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It took him eight years to get where many will say that he’s always wanted, and on Saturday, October 14, 2023, Jeff Landry made it to the mountaintop of Louisiana politics when he won the governorship outright with 52% of the vote. The outcome of the race was not a surprise, as Landry was expected to win in a conservative-red Louisiana. Still, many anticipated a run-off between Landry and Democrat contender Shawn Wilson. John Bel Edwards may have just been the last Democrat to sit in the governor’s mansion, as the state has gone further to the...
The Betty Ward-Cooper Mayoral Campaign's inaugural event made a remarkable entrance onto the political stage on Monday, October 16, 2023 at Tower Place in Monroe, LA. Ward-Copper spoke before a diverse crowd of citizens with the focal point of her campaign as unity, aiming to bridge the divides within the city and collaborate towards achieving goals for the betterment of all residents with intentions to genuinely engage with all the communities in our city. of Monroe. The path ahead is set, and...
On Monday, October 6, 2023 around 11:00 AM, my dental assistant, Jesse, informed me that I had a visitor at the front desk. He then went on to say that he was a very important looking person. I then inquired, "What's his name?" to which he replied Michael Thompson. He said, "What should I do? Should I tell him you are coming?" I replied, "Hurry and go get him and bring him to the back." This moment will forever be imprinted on both my heart and mind. It's the moment in time when God visited me t...
There is always a continued need for Black leaders who can address the unique challenges and opportunities facing the Black community and society. While the specific needs may evolve over time, some key areas where Black leaders can make a significant impact include social justice and racial equity, education, economic empowerment, healthcare disparities, political representation, community building, mentoring and youth development, cultural preservation and representation, intersectionality, environmental justice, and media representation....
Little Flower Catholic Church Choir's Fall Choir Gospel Concert is November 5, 2023 at 3pm at Little Flower Catholic Church 600 S. 16th St. in Monroe LA. Special guest performances also!...
Survivor Tinnie Rhodes is truly a dedicated member of Celebrating Life After Breast Cancer Support Group , Always willing to participate in various activities , has served as the group driver and offers encouraging words to other Survivors. Survivor Tinnie was a group supporter before she became a Survivor. She is a nine-year survivor and did not receive any type of treatment after having a mastectomy, chemotherapy or radiation. Tinnie has not had any problem since her diagnosis. Her husband,...
Law enforcement officials responded to a shooting that left a man dead inside the town limits of Jonesboro, LA, according to an incident report released by the Jackson Parish Sheriff's Department. According to the Sheriff's Department, a report of homicide was made on Friday, October 6, 2023, by another motorist is extremely alarming, especially if traveling at night or early morning. A couple were victims of a shooting that occurred over the weekend. The October 7, 2023 shooting claimed the...
Shooting plagues continue to claim the lives of people of color and others. An alleged shooting happened recently when people riding on highways heard shots fired near a Circle K gas station in Jonesboro, La. When deputies arrived, they found Bre'unte Hicks, 26, had been shot. He was transported to a hospital by the parish ambulance service, where he died from his injuries. Acting upon information received, the Sheriff's Department issued a warrant for the arrest of a suspect identified as 19-ye...
It has been an uneventful year for the Carroll High School Bulldog Football Team in Monroe LA. Last year at this time, the Bulldogs were having a "dream year", winning football games and headed to a playoff run. But that all changed with one football game. A football game against the Franklin Parish Patriots, which Carroll won, turned ugly when several Carroll coaches were involved in a skirmish with police officers and fans, leading to a head coach and assistant coaches being dismissed from...
The investigation of a school board employee for possible misconduct took a dramatic turn when sources told the Monroe Dispatch that the Monroe City School Board has hired an independent investigator. The board met for the second time last week on Friday, October 6, 2023 in an effort to quell what appears to be some unrest among some in the public including former school board members. The board had met numerous times since making an announcement that a “school district employee” was under investigation for possible misconduct allegedly of a f...
Eugene Lollie or 6 9 Robinson as all of us basketball teammates called him, was a loyal friend for fifty years. When word quickly spread that Eugene Lollie Robinson had passed away on October 9, 2023, my heart dropped, and disbelief came all over us. You see, Lollie worked out at the local health club daily and his physique was similar to the last basketball college game he played at ULM in 1980. Lollie was All-State on our 1975 Bastrop State Championship team and All-Conference on our 1979...
A few weeks after qualifying as a candidate for Police Juror District D, one of the mothers of my church came up to me in church and handed me a card. She said the Lord told her to give it to me. The part of the card that really touched me said, " When success comes to one of us, it comes to all of us." If I were ever feeling some kind of way, I would remind myself of the Lord's encouragement, and I would feel the fire to pursue my goal of becoming Police Juror for District D. I really want to...
The Ladies and Knights of Saint Peter Claver presented Father Adrian Fischer and Deacon Verdine Williams a monetary donation in observance of Priest and Deacon Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 9:00 AM mass at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church in Monroe, LA....
Vote Saturday October 14, 2023 6am-8pm Excitement and anticipation fill the air as citizens across the nation have already begun flocking to polling stations. With a myriad of issues at stake, from the economy to healthcare and environmental concerns, the decision made at the ballot box will undoubtedly shape the future of our nation and state take over the next few years. This election, marked by spirited campaigns and intense debates, has brought to the forefront a diverse range of candidates vying for various offices, including local,...
Little Flower Catholic Church Choir’s Fall Choir Gospel Concert is November 5, 2023 at 3pm at Little Flower Catholic Church 600 S. 16th St. in Monroe LA. Special guest performances also!...
Things are still tight-lipped at the Monroe City Schools Board concerning what, if anything, will come from the revelation that Superintendent. Brent Vidrine is the “person of interest" in an ongoing misconduct investigation. The board met on Tuesday, October 3, 2023 and one of the items on the agenda was for board members to convene in an executive session to receive information concerning the aforementioned investigation. That particular agenda item also would allow board members to have “follow-up discussions” regarding possible employee mis...
Deadria "Dee" Talton is a survivor. She is a survivor of domestic abuse and is doing all she can to keep other women from becoming victims where so much is taken from someone. Talton had been in a domestic abuse relationship for years, but with the help, support, and prayers of loved ones, she has made it a life's mission to help others. On Saturday, October 14, 2023, Talton and women like her are having their 3rd annual event called "Celebrating the Queen In You" in the Caldwell Franklin Room...
After numerous pedestrians have lost their lives on U.S. Highway 165 due to no highway lighting, another pedestrian has fallen victim to this treacherous dark highway. According to elected officials, the lighting of the U.S. highway has been approved, and there was once activity for lighting. All lost their lives because of neglect. Elected officials have known the dangers of U.S. Highway 165, and the lights are still not up. The lights should have been installed due to the dangerous conditions...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A mom attempting to raise her sons because of her disciplining them due to the fact not allowing others raises flags. According to whatever the action, the punishment by the mom in an effort to help her children to become respectful law abiding citizens has deepening implications. Sometimes punishment can and should be excessive while no one ever died from being disciplined. Order under any parent's home is a must for children...
Mrs. Frances W. Jenkins was born on Sunday January 8, 1928 in Alto LA to Annie and Elbert Williams. One of seven children, Frances moved with her family to Monroe in 1940 when she was 12 years old. Frances was a hardworking housewife. She live her life will caring graciously for her family, friends, neighbors and Liberty Christian Center in Monroe LA where she was a longstanding member. Frances went home to be with the Lord on Friday September 29, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Hope in Christ - Greater New Antioch's 2nd Annual Women's Conference was September 29 - October 1, 2023. Sponsored by Greater New Antioch Women's Ministry, the conference featured presenters Monica Benjamin, Lillie Bridges, Carolyn Fountain, Lisa Hawkins, Tammy Hopkins, Cici Lee, Dr. Dana Jenkins, Tabita L. Johnson Marsha Newhouse, Briana Savage, and Stanlanda Butcher....
Supreme Home Health Services, Inc. is celebrating 40 years of home health service 1983-2023. On Saturday, September 30, 2023 a prayer breakfast was held at Supreme Home Health in Monroe, LA. There was prayer, a celebration, and a brunch for 40 years of dedicated home health services....
I like to buy new, up to date gadgets. l always have... new sewing machine, new washing machine, new computer all with bright shiny bells and whistles. But I noticed that the newer the gadgets the less they last. The more expensive the items the less they last. Even our brand-new cars are made out of material that easily breaks upon impact. Then, take our Smart Phones...how many times does that glass screen break, and all that trusted information is in danger of getting lost. We don't waste a...
Betty Ward-Cooper is announcing her candidacy for Mayor of Monroe, LA. She firmly believes that our city has been divided for far too long, and she is dedicated to fostering unity as the key to its growth and prosperity. Betty has a proven track record of collaboration, working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, spanning both the North and South sides of our city. She is a unifying force, committed to bringing our community together to tackle the issue of violent crime. Her...
We all want the best that life can offer. It makes a difference who you rely on and trust. Dr. Glenda Starr and Teri Coates are always in good company and have been since forever. Their journey is unique and amazing. Many only wish to have a bond as strong as theirs!...
The GateKeepers, City Wide Ushers of Greater Monroe celebrated their 91st Anniversary recently at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe LA were Rev. John Russell ll is Pastor. For a day in thy courts is better than a thousand. I had rather be a doorkeeper in the house of my God, than to dwell in the tents of wickedness. Ushers were honored while usher graduates Sister Roniya Carter and Brother Damion Jones were recognized as ushers of tomorrow. Brother C.D. Heckard guided the program...
Suspect Sought Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Officers of the Monroe Police Department are conducting a manhunt for suspect LaQuanta Lynch in connection to a deadly shooting. Lynch has been identified as a suspect in a shooting that happened at the Parkview Apartments on September 22, 2023. Lynch is being sought in reference to a shooting that claimed the life of 60-year-old Rebecca Jones. As of press time, no other details have been released as the manhunt...
Shootings continue in Monroe, LA, with no end in sight. Shootings are happening more frequently than we truly know and are often only reported by local residents who witness these deadly occurrences. According to police reports, a recent shooting occurred on South 29th St. in Monroe, LA, off Renwick St.. Christopher Johnson, 34, was the victim of the shooting and was found dead. Anyone with any information involving this crime is asked to contact Crime Stoppers of North Delta at (318)388-2274...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed until proven guilty. A Morehouse Parish woman had the kind of day that none of us would want to happen to anyone. According to local and parish officials, an incident that happened on September 25, 2023, left the unidentified female fearing for her safety. Bastrop Police said that they received a panicked phone call from the female where, during the call, dispatchers could hear yelling and gunshots in the background. When officers arrived at the address given, the alleged suspect had already gone. When they...
Wossman High School in Monroe LA Class of 1973 celebrated their 50th Class Reunion September 15-17 2023 with a stylish banquet at the Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Museum on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Guest speaker for the affair was Dr. Chekita T. (Hall) Hamilton, Executive Speechwriter for the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs...
People who frequently drive on the southside of Monroe no doubt will utilize the Texas Ave. artery, especially when traveling east-to-west. I-20 is easily accessible when traveling on Texas Ave., as it also leads to many neighborhoods on the southside. Several major streets intersect with Texas Ave., such as South 2nd St., Jackson Ave., and North 18th St. Another street on the southside that is widely used and intersects with Texas Ave. is South 8th St., which has been the scene of numerous acci...
Is it possible for the state of Louisiana to elect a second Democrat to sit in the Governor’s Mansion following the departure of John Bel Edwards? Theoretically, maybe. Realistically? Don’t bet the house on it. But as the old expression goes, politics make strange bedfellows. Many pundits will say that is indeed what it would take for Democrat Shawn Wilson to capture the seat over prospective Republican candidate Jeff Landry in the upcoming gubernatorial election. Unlike the last election where Edwards won a second term that had national att...
On April 28, 2017 I was awarded a golden shovel compliments of the North Louisiana Economic Partnership. The coveted shovel represented a groundbreaking partnership between Graphic Packaging International, INC. and DHL. It was phenomenal because this union would create a distributing plant covering over 29 acres of square footage on Milhaven Rd, down from Ouachita High School. That represents thousands of square feet inside two buildings and tons of good-paying jobs. It would also be the...
The Northeast Louisiana Sickle Anemia Foundation held its 42nd Annual Banquet on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the Monroe Civic Center, celebrating a memorable occasion for its members and supporters. The well-attended fundraiser featured the Honorable State Representative Tammy T. Phelps of District 3 as its guest keynote speaker. "Doing Our B.E.S.T. for Sickle Cell" was the theme for the banquet with a purpose....
I’m a Survivor: Women’s Health Expo is coming up this Saturday, September 30, 2023 is an educational wellness seminar and resource fair with discussions focusing on the 7 Dimensions of Health and Wellness from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at two different locations: Morning Seminars: 9 a.m. to noon. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 211 Mt. Zion St. Monroe LA; Afternoon celebration: Noon to 3 p.m. Legend’s Plaza Food Truck Park, 601 Texas Ave. Monroe LA; Bring your own lawn chair and kids must be accompanied by an adult. More information, contact Shirah Tolli...
Jump On Board the mobile classroom. Loveys Mobile Academic Classroom rolled out Saturday, September 23, 2023 for a Launch event. Guests were excited to see what the MAC looked like and here about the services being offered to our communities. Loveys Mobile Academic Classroom is a mobile tutoring service designed with the look of a 21st century classroom equipped with desk space, wobble chairs, laptops, whiteboard and Wi-Fi connection. Any student 6-14 yrs. old needing help in any core subject or...
W.K. Kellogg Foundation Racial Healing Conversation is Saturday October 7, 2023 at 10 am till 12 pm at Carver-McDonald Branch Library 2941 Renwick ST. Monroe LA. Earlier this year, the Kellogg Foundation launched its 2023 Racial Healing campaign as a part of their annual initiative to build and strengthen communities through healing, where a discussion of our experiences how they impact us and how we can heal together encouraging people from all backgrounds to be a part of the conversation because diversity is the key to growing and evolving...
School has been in session for over a month, and the biggest news to report has been the firing of several high school football coaches and the almost suspension of a school superintendent. Football season practically dominates school activities, with various schools having their homecoming events to instill school pride among their students. But not lost in the process is the purpose of school, which is to educate all students who walk through its doors day-in-day-out. A dark cloud continues to hang over the Monroe City Schools District as...
Disclaimer: All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty. Family is important to all of us. We have each other's back because we are all blood. We defend each other and support one another through the trials of life. Sometimes, it's how we show that support that can get us in trouble. According to a recent police report, Monroe Police responded to an altercation involving a male victim and the brothers of an unknown female. Police say that the victim was involved in an altercation...
One of Carroll’s High School’s biggest events may not be happening at the school. Carroll’s annual football homecoming, initially slated to be played Friday night on October 20, will be played on Saturday, October 21. Most alumni and fans allegedly did not meet the news of the change in event plans with open arms. According to what is being said in the community, the football game itself will not be played on the school’s campus. That is because representatives of Carroll’s opponents have strenuously objected to the game being played on campus...
Another shooting and numerous others are plaguing Monroe, LA, while police scramble to investigate and solve shooting crimes. According to source, an alleged shooting took place in or around the Atkins Quarter community on Monday, September 18, 2023. A good friend of the deceased victim made a point of checking on the victim daily. The day went awry when the friend couldn't get in contact with the victim, which was very unusual. Unable to contact the victim, the friend went to the victim's...
Sommer Powell, 39, was born March 5, 1984, to Billy Ray Mathias and the late Vanessa Powell. She could make anyone smile in her presence. At age eight, Sommer was placed under the wings of her dearly beloved grandmother, Betty Jean Powell, who reared her. Sommer attended Berg Jones Lane Elementary and Richwood High School. She moved to Texas with relatives in her twenties while becoming a mother to a beautiful baby girl, Savannah Powell, whose sweet, adorable personality was contagious to those...
Sources informed the Monroe Dispatch of an alleged deceased body found in Monroe, LA, on Louberta St. between Swayze St. and Booth St. on September 16, 2023. Sources didn’t know who or what gender the alleged deceased body was and how it was discovered. Mysterious shootings are becoming commonplace in Monroe, with no organization or leaders even attempting to address the crimes occurring more frequently. Where are the leaders of Monroe, LA?...
The 2023 Wossman High School homecoming football game was Friday, September 15, 2023 at Grady Jones Memorial Stadium. Wossman Homecoming royalty Miss Wossman, Da'Naya Ross and her homecoming court was introduced to Wossman students, alumni, fans, and friends. The homecoming was a perfect fit for, "Two Rings and A Queen!"...
The Monroe City Council, during the Tuesday, September 12, 2023 meeting, approved the final adoption of an ordinance, a "proposed reorganization and amending" the Monroe City Charter to provide for the reorganization of the Engineering and the Planning and Urban Development Departments. While many see nothing wrong with the Ellis administration reorganizing its departments, it appeared that the method in doing so raised some questions. Community activist Verbon Muhammad stated as such, except...
The Wossman Wildcat Alumni Association (WWAA) hosted a career fair for Wossman students on Thursday, September 14, 2023. 20 plus businesses and organizations were represented at the event, with some alumni representing their companies and alma mater. The career fair was a part of an exciting event line-up; WWAA also hosted many other events celebrating the purple and gold pride. Visit www.wwaagocats.org to become a member and receive up to date news from the organization. Picture 1 - WWAA...
The deadline to register to vote or make changes, in person or by mail was September 13, 2023. The deadline to register or make changes online at www.geaxvote.com is September 23, 2023. Early voting begins on Saturday September 30,2023 through Saturday October 7, 2023. No voting held on Sunday October 1, 2023. The hors for early voting are 8:30am till 6pm at Registrar of Voters Community Room 1650 DeSiard St, in Monroe LA and West Ouachita Senior Center 1800 N 7th St in West Monroe LA. Please bring ID....
Applications are now open to host free family engagement and reading programs that address themes such as caring, sustainability, and the foods that influence our lives. Applications will be accepted from Sept. 15 through Oct. 17 at www.primetimefamily.org for organizations that would like to host either Prime Time Family Reading, for ages 6-10, or Prime Time Preschool Reading, for ages 3-5. An initiative of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities (LEH), Prime Time programs start with a shared meal, and then a storyteller reads families an...
AL DERRY`S Bayou Classic 50TH Anniversary trip is scheduled for November 24-26, 2023 in New Orleans, LA - AL DERRY`S Bayou Classic package includes 2 nights at Comfort Inn & Suites in Metairie, LA (double occupancy), free breakfast, game tickets, transportation to and from the game, Battle of the Bands, and the parade. Battle of the Bands tickets are $25, not included. Bayou Classic package price is $335 per person, $75.00 deposit due by September 23 2023. Remaining balance due by October 28, 2023. Contact Al Derry at 318-789-9690 for more...
Celebrating the magic number 4 score and ten, Joyce Poullard was showered with birthday love on Saturday September 16, 2023 at the Marriott Courtyard in Monroe LA. Many showed their love for Joyce through numerous expressions of kindness shown by her family, church family, collogues and friends. Happy birthday Joyce!...
