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The road home begins with uncertainty, and the end, in some instances, happens without notice or warning. What started as a typical summer day ended with uncertainty and fear. To err is human and to forgive is divine! According to reports, police responded to a tragedy in the foster homes on Barrington St. in Monroe, LA, Tuesday, August 10, 2021. When police arrived, a female victim, Jamonese "JJ' Hudson, was found inside the residence with a gunshot wound in the neck area. The victim was...
Attorneys for former interim police chief Reggie Brown continue to press their case for reinstatement when they recently appeared before the Monroe Fire and Police Civil Service Board, July 27, 2021. Brown's attorneys asked board members to allow what they said was evidence and witnesses who could support their assertions that Brown was unjustly fired by new Monroe mayor, Friday Ellis. Brown was fired by Ellis following a complaint filed by local resident Timothy Williams over alleged police...
Henry Bonner, Jr., 98, was born on December 2, 1922. He went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2021. God blessed Bonner to be a blessing to others. His demeanor was warm, and he was always willing to lend a helping hand to those he encountered. Dr. Bonner possessed a genuine spirit and was an inspiration to others through kindness. He was a devoted family man but still found time to sit on various boards with intentions to uplift people. He was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in...
Monroe City councilwoman Kema Dawson held a community meeting for District 5 residents, Thursday, July 22, 2021, held to share information and answer questions from concerned citizens from south Monroe. Councilwoman Dawson shared remarks first, followed by Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis, Police Chief Vic Zordan, and other city department leaders who shared information about their respective divisions. The many in attendance reflected the community's desire to hear from Mayor Ellis and Chief Zordan. The hottest topics of conversation were concerns ov...
When District Attorney Steve Tew announced that no charges would be filed against Monroe police officers concerning the death of David Harris, who died in MPD police custody, it did not catch anyone by surprise. The decision certainly brought no comfort to members of the Harris family. Family attorney Carol Powell Lexing said that the family was disappointed by the decision. Months have passed since Harris's death on April 21, and the family was hoping for a different outcome. There was much ang...
In Monroe, LA, city school students are hurting and in dire need of a new 21st-century school system education that could provide more hope and equity for a better, more prosperous future. With the new school year beginning next week, many hope school board leaders remember to keep the students' best interests first over conflicting agendas. The children of Monroe are a reflection of the city's future. In order for the entire city to move forward, more attention, more importantly, more resources have to go to the neediest schools in the area....
The Monroe Police Department (MPD) released bodycam footage of local resident (the late) David Harris and his encounter with MPD officers in an April 2021 incident that has been shrouded in much controversy. It was controversial because as a result of Harris' encounter with MPD, he would die not long after the initial contact with the officer who saw him walking on Standifer Street. Bodycam footage shows an officer engaging in a conversation with Harris, and he is told by someone that knew...
On April 28, 1960, Romona Hobdy (Montgomery) was born to the union of Floyd and Mary Hobdy in Winnfield, LA. She was the youngest of 3 children. Romona was raised in Union Hill Baptist Church, where she became a Christian at a young age and was an active member.She attended and graduated from Winnfield Senior High School in Winnfield, LA. After graduating from high school, she attended Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, LA, where she relocated and remained. She married Lenard Montgomery,...
Jesse Williams began his career with Green Oaks Detention Center in Monroe LA over 47 years ago as a part-time detention worker, progressing to dentation manager before his tenure ended in May 2021. Williams was honored on Saturday July 31, 2021 with a retirement/birthday party in Monroe LA. Photo Jesse Williams...
At Carroll High School Awards Day 2021, Carroll Scholar Shemeka Varner was one of many Carroll Students awarded with scholarships. Varner received a ULM scholarship in the amount of $80,000 for her education recently. Congratulations Carroll Scholar Shemeka Varner!...
Former NFL Superstars Andre "Bad Moon" Risen, Coach Ronnie "Big Pill" Washington and Denzel Washington are giving back by training and teaching discipline to youth through football a game which they excelled, training rising youth stars....
Frelynda D. Coleman-Whitty, 40 Frelynda D. Coleman-Whitty of Monroe, LA Data Entry Operator died August 2, 2021. Service: 11 AM Friday August 13, 2021 at Union Baptist Church in Bosco, LA. Visitation: Thursday August 12, 2021 from 1-3 PM at Hester Central State Funeral Home. Burial: Union Baptist Church Cemetery under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Ronald Vincent Wheatley, 58 Ronald Vincent Wheatley of Monroe, LA Construction Worker died August 4, 2021. Graveside Service: 11:00 AM Wednesday August 11, 2021 at Richwood Memor...
Enrich Personal Care Services and Enrich Behavioral Health in Monroe, LA held a backpack and school supplies giveaway on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at its headquarters. Over 500 bookbags were given. Kids were also treated to hamburgers and hotdogs along with cold treats from an ice cream truck, providing sweet treats on the sizzling summer day....
LA Legendary Football Coach Mackie Freeze of Terzia/Richwood High Schools was inducted into the 2020 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches, LA on Saturday, June 26. 2021. Other 2020 inductees along with Coach Freeze were Ronnie Coleman, Lou Dunbar, Kerry Kittles, Phil Robertson, Charles Tillman, Angela Turner-Johnson, Kent Lowe, Robin Fambrough, Joan Cronan and Tim Brando. Coach Freeze made history as the organization's oldest inductee at age 94 and won 4 consecutive Louisiana State AA...
Groundbreaking was held at the site of the city's water treatment plant on North 10th Street, Tuesday, July 10, 2021, as the city of Monroe is set to begin work at the plant that as city engineer Kim Golden indicated, will retrofit and bring the plant up to future standards. It is a project that was looked at during the Mayo administration, as Golden said that the city now has the "contract and funding to proceed with the project". Current Mayor Friday Ellis speaking to those gathered said that the project "was first on his list" when he took...
Bring Your Own Backpack School Supply McCann School of Business and Technology 2319 Louisville Ave. Monroe, LA is hosting a Bring Your Own Backpack (BYOB) event on Thursday, August 12 from 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Community members are invited to bring their backpacks and McCann will fill them with school supplies (K-12 and while supplies last). 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...
Psalm 90:10, states the days of our years are threescore (60) and ten (70) years, and if by reason of strength, they be fourscore years (80) years. The Rayville, Holly Ridge, Delcho, and Sugar Hill communities, thank God for Sister Ella Armstrong Wagner who has lived in the community for 97 years. On August 4, 2021, Sister Wagner celebrated her 101st birthday. Family, friends, neighbors and five generations came from many states to celebrate with Mother Wagner. Mother Wagner is a firm believer...
2 Corinthians 2:14 | NKJV 14 Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place. Beloved we have our Victory in Jesus!!! Amen!!! Our Hopes are in the Lord! We have our Trust in Jesus that EVERYTHING is going to work out for the good! Amen!!! Our Healing is in Christ Jesus. Our Deliverance is in Christ Jesus. We are Set Free in Christ Jesus. You will Know the Truth and the Truth will Set you Free!!! Free to Be...
Republicans around the nation seem to be going all out in an effort to "warn" the public, particularly their supporters over the importance of taking the covid vaccines. It wasn't so long ago when Trump was president, most Republicans followed Trump's lead, as they along with him, downplayed the seriousness of CPVID-19. Even in the face of mounting evidence of a rapidly spreading virus, Republicans along with Trump defied sound medical advice from leading doctors whose specialty was infectious disease control. As more and more people ignored...
Families In Need of Services Program (FINS) of Monroe City Court Sponsors A Time Management/Self Esteem Seminar on Saturday, August 14, 2021, from 1-3:00pm in the Louisiana Room of The Monroe Civic Center. First 50 Students That Register Will Be Allowed To Participate! This is a free seminar for ages 12-18. Please Register by emailing – [email protected] leaving your name and a telephone number....
