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Rev. Frederick Douglass Kirkpatrick, Co-Founder and Leader of "Deacons for Defense" Folksinger · Activist: Civil and Human Rights, C.O.R.E., NAACP, Southern Christian Leadership Conference · Associate of Martin Luther King, Jr. · Catalyst for famed Jackson High School protest in Jonesboro, LA that set precedence for a governor to intervene in negotiating a settlement in a civil rights protest in the deep south, thereby marking a turning-point in Southern history. Kirkpatrick, a renaissance man,...
Nowadays, all kinds of things can become a dangerous weapon in the hands of those who's intentions are to harm. What's more unfortunate is when anger grows between two who once shared their love and admiration for one another. What happens when love isn't always enough? Sometimes, it becomes violent. According to police reports, a domestic dispute occurred , on Thursday, August 8, 2020, after they were flagged down while patrolling an area neighborhood. The victim claimed that things got heated...
This statement is being released by the District Attorneys' Office regarding the prosecution of former MPD Officer Jared Desadier. On August 78,2020, the Fourth Judicial District Attorney's Office filed a Bill of information charging Jared Desadier with 1 count of Second-Degree Battery and 1 count Malfeasance in Office related to an incident involving the victim, Timothy Wayne Williams. Desadier was arrested on July 25, 2020 on a warrant issued by the Fourth Judicial District Court for these charges. Bail was fixed by the Court at $30,000. The...
Richard Booker was arrested in Union Parish after he was allegedly found in possession of a firearm when he should not have had one. When he was arrested, Booker was also charged with violating a protective order, sending him to spent time in a Union Parish jail. He has been there since April 16 because he has not been able to make bond. Police reports reveal Booker allegedly violated his probation on the charge of "failure to appear" in Ouachita Parish. When news of his arrest became known, he...
Sunrise March 28, 1954; Sunset August 18, 2020 Debra Rena Johnson-Moy Williams was a 1972 Richwood High School Graduate. She worked at Monroe City Schools for 30 years as a food technician and retired in 2012 from Minnie Ruffin Elementary School. Left to cherish memories are one son, Jerome Moy; two daughters- Kenyatta Moy and Khakenya Moy Edwards (De'Martinas); 3 goddaughters; Rayetta Goodin Jacobs, La'Ria & Sha'Quece Goodin. 15 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Debra was preceded in...
Deacon James Elvin Jackson Jr. was born on January 9, 1964 in Monroe, Louisiana to the late James E. Jackson, Sr. and Emma Cal Jackson. James was baptized at an early age at the Holly Crove Baptist Church. After leaving home, he joined Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Miami, Florida. At Mt. Calvary, he faithfully served as a deacon and usher. ln 2011, he returned home to help care for his sister until her death and served as a devoted caregiver to his mother until his death. He rejoined...
Mary Jane Shaton Daniel fell asleep in death Aug. 13, 2020 at Glenwood Hospital after a long battle with Sickle Cell Anemia Disease. She was born Oct. 30, 1983, to Sam and Mary Jane Daniel. One son Ma'cari Byrd, that she loved dearly was the apple of her eye. After graduating from Richwood High School in 2002, she studied Business Management in 2003 at ULM, later she received her Associate Degree at Louisiana Delta Community College. Shaton also had knowledge of the Bible. She knew that our God...
National Quarterback Hall of Fame James "Shack" Harris By HBCU Sports The National Quarterback Club (NQBC) announced August 11, 2020, that Roman Gabriel, James "Shack" Harris, Kurt Warner, and Doug Williams will be inducted into the National Quarterback Hall of Fame at the 2020 NQBC Awards Dinner and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on February 27, 2021. NQBC will also celebrate Tom Flores with the Legacy Recognition Award™ and will name the National Quarterback of the Year in professional, c...
Berg Jones Lane Legend L.T. Wilson has been around serving the community for 40+ years, while creating his own legacy around Quick Stop Fish Shop on Berg Jones Lane in Monroe LA. L.T. has watched and helped generations grow watching children becoming adults. His longevity and professional abilities have made him iconic as a hood legend in knowing his customers wishes, while being a voice of reason to many adults, brothers, sisters and children in the Berg Jones Lane Community. Praise God for...
Congratulations to Earnest Christopher Wyatt who completed his high school career this past Spring 2020, finishing his final year at Neville High School online due to the COVID-19 Virus. Wyatt has begun his collegiate studies at ULM this week. Earnest is the son of Earnest and Tiffany Wyatt. Best of luck in this new chapter Earnest!...
Good Shepherds We see them all the time, mostly unnoticed as they go about handling God's business. Good shepherds do not boast or brag. They are there when you need them. Many times, you don't have to call them, they have that seventh sense and show up right on time. Before God shut the world down, the good shepherds would be everywhere praising God. They just cannot get enough and can't wait until the ok for praise and worship in the Lord's house. Thank you, Good Shepherds Rev. Elbert &...
All across the country, girls of color, (like Grace,, a 15 year-old Black girl imprisoned in Michigan for 78 days for not completing her homework during the pandemic) are excluded from school for subjective offenses like these, missing out on critical class time and opportunities to learn. And Black girls face some of the greatest barriers to educational opportunities because of racial and gender biases embedded within school discipline policies, dress codes, and codes of conduct that target their cultural identity. These biases manifest as...
The West Monroe Survivors Annual Scholarship recipient for 2020 was Ms. Paige Howard. This scholarship award was made possible by The West Monroe Survivors Classes of 1975 1979. The Walter Allen, Sr. Memorial Scholarship recipient for 2020 was Ms. Ja Maya Walker. This scholarship was made possible through a donation by his widow, Mrs. Sarah Allen. The presenter of both scholarship awards was Mr. Lamar Smith. Photo West Monroe Survivor Scholarship- 2020 Scholarship Recipients Ms. Paige Howard,...
NAACP Voter Registration Drive Saturday, August 22, 2020- Eastgate Shopping Center 9 am-12 pm *************** Black Lives Matter Protest (bring signs) SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2020 | 9:00am - UNTIL Monroe City Hall All Ages And Local Organizations Are Welcome. Event Will Be Peaceful and Vocalize Why We Know That Black Lives Matter. Come and Take A Stand!!...
Ephesians 4:4-6 | NKJV “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” Rejoice Beloved for The One & Only God never sleeps nor slumbers. He is FOREVER Present, ALL Powerful and EVER Knowing. Kneel before His Sovereignty. Yield to His Will & to His Way! Then your path will be Healthy, Prosperous, and Straight! Hallelujah! He has the answers to...
Blessed and celebrating is Rayville LA Golden Girl Mrs. Irma Hunter. Mrs. Hunter is praising God and ready for presents while blowing out birthday cake candles. Happy birthday Golden Girl, Mrs. Irma Hunter who will eyeing another year Monday. Love Consuela and all your grands!...
The Rev. Dr. Alfred L Mack first scholarship was awarded to 2020 West Monroe High Senior Carl Whitlock on Sunday August 16, 2020 at Philadelphia Word Center Church in Monroe LA. Brother Whitlock is an outstanding steward for Christ, at school and church. He will attend the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) this fall to continue his educational goals. He is the son of Betty Whitlock and the grandson of Oneida Blanson. Congratulations 2020 Graduate Carl Whitlock....
Until a vaccine is widely available, do everything you can to prevent getting—and spreading—COVID-19: Wear a face mask, get tested if you think you have coronavirus, avoid crowds (and bars, and house parties), practice social distancing, only run essential errands, wash your hands regularly, disinfect frequently touched surfaces, and to ensure your health and the health of others....
Like two peas in the pot, Mix 101.9 and Duck Dynasty Celebrity have one thing in common. Both must "rise to shine" while appreciating that life raft which keeps them floating, prayer!...
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The City of Monroe Water System is reminding all residents to call 811 prior to any digging project to have their underground utility lines marked. Excavation damage continues to be the number one cause of pipeline damage due to someone not following the law and digging without first calling 811. Every digging project, no matter how large or small, requires a call to 811. Installing or replacing a fence or mailbox, building a deck, planting or removing a tree and laying a patio are all examples of digging projects that must start with a call...
Blessed and thankful one more time is Rev. Elbert Taylor who celebrated a birthday Sunday. Although this year's birthday was different, Rev. was still cool! Happy birthday Rev. Elbert Taylor love always from your wife Sharon, children and grandchildren!...
Susizette Marie Nelson, 62 Susizette Marie Nelson of Monroe, LA -Homemaker died Tuesday August 18, 2020. Services incomplete under direction of Funerals by McFarland of Monroe. Castes Lovan Seale, 60 Castes Lovan Seales of Winnsboro, LA – Woodwork died Monday August 7, 2020. Services incomplete under direction of Funerals by McFarland of Delhi. Bobbie Ann Laws, 68 Homemaker Bobbie Ann Laws of Monroe, LA -Homemaker died Saturday, August 15, 2020. Services: 2:00PM Saturday August 22, 2020 at McFarland Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation: 1...
When Donald Trump ran for president back in 2016, he stated, boasting that he could walk down 5th Avenue, shoot someone and get away with it. No one really took Trump seriously, saying that was “Trump being Trump” and ignore the ramblings of someone who wasn’t serious about winning the presidency. Nevertheless, people who knew Trump as a businessman knew that he was serious in believing that in New York, his backyard, that he would/could do anything to get what he wanted. He may not have wanted the presidency, but he got it and it has been a do...
S.A.V.E.’s Elderly Kindness The S.A.V.E. Youth Program of Monroe LA teamed up with Home Depot to collect 50 box fans to donate to the Ouachita Council on Aging. Recently, S.A.V.E. Youth Program delivered fans to the Ouachita Council on Aging where they were given out to elderly recipients. S.A.V.E.’s Program Manager Jason Stewart said, "he’s always trying to teach the kids in the S.A.V.E. Program values of how to give back to the community and he’s thankful the kids participated in the donation." “For our kids to continue to do grow and do go...
We're still dancing at Dazzle Dance despite experiencing disruptions due to the Coronavirus. Check us out at www.dazzledanceonline.com, so you too can become one of the best and brightest stars!...
Voting is your civic duty. This is a pretty common statement, but we must realize that all decisions made by the President of the United States affects you in some way. If you ever think that just one vote in a sea of millions cannot make a difference, consider some of the closest elections in U. S. history. In 2000, Al Gore narrowly lost the Electoral College vote to George W. Bush. The election came down to a recount in Florida, where Bush had won the popular vote by such a small margin that it triggered an automatic recount and a Supreme...
After what seemed to be a "bizarre and unique" election season for local offices, the last remaining race for a local office has been settled. The question of who would occupy the fifth and final seat (Dist.4) on the Monroe City Council was won by Carday Marshall, Sr. Saturday (Aug.15) in a runoff between Marshall and challenger Jesse Smith. Marshall won with 52% of the vote while Smith garnered 48%. A total of 571 votes were cast in the District 4 contest, which is considered a low turnout....
As of August 17, 2020, the state of Louisiana had a total of 138,485 COVID-19 cases, a figure that is mind boggling for a state that does not have a huge population like Texas and California. Nevertheless, that is where the state stands. Gov. John Bel Edwards appears to be using every resource at his command to reduce the number of cases that continue to occur, even doing things that are unpopular with some in the state, although he appears to be acting within his authority as governor. One example is a lawsuit that was filed by some bar...
Mayor Leslie Thompson of Jonesboro LA, paid special tribute to and declared August 6, 2020 to be Deacon for Defense founder and leader Rev. Frederick Douglas Kirkpatrick and granddaughter Funyanna Kirkpatrick Saulsberry Day, stating "WHEREAS, it is well documented that goals of the civil rights movement were achieved through Dr. Martin Luther King's non-violent advocation and the Deacons for Defense armed resistance participation, we pay special tribute to the Kirkpatrick family's late wife,...
Copyright 2008 Written by: Mr. Marion Obafemi and inspired by God This journey we are on, may be narrow and long, but at the end of it is peace This path may get dark, and the road may seem hard, but there is a light to guide our feet... This trail may seem cold, as we carry this heavy load, but we’ll find comfort and ease I can declare these things, because my faith in the King, is rooted deeper than a tree There is no need for despair, your burdens I can share, because I’m holding on to Him...
*Inspired by God through Mary Roggerson & Morning Day 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 The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, And his tongue talks of justice. Psalm 37:30 Prayer: Father God, I am so glad that in Christ I am righteous with His righteousness. I choose to use my mouth to recite Your wis...
The earliest name of the Christian Church was “The Way”. It consisted of a group of persons professing trust in Christ. The symbol for the early church in the history of Christianity was the “bat”. The church was an ark of salvation for the lost. The church is described as the body of Christ in Paul’s letters. Some theologians believe that the church exists only in the preaching, hearing and obedience to the Kerygma (the act of preaching). The content of preaching in the earliest name of the Ch...
For too long Monroe, Ouachita Parish, and surrounding area Black elected officials have been elected to office by black citizens and folders for reasons other than true representation such as, being elected to office because they are educated, black, male, are female, because they are your church member, relative, frat brother, or sorority sister, religious, social, masonic, civic, or other organization member, or affiliate, neighbor, friend, schoolmate, etc. While neither of the aforementioned attributes, or considerations should be...
