***Businessman helped hundreds of poor families each Christmas with bike giveaways! ***Known for “Big Heart;” shared his business success with all those in need! ***Recipient of awards from City of Monroe, Churches, and Civic Groups for his…
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Birthdays June 17th – June 23rd
June 17- Calvin Robin, Genny Latchison, In Loving Memory of Willie Mae Johnson, Micheal D. Harris, III, Nancy Major, Eula Mae Hollis, Rokeyisha McGee, Henry Gorham, In Loving Memory of Jabari McCoy, Lana Ratcliff. June 18- Jacky Lewis, Jaterrica Beard,…
Perspectives on the lives we live: Topic: The Science of it all
By Victor C. Kirk I am often amazed by the ability of scientists to discover a methodology to use the human genotype as a vehicle to solve medical mysteries. Once the human body was geocoded it was inevitable that science…
Legislature killed bills that would force discussion of race issues in schools
It didn’t get much attention, but the Louisiana Legislature killed two bills that would have injected some elements of “critical race theory” into the social studies curriculum of the state of Louisiana. Both measures were opposed by the mostly…
Monroe City School Board: May 18, 2021 Minutes
Monroe City School Board of Education 2006 Tower Drive Monroe, Louisiana 71201 MINUTES The Monroe City School Board met in regular session, Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Monroe City School District Central Office, 2006 Tower Drive, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. The…
Happy Father’s Day
By Rusty Potter Congratulations to all the men out there who are working hard to be good fathers, whether you are a stepfather or a biological father, or a spiritual father. Fathers have a call to serve. Dr. Martin Luther…
Death Notices for the week of June 14th
Audrey Mae Hennings, 65 of Monroe, LA Retail Manager died June 13, 2021. Service will be at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 19, 2021, at St. Paul Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M., until 1:00 P.M., Friday,…