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Congratulations to the Wossman Lady Cats Louisiana 2022 3A Girls State Champions who fought , scraped and captured the title with lots of blood, sweat and tears. Wossman Lady Cats felt like they could and knew when they made it to the LA Sweet 16 State Tournament. Among the Wossman Lady Cats 3A State Champions #4 Warren, #00 Martin and the other Lady Cats....
Disclaimer: A person is innocent until proven guilty. Two individuals are wanted by police following a shooting that occurred in the 2200 block of Adams St. around 10:30 PM, Saturday, July 16, 2022. According to Monroe Police (MPD), a group of people had gathered together to hold a memorial when for reasons unexplained, an argument developed between several parties among the group. MPD didn’t share what started the argument, but two individuals produced firearms and started firing their weapons as it intensified. Witnesses all allege hearing 5...
A local woman is out of her job for reasons she said she couldn’t understand over circumstances beyond her control. The individual stated that her job was out of town, she enjoyed her job, and she got along well with her co-workers. She worked in a managerial position where she had to oversee others who worked there. Several months ago, an individual applied for a position under her leadership work filled out an application that required a background check. The individual allegedly was in the process of transitioning and wanted to be k...
April 15, 1945 – July 3, 2022 Cheryle Ann Smith Harris-loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend- departed this material world after a long journey of love for her family and career, her academic success, and eventually her challenges with Alzheimer's dementia. She was seventy-seven years old when she departed for a much greater life with the Lord, Jesus. Cheryle was born to Dorothy Johnson and Eugene Graham in San Francisco, CA, on April 15, 1945. Raised in Monroe, LA, under the care of h...
Bessie Faye McHenry Jordan was born in Sterlington, LA on April 9, 1942 to the late Mr. and Mrs. S.O. McHenry. She was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. She was a graduate of Carroll High School and Grambling State University and was a retired teacher from Ouachita Parish Schools with 37 years of service. She was married to the late Robert "Chicken" Jordan. Bessie Faye was a member of Zeta Phi Beta, Imperia Court Daughters of Isis (Prince Hall Affiliated), and Order of the Gol...
The Stewart Family is a Gold Star Family because of the death of Sergeant Edward Stewart, who was killed on August 10, 1968 in the Viet Nam war. hosted a dedicatory ceremony of the "Staff Sergeant Edward Stewart Memorial Computer Resource Center" at the Emily P. Robinson Community Center in Monroe LA at their 2022 Stewart Family Reunion in Atkin Quarters on Saturday July 9, 2022. The Stewart family donated computers to the computer resource center....
Larry Prater was a guy, if you ever met Larry Prater, you would never forget him. He had an incredible personality and had never met a stranger. The news of his passing spread faster than a wildfire because he had a special way with his community of Bastrop, LA. Prater was a favorite son many knew. He happily served as a Bastrop City Councilman and was in his second term at the time of his death. He was a workaholic, always on the move trying to make the most of the opportunities given to him....
The 10th Annual Session of the Greater Louisiana Baptist Convention was held July 9-12, 2022 in Monroe LA at True Vine Baptist Church in Monroe LA, Host Pastor Dr. Stonewall Hunter Jr. Greater Louisiana Baptist Convention President Dr. Leo D. Cyrus, Rev. William E. Ross V.P. at Large, Congress President Dr. Ricky Carter, Women's President Sister Gloria Clayton and Congress Dean Rev. Eddie J. Douzart lll were convention speakers at the 10th session. Congress classes were taught to strengthen...
Southern University Alumni Federation/Monroe Chapter held their scholarship reception on Saturday July 16, 2022at the G.B. Cooley Building in Monroe LA. 2022 Southern University (SU) Scholarships were awarded to Makayla Barnes Richwood High School, Jaioni Hunter Neville High School, Keith Jackson Jr. & Winston Sanders Ouachita Parish High School and Timothy Player Carroll High School....
Quatarious DeShon Jones, 21 of Delhi, LA Laborer died Wednesday July 13, 2022. Visitation: Friday July 22, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at McFarland Funeral Chapel in Delhi, LA. Service: Saturday July 23, 2022 at 1:00 PM at Greater One Christian Fellowship in Delhi, LA. Burial: Saturday July 23, 2022 at Good Hope Baptist Church in Delhi, LA under direction of McFarland Funeral Company-Delhi. Joann Marie Puckett, 66 of Indianapolis, IN (formerly of Delhi, LA) Homemaker died Thursday July 7, 2022. Visitation: Friday July 22, 2022 from 10:30 to...
The past two years have been a stark reminder that life is short. I understand that we can all die in an instant, but COVID-19 has been such a powerful wake-up call to show that life and days are so fleeting. If I had only one week left on this earth, I would want to spend it doing the things I enjoy most. I would savor opportunities to spend time with the people I love, smiling, talking, laughing, cherishing memories, and creating new ones. I would challenge myself to step out of my comfort zone and do things I have always wanted to try....
"The Praise Temple COGIC (Eld. Roderick S. Lathan Pastor) presents 'The Send Judah First Back-To-School Praise Fest for Students, Parents, Educators, and All School System Personnel' on Sat., Aug. 6, 2022 from 2PM - 5PM at Mt. Zion Family Life Center in Monroe. This inaugural praise fest is open to the public (non-students and non-school system employees are welcome to attend); and admission is free. Come and enjoy an afternoon of praise dance ministry; mime ministry; singing; Christian poetry; words of encouragement; and prayers as we send...
The La State Bond Commission will recommend 10 Cash Line of Credit/Non-Cash Line of Credit projects in Ouachita Parish. To view the LA State Bond Commission meeting on 7/21/2022 @ 10 am, visit the Louisiana State Legislature home page www.legis.la.gov. and select View Today's meeting - Joint Committee Meeting – State Bond Commission---If you have any questions, please call Representative Pat Moore's District Office at (318) 362-3014 or email to [email protected]....
Students and parents interested in Shreveport Job Corps Center are invited to attend its Back to School “Open House and Resource Fair” on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 from 10 AM-2 PM. The event is themed “Let’s TACO ‘Bout Shreveport Job Corps” and will be held in their gymnasium located at 2815 Lillian Street, Shreveport, LA 71109. Masks are required. Shreveport Job Corps Center is in the historical Queensborough neighborhood near Cross Lake in Shreveport, Louisiana. Some students live on campus, while others commute to the Center each day. The Ce...
The Monroe-Ouachita Chapter of Grambling University National Alumni Association presents the 20th Annual Evening with GSU Athletic Department on Thursday, August 25, 2022 6:00 P.M. at the Monroe Civic Center BD Robinson Room. The first 100 guests will receive a free appetizer from Texas Roadhouse (West Monroe, LA). For ticket(s) and other information, contact Ezzard Burton at 318-680-9057 or Larry Mason at 318-503-5189. There will be several door prizes and silent auction items. The two major door prizes will include 2 season tickets and 2...
Many athletes came out of Bryant's Addition in Monroe LA. These men who were boys grew up, played, shot marbles, jumped fences together back in the 1960's. When they became high school age, they worked out every summer, getting ready for football season at Johnson Recreation Center. Many played football while others preferred basketball, some participated in other school activities. They all attended two schools Richwood or Carroll High Schools and were fierce rivals on the field, yet friends...
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 # 5, Hwy 165 South and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s Cooking features $4.99 breakfast and coffee, $7.99 lunch...
St. James Baptist Church Sterlington LA celebrated Pastor and Wife Richard and Meltida Wilson for eleven faithful years of spreading the good news of Jesus on Sunday July 17, 2022. Special guest was Rev. Vincent Butcher associate minister at Faith Harvest Baptist Church in Monroe LA. St. James gives thanks for our good shepherds!...
Poetically Poetic Poetically Poetic was founded in Monroe LA July 2021!!! Tonjala is the founder of this amazing group. Poetically Poetic is inspiration of poetry by Tonjala featuring guest artists. She had a total of 4 successful shows. Two at the Hub Music Hall, one at the Civitan Club and the most recent one at the Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum on Friday July 16, 2022.. Poetically Poetic is comprised of arts and entertainment. She's worked with 32 artists thus...
*Inspired by God through Mary Roggerson & Morning Prayer Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Nolley, St. Mary Baptist Church Purpose: For all children to learn, pray and confess the Word of God. Goal: For all children to have an intimate relationship with God through prayer & His Word. Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday Blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, And whose hope is the Lord. Jeremiah 17:7 Prayer: Lord God, I believe and trust in You. I know that I can always depend on You. Lord, You are my hope and confidence. Confession:...
Hello Everyone! This week, I'm going to be discussing being yourself. As a teenager, growing up you want to fit in with the crowd and be like everyone else, so people will like you. My advice to you trying to fit in is just be yourself. I know it may be difficult, because you may think you'll lose your friends, and no one will like you, but people will appreciate you more if you're yourself. If you’re not yourself, how will you know who you truly are? By being yourself, you'll find more p...
