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Gunfire in Monroe, LA is heard throughout neighborhoods in the city. On Sunday, November 5, two shots rang a little after 9am. Many hear gunshots, then listen for sirens. This past Sunday's shooting had police racing to South Monroe where they found a victim shot in the upper body. The victim was community activist William Earl Degrate. DeGrate was well-known in the neighborhood and before noon the community was buzzing with the news of his untimely death. Eye witnesses saw this terrible...
Is this getting worse or what? There are people coming to church services, sitting through most of it and stealing out of people purses. We now hear that items are being stolen from unlocked cars in the parking lot. It is unfortunate that thieves wait until altar prayer, the holiest moment in church to steal. Thieves are bold. Unfortunately, one particular church has leaders who admonish their members against mentioning the incidents of theft outside the church family. We all know that would never work. It has always been said, “What goes on i...
Eugene Newman was born August 20, 1944 to Eddie and Rosie Newman. He was the fourth oldest of thirteen siblings. Eugene was affectionately known as "Duce!" Many didn't know his real name and only knew Eugene as "Duce!" Very few called him Eugene while everyone knew "Duce" Newman. Hearts were saddened when hearing the news that "Duce" had passed. "Duce" was Monroe's all around outdoor man. He was unofficially named the Mayor of Black Bayou Lake. He taught many children and adults how to swim,...
It has been a long, hard and difficult year for Geraldine McGee. On Nov. 21, 2016 it will one year since McGee lost her daughter, Synkieva when she was killed by the man she was seeing, through an act of domestic violence. Quendron M. Bernard allegedly killed Synkieva because he was a jealous and controlling individual. When Synkieva realized what kind of relationship that she was involved in, Bernard was in the words of Ms. McGee, had become possessive, as he "wanted her" all for himself. "He w...
The 2017-18 All-SWAC preseason first and second teams is highlighted by Alcorn State senior forward Reginal "Monsta" Johnson, who was selected as the SWAC Preseason Men's Basketball Player of the Year. Johnson was an HBCU All-American, NABC All-District Second Team selection and All-SWAC Second Team selection from a year ago after ranking fourth in the conference in points per game (15.6), sixth in rebounding per game (7.1) and fourth in field goal percentage (.527). Johnson was a steady...
The Monroe City School Board held a meeting last Wednesday evening (November 1) that may have caught many in the public off guard. That is because the vast majority of school board meetings are held on Tuesdays, which is common knowledge to the public. However, the meeting last Wednesday was attended by a small segment of the public, which led some to wonder why the change in meeting days. Wednesday is a night generally set aside for bible study at area churches, which probably meant that people would have had to make a choice of attending a...
At Carroll High School Homecoming, Miss Carroll, Chekala Jones, was crowned Homecoming Queen before students, parents and friends on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 in Monroe, LA, by Carroll Principal David Breithaupt assisted by Nicole Thomas. Congratulations Miss Carroll Chekala Jones....
On Saturday, November 4, Word of Faith Revival Center in Monroe, LA honored faithful servant Pastor Dottie Rivers for 27 years of preaching hope, salvation and prosperity while saving souls. A banquet was held at the Tri-District Boys & Girls Club in Monroe, LA for Pastor Rivers. It was an affair like none other Praising the Lord for his wonderous works. Pastor Dottie Rivers was escorted by Mark Downs and Minister Eddie Hamilton....
Carroll High School Alumni journeyed from throughout the U.S. to Bulldog Nation to be a part of the 2017 Carroll Homecoming Festivities which began Sunday, October 29- Saturday, November 4. Carroll 2014 Alumni Valencia Grissom and Kristian Marshall were two of the many Carroll Alumni at Friday November 3, homecoming football game....
Years ago, I saw a gorgeous hairstyle on a woman who worked in the same office building as my company was housed. Each morning I saw her I would admire her hairstyle. It was cut in a long bob and she would style it in many different ways. After a few months I decided I wanted to take the plunge and cut my hair too in a bob like hers, and asked her for her stylist’s information. After a consultation with her stylist, I pulled the trigger and had my hair cut. It was bad and looked nothing like I expected. I was so disappointed. I wanted to a...
*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 Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; He makes the plans of the people of no effect. Psalm 33:10 Prayer: Father, I rejoice at Your Word that You bring the counsel of the nations to nothing. You...
Pastor Bob Dziadaszek and the men of Spiritual Harvest Worship Center 8th annual “Men Pursuing God” Men’s Conference on Saturday November 11, 9 a.m. The theme is “Walking as Jesus Walked,” based on 1 John 2:6. Guest speakers are: Pastor Charles Washington Path Restore Ministries, Monroe LA and Pastor Douglas Houston St. Mary Baptist Church, Ruston, LA. Men of this community are invited to join us and experience praise, refreshing fellowship with other men of God, and the power of God’s Word. Women are welcome, too. Information, spiritualha...
2 Corinthians 4:7 — 2 Corinthians 4:10 But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed— always carrying about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus also may be manifested in our body.” (2 Corinthians .4.7-10.NKJV) Beloved BECAUSE HE LIVES!!! We can face all chall...
Play a Major Role in the Children’s Development Luke 2:52 tells of the boyhood of Jesus as He increased in widsdom and stature and in favor with God and man. Development is a four-fold process: (1) wisdom-mental; (2) stature - physical; (3) in favor with God; and (4) in favor with man - social. Parents must be greatly involved in the total development of their children. They must be active in the life of the children. A tremendous amount of emphasis must be placed on spiritual development...
First Missionary Baptist Church Monroe LA celebrated Homecoming Sunday October 8. Guest church was Mount Olivet Baptist Church, Monroe LA. Rev. O. W. Billups Jr. delivered the message. Bother Calvin Hunter gave the occasion/greetings. Keep therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations....
New Faith Missionary Baptist Church Monroe LA was the place to be at their 14th Church Anniversary recently. Rev. Leo Montgomery, Sr. and New Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Bastrop, LA were special guests. Pastor Lenard Montgomery had a "I Can't Help It Moment praising God for bringing he and his family from a mighty long way. The Lord handled the rest! Praise ye the Lord. Praise God is his sanctuary: praise Him in the firmament of His power. Fake people talk about other people being fake. Real...
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Making the Swayze Elementary School Honor Roll for the second 6 weeks is Zryiah Zimmerman. Zryiah is a third-grade honor student and her mother Brittany Harper as well as great-grandmother Allie Goston are peacock proud. When Zryiah isn't studying, she's dancing at Dazzle Dance. Keep up the excellent work Zryiah, love your mother and grandmother!...
On November 13, 1937, God's Amazing Grace blessed us with a baby boy who someday became that Country Preacher. Happy birthday Rev. Odell Blanson Monday November 13! But grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18...
At St. James Baptist 148th Church Anniversary Sterlington LA Sunday October 15, Gerri Walker, Eleanor Sinclair (Sugarland TX), Bobbie McFarland and Julius "Bud" Wilson fellowshipped, worshipped and praised the Lord for being together another time. Pastor Brandon M. Smith of Grace Covenant Community Church in Baton Rouge, LA was special guest. Rev. Richard Wilson lll is Pastor....
When fifty seven people died and hundreds injured at the hands of one individual in Las Vegas weeks ago, many in this “nation of guns”, just knew that our leaders in Washington would finally do something. Many thought(or believed), that our country’s leaders were going to say, “enough”, these killings have to stop. Or so they thought. After the usual “thoughts and prayers” sentiment expressed by our political leaders including President Trump, for a moment there seemed to be some momentum arising from the populace to do something about gun viol...
POST-SEASON EDITION Thurs. & Fri. NOV. 10-11 As the regular season has ended, the second season for our area teams will begin thursday night when the 1st round of the LHSAA playoffs kickoff. The easy thing for area fans to do is to pick the team with the better seeding and go from there, but after years of prognosticating there's never a sure-fire way to predict the outcomes this time of the year. I've filled out my brackets for each classification and there are some usual suspects that i...
Berdia Mae Kennon, 65 Berdia Mae Kennon of Monroe, LA Activity Director, died October 30, 2017. Services: 11:00 A.M., Saturday November 11 at Mt Horeb Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 1:00 – 6:00 P.M., Friday November 10 at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood Memorial Garden, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Sterling Turner, 97 Sterling Turner of Tacoma, WA formally of Monroe, LA Laborer died on October 16, 2017. Service: 11 am Saturday November 4, 2017 at China Grove Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Visi...
