No Struggle, No Progress
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There was once a shared love for one another in the city of Monroe. Blacks greeted one another, whether they were acquaintances or strangers, with respect. Somehow that respect for one another has gotten lost throughout the years. It has gotten so bad, one now dares not to speak to younger Blacks nor think to help offer correction in their shortcomings. What happens after the love is gone? According to police reports, police rushed to Kingsway Apartments in the 4200 block of Elm St. across from...
What once only happened far away is now happening in small towns at America’s doorstep. Drugs, guns, and violence are running rampant in the US, from cities with millions of residents to towns with a few hundred citizens with no end in sight. These types of crimes show that there is a significant disregard for life for some. The disregard for life from those who struggle, financially & mentally, often at no fault of their own, has severe implications for all humankind. According to police reports, two separate shootings occurred on Saturday, A...
According to reports, David Harris died while in the custody of Monroe Police Department officers on Saturday, April 3. As of press time, the circumstances surrounding Harris' death are under investigation by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff Office. Law enforcement officials at MPD say that they asked OPSO to take over the investigation. It is customary for an "independent" agency to conduct the investigation to ensure that it will be handled appropriately. Details released by MPD are sketchy, as...
Local resident Darlene Caesar continued her quest, a hard one by anyone’s standards, to the right a wrong that she is convinced was done to her by certain family members. Caesar knows that the only way to get justice for herself and that of her deceased parents is to go through the legal process. That journey has had obstacles placed in front of her, and she has suffered several setbacks. Despite that, she knows that she is not alone, and she wants to enlist the aid of those who may have gone through similar circumstances. Caesar has a s...
Family members are grieving as a family member left home Sunday while never returning home. What was rare occurrences, gun violence has turned to families' nightmares. Black, brown and poor families are suffering at an alarming rate only to receive few answers to numerous questions. Some families' calls are going unanswered to those investigating shooting crimes. There are so many now that the question is there enough law enforcement to handle the survivors of violence questions. According to...
Periodically, the community learns that a person who has been arrested by police officers dies on the way to jail. Naturally, such circumstances arouse interests and varying concerns among family members, friends and anyone who becomes aware of the death. According to sources such a death recently occurred after an arrest was made recently. Considering the widespread media about incidents happening to Blacks who are in the process of being arrested, everyone, people of all races, are concerned about circumstances. It is most important that...
On March 17, 2021, a hit-run incident involving a local man has forever changed the lives of those who knew him. On that date, 56-year-old Tony Martin was on his way to see a longtime friend when he was, some have said, hit deliberately by a driver who didn't bother to stop after hitting Martin. Martin's daughter, Keshanta Reed Williams' got word of her father's death from her uncle hours later, not from the Monroe Police Department. Martin was killed on Grammont Street as he was steps from the...
Those who once said you can't learn anything from watching TV can now be put to shame after hearing 8-year-old Londyn Simmons' story, who was inspired to start her own business after watching an episode of Shark Tank. Shark Tank is a TV show that allows business owners to pitch their products to venture capitalists who then either negotiate a deal to invest or send the businesses away empty-handed. London discovered the show last year during the global pandemic and eventually shared her desires...
On Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 in Williams Park in Monroe LA, Free 4 Change sponsored and Easter Egg Hunt for the children. Free 4 Change is a community organization making a difference in our community by always giving back and showing love through many positive activities. The Free 4 Change Easter Egg Hunt featured traditional Easter Eggs and prized eggs with monetary prizes. Thanks, Free 4 Change for your continuous generosity and commitment to our community. Photo 2-Free 4 Change includes...
Honoring their Mother Ruthie Lue Givens Welch on her birthday March 14, 2021with a drive-by birthday were Ruthie's three daughters Donna, Jacqueline and Linda thank you. To friends, great grands and siblings Tillman, Phillip, Joyce, Dorothy, Donald, Dexter, Victor Regina, Michael and in-laws, thank you for all the birthday kindness and love you showered me. Pastor and Sister O.W. Billups Jr., the Mt. Olivet Nation, relatives, friends and neighbors, thanking you for making my 80th birthday the...
High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship -email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph, contact information, official GPA, high school transcript, class rank and ACT score. Deadline is May 10, 2021....
Ellen Wilson is a 5r. Project Manager in The Walsh Aviation Group, currently leading a terminal project at Dallas Fort Worth international Airport (DFW). She's been with Walsh for over 22 years and has completed two major airport projects at LAX's Tom Bradley International Terminal and LaGuardia Airport Terminal B, managing the Baggage Handling System. Ellen frequently advocates for women and people of color to pursue the construction industry, sharing that each day brings new challenges and...
The Vietnam Veteran, "no parade, no key to the city and no street named for their sacrifice and courage! On March 29, 2021 blended love became a loud shout..." Thank You For Your Service!" The Chennault Aviation Museum Monroe LA and Heart of Hospice brought their compassionate efforts to bear in a well-deserved presentation: "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans." Vietnam Veteran Art "Silver Fox" Edwards recited the poem; Heading Home by Vietnam Veteran Dennis Sprague. Many Vietnam Veterans were in...
February 25-May 8, 2021 Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum 1051 Chennault Park Dr. Monroe LA (Your attendance supports the museum) featuring art by Don Cincone-Daryl Triplett-Bernard Menyweather...
The Arts with Passion in partnership with The City of Monroe presents, performing arts camp. This camp is free, available to students between the ages 11 - 17 beginning Tuesday, June 1, 2021 and ending June 26, 2021 at Benoit Community Center, Monday - Thursday from 4:30pm - 6:30pm. Students will learn Drama, Dance, and Vocals. Registration opens April 1 and closing May 1. Space is limited. To sign up, visit www.Theartswithpassion.com...
The family of Veteran Hardy Staten, Sr. celebrated his 100th Birthday Tuesday April 6, 2021. You have heard of drive byes, however, this will truly be a historic happy drive by 100th birthday for the South Monroe Community. Family, Friends and Community Members drove by with balloons, well wishes and honking horns by the Staten Residence on Wiley Street in Monroe LA. Happy 100th Birthday Hardy Staten, Sr....
Don’t Wait Vaccinate! Southern University Statewide Vaccination Day is Saturday April 10, 2021 from 9am-3pm. Join Southern and community partners to receive the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID19 vaccination at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church 716 MLK Jr. Dr. Monroe LA. More info ww.sus.edu/vaccinate...
Philadelphia Word Center Church Monroe LA presented Via Dolorosa "Stations of the Cross' on Friday April 2, 2021. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 Philadelphia Word relived the a most important part in the bible when Jesus gave his life for us to have eternal life in heaven was depicted by the Stations of the Cross. Rev. Dr. Alfred L. Mack Pastor-Teacher....
Celebrating Good Friday April 2, 2021 St. Paul United Methodist Church Monroe LA "Men of Valor" served free fish plates to the community and residents. The "Men of Valor" served several hundred plates blessing all. Photo St Paul UMC "Men of Valor" are Brothers Carl Gipson, LaQuann Wimberly, Pastor John E. Tellis, Elder William Thomas and Charles White. Photo St. Paul UMC- Community Servant St. Paul United Methodist Church "Men of Valor" & Pastor Tellis prepare fish plates...
People are still talking about the "appointment" of Mary Ann Tellis to the position of assistant police chief at the Monroe Police Department. Tellis has put in about 33 years of service. Many would say she has undoubtedly "paid" her dues. What may be confusing to some in the public is that Tellis was PROMOTED to the rank of Assistant Police Chief, not appointed, as has been previously reported by various media outlets. The community celebrates Assistant Chief Tellis, but make no mistake....
Children don't ask to come here. When they arrive, children require lots of love, attention, care and guidance. Innocence once lost can never be replaced or restored. According to police reports, West Monroe Police were called to a residence on Linderman Ave. involving a sex crime of an eight-year-old male was raped by the suspect he was home alone on March 27, 2021. The victim was interviewed by law enforcement revealing details while identified the suspect involved with the alleged sex crime....
A local business located in Rayville, LA, that has been successful over the years appears to be the target of a possible takeover by some members who want the CEO/President gone. Henry Davison now serves as the CEO/President of Davison Family Accounts, LLC-Caring Angels Connection. Davison comes from a large family and now faces what appears to be an attempted takeover by some family members to wrest control of the business from him. The business, called DFA, is an all-Black business entity,...
Danger lurks everyday we live. Makes you wonder if there will ever be an end to the madness or will we have to live with life's dangers. According to police reports, on March 28, 2021, Suspect Ladarrius M. Washington allegedly battered a victim by hitting him in the face and head with a black handgun. The suspect then allegedly pointed the handgun at a female victim, ordering her to lay face down on the ground taking $200 from her at gunpoint. Both victims fled on foot after the robbery and batt...
Georgia Ann Hurens Newman 79, departed this earthly life for her eternal home on Thursday, March 25, 2021. She will be forever remembered for her love of family and friends. She was an amazing woman who made her presence felt through her kind deeds and helpful spirit as she made deposits into the lives of others. Born to the late Woodrow Sr. and Bernice Hurens in Utica Mississippi, Georgia was the fourth of eight children. She found Christ at an early age. After her move to Detroit Michigan,...
A local woman is still determined to “right the wrongs” that she firmly believes happened to her following the deaths of her parents. The pain of losing her father at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe continues to bring pain and sorrow to this woman, as she has lingering memories of how her father looked just days before he passed in 2017. To this day, Darlene Caesar has many questions where the answers are just as elusive as someone trying to catch the wind. Her journey to know the truth has just been that difficult. Still, Cae...
No place is sacred nowadays especially church. You’ve probably read or seen where tragedies happened in church in the U.S. Many would think not in the Lord’s House in Monroe LA. On Sunday March 21, 2021, during the preacher’s sermon, an alleged scary unfolded as a suspect walked toward the pulpit during church services much to the surprise of a congregation was taken down in the church by deacons and church officials. According to witnesses, the alleged suspect didn’t express any emotion and had a backpack with a weapon. Only by Grace and Mer...
Shawn Edward Jackson 44, was born on December 29, 1976 to LaFreda Jackson and John Edward in Monroe LA. Shawn was baptized at an early age at Ludden Chapel Baptist Church in Monroe LA in Monroe LA while later joining Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran who love music. He was employed at Monroe Cardiologist Associates. Shawn went home to be with the Lord on March 26, 2021. Funeral services are Thursday April 1, 2021, at 11am at Alice Chapel at Miller Funeral Home 2932 Renwick...
Dr. King Solomon Dawson and his daughter Dr. Kema Danielle Dawson-Robinson have completed the Doctoral Program with Distinction at the Andersonville Theological Seminary receiving their Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Exposition. Both finished with GPAs of over 3.8. Pastor Dawson always wanted to have a well-rounded education in his profession and decided to pursue it further and with encouragement, his daughter joined him. Dr. King Solomon Dawson is a long-time member of the New Light Baptist...
Donterrio Anderson presented Springfest Gospel on Sunday March 28, 2021, sponsored by City Councilwoman Kema Dawson-Robinson at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo Pavilion in Monroe LA. Gospel Performers included the Anointed Madison Sisters of Bastrop LA, Pastor D'Antre L. Jackson, Pastor Jermanique Mitchell, Pastor Gillbert Wilson and Friends, Sister Tawanna James and the Unlimited Brothers of Monroe LA. Mistress of ceremony was Kim Stewart, while a special performance by Donterrio...
Still sassy and celebrating is Mrs. Clydell P. Jones who is blessed, praising and thankful for another year. Happy birthday Clydell!...
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Congress authorized FEMA to provide financial assistance to individuals who incurred COVID-19-related funeral expenses after January 20, 2020. Today, FEMA has issued its final policy – which includes details such as eligibility and documentation criteria and the application process – for how funds will be distributed to families. Most notably, FEMA shared that the maximum financial assistance will now be $9,000 per fun...
As the U. S. marks a year since the coronavirus shuttered the economy, households are getting a fresh infusion of financial hope as the IRS begins distributing more than 100 million stimulus checks during the past two weeks. Yet Americans who continue to struggle financially fear the additional cash may only tide them over for a month or two. The IRS will send a total of $422 billion in stimulus checks over thee next several weeks, part of Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan signed into law earlier this month. It comes as the A...
High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship -email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph, contact information, official GPA, high school transcript, class rank and ACT score. Deadline is May 10, 2021. Photo Late Legendary Irma DeTiege...
Philadelphia Word Center Church 115 Arnold Dr. Monroe LA Friday April 2, 2021 at 3pm, public invited. Rev. Dr. Alfred L Mack Pastor/Teacher....
Greater New Antioch Baptist Church 301 Sherrouse Ave. Monroe LA, Good Friday Services April 2, 12 noon, 25th Church Anniversary Sunday April 4, 10:15 am & Children/Youth Easter Presentation April 4, 11 am. Rev. John L. Russell ll Senior Pastor....
On Thursday, March 11, 2021, President Biden signed a historic stimulus bill. Many probably already know about the one-time $1,400 stimulus check coming to most Americans, but it has been shared that the government will also be sending families up to $300 per child every month until the end of the year, beginning as soon as July 2021. Visit ww.change.org for more information....
The Town of Richwood allegedly owes some debts, but it seems that some of those debts won't be paid anytime soon. At a meeting last Thursday (Mar. 18), Clifford Thomas was on the council's agenda to hopefully settle a long-standing dispute over a pay issue. Clifford had won a case nine years ago (2011). The town was supposed to pay Thomas thousands of dollars according to court documents for the 2009 year. Clifford has tried several times over the years to get the money owed to him, only to see...
A couple recently decided to share concerns regarding their child who is in the Ouachita Parish School System as they feel he is being left with a sense of abandonment. The parents admitted that their child has been struggling and believe the communication between staff and parents should be mandatory. After gaining more clarity on their child's issues, they feel that all have failed him if their student does not succeed. The parents want all area schools to succeed in giving all children a good quality education. All children are not the...
According to police reports, the Morehouse Sherriff’s Office is currently investigating a homicide that occurred in the early morning hours on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Townhouse nightclub. The fatal shooting occurred approximately between 1:00 - 2:00 AM. The victim in the homicide was Marcus T. Rogers. If you have any information, please contact the MPSO at 318-281-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 318-388-CASH (2274)....
A spirited disagreement between two Monroe City Schools Board members over supplemental checks to employees turned awkward at a recent school board meeting, as words being hurled at some board members, who were only referred to as "they". The back and forth between District 2 board member Jennifer Haneline and former board president Betty Ward-Cooper erupted over an email put out by District 4 representative and current board president, Daryll Berry. Berry sent out an email that stated that...
The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Funeral Reimbursement Program will launch in April 2021 (details in link below). FEMA is reimbursing up to $7,000.00 for funerals, as a result of deaths from COVID-19 as of January 20, 2020. Family member(s) who paid for a funeral, and have documentation can apply for the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance. http://FEMA.gov https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance...
Two Monroe residents were selected to serve as members of the Southside Economic Development District Board by the Monroe City Council. Local minister Roosevelt Wright and former SEDD member Otis Jones got council approval to serve on the board during the regular city council meeting Tuesday night, March 23, 2021. Both men received 3-2 votes, with District 5 Councilman Corday Marshall and District 4 Councilwoman Kema Dawson voting “no” respectively on the two nominations. Wright is known for...
On Sunday March 21, 2021, Refuge International Healing Church in Monroe LA took time to thank and give reflections to Founder: Pastor/Overseer Inez Walker for laboring in the Word for 27 years. Words of encouragement were offered by Brothers Wayne Ross, Mike Burton, Frank "Dr. Ice" DeTiege, Missionary Annie Kendall, Sisters Kashondra Baker, Pamela Eleam, Tina Walker, Sheree Walker, Sheriah Williams, Krismilya Walker, Evangelist Lisa Page, Missionary Betty, Pastor Sherita Williams and Prophet...
To celebrate Read Across America Day recently, the Library gave away free books to children and teens who have Ouachita Parish Public Library cards. All children and teens who have a card were eligible and received a free book to keep. "A critical part of our library's mission is to advance literacy in Ouachita Parish and one of the best ways to do that is to put books in the hands of our children," said Library Director Robin Toms. "It's important that children use their Library card to borrow...
Atmos Energy has been a loyal partner and great supporter of the Ouachita Multi-Purpose Community Action Program. Atmos Energy decided to donate a bus on Thursday March 18, 2021. The bus, which was converted into a mobile office will allow OMCAP to go into the community to assist the elderly and disabled with completing the application process if they are not able to come into the office....
Personal Trainer Derrick Greer provides others with fitness training and instruction by creating and delivering safe and effective exercise programs for health individuals and groups with medical clearance to exercise....
As a child, Isabel Cintra grew up with a deep love of fairytales. These magical, enchanting stories of beautiful princesses, magical mirrors and devoted fairy godmothers captivated her attention. For kids ages six to twelve, The Great Little Tailor and The Princess and the Mirror not only give children of color an opportunity to see themselves in stories but also helps broaden the perspective of all children by fostering children’s sense of empathy and connection with characters who might look different from themselves. Paperback versions of T...
High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship -email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph, contact information, official GPA, high school transcript, class rank and ACT score. Deadline is May 10, 2021....
Sunday March 28th @ 3:00pm at Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo Pavilion 1405 Bernstein Park Rd, Monroe, LA. Bring Your Family- Featured Guests: MC Kim Stewart, Pastor Gilbert Wilson & Friends, Pastor Jermanique Mitchell, The Unlimited Brothers of Monroe LA, Sister Tawanna James, Pastor D'Antre L. Jackson Trinity Aires & The Anointed Madison Sisters of Bastrop LA- Vendors, Food Music and Praise. Sponsored By: City Councilwoman Kema Dawson-Robinson...
To eye another year is humbling and a blessing. Louise Wilson will be celebrating her birthday with her family and friends while she is truly blessed. Happy Birthday March 29, Louise Wilson, love Wyatt X, the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. You are so special!...
