Monroe Mayor Oliver Friday Ellis doesn’t understand why two years into his term citizens of South Monroe are signing a recall petition against him. In his mind, he is keeping his promises and doing more for South Monroe than any…
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Birthdays November 24th – November 30th
November 24-Patty London, In Loving Memory of Roy Shelling, Sr., Robin White, Bronze Harris, Ashari B. Harper, Ella Reed, Nathan Jones, Julian Eggins. November 25-Nancy Mack, Gregory Lee, Kenneth Dupree, Ronald Charles Hunt, Jr., Archie D. Williams, Donald Sloan, Lemerick…
Wanting to be understood but not willing to understand
By Lisa Wilmore Dear Hearts, How often have you heard the statement made by individuals, “Do you understand where I’m coming from?” Or, in other words. “Do you fill me?” These statements as well as similar ones suggest that the…
God said, “Weapons designed to destroy HIS innocent children will destroy their designers”. Part 7
By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons In last week’s message, Queen Esther invites Haman to be the only guest to attend the banquet she had prepared for the King. Afterwards, as Haman hurried home, even though he was very enthusiastic over such…
Death Notices for the week of November 21st
Trent Yarnell Kimpson, Jr., 35, of Monroe, LA., Laborer, died November 17, 2022. Service will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Smith Funeral Home. No Visitation. Burial will be in Richwood Gardens, Richwood, LA., under the direction…
State post first letter grade for schools, some bright spots noted
The Louisiana Department of Education released letter grades for its schools this week. While most Monroe City Schools showed poor performances, some showed improvement despite their poor final outcomes. One school with an “A” letter grade. Neville High School.…
Funeral services slated for Black community legend, Dr. Deacue Fields, Jr.
The Reverend Dr. Deacue Fields, Jr., a giant in the African-American fight for equity in the state for decades, died last week. He was 81 years old. Dr. Fields was the former pastor of Ludden Chapel Baptist Church in Monroe…