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Tragedy struck in the Charles Johnson Park in Monroe LA, on Monday October 10, 2021, where many are often found completing laps along the trail, playing basketball, or watching kids play. Elijah Emmanuel Meadows was shot and killed in a horrific senseless murder. Elijah shared a special relationship with his cousin, Ja'Nidjiah. They were so inseparable many who met them thought they were twins. Not only did they work together, they were saving up to move in together, and eventually move to Texas...
Frequent shootings have residents in Monroe's Black community fearful, especially in crowds where age groups vary. Many older Black residents are nervous when participating in activities with multiple ages realizing at any given time violence might be prevalent. According to police reports, a drive-by shooting was witnessed where shots were fired from a vehicle on Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Monroe, LA. Witnesses saw a vehicle that was struck by bullets from a firearm. Police stopped a car...
A heated argument between mother and daughter happened recently leaving one in police custody. According to police reports, on Saturday, October 9, 2021, suspect Shante Davis had an argument with her mother; after emotions heightened, Davis allegedly struck the victim in the face. Her mother left her home distraught and went to a neighbor for help. When police arrived she shared what had happened. Moments later Davis was identified and questioned. She shared a different story alleging that her...
All of God's Commandments are important for us to follow, and there is one that can help one live a long life. The one where we are to "honor our father and mother" should be upheld to show love and respect to them. Yes, we may all have disagreements with our parents, but one must remember who is the parent and who is the child. Parents are legally responsible for us until the age of 18, and after that, we are on our own. Circumstances sometimes dictate that parents extend their guardianship further depending on a child's health or mental...
When it comes to mental health and how to treat it, few in the area know more than Billy Foster. Foster, who has over 25 years of experience in the mental health profession, has been embroiled in a legal matter with his one-time business associate Adrian Fisher since 2006. Fisher, a pastor at Living Waters Ministries and a candidate for the Louisiana House District 16, said he did nothing illegal when he and Foster parted ways a year ago. Foster shares otherwise, saying that he wants the public to know just what happened and that Fisher is not...
