says I have a wife and two children, but your supernatural love will make me leave them. Another song...
NOTABLE PHILANTHROPIST IN RICHLAND PARISH DIES AT 94 Mrs. Mary Ellen Bateast Plain, affectionately known as "Momma Plain", was born March 28, 1927, to the late Mr. and Mrs. William Bateast in Woodville, Mississippi. Momma Plain joined church and was baptized at the age of eight in Woodville, MS. After moving to Rayville, LA, in 1950, she joined the Macedonia Baptist Church family where she served faithfully until her death. Over the years, she served in many capacities: member emeritus of the...
