No Struggle, No Progress
No Struggle, No Progress
Sorted by date Results 1 - 17 of 17
Should Black residents live in fear as shots allegedly ring out in their neighborhood, randomly keeping them in constant fear for their lives? No one should live in fear, but many residents in Kingsway Apartments in Monroe, LA think with many worries that their family or friends will be a victim of an errant bullet. It is very difficult to live in fear in your own community, not knowing when you step or sit outside if bullets will be fired. Early Monday, July 10, 2023, shots allegedly rang out through the apartment complex damaging cars. Many...
Golden K. Berry once had a promising career in law enforcement. He also had a brief career in politics. But that all changed when he made a decision to want to be treated just as equally as his White counterparts in law enforcement. According to court records from a lawsuit filed by Berry, he was hired by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office in 2000 as a correctional officer. Berry attained the rank of Corporal in 2003 and maintained his position for thirteen years. Berry’s position as a Corporal required that he alternate working between day...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Ouachita Sheriff's Deputies responded to a discharging firearms complaint on Chatham Drive in Monroe, LA, at 11:50 PM, July 9, 2023. One victim, Tito Ambers, was found dead at the scene from apparent gunshot wounds. A second victim was also found with gunshot wounds and is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital. Their identity is not being released at this time. An investigation into the incident has led to the arrest of...
Deacon Prince Albert Calloway Jr., also known as "Cowboy", was born on September 24, 1956, to Prince Albert Calloway Sr. and Katie Lee Harris Calloway. Both his parents and daughter, Kenyett Brown, preceded him in death. He was the thirteenth of fifteen children, eight brothers, and six sisters. On Monday, July 10, 2023, Deacon Prince Albert Calloway Jr. heard the call from the Lord and gladly answered. Deacon Prince never met a stranger; he was a people person, and if he ever saw someone...
This year's Irma DeTiege Scholarship recipient is Faith Porter. Faith is a 2023 graduate of Wossman High School. She will attend the University of Louisiana Lafayette in the Fall, majoring in psychology and dance. Faith is the beautiful daughter of Brian Powell and Theresa Porter and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Charles Porter Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Johnson. Very special thanks to all who donate to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship Fund - without you we couldn't keep her legacy...
With God's favor the impossible is possible especially when you believe! Overseer/Pastor Inez Walker's 72nd birthday was a special time for a celebration honoring her Friday, July 7, 2023 at the Monroe Civic Center. Pastor Walker was escorted by Timorion D. Jenkins, Willie D. Jenkins and Timothy D. Jenkins....
NAACP held its annual Freedom Fund Banquet Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Mount Zion Baptist Family Life Center. Mistress of Ceremony was Shelia Howell, secretary, NAACP Ouachita/Monroe Branch #6068. Guest speaker was former Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Shawn D. Wilson. At the Freedom Fund Banquet Betty Ward Cooper recognized elected officials, NAACP branch presidents, event sponsors, and other special guests....
A week ago, while traveling, I shared an elevator with what seemed to be young Black adults between 19-23 years old. As we ascended higher, I had a brief moment where I lost my balance and fell into one of my elevator companions. I was apologetic, and he reciprocated with, "no problem ma'am." For a moment in time, I froze, at least on the inside. One word has never felt so triggering. I remember in my late 20s when someone would call me that I would instantly correct them, telling them that "ma'am" wasn't necessary. It is as if the past few...
Copyright July 6, 2023 4:00AM Written by: Marion Obafemi and inspired by God in honor of my Mother, Mrs. Earnestine Carraway Jackson MY MOTHER'S HANDS were the first feeling that I felt, never let me down when I needed her help, she was my example of God’s affection MY MOTHER'S HANDS held on tight to the belt, could strike a fire that made my hard head melt, she was a rod for my correction. MY MOTHER'S HANDS could stir a pot and a skillet, if you had a hunger pain, she could kill it, with a m...
A memorial tribute honoring the life and legacy of Coach Hershell West was held Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Rayville Rosenwald/Eula D. Britton Alumni Center in Rayville, LA. Prayers, tributes, and songs of gratitude were offered in memory of the late Coach Hershell West. Among the programmed participants were Coach Johnny McCaa, Larry Wright, and Rev. Richard Wilson lll among other programmed guests' tributes....
Mary Modicue-Cooper, 71, transitioned from this life on July 6, 2023 in Monroe, LA. Services: 1PM Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe. Visitation: Friday, July 14, 2023 from 3 to 6PM in the chapel of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Tito C. Ambers, 47, transitioned from this life July 10, 2023 in Monroe, LA. Services: 11AM Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Faith Harvest Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Burial: Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, LA. Visitation:...
All Alumni, Friends and Supporters of Grambling State University, we need your support for our annual fundraiser, Evening with Grambling State University Athletic Department! " This event is Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 6 p.m. in the Monroe Civic Center, BD Robinson Conference Hall. It will give fans and & friends of GSU Tigers a chance to mingle with each other and with GSU coaches. The Grambling State University Athletic Director and coaches will speak on the upcoming season, progress, challenges and changes GSU fans can expect academically...
As we look at the Republicans who are vying to take Donald Trump’s place in the White House, as of right now, it is no contest. There are big names thrown in the hat, names that are easily recognizable in conservative politics. But alas, none of the last names are spelled T-R-U-M-P. And that to our conservative friends is gold in Republican circles. How else can one explain the tight grip that Trump wields over the Republican Party in Washington and across America, even as he is in the legal fight of his life his base is firmly supportive of wh...
WORD MINISTRIES Spreading the Gospel Brother James Goods, Jr. For a free weekly email transcript of the Sunday School Lesson Summary; send your email address request to [email protected] See pg 9 Welcome Home/Revival Zion Spring Baptist Church 913 Powell Ave. Monroe LA Ricky L. James -Pastor. Come and be blessed at our Welcome Home/Homecoming Service Sunday July 16, 2023 at 2:30 pm. Homecoming guest is Pastor Montrell Bradley Macedonia Baptist Church Monroe LA. Revival is July 17-19, 2023 at 7pm. Monday Pastor Jimmy Spears Winnsboro LA,...
James 1:2-4, says, my brethren count it all joy, when ye fall into divers temptation, knowing this that the trail of your faith workerh patience, but let patience, have her perfect work, that , you may be perfect entire Wanting nothing. God is saying to us not to lead with our emotions, emotional decisions takes you out of the will of God, especially anger. An angry decision, is in the bosom of a fool, or unbelievers but we have (patience)=training, trusting, praying, studying the word of God, meditating on that(word)=transformation in your...
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 breakfas...
On Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 11:00 at the Carver-McDonald Branch Library, Horticulture Kerry Heafner, LSU AgCenter will discuss about composting and raised garden beds. Compost is a mixture of ingredients used as plant fertilizer and to improve soil's physical, chemical, and biological properties. It is commonly prepared by decomposing plants and food waste, recycling organic materials, and manure. With composting, it helps to have a vision of what the entire process will look like. How to Compost-Start your compost pile on bare earth.; Lay t...
