Community Events
- Juneteenth celebration draws support from across the community
22 Jun 2017
By Brea Joiner Even though Juneteenth is the day that changed Africans in America forever, three days marks the charm. United Minds of Joint Action (UMOJA), Rays of Sonshine and C.H.R.I.S.T Association hosted their 5th Annual Juneteenth Celebration as a three-day series to celebrate the official freedom of slaves. UMOJA and the surrounding community joined in fellowship at the St. James Methodist Church Friday evening completing the first phase of the celebration: The Past. “ […]
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- Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, INC. Alpha Xi Sigma Chapter held its Annual Scholarship & Business of the Year Luncheon
22 Jun 2017
The brothers of Alpha Xi Sigma Chapter (Shreveport Alumni Chapter) held their Annual Scholarship Luncheon on June 10, 2017 at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Shreveport. There were four 2017 Honorees that received scholarships based on Scholastic achievement and community service. Awards were also presented to sisters of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority for their support and local chapter officers of the Education and the Bigger and Better Business Programs of the Fraternity. An acknowledgement letter […]
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- Forever Underwood!
22 Jun 2017
Demetrice & Shannon Underwood were married Saturday, June 17, 2017 at Liberty Christian Center by Pastors Warren and Linda Trimble. The couples theme was vintage glam. They were surrounded by their family and friends as they sealed their vows with a kiss! The ceremony was followed by the reception at the Bayou Desiard Country Club. The bride is a Special Education/Coordinator currently pursing her Masters Degree, for Richland Parish School District. The groom is a […]
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Family Celebrations
- Happy Father’s Day
17 Jun 2017
To our Father/Dad, Rev. J L Cotton who we miss and love. It has been 12 years since you have gone and we miss you just as much now. Dad we will always love you. Your kids, Glean, Kaye, Tim, Donecia, Tracey and Lil Toni.
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Education
- New law exempts more students from paddling
21 Jun 2017
Unruly students can still be paddled in Louisiana public schools, but a new law now excludes disabled students, and students with special 504 accommodations. The new law Act 266 of the Louisiana Legislature makes it a crime for schools in Louisiana to paddle special students, but others can still be paddled according to state rules. The law was signed into effect by Governor John Bell Edwards. Under present law local school boards have discretion in […]
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- Epps appointed as permanent Chancellor of Delta Community College
17 Jun 2017
Wednesday afternoon the Board of Supervisors approved a recommendation to appoint Dennis Epps as the permanent Chancellor of Louisiana Delta Community College. “Mr. Epps accepted the Acting Chancellor role during very difficult financial times, and he has done an outstanding job of leading the college despite the fiscal environment,” said Louisiana Community and Technical College System President Dr. Monty Sullivan. “Dennis is the right fit for the college and the community it serves. He possesses […]
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State Legislature
- Jackson gets criminal justice reform signed into law
21 Jun 2017
On last Friday, Governor John Bel Edwards signed three bills into law. All three bills signed deal with criminal justice reform. One of the bills was authored by Rep. Katrina Jackson, District 16. Her bill, HB 481, expands the guidelines for reporting a police officer’s work history into a statewide database. This work history would include terminations, disciplinary actions, and resignations. Gov. Edwards said that he criminal justice measures builds better partnerships between law enforcement […]
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- Louisiana Congressman shot in Virginia
16 Jun 2017
GOP House Majority Whip from New Orleans shot early Wednesday morning at baseball practice The House Majority Whip for the US Congress, Steve Scalise, was shot along with several others during a charity baseball game practice early Wednesday morning in Alexandria, VA. As of Wednesday evening, the New Orleans Congressman remained in critical condition following surgery. Federal law enforcement officials identified the alleged shooter as James Hodgkinson, 66, or Belleville, […]
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Religion
- Locals among thousands at St. Louis Baptist Congress
22 Jun 2017
Monroe area residents are among over 10,000 Baptists who are convening in St. Louis for the Christian Education Congress. The Congress is the educational arm of the National Baptist Convention, USA one of the largest organizations of Baptist in the United States. During the week messengers, including many from the local community, studied ways to bring the message of faith to their communities. Several local church leaders serve on the staff or faculty of the […]
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- God’s grace is available to us forever
22 Jun 2017
By: Lisa Wilmore Scripture: for he is strong that executeth his word: for the day of the Lord is great and very terrible; and who can abide it? Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning: And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the Lord your God: for he is gracious and merciful, slow to […]
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- Sadness erupts after the last headlights disappear around the corner
22 Jun 2017
By: Dr. Jacquelyn Simmons Scripture: Grace be to you and peace from God our father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. Blessed be God, even the father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the father of mercies, and the God of all comfort. Who comforted us in all our tribulation that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted by God. For as the […]
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Crime
- They took my bike and my phone
19 Jun 2017
Sunday evening a victim was riding his bike in the vicinity of 307 Vernon Street when the victim was accosted by two young men who like his bike and reportedly took it and the victim’s cell phone, too. They didn’t get far because the cops caught them with the bike a short while later and slammed them both in jail. The official police report put it this way: On June 18, 2017, I CPL Anthony […]
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- Dark park shot ends with arrest
17 Jun 2017
Who shoots at firearm in the park at 11 p.m. at night? If you ask the Monroe Police, Jonathan Puckett does. According to Monroe Police Puckett, 21 of 5200 Highland Rd, came to the Bernstein Park zoo at about 11 p.m. when they received a complaint about a firearm being discharged in the park. When officers arrived they reported seeing a suspicious vehicle leaving the scene. When they stopped the vehicle Puckett admitted to shooting […]
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Birthdays
Birthdays from June 22 – June 28, 2017 22 Jun 2017
Happy Birthday DaMeitrea Adams, June 25th June 22-Rodney Keith Horne, Jr., Angela Hall, Lewis Dorsey, Marion Felice’ Michele Dawkins, Laytora Dorsey, JoAnn Lacount, Vertie C. Saunders, Erica Bradford, In Loving Memory of Evelyn James, Raven Loyd, Ernestine Woods. June […]
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Deaths
Funeral services set for Larry Neal 18 Jun 2017
Funeral services for Larry “Snuff” Neal will be held Tuesday, June 20th at the New Tabernacle Baptist Church. Neal died Thursday after a brief illness. The memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. at Tabernacle with Robert Allen Tanzy, […]
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