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Articles from the October 19, 2019 edition


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  • I Haven't Always Been a Good Girl

    Oct 19, 2019

    I Haven't Always Been a Good Girl I Haven't Always Been a Good Girl by Carolyn Clay Bush is an extraordinary, intimate detail of the life of a young black girl who grew up in small town Lake Providence Louisiana. In this book, the author denotes what life was like growing up in a very poor community. Facing a like, filled with disappointments, rejections and heartaches was not easy. The author had to deal with so many obstacles in life bulling, rape, physical abuse, mental illness, suicide,...

  • Favorite

    Oct 19, 2019

    Favorite Doing good in another neighborhood is Legendary Dr. Louise H. Dunbar. Dr. Dunbar revived Carroll High School Monroe LA in the late 20th and early 21st Century being a visionary of the Carroll Magnet Medical Programs at Carroll Junior & Senior High Schools. She created a medical magnet program which included nursing, EMT first responder programs which gave promising Carroll Medical Magnet Interns high school and AP college credit. Medical Magnet Interns interned at St. Francis Hospital,...

  • Mother's Fight For Justice

    Oct 19, 2019

    Mother's Fight For Justice By Eddie D. Gillis Willie Mae Reed Clinton is a mother who strongly believes that her son is serving the sentence of another man. Clinton's son Stanley Leroy Reed has been in prison for eleven years, part of an original twenty-eight year sentence that his lawyer argued was excessive and unconstitutional. It all began years ago when Reed was tried and convicted of Attempted Second Degree Murder when he confronted his wife allegedly in their bedroom with another man....

  • True GSU Fan Jackie Slack

    Oct 19, 2019

    True GSU Fan Jackie Slack Gramblinite Jackie S. Slack, an alumna of Grambling State University is known for her love and life-long support of Grambling State University. Jackie has supported the University through personal contributions to the athletic programs, and GSU. She is also known for her organization of other events to support the" Bring It Home Campaign." Jackie has displayed other acts of kindness through contributions to individual students by assisting with enrollment fees, books...

  • Difficult Times

    Oct 19, 2019

    Difficult Times Many suggestions run through the mind from the moment we wake till sleep. These messages come from a variety of sources cell phones, computers, music, while the sources are endless. When tragedy strikes, questions become numerous, and answers are scarce. Many wonder if? Family and friends’ hearts are saddened upon the tragic death of Reginald "R. Jay" Hill, Jr.19. Although those who were there that ill-fated evening will be able to give eye-witness accounts to what transpired w...

  • Mother's Fight For Justice

    Oct 19, 2019

    Mother’s Fight For Justice By Eddie D. Gillis Willie Mae Reed Clinton is a mother who strongly believes that her son is serving the sentence of another man. Clinton’s son Stanley Leroy Reed has been in prison for eleven years, part of an original twenty-eight year sentence that his lawyer argued was excessive and unconstitutional. It all began years ago when Reed was tried and convicted of Attempted Second Degree Murder when he confronted his wife allegedly in their bedroom with another man...

  • I Haven't Always Been a Good Girl

    Oct 19, 2019

    I Haven't Always Been a Good Girl I Haven't Always Been a Good Girl by Carolyn Clay Bush is an extraordinary, intimate detail of the life of a young black girl who grew up in small town Lake Providence Louisiana. In this book, the author denotes what life was like growing up in a very poor community. Facing a like, filled with disappointments, rejections and heartaches was not easy. The author had to deal with so many obstacles in life bulling, rape, physical abuse, mental illness, suicide,...

  • THE END IS NEAR!

    Oct 19, 2019

    THE END IS NEAR! Beware of men with unclean lips that sit in authority. They refuse to accept God’s goodness and choose the evil paths of life that leads to destruction and damnation. They follow things that gratify the flesh: music, movies, strong drinks, drugs, violence etc. that they call entertainment. Because they don’t fear God and don’t obey His word, many shall stumble and fall. The preachers teach lies, the leaders cause people to disobey God leading them down the wrong path. God has no joy in their young men, neither will He have...

  • Carmouche Miss Carroll 2019

    Oct 19, 2019

    Carmouche Miss Carroll 2019 At Carroll Homecoming "Flight of Fantasy "Deshanique Carmouche was crowned Miss Carroll Tuesday October 8, 2019 at Carroll High School Gymnasium. Miss Carroll Deshanique Carmouche was crowned by Carroll Principal Dr. Eric Davis. Also presented were Carroll Auxiliary, Club Queens and the Royal Court....

  • Favorite

    Oct 19, 2019

    Favorite Doing good in another neighborhood is Legendary Dr. Louise H. Dunbar. Dr. Dunbar revived Carroll High School Monroe LA in the late 20th and early 21st Century being a visionary of the Carroll Magnet Medical Programs at Carroll Junior & Senior High Schools. She created a medical magnet program which included nursing, EMT first responder programs which gave promising Carroll Medical Magnet Interns high school and AP college credit. Medical Magnet Interns interned at St. Francis Hospital,...

  • "MY MOMMA WAS MY DADDY AWARD"

    Oct 19, 2019

    "MY MOMMA WAS MY DADDY AWARD" The Earnestine Carraway Jackson "MY MOMMA WAS MY DADDY AWARD" is named in honor of THE PO' FOLK'S POET, Marion Obafemi's mother. This award is bestowed upon women that were single parents or caregivers for their children (and sometimes others) and raised them to be productive members of society despite the many challenges and hardships. As a token of appreciation for their efforts to positively impact the community, a banquet was held in their honor on Saturday,...

  • A Dazzling Royal Performance

    Oct 19, 2019

    A Dazzling Royal Performance At Carroll High School Homecoming Coronation, "Flight of Fantasy," Carroll Royal Court witnessed poise, grace and elegance as Dazzle Dance dazzled the homecoming coronation on Tuesday October 8. Dazzle Dance performed for the Carroll Queen, her royal court and a coronation audience....

  • Carmouche Miss Carroll 2019

    Oct 19, 2019

    Carmouche Miss Carroll 2019 At Carroll Homecoming "Flight of Fantasy "Deshanique Carmouche was crowned Miss Carroll Tuesday October 8, 2019 at Carroll High School Gymnasium. Miss Carroll Deshanique Carmouche was crowned by Carroll Principal Dr. Eric Davis. Also presented were Carroll Auxiliary, Club Queens and the Royal Court....

  • DOWNSOUTH SPORTS MVP

    Oct 19, 2019

    DOWNSOUTH SPORTS MVP WEEK 6 The DownSouth Sports Magazine Game of the Week Most Valuable Player was Carroll running-back, Montrell Jones. Carroll defeated Richwood 25-14 on Friday, Oct.11 at Thomas-Blade Stadium at Carroll High School in Monroe LA. Jones scored 1 touchdown and had 2 called back because of penalties. The DownSouth Sports Magazine MVP award is sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch and Aubrey's Graphic Designs. This week's MVP Trophy was presented by Ronesha Bradley. Photo DownSouth...