By Valaysia L. Smith Teen Columnist The first and well known fact that is going around that I will mention is “That Fish is Probably Labeled Wrong”, I know the name sounds pretty weird but according to a few researchers:…
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Services set for Clara Hardwell on October 9th
Funeral services for Clara Hardwell will be held next week. Services Clara Hardwell will be held October 9, 2021, at Piney Grove Baptist Church in West Monroe, La. Clara Brendonna Kieotta Hardwell was born May 13, 1988, at 6:58 am…
Mt. Olivet still meeting strong; new edifice in the works!
The Mt. Olivet Baptist Church congregation is still meeting every Sunday even though members are meeting in the church educational building. Those who pass by the Swayze Street address may be surprised by the empty slab, but it only means…
DeSiard Street Shelter has new name, now Renewal Center
The Desiard Street Shelter has a new name. The DeSiard Street Shelter, which serves people in the area who are homeless, recently underwent a name change and is now known as The Renewal Center of Northeast Louisiana. The Renewal Center…
Teen killed in another Southside Shootout
Another youth is dead in the seemingly endless stream of murders and violent assaults in Monroe. A Saturday night shooting in Monroe claimed the life of 17-year-old Jarvis Varner, Jr. Monroe police responded to the shooting that happened just before…
Covid claims Shelisia Kelly, 34
Local residents are mourning the death of well known Gospel Singer who died recently. Kelly, reportedly died at St. Francis Medical Center after suffering from complications associated with Covid 19. She was 34 years. She was a well known praise…
Anime is a big thing for us teens
By Valaysia L. Smith Teen Columnist As you may or may not know, anime is a pretty big thing for us kids out in this world. We have drama anime’s, romance, action, mystery, the same genres you’d have in movie…