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Members of the Monroe City Council were told that a historic building is facing the demolition ball if the owners doesn’t make the necessary repairs. The Martin Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church located at 1906 Adams St. Monroe LA was the only structure on the council’s agenda for proposed condemnation. The building has been in disrepair for some time, and the city was moved to bring it before council members for their consideration. The city, through Code Enforcement, had given mem...
Gregory I. Bishop sunrise August 14, 1955 and sunset November 9, 2019. He was known as Deacon, Father, Husband, Greg, Daddy, Brother, Izear, Honey, Papa and Friend. MSGT Gregory Bishop retired from the United States Air Force in 1997 (27 years of service). He was a Carroll High School Class of 1973 Graduate. Gregory and Carolyn made their home in Ocean Springs, MS. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Carolyn; two daughters, Monica (Darrick) Ft Worth, TX; Sherrika, Ocean Springs, MS and...
A recent social media post made by a Neville High School student has had a hurtful impact on Blacks, and has exposed how some non-Blacks feel. The post "when you are the only one with money, so the nigg-s have to watch you eat your food like old times." made by a young non-Black male, has triggered many emotions and conversations about race relations in our area. Racism is a learned behavior that is passed on from generation to generation. Hatred is a choice with consequences that sometimes...
Deaths Arthur Lee Harris Farrar Funeral Home Farmerville, La. Funeral services for Arthur Lee Harris, 70, of Farmerville will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Farrar Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darien Brown and Rev. Willie Edwards, Jr. officiating. Interment will be on Monday, November 25, 2019 in the Northeast Louisiana Veteran’s Cemetery in Rayville, La. under the direction of Farrar Funeral Home in Farmerville. Mr. Harris passed away on November 8, 2019. Mr. Harris enjoyed sports, especially football and the P...
A "silent march" was held Sat. November 9 to address the issue of crime within the community by the NAACP. Local NAACP president Rev. Ambrose Douzart and other community leaders including members of the clergy are expanding efforts to bring down crime. Crime is everywhere, but more in some places than others. The city of Monroe has seen a rise in crime, particularly in homicides. That rise is happening far too often in the black community. Different groups across the community are coming togethe...
"God bless his little heart", said newly re-elected Louisiana governor, John Bel Edwards as he referred to President Donald Trump during his victory speech Saturday (Nov.16)night in Baton Rouge. Edwards won a race that could have easily gone to his challenger, wealthy businessman Eddie Rispone, had he defined himself as someone who would work for compromise in Baton Rouge instead of tying himself to President Trump. Rispone had no record to run on when it came to politics, as he was short on sub...
Last week at the start of the impeachment of President Trump, Democrats and Republicans questioned former Ukraine Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch about her role as it related to the infamous call made by President Donald Trump. Yovanovitch, a career diplomat of 33 years had served under 5 different presidents from both parties. She had an impressive career as a diplomat, receiving numerous awards for her service to her country. She was not known to have been “a troublemaker” during her career, just quietly doing her job. The only problem was tha...
Jeremiah 17:14 Heal me, Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved for you are the one I praise. Beloved Shout with the Voice of Triumph and be exceedingly Glad. Unleash the power Praise within you. For There Is Power in Your Praise!!! In your Praise there is Power for Healing, Deliverance and to be Set Free. Praise God in advance of your victory, your provisions, your joy, your peace, and everything you're believing Him to bring to pass in your life. He has that Godly marriage for...
As it was in the days of Noah, wickedness and evil is great in the earth, for every imagination of the thoughts of man’s heart is only to do evil continually. God is not pleased with man today and it grieves him to see him rebel against him, it vexes his Holy Spirit; therefore, God will turn against man, and become his enemy. (I Kings 15:22-24) (Gen. 6:5-7). Because man has transgressed God’s laws, changed his ordinances, and broken the everlasting covenant, the curse of murder is in the land, senseless killings in the schools, drive by sho...
Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 11 am Natural Health, Nutrition & Wellness: Angy O'Pry of Fiesta Nutrition Center will discuss a natural and organic health regimen, vitamins, and herbal supplements, nutrition, and tips on beauty care and essential oils. Thursday, Dec. 5 at 11 am Different Colors of Louisiana Cotton: Retired teacher Anthony Mullins grows different colors of Louisiana cotton. He will share how he makes throws, rugs, and uses textiles and fabrics without dyes. Thursday, Dec. 12 at 11 am...
Daisy Bell Haynes Jackson was born on June 18, 1933 in Alto, LA, the second of four children, to the late Ed and Calline Haynes. After graduating from Alto High School in Richland Parish in 1952, she matriculated to her beloved Grambling State University, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in 1956. She was a proud graduate of Grambling, often caught singing the Grambling alma mater as she traveled through the city along the highway, even into her 80's. Throughout her young adult...
Monroe Football Officials Association held its annual end of the season banquet was Wednesday November 13, 2019 where Vincent Spears won the "Tom Powers" sportsmanship award. An award voted on by only other Tom Powers award winners. The Biggest honor of the event went to William Lee as he received the Official of the Year award....
Thank You So Much to God for allowing me 70 years. To My granddaughter Danielle Hill for the idea to have such a special day for me with the help of LaPreshus Doby, the toe worked me over two days. Forgive me, I wanted everyone there, but it would have taken a fortune to make that happen. I can't print all the names due to space, but know you are in my heart forever. Some other to thank are the Rayville Alumni Center staff, my husband, sisters, children, grands, greats, nieces, nephews,...
Monroe City Council Member Kenneth Wilson's Organization PEEP will host their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway with all the trimmings Saturday November 23, at 11 am at the PEEP Office 14ll Orange St. Monroe LA. This year 80 senior citizens were chosen to receive the much need Thanksgiving Assistance. In addition to the Thanksgiving Event, Councilman Wilson will be making a special announcement concerning the District 4 re-election 2020....
