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I Haven't Always Been a Good Girl I Haven't Always Been a Good Girl by Carolyn Clay Bush is an extraordinary, intimate detail of the life of a young black girl who grew up in small town Lake Providence Louisiana. In this book, the author denotes what life was like growing up in a very poor community. Facing a like, filled with disappointments, rejections and heartaches was not easy. The author had to deal with so many obstacles in life bulling, rape, physical abuse, mental illness, suicide,...
Difficult Times Many suggestions run through the mind from the moment we wake till sleep. These messages come from a variety of sources cell phones, computers, music, while the sources are endless. When tragedy strikes, questions become numerous, and answers are scarce. Many wonder if? Family and friends’ hearts are saddened upon the tragic death of Reginald "R. Jay" Hill, Jr.19. Although those who were there that ill-fated evening will be able to give eye-witness accounts to what transpired w...
Mother’s Fight For Justice By Eddie D. Gillis Willie Mae Reed Clinton is a mother who strongly believes that her son is serving the sentence of another man. Clinton’s son Stanley Leroy Reed has been in prison for eleven years, part of an original twenty-eight year sentence that his lawyer argued was excessive and unconstitutional. It all began years ago when Reed was tried and convicted of Attempted Second Degree Murder when he confronted his wife allegedly in their bedroom with another man...
I Haven't Always Been a Good Girl I Haven't Always Been a Good Girl by Carolyn Clay Bush is an extraordinary, intimate detail of the life of a young black girl who grew up in small town Lake Providence Louisiana. In this book, the author denotes what life was like growing up in a very poor community. Facing a like, filled with disappointments, rejections and heartaches was not easy. The author had to deal with so many obstacles in life bulling, rape, physical abuse, mental illness, suicide,...
Carmouche Miss Carroll 2019 At Carroll Homecoming "Flight of Fantasy "Deshanique Carmouche was crowned Miss Carroll Tuesday October 8, 2019 at Carroll High School Gymnasium. Miss Carroll Deshanique Carmouche was crowned by Carroll Principal Dr. Eric Davis. Also presented were Carroll Auxiliary, Club Queens and the Royal Court....
Favorite Doing good in another neighborhood is Legendary Dr. Louise H. Dunbar. Dr. Dunbar revived Carroll High School Monroe LA in the late 20th and early 21st Century being a visionary of the Carroll Magnet Medical Programs at Carroll Junior & Senior High Schools. She created a medical magnet program which included nursing, EMT first responder programs which gave promising Carroll Medical Magnet Interns high school and AP college credit. Medical Magnet Interns interned at St. Francis Hospital,...
"MY MOMMA WAS MY DADDY AWARD" The Earnestine Carraway Jackson "MY MOMMA WAS MY DADDY AWARD" is named in honor of THE PO' FOLK'S POET, Marion Obafemi's mother. This award is bestowed upon women that were single parents or caregivers for their children (and sometimes others) and raised them to be productive members of society despite the many challenges and hardships. As a token of appreciation for their efforts to positively impact the community, a banquet was held in their honor on Saturday,...
A Dazzling Royal Performance At Carroll High School Homecoming Coronation, "Flight of Fantasy," Carroll Royal Court witnessed poise, grace and elegance as Dazzle Dance dazzled the homecoming coronation on Tuesday October 8. Dazzle Dance performed for the Carroll Queen, her royal court and a coronation audience....
Carmouche Miss Carroll 2019 At Carroll Homecoming "Flight of Fantasy "Deshanique Carmouche was crowned Miss Carroll Tuesday October 8, 2019 at Carroll High School Gymnasium. Miss Carroll Deshanique Carmouche was crowned by Carroll Principal Dr. Eric Davis. Also presented were Carroll Auxiliary, Club Queens and the Royal Court....
Fear can be a blessing or a curse. When a person gets fed up, they are dangerous. It's like a cat pushed into a corner, no way but one way out, which can become someone's worst nightmare. According to police reports Suspect Carrie Lacey 24, is accused of stabbing two victims on Monday October 1. The suspect stabbed her boyfriend after a fight started in the face and stomach with a pair of scissors. A second victim was stabbed trying to breakup the fight. Police found a bloody scene upon their...
The door of life opens and closes. Many are upset when the door closes. A great guy in our community has found his way across the Jordan River. Hearts are saddened upon hearing of the passing of Monroe Daggs. Monroe passed Saturday September 29, 2018. He will be remembered as one of those cool guys who was loved by many. Monroe had a wonderful spirit through all what he faced. Family and friends will bid farewell to Monroe Saturday October 13, 2018, 11am at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church...
HAMPCO, INC. 10th Annual Financial Literacy Graduation Ceremony was Saturday, September 24, at Harvey Benoit Community Center Monroe LA. Dr. Leonard Clark was guest speaker. State Representative Marcus Hunter made a class presentation and awarded diplomas. Hampco, Inc. vision is to build stronger communities by improving the lives of individuals so they can help to empower others. This vision is being accomplished by collaboration and partnership with community organizations and a financial...
Community leaders come in all shapes, sizes and colors. What makes them stand apart is the heart inside of them for what they do, in order to make a difference in the community. Emmanuel Brown, Jr. is not the biggest or the tallest among leaders in the community. But what the short in stature man does with our at risk young Black boys, is the stuff of which legends are made. Affectionately known as Coach "Tattoo" in the Booker T. community, Brown is a very respected individual, especially by...
Brother Verbon Muhammad, Sr & NOI-Monroe LA was awarded the NAACP's highest award in the state of Louisiana by NAACP State President Michael McClanahan at the State Convention Freedom Fund Banquet Saturday September 22, Mt. Zion Life Center in Monroe, LA, the Emmitt J Douglas award for our work in the Monroe & Northern Louisiana area! "All Praises Is Due To Allah (God)" Verbon is also a Monroe City School Board Candidate in District 6 #65. Photo Verbon NAACP Highest- Brother Verbon Muhammad and...
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury took an important step Monday (Oct. 1) night at its regularly scheduled meeting, when an ordinance to permit alcohol to be sold on Sunday was on the agenda. No action was taken by Jurors, as the ordinance was only for introductory purposes. Calhoun businessman, Laddie Aulakh went before members of the police jury last year asking why he couldn’t sell alcohol on Sunday. He told jurors that his business was losing money because his customers were not able to purchase alcohol on Sunday, as they went to surrounding p...
At the NAACP State Convention Freedom Fund Banquet Saturday September 22, Mt. Zion Family Life Canter Monroe LA Dazzle Dance Awed and overwhelms a NAACP Sate Convention. Shine with the brightest stars, Dazzle Dance. Photo Dazzle Dance 1-Dazzle Dancers Photo Dazzle Dance 2- Dazzle Dancers Photo Dispatch...
It happens all the time, domestic disputes more so than less. Many times, those involved don't understand why until in the moment. Calmer heads prevail once the police arrive. Until then chaos erupts, and everyone believes they're in the right until someone's arrested. According to police reports, Ouachita Parish Deputies responded to a battery in progress on September 29. The victim stated her live-in girlfriend approached her aggressively holding a kitchen knife telling her she was about to...
There is worldwide speculation as to who is more credible or who is more believable…. Judge Kavanaugh or Dr. Ford. As Judge Kavanaugh prepares for a seat as a Supreme Court Justice, Dr. Christine Ford alleges that he assaulted her while they were in high school. Their testimonies and multiple discussions have taken place among people on either side of the issue to the point that an FBI investigation has to take place. Locally, citizens sometimes have faced situations on which both sides provide facts that they say are true by 100 percent. A...
The Louisiana Department of Education today announced the state is the recipient of a $9 million grant to expand mental health services to students to support health development and prevent youth violence. Louisiana has been awarded the Project Advancing Wellness and Resilience Education (Project AWARE) grant through the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. "In order to truly serve every child, every day, we must understand and meet their learning needs, as well as their social and emotional needs," said State Superin...
According to area business owners, teens are shoplifting more than ever. The owners are facing such a dilemma regarding punishment. Realizing that these are young kids who are at such impressionable ages, they do not need a police record. On the other hand, they are committing serious crimes by stealing. If parents are contacted, will they appreciate the call and will they punish the teen enough so that the crime will not be repeated. There has to be a fitting punishment for the crime of teen shoplifting. One storeowner says that he has had...
At the Bayou Classis Kick-Off at the Monroe Airport Monroe LA recently, former Grambling Queen Edith Douzart was in attendance representing her Alma Mata Grambling State University. There were many Gramblinites and Southernites rooting for their team. The Bayou Classic is the biggest Black Classis Football Game in the U.S. Photo Edith L. Douzart...
At Carroll Homecoming Monroe LA recently, Miss Carroll Jaevyenne Williams-Taylor received real love from her dad Joe Taylor before they walked across the Carroll Football Field. This was a moment few have and cherish. Photo Miss Carroll Jaevyenne Williams-Taylor and her Dad Joe Taylor. Photo Dispatch...
Wossman High School Monroe LA crowned Miss Wossman Larriuna Shell Tuesday October 2, at coronation activities held at the school. Miss Wossman was beautiful, poised and pristine as she was crowned by Wossman Principal Dr. Eric Davis. Miss Wossman was in good company with Miss Louisiana Holli Conway. Congratulations Miss Wossman 2018 Larriuna Shell! Photo Miss Wossman Larriuna Shell (left) and Miss Louisiana Holli Conway Photo Dispatch...
The school year of 1966- 67 was a very eventful and exciting year, for the young men attending Eula D. Britton High School, Rayville, LA. The announcement of a football team was a long-awaited dream for the boys who had played football on empty lots around Rayville and on the school grounds. Many of them eagerly tried out for the school's first football team the fall of 1966. Several members of the football team shared their memories during the" Down Memory Lane" segment at the school reunion,...
Pastor Brenda Dziadaszek and the ladies of Spiritual Harvest Worship Center Monroe LA, cordially invite ladies in this community to join them at their 11th "Women of the Word" Prayer Conference & Breakfast Fellowship, Saturday, October 13, 8:30 a.m. "WOMEN THIRSTING FOR GOD" guest speakers are Pastor Linda Trimble, Liberty Christian Center SE, Winnsboro LA; Amie Brooks, The Church at Bethel's Family, Houston TX; and Wanda Oatis, Lifeline Fellowship Church Monroe LA Come and enjoy a delicious...
Sister Lula Pearl Gilbert, one of God’s servants received her wings, Monday, July 30, 2018. She was born January 16, 1928, to the union of the late King David Swazer and Laura Johnson Swazer in Wisner, Louisiana. She retired from the Ouachita Parish School System as a Food Service Technician. Loving memories will be cherished by one daughter, Barbara G. Davis of Monroe, LA; three sons, Charles Gilbert, Dan Gilbert, Jr., both of Denver, CO, and Clarence Ray Gilbert of Monroe, LA; three sisters, Luetta Bourn, of Monroe, LA, Olivia Jackson, of R...
Terry Leonard was confirmed as a suspect through DNA evidence submitted to the Louisiana state police crime lab. Monroe Police detectives and swat team arrested Terry Leonard Friday, July 27. He was apprehended without incident at a residence on Linderman Avenue in West Monroe, LA. According to police reports on Saturday, July 14 a terrible senseless crime happened to an elderly citizen as an intruder forced his way into her residence, sexually assaulted her, and forced her into her car against...
It's difficult being a young person these days. It is especially tough when people say anything to get your trust then betray it. There are only a few who can be trusted - God, mother or father, and some lifetime friends. Many times we trust folks but they lead us astray. Sadly, the death of Kalon Jones has her family and many confused. The news of her tragic death had lines buzzing. Kalon's family is devastated by this tragic event. All the uncertainties and questions involving her mysterious...
Some find it difficult understanding the difference in real and play. Being an adult, many don't accept play or take it seriously. One rule which should always be followed is never play with adults. Play is for children of a certain age. According to police reports, deputies were summoned to a disturbance on Lincoln Rd. where a victim told deputies her daughter was outside their front door at home with friends when she heard lots of screaming and hollering. The victim came to the front door and...
Four years ago there was a near-complete overhaul of the Monroe City School Board, as four new members, a former board member, and new superintendent were seated. The current board’s performance has received mixed reviews, as the oversight from the Department of Justice concerning a decades old desegregation lawsuit seems to be settled, but there appears to be some things that are going on in the city school system that some believe that Superintendent Brent Vidrine should address. There is a situation in the system where an employee is c...
Gary Brooks, an inmate incarcerated in the Louisiana State Penitentiary under the direction of D.O.C (Department of Corrections) is seeking outside legal help in his case in which he was convicted of second degree murder on February 6, 2002 of Melvin Fuller in the Fourth Judicial District Court of Ouachita Parish without a fair trial, or pre-trial motion. Brooks contends that defense counsel did not perform any investigation, make any objections to the jury who were reading a newspaper during the trail, and made inconsistent statements that did...
Mrs. Ruby Pearl Virginia Ferguson Davis, mother of the late Mrs. Brenda Davis Mack made her journey Home on July 18, 2018, 3 months from her 100th birthday. "MaDea" as she was affectionately known by her six generations, was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Davis, her son Curtis Lee Davis and her two daughters, Shirley Ann Davis Cundiff and Brenda Veleria Davis Mack. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons Willie Otis Davis and Freddie Lee Davis, one daughter Delores Davis, and over 130...
On July 27 the Louisiana Department of Education announced the 2019 Louisiana Teacher and Principal of the Year at the 12th Annual Cecil J. Picard Educator Awards Gala. Spencer Kiper, Elm Grove Middle School in Bossier Parish, was named the 2019 State Teacher of the Year, and Dr. Eric Davis, of Wossman High School in the City of Monroe School District, was named the 2019 State Principal of the Year. Davis is an education veteran, with 20 years of experience in teaching and leadership. Before bec...
Morning Glory Ministry celebrated Pastor Sophie and William Roberson's 4th Anniversary on Sunday, July 29, at Peter Rock Baptist in Monroe, LA. There was an overflow crowd of worshippers who praised God and honored Pastor Sophie and William Robertson for their kingdom building. Guest speaker for the occasion was Apostle Sidney Clay, Sr., Overseer from Quincy, Florida originally from Delhi, LA....
Representative Katrina Jackson was named an Outstanding Woman Lawyer in Politics 2018 by the National Bar Association at their Achievement Awards breakfast in New Orleans, LA held on July 31, 2018. This award also brings light to the state of Louisiana and the city of Monroe as a proud moment and great achievement. Jackson joins a host of professional female barristers who have been named in recent years and ranked as outstanding in their fields. The Time is Now, well describing the approach...
Booker T. Washington School and Foster Homes held a Historical Reunion July 27-29 in Monroe, LA honoring the legacy of the former Booker T. Washington School. The historical reunion was held at Alfred Blakes Cultural Arts Center, Friday, July 27 with a meet & greet event. Booker T. Washington School alumni from all graduation Classes 1930- 1970 reunited. Historical reunion board president Joylean Thompson is pictured as she pins former Booker T. Coach Freddie "Bear" McHenry....
Last night my dad and I sat and watched Love Is ____, a tv show on Oprah’s OWN TV network. While we watched the latest episode we shared a conversation, and my dad made a comment that I can’t forget. “When I was growing up, you didn’t see Black people like this,” He said. He went on to elaborate on this comment saying that Blacks were rarely depicted on TV and when they were they were most often seen in a depressing, disadvantaged situation mainly as slaves, servants, criminals, drug users, or drug dealers. The depth in which we see Blacks on...
The Shellings have a lot to celebrate and this past July they did just that, with a huge three-day birthday celebration for multiple family members. The celebrations for the weekend begin with a fish fry for the family's matriarch, Brenda Shelling, held Friday, July 13. Saturday the family and invited guests sat poolside enjoying sweet beverages and tender barbeque meats. The weekend ended with a Sunday worship....
The 5fth annual women's conference held recently, at the Solomon Temple Baptist Church was a phenomenal success, and a Godly Blessing from on high. It was a Pentecostal experience that will go down in history as an anointing from the most High God. St. Luke women's ministry gave devotion followed by a solo from the song bird Minister Mary Hill-Byrd and Sister Deborah Smith followed with a warmhearted welcome. Antioch ladies' auxiliary along with Sister Gloria Battle and Sister Shirley Burton...
The Carroll High School Classes of 1953-1967 are in the process of planning “The Big 15” class reunion. In previous years, each class has been participating in their own class reunion. It was the idea of the late Autrey Lane Howell to have a joint class reunion. He thought that this would give all the opportunity to reunite with friends who were not in classes together. If your class was not included with “The Big 15”, please feel free to participate. The reunion is scheduled for August 24-26, 2018. The fee for the reunion is $100.00 per person...
Children attending Head Start Centers in Ouachita Parish showed rapid improvement in math, language, and social skills, according to a new report. PRIME TIME, Inc. (PTI), a distinct corporation of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, analyzed end-of-year data for 2017-18, the organization’s first year of operating the Head Start programming in Ouachita Parish. Through local, state, and national collaborations in education and family engagement, PTI has focused on closing the achievement gap and building a better future for children, f...
Napoleon Margo Antonio Sturdivant was born in Ruston, Louisiana on January 24, 1969 to Omega Simmons of Jonesboro, Louisiana and Walter Thompson of Shreveport, Louisiana. He confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized. Napoleon was an accomplished electrician and worked throughout North LA. Napoleon was a hard worker and made a positive impact in the community often setting examples to others to become better stewards of their neighborhood. Napoleon was a kindhearted person willing to...
Children don’t ask to come here. Many variables play a role in what causes a mother to hurt her own child including mental illness, drug, addiction, or someone who was once themselves abused, deepening the mystery of how anyone could do such a thing. According to police reports, On June 13, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies arrested 21-year-old Julexis D. Wiley, the mother of a five-year-old victim in a child abuse case. Wiley was charged with second degree battery and cruelty to juvenile, after her son was taken to University Health Con...
We all have a purpose in life to fulfill. Some people will try to persuade us to live the life that they believe we should live, but it is God who gives us a purpose to live, not only to worship/ serve Him, but to be a blessing to others. That was the kind of person that Joe Williams was to the residents that knew him in the Booker T community. He was well known as everyone knew Joe. He did odd jobs in the community, as he had a heart of gold, willing to do for others. Joe went home to be with...
On Saturday June 16, 2018, God called our loved one, good neighbor, and friend Rev. Harvey Benoit Augusta Roosevelt Simmons home after he lived a full and fulling life of loving God and fellowman. Rev. Simmons is already missed dearly by those he touched during his lifetime and service to God. He was a life-long supporter of Richwood High School. He was employed by the Ouachita Parish School System as an Industrial Arts Instructor and retired head Richwood track coach, as well as assistant footb...
Many places which were once considered safe like schools, hospitals, and churches are not safe anymore. We now add home to the list of unsafe places. One must wonder how all these once safe havens have folks on edge. According to police reports, a ten year old youngster was shot at his house by a random or stray bullet. Imagine looking at television, playing a video game, or reading the bible at home and being shot by a stray bullet. On Monday June 18, a bullet entered a residence wounding a 10 year old boy around 1:00am in the 1300 block of...
Gerald Manning did what few of us could do, and still be able to walk, however, as of June 18, 2018, Manning is a free man. Manning spent forty long years in Angola, Louisiana's notorious prison for a crime that had injustice and racism written all over it. A young woman lost her life, and Manning was used as the scapegoat to make sure that justice was served. Now, forty years later, Manning is the only one who did not receive justice. The nightmare and miscarriage of justice for Manning began...
There is a struggle for the soul of Monroe Transit between the city and the working men and women who drive and maintain the buses, as a line seemed to be drawn in the sand. At one time, the level of service by Monroe Tran- sit was good enough to earn a national award back in 2008. Now as we flash forward to 2018, a lot of questions are being asked about it, like how did the level of service in the mind of many riders, decrease? It is poor service from the drivers that greet daily riders, many of whom know their driver well? It is the condition...
Six Carroll High School Air Force JROTC Cadets from Monroe, LA graduated from the 2018 Bossier Parish Summer Leadership School Course, held June 10-16, 2018....
On Friday, June 15, South Pointe Retirement Community in Monroe, LA honored "Men of Power" for their Father's Day celebration. The women of South Pointe gave the fathers at South Pointe their shining moment honoring real fathers and dads. Fathers are special especially at South Pointe!...
