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A local man who has a record of domestic abuse has been charged with the same crime once again. According to police reports, Suspect Cameron Criner, 19, was charged with Second Degree Feticide after he allegedly physically abused the woman who was carrying his child. The incident happened Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in the 800 block of Orange St. in Monroe. Monroe Police made contact with the victim shortly after the alleged incident, where she told officers that she and Criner got into an...
L.T. Wilson is a community servant having served generations of people in the city for 40 plus years. A very humble guy Wilson has truly been a blessing while being blessed and now celebrating a birthday milestone. Praise God for L.T. Wilson who's celebrating a birthday on August 23. Happy birthday L.T. Wilson!...
One of Bastrop LA's biggest champions has made her way home. Pamela Reese Benton has been a trailblazer and motivator all of her life. She was one of six siblings born to Minnie C. Reese, her 90-year-old mother. She was one of the first African-American cheerleaders at Bastrop High School. She was named "Who's Who Among American High School Students" and participated in the 1983 Aloha Bowl as a National Cheerleader in Honolulu, Hawaii. Pamela had the privilege of being a member of the Mu Sigma...
The latest statistics from the Louisiana Department of Health show things that the public doesn't want to see. During the month between mid-July to mid-August, thousands of Louisiana residents have become stricken with COVID-19, and the outlook for any kind of let-up is grim. Statistics covering the weekend of August 13 - 15 revealed most who were admitted into hospitals were unvaccinated. As an example, to illustrate just how bad things are, the latest numbers show that out of 154 people admitted, an astounding 91% of them were unvaccinated....
Breshatta Davis of the B-Law Firm has never forgotten where she came from and showered her community with love, hosting a back-to-school celebration at Oak Manor Apartments in Monroe, LA on Saturday, August 14, 2021. The B-Law Firm along with friends, sponsors, and volunteers showered the children in Oak Manor with school supplies, fun, snowballs, nachos, bicycles, and lots of love....
People living in the area of South College alongside the railroad tracks are fed up with the overgrown lots that litter the neighborhood from the tracks to their backyards. There are many lots, neighbors say, that have been neglected for years, and not much has been done about them. As one drives down Sherrouse St. toward its end, large lots with high grass can be seen leading to the railroad tracks, where even alongside the tracks, one can see very tall weeds inches from the tracks. In one...
Local pastor and NAACP Ouachita Parish chapter President, Rev. Ambrose Douzart, said that he wants to "see some evidence" of economic progress in the community done by the Southside Economic Development District (SEDD). Douzart says he is not vindictive in his comments and concerns but that he "has not seen any evidence" of what the organization is supposed to be doing. "They [SEDD] have been around for a while now, but where are the results of what they set out to do?" said Douzart. Douzart...
Recently, "big AL" Cherry & his band, Cherri Jubilee took the Gospel to the streets! You could hear them from blocks away, as their music filled the air from the lawn of the Henrietta Johnson Recreation Center on Burg Jones Lane. Big AL partnered with the Well Church of Monroe, whose Pastor and Founder is Larrese Rollins, to present the Word to the masses....
Noah DeTiege, great-granddaughter of the legendary Irma DeTiege, was pictured giving 2021 Irma DeTiege Scholarship Recipient Ayana Bowden her award before she heads to the University of Louisiana in Lafayette to begin her first year of college on Friday, August 13, 2021. Best of luck Ayana!...
Zion Spring Baptist Church in Monroe, LA showered its leaders with prayer and love for five years of faithful service on Sunday, August 15, 2021. Pastor Ricky L. and Lady Linda James received their flowers and praised God for his faithfulness. Special guest was Rev. Glen McKinney of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Monroe, LA....
The Monroe-Ouachita Chapter of Grambling University National Alumni Association presents the 19th Annual Evening with GSU Athletic Department on Thursday, August 26, 2021 6:00 P.M. at the Monroe Civic Center BD Robinson Room. The first 150 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...
The start of a new school year is the mark of a new beginning for a child. During this time they get new clothes, new shoes, new school supplies, and sometimes even a new hairdo all with the premise of starting with a clean slate. This is big for a child. The transition to a new grade signifies kid growth for them. The beginning of a new school year marks transitional periods that they can actually see. Before the school year officially begins, take time to converse with kids and provide perspective on the blessing of beginning something again...
New Saint James Baptist Church in Monroe LA hosted a Back to School Youth Empowerment Explosion that was geared towards the youth in our community August 4-6, 2021. The theme for the Youth Explosion was the "Mighty Avengers, Game Changers." The purpose of this event was to let our youth know that they are empowered by God to be Game Changers. They have the knowledge, the wisdom, and the God-given ability to make changes to their lives and others in their communities. It is essential that our...
Psalms 68:19-20 | AMP 19 Blessed be the Lord, who bears our burdens and carries us day by day, even the God Who is our salvation! Selah [pause, and calmly think of that]!20 God is to us a God of deliverances and salvation; and to God the Lord belongs escape from death [setting us free]. O Praise the Lord Beloved. For He Saves, Delivers and Sets us Free!!! Blessed be the Lord our God Who daily bears our burdens, forgives our sins, and keeps us from the hand of the enemy. HALLELUJAH! Think on the...
Praising God, because he is worthy to be praised. Congratulations Dewayne Dupree who has moved on up as building supervisor! Dupree has shown he has what it takes and gladly accepts the responsibility to fill big shoes as taking the role as building supervisor. Praying for your success and knowing you'll do great!...
Happenings 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 Café, 1800 Forsythe Ave, Suite 1, 318-325-4000; Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 S and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s Cooking features $4.99 breakfast and coffee, $6.9...
Kaden Storm Brown, 14 Kaden Storm Brown of Monroe, LA died August 13, 2021. Service: 11:00 A.M., Saturday August 21, 2021 at First West Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Visitation: 12:00-1:00 P.M., Friday August 20, 2021 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Theresa Delorse Smith, 73 Theresa Delorse Smith of Monroe, LA died August 11, 2021. Service: 11:00 A.M., Saturday August 21, 2021 at Lifeline Fellowship Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00-5:00 P.M., Friday August...
Just believe the clock is ticking forward and blessed while thankful to God for His Grace and Mercy is Dr. Ice. Happy birthday August 20 Frank "Dr. Ice G-Pop" DeTiege celebrating another thankful year. Love and blessing Dr. Ice -G-Pop, Sylvia, Jess KiKi, Noah, Frank lll, grands Amelia, Frank lV, Reagon, Rylei, Jayden....
The NELA-Delta African American Heritage Museum Presents: The Negro Motorist Green Book, an exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer, and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor and made possible through the generous support of Exxon Mobil Corporation. This nationally recognized exhibition will offer a visually immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-20th century...
