Between July 20, and July 26, 2023, our friends were busy on social media, including these snaps.
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Birthdays July 27th – August 2nd
July 27-Gregory J. Baylis, Mary L. Johnson, Betty Stewart Toston, Jocelyn D. Reed, Aubrey Lawson, Railyn Doyle, In Loving Memory of Earl Williams., Florence Minor Harris. July 28-Sandra Horne, Calvin Jones, Kennedy Mack, Linda Gilbert, Petrecia Babers, Lorin Y. Pargoud,…
When the wound is from a friend
By Lisa Wilmore Scriptures: (Psalm 55) For if an enemy were insulting me; I could endure it; if a foe were rising against me, I could hide. But it is you, a man like myself, my companion, my close friend, with whom…
Magnolia Cemetery joins in mission with Wreaths Across America
The National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced today that the Magnolia Cemetery on Desiard Street, Monroe, LA, will be joining in the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, as an official location for 2023. This is the FIRST year that…
Reginald Cal Johnson, Sr. to lead the way
Taking the Next Step! If you want to change lives, teach the Word of God. From the neighborhood basketball court training and teaching young boys to Alcorn State University, supporting his son Reginald “Monsta” Jr. as he played for the…
Death Notices for the week of November 24th
Otis Spear, Jr., 71, of Monroe, LA Welder died July 7, 2023. Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday, July 28, 2023, at…
Our legislative delegation deserves re-election
Three members of our state legislative delegation, in our opinion, have met and exceeded expectations for their respective positions and deserve re-election. Senator Katrina Jackson (D34), Rep. Adrian Fisher (D16), and Rep. Pat Moore (D17) have represented their districts remarkably…