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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!...
Jahzara Lenice Davis said it and she did it! Jahzaara maintained a 4.0 GPA from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. She is the Recipient of the 2022 Victoria Stevenson Moore Archangel Recognition Award (daughter of Pat and Duffie Moore Jr) and one of 2022 Ouachita Parish High School Valedictorians. Congratulations Jahzara Lenice Davis, the daughter of Janice and Pastor Earl Davis....
Caring For Life Awards Banquet honoring Mary Goss Nursing Home Caregivers in Monroe LA Syrentha Manning, Mary Anderson, Marilyn Blanson, Rose Price and Betty Hargrove is Saturday May 14, 2022 at 4pm at Henrietta Johnson Community Center2800 Berg Jones Lane in Monroe LA presented by Marion Obafemi & P.A.T.C. H.E.S. Inc. Tickets $25...
Pastor Ricky James at Zion Spring Baptist Church 913 Powell Ave. in Monroe, LA invites youth in our community to participate in their Youth Career Day Expo on May 21, 2022, 9:00 AM-12:00 NOON. There will be participants from a variety of professional and skilled employers and employees in medicine, pharmaceutical, Delta Community College, ULM, educators, home improvement Specialists, H-Vac,Truck Drivers, dentists and more. The purpose is to expose our youth to the different opportunities that are available to them who want to attend college...
Grandma Dee's Kitchen, now specialize in Hennessy, Lemon Pepper, Peach Crown, D'Usse. Don Julio Wings. A 8 piece combo is $15.00 & 12 piece combo is $20.00. We also specialize in Hennessy neckbones, a pan of neckbones are $25.00. Call 318-538-8787...
God made mothers yet mother's are special and unique. When God created mothes, it blew Adams' mond and men havent' been the same since. On mother's day among the mothes celebrated on Sunday May 8, 2022...
The honeymoon for Monroe mayor Friday Ellis is over, as the realities of life as a city mayor have long settled. The mayor promised “big things” for Monroe, as he said that it was time for Monroe to stop being a “Tale of Two Cities”. Now well into his second year as mayor, not much in the Charles Dickens’ novel hasn’t changed for many city residents, particularly those who live on the south end of town. There are those who are dissatisfied with the mayor’s performance in office, and he has heard it from some of those who take the opportunity t...
Mrs. Lena Charleston Allen was born to the late Edmond Charleston and Viola Smith Hughes in Bosco, LA on December 4, 1929. She accepted Christ at an early age. Her grandfather was a strong influence in her life at an early age. She often talked about him taking her to Sunday School at the Cuba Baptist Church in Bosco, LA. At the age of 7, she moved to Monroe, LA, and began to live with her aunt Clyde Lyons, who was a faithful and life-long member of First Baptist Church. From that point on,...
Sources share that Carroll High School Head Football Coach Alex Washington was allegedly relieved from his head coaching duties at the school after many years. The news was a shock to many who know what Washington has meant to the program. Washington, a Carroll alum, was changing the culture of the football teams as players were becoming honor students and receiving football scholarships. The team also began to win more, moving to later rounds in the state football playoffs. Washington had a...
A Community fasting and prayer announcement was made on Monday, May 2, 2022 on the steps of the Ouachita Parish Courthouse in Monroe, LA in an effort to curb the violence in Monroe. This is only the first phase of the project. More information will be shared by Minister Marion Obafemi, 318 418-9162 and State Rep. Pat Moore, 318 235-3508....
Monroe Police Officers arrested suspected members of the DeuceFive gang, allegedly operating in Monroe, after a high-speed chase from police officers. Acting on information officers said that they received, a vehicle with the alleged gang members inside was visiting a convenience store on Jackson St. Alleged suspects were identified as Oterrious K. Thomas, 22, Marco Travell Walker, 20, Andrew Miles Jr., 18, and Jimmy Mitchell, 18. Officers said once they approached the vehicle, a "strong" odor...
In just under a week, the family of Ronald Greene will have to face a grim reminder that justice for their loved one has not been met despite the mounting evidence points to an alleged coverup by law enforcement officials. If there was ever a reason to deny law enforcement officials implied immunity from prosecution, Greene’s death at the hands of LSP Troopers on May 10, 2019, is one such incident. It is three years and not one officer has been arrested, tried, convicted and sent to prison for their crimes, simply because the powers that be w...
At Wossman High School Awards' Day in Monroe, LA held Friday, April 29, 2022 Wossman Top 2022 graduates Valedictorians Kaitlyn Apperley and Roniya Carter and Salutatorian Dayshia Wallace were honored for their scholarly efforts....
On Sunday May 1, 2022 Cuba Baptist Church in Bosco LA celebrated Homecoming. The church saluted church secretaries Helen Ford Wayne, Huldia Elder and Mikala Willis with flowers for their faithful service. Photo Cuba Homecoming – At Cuba Baptist Church from l to r Sisters Mary Toney, Lillie Willis, Helen Ford Wayne, and Huldia Elder....
Grandma Dee's Kitchen, now specialize in Hennessy, Lemon Pepper, Peach Crown, D'Usse. Don Julio Wings. A 8 piece combo is $15.00 & 12 piece combo is $20.00. We also specialize in Hennessy neckbones, a pan of neckbones are $25.00. Call 318-692-0239....
You are an inspiration and the best mom anyone can ask for. No one else can ever take your place. Thank you for all that you do. We love you!...
Want to attend? WHAT: Northeast Louisiana American Heart Association Heart Walk WHEN: Saturday, May 7, Registration at 7:00 am, Walk begins at 9:00 am WHERE: ULM Activity Center, 210 Warhawk Way, Monroe, LA 71209 Registration: Northeast Louisiana American Heart Association Heart Walk Registration Ochsner LSU Health Monroe is the signature sponsor for the annual American Heart Association Heart Walk on Saturday, May 7 at the ULM Activity Center. Registration begins at 7:00am, and the walk will start at 9:00am. Participation in the walk w...
If you don’t succeed the first time, try again, is an old saying that we have heard many times before and, more than likely, have received as unsolicited advice. It makes sense in the fact that sometimes one has to do something more than once just to get it right. On that sentiment, it appears that Louisiana Republicans in the House are doing just that in another effort to get gun legislation passed. Recently, Republicans in the House passed legislation with a 64-27 vote concerning HB37 that would allow adults to carry a gun without a permit o...
It takes two to tango. That is what is usually involved in a relationship. A relationship often starts very amicably, with both partners “dancing” in perfect harmony. Even if there is a bad step in their tango, it can be fixed in the next move or two. There are times when the magic in relationships goes south, and the magic goes away. Monroe Police responded to a call on Tuesday morning, April 27, 2022, involving two individuals in an altercation that became violent. According to reports, MPD...
As shootings continue, many wonder when the violence will end. Law enforcement officers made what some would call a quick arrest when they apprehended a suspect involved in a weekend shooting. Ouachita Parish Sheriff deputies arrested 23-year-old Juandrick T. Luckett in connection to a shooting that occurred in the vicinity of Standifer Ave. and Burg Jones Ln. that happened Friday, April 22, 2022 after 6:00 AM. Lockett was arrested by law enforcement both with the Ouachita Sheriff's Office and E...
While running for office in 2020, Mayor Friday Ellis campaigned on presenting a "Comprehensive Plan" where the city of Monroe would see a major reduction in crime, particularly violent crimes. This consists of but is not limited to homicides (murders), attempted murder, armed robberies, rape, threats, and aggravated assault. His first official act was to demote then interim Police Chief Reggie Brown and appoint former Police Chief Eugene Ellis (no relationship) as interim Police Chief until he was able to appoint a permanent person to replace...
Hearts are saddened at the unexpected passing of Cedric LaTrone Jacobs Sr. He was a great guy who cherished his family and was committed to being a devoted son, husband, father, and friend. Cedric was special to all who knew him as he gave his best at all times. He will truly be missed by many who loved him dearly. Mr. Jacobs passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 in Charlotte, NC. He succumbed due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. Jacobs was born to Frankie J. Robinson and...
For years, there have been a lot of unhealthy things spoken about the Black man. I'm not talking about healthy truth; I'm speaking about unhealthy, stereotypical jargon, designed to tear down what God has built. I just want to paint a different picture of that workmanship of God, that I know. I know what’s seen on the news and other media outlets. I know what’s plaguing the neighborhoods. I know what some have experienced, and I know what it appears to be a lot of times, but let me tell you abo...
Felton Bailey went home to be with the Lord on April 27, 2022. Felton was a Carroll High Graduate born and raised in Monroe LA. Please remember his family in prayer...
City employees of Union no. 2388 affiliated with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees won a victory Tuesday night(April 12), when the members of the Monroe city council approved a contract passed by union membership. On a vote of 4-1( Dist. 3 Juanita Woods-no), there were applause from union members and representative present in council chambers, because the new contract had been a long time in coming. Those representative of AFSCME told council members that the votes showed that union members believed that the contr...
The West Monroe High School Air Force JROTC held its annual Military Awards Ceremony on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at West Monroe High School. The cadets were recognized for their special achievements and accomplishments during the 2021-2022 school year. During the program, the new student Corp and Deputy Commander was named for the 2022-2023 school year and a brief change of command ceremony was conducted to transfer leadership responsibilities. The AFJROTC unit is currently under the direction...
