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On Saturday August 21, 2021, Hosts Robert and Pauline Clark hosted an All White Gala at ULM Bayou Pointe Patio in Monroe LA. Entertainment was by the Too Laid Back Band from Houston TX and 3 DJ's Radio People's Rob Lloyd, Scott Banks and Grave Digga. The All-White Gala was a party with a purpose supporting Northeast LA Sickle Foundation in Monroe LA....
A tragic scene played out in one south Monroe community before the clock struck midnight on Tuesday, August 24, 2021. The homeowner had just gotten up from her chair in her bedroom to turn out the lights in her kitchen when she felt her home shake and heard a loud bang. Her initial thoughts were that her house might be collapsing. To her dismay, another horrible incident happened. A driver struck into the corner of the home. Witnesses allege the driver struck the home, then fled on foot,...
It was a beautiful summer day when Reverend Perlum and Perceille McCaa Toombs welcomed their 8th of 9 children, Clara Etta Toombs, affectionately known as 'Tiki', into the world in Monroe, LA on June 27th, 1953. Clara was preceded in death by her parents Reverend Perlum Benjamin Toombs and Perceille McCaa Toombs, her two brothers Percy and Perlum Toombs Jr., and two sisters, Lullie Toombs Whitehead and Sharon Toombs Wilborn. She is survived by her son Perlum Clark McCaa Toombs of Seattle, WA;...
It is so interesting how a once taboo thing is now one of the most en vogue things to do. Weed is now one of the most popular topics of conversation, buzzing throughout entertainment, business, and health conversations heard throughout our country right now, while in some parts of our country, people are still getting charged with serious criminal charges for possessing it. The history of marijuana use goes back for thousands of years tracing back to Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean islands. The marijuana plant produces THC, which is a part of...
Jessie James Dougan, III was born September 28, 1969 to the late Jessie Dougan, Jr. and Erma Edwards Dougan. He transitioned on August 21, 2021. Jessie graduated from Wossman High School in 1987. He attended Grambling State University where he played football under the great coach Eddie Robinson. Jessie loved sports and would attend events as often as possible. Jessie was employed at Lashley Paint Supply. He was a member of St. John Baptist Church of Alto, La under the leadership of Pastor Tom...
Save Downtown, Save District 3 By Eddie D. Gillis The Monroe City Council recently gave approval to the Ellis administration to spend $120,000 for a downtown revitalization project. Campo Architect, a firm out of New Orleans, will look at areas in the downtown area that can be used as an economic springboard to revitalize downtown Monroe. The money for the study to be done by Campo Architect will come from the economic and administration fund of the city. Of particular interest to city officials...
Gerald Brown's job as mayor of the town of Richwood may soon come to a sudden stop. A recall petition to remove Brown was successfully completed, as a recall date has been set for November 13, 2021. The office of the Louisiana Secretary of State has confirmed that the necessary signatures needed to start a recall have been validated. It will now be up to Richwood voters to decide if they want Brown gone. The petition had to garner at least 381 signatures to start the recall, but perhaps in a...
Former Louisiana State Representative District 16 Fred Jones is now 4th District Court Judge Fred Jones. Judge Jones replaces Judge Marcus Hunter who was elected to the 2nd Circuit of Appeals. Congratulating Judge Fred Jones were uncle retired Judge Ben Jones, dad Charles D. Jones and former Judge J. Garland Smith....
At Carroll High School Awards Day 2021, Carroll Scholar Zariah Valentine was one of many Carroll Students awarded scholarships. Valentine accepted a McKendree College Academic/ Powerlifting/Scholarship to further her education recently. Congratulations Carroll Scholar Zariah Valentine!...
Kyles Postal & Print is Monroe, LA's newest Veteran and Black-owned business located in the Geneva Plaza, 2328 Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA 71203. This is your one-stop-shop for all of your postal and printing needs. They offer packing, shipping, and receiving with UPS, FedEx, DHL, and USPS; specialty printing (banners, yard signs, car screens, fatheads, picture canvases, and business cards); color printing, copying, and scanning; mailbox rental; computer rental; passport photos, and more! The...
Daily COVID-19 cases continue to climb, and we have yet to even reach the "peak" of this fourth surge. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, originally rescheduled for October, was cancelled for another year. Events such as this are major economic engines for thousands of entertainers, hospitality, labor and much more. The cancellation of Jazz Fest alone will cost New Orleans an estimated $300 Million in lost revenue. These events are also cultural cornerstones that uniquely define our beloved communities. Sadly, the news grows even more...
Mr. Pickem’ Grissom Top 16 2021 High School Football Players 1--Will Campbell (OL) – Neville 2-- Trey Holly (RB) – Union Parish 3-- AJ Allen (RB) – Neville 4-- Jaylen Kincaid (DB) – Ouachita 5-- Wydette Williams (QB) – General Trass 6 – Lorenzell Dubose (DB) -Neville 7 – Rayshawn Pleasant (Ath) – West Monroe 8 – Amareya Greely (RB) – Carroll Going into the 2020 season, most people including myself thought that in order for the Carroll Bulldogs to be successful that it would be solely on the arms and legs of QB Tony Hollins. although, th...
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, $6.99 lunch,...
Sharon, you are an inspiration to everyone. You touch so many lives with joy, and you deserve to have your deepest wishes and dreams come true on this special day. Happy birthday Sharon Thursday August 26, 2021!...
