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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...
The Court wants to remind the public that the following may now be done in person: pay fines, file civil pleadings, handle warrants, reset missed court dates, and obtain extensions, etc. However, the Court encourages everyone to work remotely whenever possible and utilize resources such as fax filing. The Court's fax number is (318) 329-2622. Juvenile proceedings, adult 72-hour hearings, and various other matters will continue to be held remotely via teleconference and/or videoconference. Most traffic citations (and some criminal matters) are...
The Ouachita Parish Public Library reopened the Louise Williams, Ollie Burns Memorial, Cpl. J. R. Searcy Memorial and West Ouachita branches to the public on Monday, June 1, and the Anna Meyer, Carver-McDonald, Sterlington Memorial and West Monroe branches on Monday, June 8. The Main and Ouachita Valley Branches had previously reopened on May 18. All Library branches will operate under the State Fire Marshal’s Open Safely guidelines. Modified hours are 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday – Saturday until further notice. The Library will not charge late fin...
Please Register/Purchase Membership Today, Or Asap! For the LFDW’s Virtual Summer Conference 2020; it is very easy to register and to purchase a membership: 1. Go to: https://www.bontempstix.com. 2. Scroll to see LFDW June 13th event.3. To register, click Get Tickets. 4. Scroll toward bottom, click Tickets 5. Scroll to bottom, select a Ticket to register; click Add, then click Checkout Now! 6. Enter info requested on the remaining screen; then click Next. 7. Complete Payment Information; then click Complete Order (bottom of screen). Note: O...
MONROE, La. – United States Attorney David C. Joseph announced that Christopher Joe Stamper, 28, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Terry A. Doughty to 20 years in federal prison and 10 years of supervised release after pleading guilty to one count of receipt of child pornography. Stamper is also required to register as a sex offender. As part of his guilty plea on December 3, 2019, Stamper admitted that in November of 2018, he began communicating with an 11-year old girl from Washington on a mobile virtual reality gaming application c...
Update: Clampit Apologizes Over Comments Furor District B Ouachita Parish Police Juror Jack Clampit issued an apology one day after he was heavily criticized by a delegation of African-American men over his comments about looting during protests following the death of George Floyd. The world has seen disturbing videos of Floyd dying at the knee of a white Minneapolis police officer while Floyd pleading for his life, was restrained on the ground. Clampit in a statement Tuesday (June 2) said that he “apologize for a comment that he “didn’t proof...
Create Citizen’s Panel to Address Much Needed Systemic Changes to Benefit the Black Community The videotaped killing of George Floyd was heartbreaking. People across this country are in pain and they want to see necessary and meaningful changes in the criminal justice system. Black people want and deserve the same thing as every American citizen - fair and equal treatment under the law. The repeated absence of fair and equal treatment is why so many people have had such an emotional reaction. However, violence and looting are not the answer. It...
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...
Being black in America continues to mean having to deal with the impact of historical trauma and racial stress daily. COVID-19 has been disproportionally deadly for black people in America due to historic health and economic disparities and racial inequities and, in the midst of this pandemic, our community cannot simply relax and take care of our health.COVID-19 has been disproportionally deadly for black people in America due to historic health and economic disparities and racial inequities...
Love is never easy. It has always been difficult, especially in youth. Often, young people do things out of impulse without thinking of the severe consequences of their actions. Many let their heart think instead of letting their mind do its job. This sometimes leads to troubles that can result in years lost or in life that will never be found. According to police reports on May 18, police were called to respond to a shooting at Breece Circle in Monroe, LA. The victim heard a knock on her...
Anything that alters the mind can be detrimental, legal, or illegal. There are many mind-altering substances, including medicine, alcohol, and many Mothers things. According to police reports on May 20, Heat team units were called to a residence in the 100 block of Forest St. in Monroe, LA, due to a shooting. When police arrived, they found a victim standing in the road suffering from a gunshot wound in the upper thigh area. The victim told police he was shot by suspect Dennis Moran inside an...
Barbara Lois Wilson Sharp was born in Guthrie-Fairbanks, LA, September 3, 1932, to her parents Phillip and Christel Jones Wilson. Barbara was raised and baptized at Shiloh Baptist Church, where Pastor Rev. Felix Thompson was the leader. After the death of her father in 1947, her family relocated to the Wilson-Burton Family Estate on Highway 165 North. The family united with Evening Star Baptist Church, where Pastor James Chamberlain was the leader. She was active in Sunday School, choir, and...
Randall L. Bishop, Sr. of Monroe LA transitioned Sunday May 24, 2020. He was born on May 6, 1953 and was the son of the late Ulas and Addie Bishop. After months of failing health, Randall died peacefully. His presence on this earth will always remain in our hearts and the memories of "Ramp" will be with us forever. Randall is survived by his wife Gloria Anderson Bishop, two sons Randall L. Bishop, Jr. (Brittney Billups) and Ahmand R. Bishop (Latoyia Minor), one daughter Tarnisha (Jacque) Wolfe,...
The end of life is just as amazing as the beginning, it is all a mystery. Luther Burrell 76, was born in December of 1943 and was a Carroll High 1961 Graduate. He attended Grambling, later joining the United States Air Force. Being a life-long Monroe resident, Luther worked and retired from General Motors. He was a son, husband, father, brother, and friend who was social while never meeting a stranger. Many who knew him had only high praise for Luther being a God-fearing person. He was member...
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 and 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...
by Earline Knox These are torch bearers on behalf of Viet Nam and all world wars. Both men proudly wear their American Legion caps (F.D. Thompson Post 521) where Edwards is chaplain and McHenry is adjutant. Frederick McHenry – Combat Vet Viet Nam Era in Southeast Asia Purple Heart recipient (severely injured and could have died) Art "Silver Fox" Edwards Combat Vet – Viet Nam Era in Southeast Asia- Author of coffee table best seller, "From Sword to Pen", a unique poetic approach to exp...
Mayor Jamie Mayor, BBA Graduate of ULM (1979) Monroe, LA, has proven leadership in government, business, education, and community affairs. Mayor Mayo has served as co-chair of Governor Jon Bel Edwards Transition Team (in 2015), and he has helped progress the city's professional workforce with significant job growth at CenturyLink, Gardner-Denver Thomas, IBM, Graphic Packaging, along with 2,000 new businesses (of all sizes) who have set up shop in Monroe during his administration. Mayor Mayo has...
City of Monroe Partners with Food Bank of NELA to Distribute up to 1000 Food Boxes at Monroe Civic Center Friday May 29, for the second time this month. Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the City of Monroe is partnering with the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana to distribute up to 1000 food boxes to families whose household incomes have been affected by COVID-19. Thanks to donations from Monroe’s Neighborhood Walmart #3745 and Ouachita Coca-Cola United, a case of beverages will also be given with each box. May...
The Eula D. Britton Class of 1970 has struck gold. On this day (Sunday, May 24, 1970) 50 years ago, the last graduating class of Eula D. Britton High School Rayville LA marched across the stage to receive their diplomas. It was a bitter-sweet moment for us, but we persevered through all the disappointments to remain as one. First, all our classmates did not walk across the stage at Eula D. Britton to receive our long-awaited high school graduation diplomas. Some had to graduate from Holly Ridge High, some from Rayville High and one from...
At South Pointe Retirement Community Monroe LA is one of the best place for retired senior citizens. Once you move to South Pointe years place so fast where the living is comfortable, affordable, safe, and quiet. To move in there is a waiting list, which speaks volumes of the Monroe Housing Authority and South Pointe Management. A great place to live in those golden years of life, there is no place like South Pointe! Photo South Pointe -South Pointe Residents include Patricia Cobb, Mary...
College students are eligible for up to $750 of free grant money. An Emergency Funds Grant awarded through the Basic Needs Program seeks to provide immediate financial assistance of up to $750 (lifetime maximum) for students who encounter temporary financial hardship due to unforeseen and catastrophic life events. Apply on your school’s website now! Questions 318.343.2877....
Essential workers at Chase Southeast are professional, patient and courteous serving their customers during COVID-19. This essential business remained open serving their customers masked up and practicing social distancing during the stay at home quarantine. Essential workers at Chase Southeast in Monroe LA included Colby Brown, Yolanda Standifer, Faith McGee, and Elaine Green Photo Essential Workers...
Morristine Chisley, Sr. and his twin sister were born in Rayville LA to the late Mr. & Mrs. Eli Chisley Sr. They are the youngest of six siblings. He is married to Orlanda Chisley and they are the parents of four children, grandparents of twelve grandchildren and one goddaughter. Rev. Dr. Chisley enlisted in the United States Air Force after high school. In 1979, he began preaching the Gospel at St. Luke Baptist Church in Alto LA. where he received his License and ordination in 1980. Later Rev....
Photo TK- On Tuesday May 12, a graduation parade was held for 2020 Ouachita High Grad Ta'Kaira "TK" Bryant planning to attend Grambling State University majoring in nursing. Photo TK 1- 2020 Grad Ta'Kaira "TK" Bryant is the daughter of Tara Singleton and Kenneth Bryant and the granddaughter of Linda Ross pictured. Photo TK 2- A parade of family & friends honored "TK". Photo TK 3- There was a parade of well- wishers for "TK". Photo TK 4-Khole Sheridan among the many parade par...
By Pastor K.C. Wade Psalms 27:13 | NKJV I would have lost heart, unless I had believed That I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Beloved all things are possible to them that “BELIEVE”. Expect to see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. “BELIEVE” The Lord is our Sheppard and we shall not want. He is our sword, our song, and our shield. Beloved He shall provide your need according to His riches in Glory by Christ Jesus! God did not bring you this far to leave you. No matter how big the problem is, how lar...
In this 21st Century, pursuing a higher education is incredibly significant in life. It is my belief that a quality high school graduate means to pursue a higher education. Pursuing higher education can increase better job opportunities and improve your overall qualities of life. Higher education can led to many benefits, including a prosperous career and financial security. By receiving higher education, it can help you to become more professional and gain work-related skills. Preparing for a...
The Monroe City Council passed a resolution At its regular Tuesday (May 26)night meeting that will make major changes to two the city’s landmark buildings. The fifty two year old Jack Howard Theater and the Miller-Roy Building on Desiard St., are slated for major changes in the coming months, The renovation project at Jack Howard will consist of replacing sound proofing and fire proofing material that is in the building. The material needs to be replaced because it has asbestos in them, as that constitute a safety hazard which must be a...
The National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) and Alert ID are working together to provide important safety tips to make your summer safe and enjoyable. “Summer is the perfect time for a family break, but criminals don’t take a summer break,” said NCPC CEO Ann M. Harkins, “You can avoid becoming a victim to lurking property predators by staying alert and following a few basic prevention measures.” Household property crimes exhibit a pattern of seasonal fluctuations during summer months than any other seasons. Home Safety Tips · Be aware of w...
For those affected by the Easter Sunday tornadoes on Sunday, April 12, the Monroe City Council and I are happy to announce another source of relief. The Small Business Administration recently approved a disaster declaration for Ouachita Parish. SBA provides low-interest, long-term disaster loans to businesses of all sizes, private, non-profit organizations, homeowners and renters to repair or replace uninsured/underinsured disaster damaged property. They also offer Economic Injury Disaster Loans for businesses that may or may not have sustained...
The Louisiana Department of Health web site reports that there have been 1,150 cases of COVID-19 in Ouachita Parish, with 37 deaths occurring from the disease. Throughout Louisiana, nearly 55% of all COVID-19 deaths are blacks, while only slightly over 43% deaths were white people. At press time, the death toll total number in the nation had increased to over 100,000. As the federal government is encouraging all the United States to "open up" the economy, many people seem to view that as...
Life, as we live, is very peculiar. It has always been this way and always will be. In any century, since the beginning of time, anything can and will happen! According to police reports, deputies participated in a standoff on Old Sterlington Road in Monroe, LA on Wednesday, May 13. The police were initially led to the scene after receiving notice that a victim had been assaulted by her live-in boyfriend. The standoff lasted hours on the scene until the victim and suspect exited the residence,...
The American justice system is once again on trial before the nation and the world, as those who are in charge of rendering fairness to all through the system, has an opportunity to show it in the Ahmaud Arbery shooting incident. The confrontation started by a father-son team of some who have called them vigilantes for perceiving without evidence that Arbery had committed a crime, killed the young black man, and according to authorities claimed “self-defense”. What made this case so astounding was that the shooting took place way back in Feb...
Gabriel sounded his horn and Olevia Rosetta Turner answered the call joyfully to board his carriage to meet the Most High God in heaven. Mr. Turner was a sweet beautiful mother, who left this world to be with GOD on Tuesday May 19, 2020. After a long and trying illness. She fought the good fight & ran her course. Mrs. Turner was such a kind & loving person. she will be so very missed by family & friends. 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation...
Hearts were saddened upon the hearing of the passing of "One of our Best," Don Zimmerman. Many are still hurting still. Don was born on November 22, 1949 to the late Ola M. Zimmerman and the late Richard D. Wilson in Monroe, Louisiana. Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, mentor, neighbor, and friend. He was fondly known by those closest to him as Zimmie, Daddy, Daddy Z, Uncle Don, and Coach Z. Don was married to the love of his life, Glenda Williams on...
The future of our economy is uncertain and the recovery from the Corona Virus Epidemic will be difficult. Although the CARES Act was able to get $1,200 to taxpayers, millions of people fell through the cracks and still have not received their stimulus check. Many will have to wait until the fall to receive their checks if they are able to receive them at all. In 2008 our govt. bailed out big banks and corporations that were "too big to fail". This time we call on Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee to support bailing out the people...
Fear of the spread of Coronavirus closed schools, sports, stores, almost everything in the U.S. down in mid March except essential businesses. Attempting to bring closure to the 2019-2020 school year made one school in Monroe LA come to an abrupt closing. At Carver Elementary School an employee was found with Coronavirus shutting the end of school operation down until further notice. All of the city schools were attempting to finalize the school year where one had to completely closed while the...
Immediately following the decision to close schools, parents, guardians, community persons… and even the students have strongly regretted that this decision had to be made. Parents and guardians are continuously wondering how the teachers perform their duties throughout each day. Community persons and organizations are realizing that they cannot sufficiently provide food programs as the schools appear to do with such ease. The students are wishing for their teachers who understand all their needs and concerns. The institution of the school with...
True Vine Baptist Church Monroe LA held a 2020 Graduates Recognition Program on Sunday, May 17. Friends and family gathered on the parking lot as they parked and praised during a most unorthodox period. Pastor Hunter encouraged graduates by using the subject ”DON’T QUIT” coming from Mark 2:1-5. Twelve high school students and 5 college students received accolades awards and monetary gifts. High school Graduates were: London Adams – Neville, Makaiya Davenport – Bastrop High, Diamond Green– We...
Former Little Flower Academy Graduate and former Monroe LA Resident Joe Tasby was admitted to a Nevada hospital in March 2020 with his guide dog, Cupid, by his side. When the hospital went into lockdown due to the coronavirus crisis and visitors couldn't stop by to care for Cupid, he needed help. That's when Barbara Borbeck stepped in to care for them both. Tasby, who is blind, went to HCA Healthcare's Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas in the middle of March, thinking he would only be there...
