By Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture:…And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David…
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Empower yourself today
By Rusty Potter This year we have experienced intense setbacks, economic downturns, racial strife, and a pandemic. We all have endured some types of setbacks in the past two years. The setbacks are just a bend in the road of…
Death Notices for the week of November 29th
Betty Marie Jackson, 59 of Monroe, LA. Homemaker died November 22, 2021. Service will be 2:00 P.M., Thursday, December 02, 2021, at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 3:00 until 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 01, 2021, at Smith Funeral…
Pillow fight, argument, lands boyfriend in jail by SWAT team
He threw a pillow against the wall, but the police SWAT team was called, and an angry boyfriend was jailed. It happened late Monday night November 22nd in the Parkview Apartment complex when an argument began between Darius Walker,…
Dontrell Broadway family thanks public after death
The family of Dontrell DeWayne Broadway, Jr. expressed its warm appreciation and thanks for the love and support shown during the recent death of their loved one. Broadway died October 29, 2021. He was 20 years old. His survivors included…
Monroe still ranked among nation’s most dangerous cities by FBI
Monroe has changed its logo, rebuilding its downtown and working to clean up its image, but it has failed miserably at changing its image as one of the most dangerous cities of its size in the United States. Monroe’s…
Saturday Services set for Monroe native Larry Poe, Sr.
Funeral services for Monroe native Larry Poe, Sr., are scheduled for Saturday in Centerville, Ga. Poe, a retired Naval Petty Officer and long time resident of Centerville, GA died unexpectedly on November 15, 2021, at the age of 69 while…