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Week of June 8-14 GOLF. 8 a.m. to TBD. June 11. Pinkin’ on the Green. Calling all golfers to a tournament sponsored by the Ivy Merit Foundation, Inc. in collaboration with Alpha Phi Alpha Sorority, Inc. Zeta Phi Omega Chapter. Admission includes one golf cart per team, green fees, lunch, door prizes and one mulligan. Chennault Park Golf Course. 8475 Millhaven Rd. Monroe. $125 per person; $250 per two-person team. For more information, including payment – paypal: [email protected]; Ivy Merit Foundation, P.O. Box 4471, Monroe, LA 712...
According to police reports, suspects and significant others, Tavia Lawson and Kenisha Powell, became involved in a domestic dispute on May 27, 2022, at their residence and in a vehicle. Suspect Powell told police her live-in girlfriend of three years was upset over Lawson looking through her phone, which caused a rift outside the residence. The rift got worse as Lawson allegedly began to strangle Powell; Powell then bit Lawson. Both suspects went into their house, with one suspect trying to...
If things go the way of the Louisiana House and Senate, The Swanson youth Center in Monroe will be the only facility in the state to house the highest risk juvenile offenders. A bill sponsored by the Office of Juvenile Justice(OJJ) and Louisiana State Senator Heather Cloud was presented to the House Criminal Justice Committee that would create a risk-based tier system for the state’s juvenile population currently in juvenile centers, according to media reports. Under the current system, juveniles are sent to the closest facility where they live...
Dancers at Dazzle Dance in Monroe, LA are in final preparation for the organization's 10th Annual Recital performance, Saturday, June 4, 2022, 6:00 PM at the Monroe Civic Center, Jack Howard Theater. Dancers will showcase ballet, jazz, hip hop, and modern dance movement, entertaining the audience with energy and splendor. Don't miss the opportunity to see the best recital in north Louisiana! Visit www.dazzledanceonline.com for more information....
Prince Lee Sparks was born on October 24, 1944, to the union of Artur Walter Sparks and Ida Mae Stewart Sparks in Monroe LA. He was the third of six children. His parents preceded him in death. He was baptized at an early age at Jerusalem Baptist Church in Calhoun LA. Prince was educated in the Ouachita Parish School System and graduated from Central High School Calhoun LA. At an early age, he was married to Dorothy Carter and two children were born (Felope and Felicia). In 1974, he was united...
Youngster Joel Harris celebrated his 90th birthday with friends and former co-workers on Monday May 30, 2022 in Monroe LA. The youngster's birthday celebration dinner was fit for a king which consisted of spaghetti and meatballs, ribs, porkchops, baked beans, corn on the cob, potato salad, green salad, pound cake, chocolate cake and ice cream prepared by Chef Carrie English. There was not a crumb left because the meal was so delicious while plates were cleaned. Helping Youngster Joel Harris...
As young kids, there have been some amazing athletes which have graced this area with pro talent performances while being high school superstars who made fans think and say oooh wee. Growing in this area Monroe West Monroe/Northeast LA there were and are amazing sports talent which fans have witnessed unimaginable and unbelievable feats which sets this area apart from the world. Their abilities and gifts have wowed sport fans forever, while the stars names change yet their abilities remain top...
Louisiana is ranked at the top of the list of states' rankings in domestic abuse. It has been a problem for decades despite numerous steps taken to reduced the number of incidences. The victims are overwhelmingly female, with many sustaining serious injury and in some cases, there are deaths reported. Women are encouraged to recognize the signs of an individual who may exhibit signs of an aggressive behavior toward violence as the first step to gain control over his/her companion/friend, that of...
Early this year Zy'Riah Powell and Sahara Campbell reached an incredible milestone in dance and were promoted to pointe dance this past Fall. They will make their debut en pointe at the Dazzle Dance 10th Annual Recital this year. Zy'Riah's has attended dance at Dazzle Dance since age 4 and Sahara, 8. Both will begin junior high school this Fall in Monroe, LA. Zy'Riah is the proud daughter of Carlos and LaSondra Powell; Sahara is the proud daughter of Ernest and Angela Robinson. Come see Zy'Riah...
How much is clean water worth? Ask those who deal with brown water yet still pay hefty water bills. Everything has a price tag, and the price for everything is skyrocketing especially clean water. The city of Monroe has increased water and sewer rates through city ordinances Tl387 and Tl838, enacted on March 27, 2018, according to the annual Consumer Price Index. The June water bill [JD1] will show the new rates based on water minimum usage and meter size. Sewer rates will increase from $3.88 to $4.04 per one thousand gallons. Water will...
Falon M. Gant-Butler, 2022 Southern University & A &M Baton Rouge LA graduated on Friday May 13, 2020 at the F.G. Clark Activity Center. Falon M. Gant-Butler is the daughter of Karen Gant and Sherman Butler. She recently graduated from Southern University with a degree in mass communications, film directing/production. She was Miss Senior in 2021-22; a member of the Beta Psi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., 100 Collegiate Women, S.U. Choir, Junior class vice-president (2020-2021),...
On Sunday May 22, 2022, Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church paid homage to 2022 high school and college graduates Keith Jackson, Jr. Ouachita High, Kenneth Cotton Jr. Bastrop High and Queitin Guice Grambling State University. Both high school graduates received numerous accolades and the Knights of Peter Claver Lawrence Crayton Scholarship. Southern University Alumni Ouachita/Monroe President was present in welcoming Keith Jackson Jr. to Southern University Baton Rouge LA in the fall of...
As we steadily transition from one generation to another, it seems that a little more is lost on the present generation when it comes to the past. We, as Black Americans, should hold on to as much of our past as we can, because God wants us to know our history. There are those who wish to not know about our history or severely limit our history to just a few pages concerning our historical legacy. When God’s people made it to the Promised Land, He not only had them put in place a memorial of where they crossed into the land, but throughout t...
In an effort to beautify portions of Carroll High School, a proposal on the Monroe City School Board agenda was requested to move air conditioner chillers located in between two buildings of the school. The request was made at the Tuesday, May 17, 2022, meeting to make an area available for secure outdoor activities. Those activities may include classroom study, a place to unwind, eat lunch, work on projects or have quiet time during lunch hour. In 2022, all school students deserve areas on scho...
As expected, emotions were flying high at Tuesday night's May 24, 2022 Monroe City Council meeting. On the council's agenda was a resolution by the Southside Economic Development District(SEDD) to financially help local businesses create or expand business. Before council members officially heard the proposal, there was chatter that there was opposition from the Ellis administration. The proposed resolution was brought up at the May 17 meeting during audience participation at the end, and the...
In life many won't know when they were born and when they die. Life is very tricky as tomorrow or longevity is not promised. As the ole folks of another era used to say, " you live until you die!' Hearts are saddened by the drowning death of Adarion J. Holiday of Monroe LA on Saturday May 21, 2022 in the Ouachita River at Prairion Recreation Area, according to police reports....
Glynn Ludley possessed a unique personality. His spirit was genuine as he had a heart for people. News of his passing continues to spread as many who knew him are now left to cherish fond memories. Glynn was a Grambling, LA native who played football and graduated from Grambling High School and Grambling State University. Ludley began his career as an educator/coach at Eula D. Britton High School in Rayville, LA. He was head football coach at Eula D. Britton. He went to Rayville High School,...
Justice for Antonio Harris moved one step closer recently when three Louisiana State Troopers were charged in a beating incident involving Harris. The charges stem from a 2020 arrest of Brown following a high-speed chase in Franklin Parish, where Harris was apprehended in a cornfield. When Harris realized that he had nowhere else to run, he surrendered to troopers( remind you of another Black man), lying prone with his arms and legs spread. What happened next is something that the Black people...
January 25, 1935-May 23, 2022 Maydell Batiste Spears was a former Educator and coach with The Monroe City School System. She worked at Carroll and Neville High Schools in Monroe LA. In the community she was a huge advocate for Sickle Cell Anemia and Jump Rope for Heart raising thousands of dollars throughout the years. Her husband Elvin Spears Sr. preceded her in death. To their union three children were born. Elvin Spears Jr., Pamela Spears Johnson and Sherita Spears Moham. five grandchildren,...
On Saturday, May 21, 2022, Brittany Jackson graduated from Southern University Law Center at Southern University's T.J. Clark Activity Center in Baton Rouge, LA. Brittany is a Wossman High School and Northwestern University graduate. Congrats Brittany!...
The Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum at 1051 Chenault Park Dr. in Monroe LA and the Board of Directors are presenting “Juneteenth 2022 – Free and Empowered”. The juried art will be displayed from June 1, 2022, until June 30, 2022. Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Saturday 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. The museum will be displaying art entries from Elementary students, Jr. High students, High School Students, and adult artists. The public is invited to tour the museum and select winners in each categ...
The True Vine Baptist Church in Monroe LA, where Rev. Dr. Stonewall Hunter Jr. is pastor held their Scholarship Program on Sunday, May 15, 2022. This year's High School and College Graduates were recognized for their scholastic achievements: William Jeremy Nelson, II (Ouachita Parish High School), Makayla Nettles (Ouachita Parish High School), Taylor Young (Richwood High School), Marnesha Davis (MSW, Grambling State University), Marcus Lindsey (Masters, Grand Canyon University), Kaylee Nettles...
Early this year Kaiden Harris reached an incredible milestone in dance and was promoted to pointe dance this past Fall. She will make her debut en pointe at the Dazzle Dance 10th Annual Recital this year. Kaiden has attended dance at Dazzle Dance since age 4, and is a 6th grader at Jesus the Good Shepherd Catholic School in Monroe. Kaiden is the proud daughter of Kendall and Jennifer Harris. Come see Kaiden and many other incredible performers, Saturday, June 4, 2022, 6:00 PM at the Monroe...
The Monroe/Ouachita Chapter of Grambling University National Alumni Association 21st Annual Gospel Scholarship Musical is Saturday June 4, 2022 at 7pm at Bethel Church of God in Christ 1800 Parkview Dr. Monroe LA. The public is invited. Monroe/Ouachita Grambling Alumni will present our scholarship recipients. For further information please contact Ezzard Burton (318)680-9057 or Larry Mason (318)503-5189...
Mrs. Norma Lain held an Engagement Celebration in her home in Monroe LA honoring her daughter Jewel Lain and her fiancé Jarell Jones on Saturday May 21, 2022. The gathering was attended by friends, family, and neighbors. There was great food, music and everyone in attendance congratulated the couple on their upcoming nuptials....
Alice Wallace is making history in the town of Winnsboro, LA. Five candidates started in the race, and after the first voting round, there was a runoff between the previous Mayor and the newly mayor-elect. One may think that this was a normal election, but it wasn't. What makes it so special is that for the first time in history, the city of Winnsboro has its first-ever African American female Mayor. This election is special for not only the Black community but also for women everywhere. As you...
A man sought after by Monroe police officers in an April 8 shooting on Dunn Drive has been captured. Damion D. Henderson, the alleged shooter, was the subject of a manhunt following the fatal shooting of Torance Davis on Dunn Drive. Henderson, who was charged with a warrant of Second Degree Murder in the Davis shooting, was in Concordia Parish, allegedly living in the town of Ferriday, LA. Acting on information supplied to Monroe detectives passed it on to Concordia Parish law enforcement...
Felton Ray Bailey was the son of the late Isaac and Maggie Bailey and a native of Monroe, LA passed on April 28, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Felton was a popular student at Carroll High School, participating in the award-winning Carroll High School Choir, band drum line, and basketball and football teams. He and his twin brother Elton organized the Blue Velvets singing group. He was married to Mary Frances Nash Bailey for sixty-two years until her death in 2020. Felton was co-owner of a...
Mothers and families are crying while shootings continue. Many hope they won't happen, yet there seems to be no end. Death is a person's final moment because they can only be remembered thereafter. Shootings are devastating; even if someone survives, they are left with injuries and mental trauma that can for a lifetime. According to police reports, West Monroe Police responded to a shooting on South Second St., finding a victim shot in the abdomen and hand. Witnesses gave police a description...
Residents on the south side of Monroe who live and travel near Winnsboro Road and South Second St. are looking up towards the sky, but not at the clouds. They are looking at recently installed security cameras on several utility poles, and those cameras are a concern for some residents. This reporter, who frequents the southside on numerous occasions, and perhaps numerous other residents were not aware of the cameras until after they had already been installed. The cameras are installed on...
Death is inevitable, especially when life or death is in the hands of others. One of the Ten Commandments God gave Moses was, Thy shalt not kill. Someone did not obey that commandment on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, when one teen shot another in the head in Monroe, LA. According to police reports, a 16-year-old teen was found shot in the head, and police have caught and arrested a 16-year-old suspect. The Black-on-Black crime continues to escalate with no end in sight. Do Black lives really matter? How can we foster a community where violence like...
Carlos Harris has had a tough life. He admits to having done drugs, which alienated him from some of his family. Drugs did indeed take a toll on him. It got so bad that one night he had an experience that convinced him that he needed to do something or he would end up where there’s no coming back. He would end up dead. On a night that he remembers well, January 12, 2020, was when by the grace of God, Harris’s fate could have been death. In an interview with this reporter, Harris was very candid about his near-death experience, saying he had PCP...
Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe LA honored Pastor and Wife John L. and Candice Russell at their 4th Anniversary Musical Banquet on Friday May 13, 2022 at the Ernestine G. Adams Education Building. The pastor and wife were escorted by Rev. Jack and Marico Russell....
Clark Magnet School in Monroe LAPre-K Graduates Marley, Noah, Lauren graduated on Monday May 16, 2022 before family and friends. The Pre-K Grads will be in the class of 2035 if the Lord says the same. Congratulations Pre-K grads! Also pictured is Amelia who also will be in the class of 2035...
Al Derry’s got you covered July 14 -17, 2022 Package includes; 3 nights stay at the Drury Inn in Fairfield Mo, free buffet breakfast; 3 free happy hour drinks; free evening buffet (daily). Walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Activities include, Riverboat Ride, The Gateway Arch, Budweiser Museum, and Dining at Sweetie Pie Restaurant. Tickets are not included in package. Trip Price. $379 per person, $ 79.00 Deposit due June 3, 2022 balance due on July 2, 2022. Reserve your seat now with your deposit. Seats limited only one b...
United Theological Seminary (UTS) and Bible College located at 905 Texas Av, Monroe, LA will begin summer classes on June 4, at 7:30am. Classes will meet in the library observing CDC guidelines. Summer school class dates: Saturdays: June 4, 11, 18, and 25. Three classes are offered each Saturday: 7:30am, 9:05am and 10:40am. Bachelor of Theology classes: 7:30am. Cults, Sects, and Isms; 9:05am. Pastoral Letters; and 10:40am. Church Music I. Master of Theology classes: 7:30am. Current Issues in Christian Education; 9:05 Pastoral Ministry; and...
Wossman High School in Monroe, LA chose Terence Cahee as its next head football coach recently. Coach Cahee previously coached at Lake Charles College Prep and Washington Marion as defensive coordinator before heading to Wossman. Coach Cahee has impressive credentials and his hard work has paid dividends for student athletes who've gone to play Division 1 football....
“Be Proud, Be Responsible” Making a Difference through Abstinence -Youth Outreach Ages 10-19-2nd Mondays of each Month-5:30-6:30pm-Benoit Community Center 1700 Oaklawn Dr. Monroe LA-More info or registration 318-651-0607-Dr. Janet Floyd, Founder/Director...
By Eddie D. Gillis As of press time, the state of Louisiana has lost a staggering 17,297 of its citizens to Covid-19. There are still many people who appear to have taken the pandemic for granted, as the focus from media groups has placed their focus on other matters. In the last year along, many venues that were limiting how many people could be inside of closed spaces has been greatly diminished, despite the fact that a million people has died since the pandemic began. Vaccines developed within the last year has given promise and hope to...
We are living in very different and difficult times. Those adults who are in charge of raising children and young adults need to remain vigilant now more than ever with the unseen and unknown dangers young people are facing. Suicidal thoughts and actions are often silent enemies that can easily go unchecked because warning signs are vague or unnoticeable. The COVID-19 Pandemic was much deadlier than just those 997,000 reported deaths. The past two years have been an unprecedented time that took...
On March 11, 2021, President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act(ARPA). The $1.9 trillion package, based on President Biden’s American Rescue Plan, is intended to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, including the public health and economic impacts. This was passed in Congress along party lines. The ARPA of 2021 consists of funding for a number of areas including but not limited to: nutrition assistance, business, education, non-profits, child care, water and utility assistance, healthcare, housing homelessness and rental assistance, public t...
Former Carroll High School graduate (class of 2017) Kenny Johnson Jr. has been very busy since leaving Carroll. He will be graduating from Louisiana Christian University (LCU) on May 7, 2022 with degrees in History and Theater. While attending Louisiana Christian University in Pineville, LA, Kenny was a band member, playing the tuba. He was also on the Wildcats football team as a right guard for three years until an injury afforded him the opportunity to join the team's coaching staff during...
The trial in the case of State of Louisiana v. Terry Lynn Leonard began Monday, May 2, 2022, in the Ouachita Parish Courthouse. The defendant was charged with one count each of First-Degree Rape, Aggravated Kidnapping, Simple Arson, Home Invasion, and Theft of a Motor Vehicle. After a week-long trial, a unanimous jury found Leonard guilty as charged on all counts. The jury determined that on July 14, 2018, the defendant entered the victim's home after knocking in a window air conditioner unit. He encountered the 78-year-old victim in her home,...
A five-week-old baby and adult are dead after they were killed in an automobile chase following an alleged theft from a local Walmart. The incident happened Monday, May 9, 2022 around 6:30 PM, according to police reports. The scenario began when a couple was observed stealing baby items from the store. Candace Gill, 38, was allegedly with Edward Williams when they were spotted and fled the scene in a vehicle away from the store. A short time later, the vehicle was seen near Northeast Dr....
6 OIC (Opportunities Industrialization Center of Ouachita, Inc.) Spring Pinning and Commencement Exercises were held May 9, 2022 at the Monroe Civic Center. This year's commencement speaker was the honorable James E. "Jamie" Mayo, OIC of Ouachita Chairman of the Board of Directors and President/CEO of M5 Consulting Group. OIC of Ouachita offers career-oriented programs. Spring graduates included Valedictorian Victoria Weeks, Lannice Alexander, Samantha Benjamin, Em'Marie Hudson, Tori Mays,...
LaTerrance McGraw was born June 18, 1989. He was a Wossman High School 2008 graduate. Terrance was a member of St. Joe Baptist Church. He enjoyed hanging out with family and friends, especially his kids. On May 8, 2022, he was called home to be with the Lord. His memories and fun spirit will be forever cherished by his family and friends. Homegoing services will be Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Monroe, LA....
Jordan Camille Hunter graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans LA on May 7, 2022. Jordan is the daughter of Bridgett Hunter. Congratulation Jordan!...
What a blessing it is to celebrate 49 years of marital bliss, May 12, 2022! Very rarely, God chooses two extraordinary people, bonding them in marriage, a unique, blessed union, a golden couple who shine like a beacon of hope for the rest of us. They offer hope that we can learn to glow as they do, with intelligence, good character, strength, and love. Loved ones nearest and dearest feel privileged to know them and their love. Happy 49th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. William Hughey, two of our most...
A Monroe, LA, mother and her daughter will be making Grambling State University's May 12 commencement exercises an especially significant GramFam graduation celebration. Suzzon Jiles and her daughter Trinity will be graduating together, with Suzzon Jiles earning her bachelor's degree in Child Development while Trinity Jiles will be presented with her bachelor's degree in Biology. Spring 2022 commencement exercises will be held Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 9:00 AM and 2:00 PM in the Fredrick C....
"Count your life by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years. Happy birthday Tamika Ricks!...
