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Lately, I have been observing a new trend. It’s the use of the word “toxic” amongst the youth, like it’s a good thing. Too many are taking great pleasure in being toxic. In the world of social media, there are many pretenders and followers. It’s a place where anyone can sit behind a screen and present anything to others. One can really be anything; so, why toxic? The word toxic is defined as something being poisonous, dangerous, deadly or harmful. Why would anyone want this or want to be this?...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. According to police reports, a shooting happened on Monday, August 22, 2022, where a Bailbondman was involved in shooting a victim on Hwy 165 S near Interstate 20. A victim was found on Hwy 165 S with a gunshot wound after being hit by a Bailbondsman while the victim tried to run away. Several other Bailbondsmen attempted to subdue the victim by firing their weapons at the victim, too, as he was being sought because he had extremely high bond rates from numerous charges. The...
Rosena Wade, 93 of Monroe, LA Homemaker died August 15, 2022. Service: 11:00 AM FridayAugust 26. 2022 at St. James Baptist Church Sterlington, LA. No Visitation. Burial: RichwoodGardens Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Samuel Keys III, 77 of Monroe, LA Truck Driver died August 15, 2022. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday August 27 at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday August 26, 2022 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: 1:00 PM at Northeast LA Veterans Cemetery Rayville, LA under...
Disclaimer: All suspects are presumed innocence until proven guilty Police officers of the Monroe Police Department and other law enforcement officers within the Ouachita Parish area are looking for a suspected gunman involved in a recent shooting. According to MPD, a shooting happened Aug. 19, 2022 ( Friday) around 2:30 p.m. in the 700 block of Matthew St. in Monroe. The shooting officers said, occurred near the Jesus the Good Shepard School. When officers arrived on the scene, two unidentified individuals were located suffering from gunshot...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocence until proven guilty In a wild scene from a "Starkey and Hutch" television show, a local man was involved in an incident where a Richwood Police Officer was dragged from a moving vehicle during a pursuit. Law enforcement officials say that 39-year-old Sheldon F. Wiley was allegedly involved in a disturbance Sunday Aug. 21 in the 200 block of Thelma St. Wiley was said to have been approached by the Richwood officer, who tried to detain him. But...
Hearts are saddened upon hearing of the passing of Michael Harris Sr. Michael Harris Sr. was the son of the late Sullivan Harris Sr. and Jeanette Harris. He was the 3rd child of 5 Siblings. Harris was a Wossman High School 19 76 Graduate and known for his jokes, contagious laughter while having a vivid sense of humor. His humble demeanor was appreciated by his family and friends. Harris went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 17, 2022. Services for Michael Harris will be Saturday...
A town hall meeting held at the E.P. Robinson Community Center on Jackson St. in Monroe, LA, hosted by District 4 Monroe City Councilman Carday Marshall, Sr., did not appear to go as planned. Marshall and his council colleagues are holding town hall meetings in their respective Districts throughout the city as they try to keep their constituents informed of what is going on at city hall. Marshall brought two representatives from Mayor Ellis’ administration whose task appeared to be for one thing and one thing only. After Marshall extended g...
Reginald McQuinn Butler was born in Monroe, LA to the parentage of the Late James Butler and Ms. Johnnie L. Butler. He was educated in Monroe, LA in the Ouachita Parish School System, attending Swayze Elementary, Ouachita Junior High, and Richwood High School where he graduated 1978. His church affiliation was with the St. Joe Baptist Church in Rhymes, LA, under the pastorage of the Late Reverend J. H Houseley. He was active in the Sunday School during those years and the youth department. He la...
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. What an awesome God. In the midst of everything Alexaviar Gaston graduated from a well renown university, a little boy that wanted to be a "real boy" has become a living testimony to our Lord and Savior's amazing Grace and Mercy. Alexaviar was in that 2022 LA Tech University Graduates number receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology on Saturday August 20, 2022. He was raised by a praying faithful grandmother who prayed and trusted God, Pastor...
It was a real 70th surprise birthday for Rev. Elbert Taylor who was reluctant to attend his own surprise birthday hosted by his wife Sharon. When Rev. Taylor stepped into his birthday celebration it was one of those moments where guests were there for him to his surprise. It took him a minute to gather himself. The 70th surprise birthday was August 13, 2022 at Greater New Antioch Ernestine Adams Education Building in Monroe LA. There was plenty of love shown to Rev. Taylor by family, friends...
Too little, too late! A complaint was filed on August 5, 2022, with the office of the Fourth Judicial District Attorney alleging Deborah Smith failed to meet the domicile and residence requirements for a political office as she resides in a different district from which she registered her candidacy. The complainant sought to have a judgment declaring Deborah Smith not qualified to hold office for Monroe City School Board, District 4. The complaint was filed by Norcella McCoy, a registered voter...
