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Terry Leonard was confirmed as a suspect through DNA evidence submitted to the Louisiana state police crime lab. Monroe Police detectives and swat team arrested Terry Leonard Friday, July 27. He was apprehended without incident at a residence on Linderman Avenue in West Monroe, LA. According to police reports on Saturday, July 14 a terrible senseless crime happened to an elderly citizen as an intruder forced his way into her residence, sexually assaulted her, and forced her into her car against...
It's difficult being a young person these days. It is especially tough when people say anything to get your trust then betray it. There are only a few who can be trusted - God, mother or father, and some lifetime friends. Many times we trust folks but they lead us astray. Sadly, the death of Kalon Jones has her family and many confused. The news of her tragic death had lines buzzing. Kalon's family is devastated by this tragic event. All the uncertainties and questions involving her mysterious...
Some find it difficult understanding the difference in real and play. Being an adult, many don't accept play or take it seriously. One rule which should always be followed is never play with adults. Play is for children of a certain age. According to police reports, deputies were summoned to a disturbance on Lincoln Rd. where a victim told deputies her daughter was outside their front door at home with friends when she heard lots of screaming and hollering. The victim came to the front door and...
Four years ago there was a near-complete overhaul of the Monroe City School Board, as four new members, a former board member, and new superintendent were seated. The current board’s performance has received mixed reviews, as the oversight from the Department of Justice concerning a decades old desegregation lawsuit seems to be settled, but there appears to be some things that are going on in the city school system that some believe that Superintendent Brent Vidrine should address. There is a situation in the system where an employee is c...
Gary Brooks, an inmate incarcerated in the Louisiana State Penitentiary under the direction of D.O.C (Department of Corrections) is seeking outside legal help in his case in which he was convicted of second degree murder on February 6, 2002 of Melvin Fuller in the Fourth Judicial District Court of Ouachita Parish without a fair trial, or pre-trial motion. Brooks contends that defense counsel did not perform any investigation, make any objections to the jury who were reading a newspaper during the trail, and made inconsistent statements that did...
Mrs. Ruby Pearl Virginia Ferguson Davis, mother of the late Mrs. Brenda Davis Mack made her journey Home on July 18, 2018, 3 months from her 100th birthday. "MaDea" as she was affectionately known by her six generations, was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Davis, her son Curtis Lee Davis and her two daughters, Shirley Ann Davis Cundiff and Brenda Veleria Davis Mack. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons Willie Otis Davis and Freddie Lee Davis, one daughter Delores Davis, and over 130...
On July 27 the Louisiana Department of Education announced the 2019 Louisiana Teacher and Principal of the Year at the 12th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Awards Gala. Spencer Kiper, Elm Grove Middle School in Bossier Parish, was named the 2019 State Teacher of the Year, and Dr. Eric Davis, of Wossman High School in the City of Monroe School District, was named the 2019 State Principal of the Year. Davis is an education veteran, with 20 years of experience in teaching and leadership. Before bec...
Morning Glory Ministry celebrated Pastor Sophie and William Roberson's 4th Anniversary on Sunday, July 29, at Peter Rock Baptist in Monroe, LA. There was an overflow crowd of worshippers who praised God and honored Pastor Sophie and William Robertson for their kingdom building. Guest speaker for the occasion was Apostle Sidney Clay, Sr., Overseer from Quincy, Florida originally from Delhi, LA....
Representative Katrina Jackson was named an Outstanding Woman Lawyer in Politics 2018 by the National Bar Association at their Achievement Awards breakfast in New Orleans, LA held on July 31, 2018. This award also brings light to the state of Louisiana and the city of Monroe as a proud moment and great achievement. Jackson joins a host of professional female barristers who have been named in recent years and ranked as outstanding in their fields. The Time is Now, well describing the approach...
Booker T. Washington School and Foster Homes held a Historical Reunion July 27-29 in Monroe, LA honoring the legacy of the former Booker T. Washington School. The historical reunion was held at Alfred Blakes Cultural Arts Center, Friday, July 27 with a meet & greet event. Booker T. Washington School alumni from all graduation Classes 1930- 1970 reunited. Historical reunion board president Joylean Thompson is pictured as she pins former Booker T. Coach Freddie "Bear" McHenry....
Last night my dad and I sat and watched Love Is ____, a tv show on Oprah’s OWN TV network. While we watched the latest episode we shared a conversation, and my dad made a comment that I can’t forget. “When I was growing up, you didn’t see Black people like this,” He said. He went on to elaborate on this comment saying that Blacks were rarely depicted on TV and when they were they were most often seen in a depressing, disadvantaged situation mainly as slaves, servants, criminals, drug users, or drug dealers. The depth in which we see Blacks on...
The Shellings have a lot to celebrate and this past July they did just that, with a huge three-day birthday celebration for multiple family members. The celebrations for the weekend begin with a fish fry for the family's matriarch, Brenda Shelling, held Friday, July 13. Saturday the family and invited guests sat poolside enjoying sweet beverages and tender barbeque meats. The weekend ended with a Sunday worship....
