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Upcoming Election Dates: Presidential/City of Monroe, Mayor-City Council Elections-Saturday, July 11, 2020 and Saturday, August 15, 2020 Early Voting for the Saturday, July 11, 2020 election: Saturday, June 20-Saturday, July 4 (excluding Sunday, June 28, 2020 and Friday, July 3, 2020) Early Voting for the Saturday, August 15, 2020 election: Saturday, July 25 through August 8, 2020 excluding Sundays, July 26, 2020 and August 2, 2020. Voters Requesting an Absentee Ballot: The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the Saturday, July 11, 2020...
The University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) hosted a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Forum, Tuesday, June 9, 2020. The forum was sparked by protests around the world responding to the death of George Floyd, who was murdered under the knee of a Minnesota police officer. Floyd's death has uncovered racial inequities across the US, sparking similar conversations across varying industries. ULM Interim President Dr. Edwin Litolff, SGA President Olivia Bailey, ULM Professor Dr. Pamela Saulsberry,...
The Mu Tau Chapter of Omega Psi Phi recently awarded its 2020 Nash-Blue Scholarship recipients. (5) one-thousand-dollar scholarships were presented during a June 13th ceremony at the chapter's fraternity house located at 1800 Jackson Street in Monroe. Receiving the awards were: John Harris, Jr. (Richwood), Isaiah Hudson (Wossman), Malcolm Moore (West Monroe), Joshua Taylor (Ouachita), and Kendon Williams (Wossman). The Mu Tau chapter awards the scholarships annually to area male high school seni...
How to Stay Safe-there’s a reason why African Americans are dying of COVID that no one is talking about, and it has nothing to do with inner city poverty. Many blacks have a genetic vulnerability to multi-system organ failure leading to death caused by COVID. Hope lies in simple public health measures which African Americans and all Americans can do now to be safer against COVID. Timing is critical because flu season is less than four months away. If we wait till then, it will be too late. Jeff Gusky, MD FACEP is an emergency physician who c...
: Mental illness does not discriminate; it can get the better of any of us. The topic of mental illness has been weighing on many in the community since the tragic loss of lives at Parkview Apartments in Monroe, Louisiana last Thursday June 11. There were far too many lost at the hands of a person known to have mental illness issues… but then, one life lost is too many. For the most part the topic and thought of mental illness is one that we tend to shy away from. It almost seems as if we do not talk about it, it does not exist. Ironically, nea...
Chief Justice Bernette Joshua Johnson issued a letter to her colleagues in the Judicial, Executive and Legislative Branches, calling for Justice for All in Louisiana and asking them to consider ways in which they can improve the justice system in the midst of recent events including the pandemic and the recent killing of Mr. George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer and ensuing protests. Recent tragedies, Coronavirus pandemic has quickly caused disruption in our world, taking over one hundred thousand American lives, causing millions of...
A few days ago, 19-year-old Oluwatoyin “Toyin” Salau was said to be missing, then found dead after reporting being sexually assaulted. Salau was an important figure in the Black Lives Matter movement, using her voice to advocate for the justice of those slain at the hands of police in her hometown Tallahassee, Florida. Social media videos of the young woman show that she was a passionate, caring person who took great pride in advocating for herself and those who were oppressed. Despite the hurt and pain she had endured at the hands of tho...
Bill Cobbs has been on the battlefield eradicating ignorance, exposing injustice and sharing the magnificent and incomparable experiences -pain and triumph of African American People through the arts. A must-see play. His extensive acting career includes Green Leaf, I’ll Fly Away, The Body Guard, New Jack City, The Sopranos, The Slap (Maxwell Story), RAKE, Demolition Man, Designing Women, Six Feet Under, Yes’ Dear, JAG, Star Trek-Enterprise, Michael Richards Show, October Road, The Drew Carey Show, and One Tree Hill. Director Bill Cobbs proudly...
The Jesse C. Williams and Erma L. Williams Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of Deacon Jesse C. Williams and Mother Erma L. Williams, who were pillars in the True Vine Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe LA serving for decades in many areas were presented Friday June 12, 2020 . The Williams Family has been affiliated with True Vine Church for over ninety (90) years. 2020 scholarship winners are London Adams (Neville HS), Makaiya Davenport (Bastrop HS), Diamond Green (West Monroe...
First Baptist Church Monroe LA surprised Pastor and Sister Tegitra K. Thomas with a parade honoring them Saturday June 13, 2020. The pastor and wife were stunned, yet elated the love and kindness shown by their First Baptist Congregation in the midst of a Coronavirus which have changed Sunday worship and life. First Baptist Pastor and Wife were humbled by the kindness shown....
June 18: Monroe Farmer’s Market Official Summer 2020 Grand Opening Your Monroe Farmer’s Market Summer Grand Opening will be 9:30 am Thursday, June 18, 2020. It is in the 1200 Block of Washington Street, directly across from J.S. Clark Elementary School. One of the great things about our city, parish and region is the abundance of fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables. And, one of the best places to get locally grown produce is at the Monroe Farmer’s Market. The Monroe Farmer’s Market will be open from 6:00 am until 12 noon Monday through...
June is national MEN’S HEALTH month. This month is all about encouraging the men in your life (including YOU, men out there!) to take care of their bodies by eating right, exercising, and working to prevent disease. The official symbol of the month is a blue ribbon and the purpose of Men’s Health month is to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of diseases including cancer, heart disease, and depression.In addition to getting the COVID-19 test and a general health physical exa...
Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of over 250,000 slaves at the close of the Civil War. The holiday is based on events that occurred mainly in Texas but is now celebrated nationwide. The celebration takes its name from June 19, 1865; the day federal troops arrived in Galveston to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation. Although the Proclamation had taken effect on January 1, 1863, it freed few, if any, slaves. News of the war's end did not reach Texas until well after the Confederate surrender at Appomattox. Many speculate that the news was deli...
When Jacques D. Lowery was arrested on a multitude of charges several weeks ago, it hopefully will mark the end of a campaign of violence against Monroe resident Shardra Green and her family. Lowery allegedly was in a relationship with Green's daughter that started out like many relationships, but it soon turned violent. According to Green, at first glance, Lowery seemed like an "ok" guy, but when her daughter showed signs of domestic abuse, the mother instantly knew that something was wrong....
In life, we experience many close thank you Jesus close calls. For some, close calls happen constantly, but for others far and few. The ultimate call happens knowingly or unknowingly, one never knows. A car accident in the early morning hours on Thursday June 4 around 2 am claimed the life of Terrance Elliott 46 who was hit by a vehicle and dragged about a block on Marx St. to Reed St. Monroe LA according to eyewitnesses. The vehicle hit a tree on Marx and Reed Streets where the driver was...
Roy Flynn Walker was born August 12, 1945 to the late Lottie Mae Walker of Rayville, LA. He went on to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2020 quietly at his home. Roy confessed Christ as his Lord and savior at a very early age while attending Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe, La. Roy was a proud graduate of Carroll High School Class of 1965. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and later retired from the Ouachita Parish School System. Roy was an artist and loved to draw as well as play...
A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered. The Williams family mourned the passing of Katrina Nicole Williams, born October 27, 1983, in Monroe, LA. Katrina's name means pure, and aptly so, because she was loved by all who knew her. She was a hard worker who enjoyed every minute of her life traveling and spending time with her family and friends. Katrina was a faithful member of Spring Lake Church of God in Christ, where she accepted Christ at an early age, under the...
With cities across America now removing confederate statues and names, now is the time for the Monroe City School Board to rename those schools that represent slavery, a symbol of shame to everyone and injustice to Black people. Thomas Jefferson and Robert E. Lee name should be removed and renamed ASAP. We thank the City School Board for renaming Abraham Lincoln Elementary. Black and white should be involved in choosing the new names. Some may ask why? If we are to try in healing the racial...
It was my original intent to comment on Covid-19, the Coronavirus Pandemic, and the challenges that Mayors across this country have had to endure as a result. However, being a black man in this country and watching a white police officer literally squeeze the life out of George Floyd, an African-American, in Minneapolis a few days ago, I realized that this topic should take center stage as we as Black Americans are trying our best to reconcile how to appropriately respond to the brutal murder. F...
Congratulations West Monroe High School 2020 Graduate Ti'Arra Hull. Wishing Ti'Arra all the best as she takes another step in life. Photo 2020 Graduate Ti'Arra Hull...
Carroll Hall of Fame, Booster Club member and Big Man 2019 is celebrating a birthday. Tommy L. Ballard misses and loves all of the students at Carroll High School in Monroe LA. One of Tommy's mottos is "only love can conquer hate and continue to live and be great Carroll Students!" Happy birthday Gemini Tommy L. Ballard June 10! Photo Tommy L. Ballard...
It was his silent strength that set Birdex Copeland apart from others. Copeland was buried Friday June 5, 2020 in Grambling Memorial Garden following a graveside service. A public viewing was held at King's Funeral Home prior to the graveside service. Copeland 76, died Tuesday June 2, 2020, following a brief illness. He was a soft-spoken man, and always did things in a peaceful manner. Copeland retired from Grambling State where he served as a professor, head of the Department of Sociology and d...
The queen is celebrating another thankful and blessed year. She is a queen 89 times and counting rejoicing and praising. Happy birthday Odell Willis June 10! Love always your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren....
Carroll High School Class of 1970 is celebrating their 50th year a historical milestone. Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, their reunion events scheduled for June 5-7 have been cancelled, but will be rescheduled when possible. Thanks for all the memories Carroll 1970, God is Good!...
Upcoming Election Dates: Presidential/City of Monroe, Mayor-City Council Elections-Saturday, July 11, 2020 and Saturday, August 15, 2020 Early Voting for the Saturday, July 11, 2020 election: Saturday, June 20-Saturday, July 4 (excluding Sunday, June 28, 2020 and Friday, July 3, 2020) Early Voting for the Saturday, August 15, 2020 election: Saturday, July 25 through August 8, 2020 excluding Sundays, July 26, 2020 and August 2, 2020. Voters Requesting an Absentee Ballot: The deadline to request an absentee ballot for the Saturday, July 11, 2020...
If you don’t reflect, you can’t respect Part I- The imprints of African Americans are found in the histories throughout the world. In the film “Black History Parts I, II, and III” authentic incidents have been recreated as well as official war departments films, news reels, U.N. sources and captured enemy material. It begins with the title “The War Department presents the Negro Soldier.” The film is very informative and instills a great deal of pride. All who see it will be so impressed that many inspiring conversations will scream forth from...
Following the White House COVID-19 guidance and in line with Governor John Bel Edwards’ Order for the State of Louisiana, Monroe City Court transitioned to Phase II on June 5, 2020. The Court wants the public to be reminded that the following may be handled in-person: pay fines, file civil pleadings, warrant recall requests, reset missed court dates, and obtain extensions, etc.; however, the Court continues encouraging everyone to work remotely whenever possible and utilize resources such as fax filing. The Court's fax number is (318) 3...
On Sunday June 7, True Vine Baptist Church celebrated Rev. Dr. Stonewall Hunter Jr.'s first anniversary as pastor. The celebration was held outside due to Coronavirus Social Distancing. There were plenty accolades, gifts and a parade. Dr. Stonewall Hunter Jr., you are blessed by God's grace and loved by your congregation!...
Saturday, June 27th is National HIV Testing Day. Since 1995, this special day has been set aside to encourage HIV testing. It is recommended everyone between the age 13 and 64 test; however, those at a higher risk should test more often. Testing is the first step to a healthy life and prevents the spread of HIV. This years’ theme is “KNOWING”. Knowing your risks; knowing your testing options; knowing your prevention options; knowing your treatment options; knowing together, we can end the HIV epidemic; and KNOWING your HIV status is impor...
Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo held a press briefing Monday(June 8)morning to announce that the city is no longer under a consent decree issued against it since 2004. The decree was issued after it was determined that the city of Monroe over many years, did not maintain its sewer collection system up to federal standards as required by the Department of Environmental Protection Agency(EPA), as the city had to enter into an agreement the Agency to perform certain tasks in order for the decree to be lifted. Mayor Mayo along with various department...
Cutline for pictures: 222: Arilynn with her parents Tyrone and Allison Dickens. 444: Arilynn cried tears of joy as people showered her with gifts. 88: The graduate and her sisters and mom watch as a line of cars drive toward them. On Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 3:55 AM [email protected] wrote: Dozens gathered to celebrate Arilynn Devall with a graduation parade on Saturday, May 30, 2020. Arilynn was surprised and overcome with emotion by the outpouring of love from people who participated in her...
The events that have unfolded in the past two weeks in our country are unprecedented: another senseless killing of a Black man, George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police; an uprising on the part of people of many colors protesting the treatment of African Americans; clashes with police resulting in more death and the destruction of property in our cities; and, as cities have begun to relax COVID-19 measures, a general disregard for the fact that the world is still only in the beginning of a pandemic. George Floyd’s death represents a n...
Being Black in America many times means in order to become free, Blacks have to die. When people die there are no Black folks in heaven! There are no poor folks, ignorance, neglect, section 8 housing, used car lots, interstate highways running through the hood, no railroad tracks, abandon housing, liquor stores, trap houses, housing projects, or racism once people die. Also, the internalization of racism for white people, which translates into internalized superiority, makes many white people be...
"I can't breathe", said the dying black man. Did he fall into water and was gasping for air? Was the man overcome from gas or dangerous fumes in the air? No. Those were the last words that George Floyd would say as a white Minneapolis police officer applied enough pressure on the back of Floyd's neck, resulting in his death. To millions of African-Americans, those words "I can't breathe" are haunting, because they know that another black man died under the same circumstances by a white police...
Amidst the death of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis Minnesota on Memorial Day May 25, protests toward this injustice have sparked an uproar all over the world and especially in many U.S. Cities. Many protests begin peaceful, later becoming violent. According to police reports, In Monroe LA, Parkview Apartments police were called Monday June 1 to protests where bricks were thrown and officers experienced gunfire. Although the guns were shot in the air, it presented a dangerous environment f...
Historically, Swanson Correctional Center had its name changed to Swanson Center for Youth. During this time of change when emphasis was on large farm operations changed slowly as the use of farm work to rehabilitate youth gave way to counseling and diagnostic assessment. Today, Swanson-Monroe operates as a fully therapeutic facility using OJJ’s LAMOD treatment model. Ideally, this is a great plan for rehabilitating youth. Many employees contend that Swanson is a great place to work with job security and an opportunity to provide social c...
Minister Louise Willis 94, transitioned from this earthy home on Friday, May 29, 2020 at St Francis Medical Center. Louise was born on October 26,1925 to the late Tillman and Luella Williams in Downsville, LA. Louise was married the late Roosevelt Willis, Sr. They were blessed with 8 children. Two of her children preceded her in death Patsy Collins and Roosevelt Willis, Jr. Louise confessed Christ at a very early age at the Logtown Baptist Church in Fondale, LA under the leadership of the late...
Amid the 2020 Coronavirus Pandemic, healthcare professional Dawn Walker RN, rose to the challenge of doing all she could for her patients. Nurse Walker was professional, patient and courteous as she dealt with some overwhelming circumstances which was one of most difficult health crisis in the world. Dawn Walker is a true champion!...
Since the start of the pandemic with quarantining in place two co-workers check on each other by text. The co-workers, one white, one black correspond each day, about work and moral support during these times.Weekend Text between the two Co-workers : Co-worker 1: Hi. How are you? Co-worker 2: I am not doing too good. I am so sad and I can’t stop crying. Co-worker 1: I know. Isn’t it awful; all of the riots, protest and looting right?Co-worker 2: NO. I am extremely sad and crying because I saw a man’s murder. I cannot get the image of an innoc...
Rev. Ambrose Douzart said that he is pleased with the way in which a protest march held the weekend of May 30 and 31. Douzart, who is head of the chapter of the NAACP said, " the march which was peaceful, it was in support of the family George Floyd, as they grieve on his death that came at the knee of a white Minneapolis Police Officer that pressed against Floyd's neck, causing his death. Douzart said, t"he march Saturday at city hall had a low turnout, but after discussions among themselves,...
Mayor Mayo has over 20 years of business experience working with companies such as State Farm Insurance, Allstate Insurance and Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation. His focus areas are: Economic Development, Public safety, Partnerships in Education, Beautification, Housing and Growth, and Marketing Monroe. Monroe is a seven-time winner of the Louisiana Municipal Association Community Achievement Award. Four of which were for economic development. Since 2001, more than 2000 new small, medium,...
Jesse Smith goes by a lot of names, including a coach, elder, husband, dad, and grandpa. In a few weeks, he hopes to add the title, councilman to his list of duties. He is one of four candidates vying for the District 4 city council seat. Smith was reared along with his brothers and sisters in Sterlington, LA, by his parents, Howard and Leola Smith. One thing he remembers most of his childhood was the bond of the Black community where he grew up. Most raised around him grew up, understanding...
Congratulations are in order for Isaiah Taylor, who graduated from Carroll High School in Monroe, LA this past May. Taylor will attend Grambling State University in the Fall. He is the son of Medria Taylor....
Principal Mrs. Sylvia Brass made her final rounds at Minnie Ruffin Elementary School this May 2020, retiring from a career in education after more than 47 years of service. On Friday, May 22, dozens gathered to celebrate her with a parade to honor her and her final years as principal of Minnie Ruffin Elementary School in Monroe LA. She was hailed as one of the best principals by parents, students and staff. The parade was scheduled since the COVID-19 pandemic has restricted gatherings to celebra...
Many essential workers have been working and continue to work making others lives easier. They are among the thousands of essential workers who get serious everyday by using their heads and stopping the spread. Photo Essential workers Virginia Slater & Sharon Moore...
At Wossman High School in Monroe LA during football season, among the many spectacular event is when the Wossman Golden Girls perform. A Wossman Golden Girl gave a stellar performance in 2018 was remarkable....
The Legendary Irma DeTiege was a special person to many. She was ordinary person yet could do spectacular things for anyone who needed help. One exceptional quality possessed by Irma DeTiege was she had been where many were and knew while understanding hardships. Her willingness to assist despite others social status made her unique. Her heart was enormous, but her tolerance for imprudence was zero. She was an extremely poor girl from nowhere who went through so many trails as ordinary until...
Change is the difference between what we have and what we will have. We are experiencing a mere change in the way it has been. We are on course to have what is called a new normal. Be reminded that we were unbelievers before we became believers; before today was yesterday. A change is going to come. Amen. But remember, God did not give us the spirit of fear but of power, of love, and a sound mind. And, because our minds are sound, while we are amid this change, we look to the hills which cometh...
Naturalicious is an organic, all-natural hair care brand with products for women with curly hair, with a focus on women of color with natural kinky or curly hair with a mission to eliminate the frustration, time and expense that can come with hair maintenance. As the first African American woman to own a patent for natural hair products founder and CEO Gwen Jimmere is a true trailblazer. Having started her company after getting laid off, going through a divorce with a young child, she created and grew Naturalicious out of the ashes of her life...
Program Benefits Families of Children Who Normally Receive Free or Reduced-Price Meals at School Applications for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) Program have been submitted on behalf of 403,731 children, or about 66 percent of all eligible children in Louisiana. The application portal opened May 18, and the deadline to apply is June 8. Eligible families who have not yet submitted an application are urged to do so by the deadline. The short, electronic application is available on the Louisiana Department of Education's...
