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News
'We've got to get people stirred up'
by Scott Rogers - posted
Ridgedale residents want concessions

Counts, Norris politic for school board
by Scott Rogers - posted
EDITOR'S NOTE: This is the first in a series of articles with candidates seeking election on the Oct. 2 ballot.

Official disputes complaint over service
by Scott Rogers - posted
The Wellspring, which oversees operations at Family Justice Center, rarely receives complaints from domestic violence victims for treatment victims receive at the center, but if a complaint arises, the organization takes it very seriously.

Dog show this weekend
by Scott Rogers - posted
Dog owners from across the United States will converge on the Monroe Civic Center this weekend for the 38th annual Cotton Land Cluster of Dog Shows.

J.S. Clark students 'eating right around the clock'
by Scott Rogers - posted
At J.S. Clark Magnet School, students, teachers and staff members have focused more than ever on living healthier.

U.S. Secretary of Education tours Monroe school
by Scott Rogers - posted
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan joined several members of J.S. Clark Magnet School in Monroe late last week to personally review efforts the school is taking to improve student health.

Dhaliwal develops prime north Monroe location
by Scott Rogers - posted
Local businessman Karl Dhaliwal expects his new convenience store in north Monroe to be open for business by January.

Monroe Transit adds community college route
posted
Monroe Transit created a new route to serve Louisiana Delta Community College students needing transportation to the new campus on Millhaven Road.

Grant to aid zoning efforts
posted
The city of Monroe has been approved for a $322,500 grant to help rewrite the city's zoning ordinance.

Glenwood adds interactive patient care
posted
Glenwood Regional Medical Center this week officially launched its new interactive patient system.

LifeShare reduces age limit
posted
LifeShare Blood Centers recently announced it has begun accepting 16-year-olds as potential blood donors.

Tempo
PAWS hosts fundraiser event
posted
PAWS of NE Louisiana will host Best Friends & Biscuits Friday, Sept. 3, at the Holiday Inn Holidome in Monroe.

WMHS seeks award nominees
posted
West Monroe High School is seeking nominations for the Distinguished Alumni Award.

Church hosts Family Crusade
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Highland Park Baptist Church will hold a family crusade next week.

Coodys to speak Sunday
posted
Rev. Ron and Jean Coody, missionaries to Turkey, will be the guest speakers Sunday at Cypress Street Church of God.

Love is spelled T-I-M-E
by Martha Jane Anderson - posted
Through friends Clara Munholland Montgomery, Jo Marie Ellett Hanna and Armande McHenry Kennedy, we received a clipping from the 1912 newspaper's society column that is a "must read."  The following are excerpts: "The Women's Missionary Society met with Mrs. J.M. Munholland in her cozy cottage home on the West Side in the Trenton neighborhood. At 3 o'clock, the Dixieland Boat was anchored to the shore near the now Forsythe Park, awaiting the coming of the guests who on arrival enjoyed the sail across the Ouachita River. Mrs. Munholland received the guests ushering them into her home which was beautiful and fragrant with sweet peas and nasturtiums. Mrs. Fred C. Bennett read the scripture lesson after which an interesting program of readings were given subject to discussion.  The main theme of the program was "Our Service to Christ."  At the conclusion of the meeting, Mrs. Munholland ushered guests to her porch where they viewed the beautiful river scenery and were cooled by refreshing breezes. They were served a tempting luncheon by the Misses Mattie McGhee, Gladys Walker, Gettie Avery, and Mary Munholland." 

Weekly devotional and church listings: September 2, 2010
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EDITOR'S NOTE: This column is a continuation from last week.

  
Columns
Do you want to change your weather?
by Robert Charles Payne - posted
Most of the folks in the 50s and 60s were one-car families. Siblings had to learn to trade out the car for dates. When I was in high school, every time it was my turn for the car, Devone, my oldest brother, had always left the dial on the country station. There were not many country stations in the 60s, but my brother knew where they were. He loved country music. And that was when country wasn't cool.

Labor Day and workers in God's kingdom
by Leonard Gray - posted
What is Labor Day? This coming Monday is Labor Day! 

A simple election
by Sam Hanna, Jr. - posted
If Democrats were hoping Sen. David Vitter would emerge from the Republican Party primary election a bit weaker than he was when he entered it, their hopes were dashed at about five minutes after the polls closed at 8 p.m. Saturday.

Editorials
Acting in lieu of whining
posted
Interim ULM President Stephen Richters should be commended for taking a proactive step to save the beleaguered institution some money in these tight economic times.

Sports
Long-time rivals square off
by Cody Futrell - posted
Two of the most storied programs in the area will renew their long-standing rivalry this Friday night when the Ouachita Lions host the Neville Tigers at Lions Stadium in Monroe.

Rebels begin title defense at home
by Cody Futrell - posted
The West Monroe Rebels will begin their regular season slate on Friday at 7 p.m. when they host the Leesville Wampus Cats at Rebel Stadium.

River Oaks beats champions
by Cody Futrell - posted
The River Oaks Mustangs (2-0) will be hitting the road for the second time this season on Friday when they visit Porter's Chapel School. The Mustangs are coming off a thrilling 27-24 upset of No.1 ranked Washington Academy out of Mississippi.

West Ouachita, Pineville duel
by Cody Futrell - posted
The West Ouachita Chiefs begin the regular season on the road with much to prove this week after a disappointing performance in the "Jamb at the Joe" last weekend versus Ouachita.

Warriors start off against Loyola
by Cody Futrell - posted
The St. Frederick Warriors kick off the 2010 regular season on Friday night with a home date with the Loyola Prep Flyers.

Rams begin season at Vicksburg
by Cody Futrell - posted
The Richwood Rams will attempt to continue their success from last week's jamboree victory over Sterlington High School as they begin the regular season against Vicksburg High School in Mississippi.

Carroll takes on Lake Providence
by Cody Futrell - posted
The Carroll Bulldogs begin the 2010 season on the road at Lake Providence this Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m.

Wossman battles Madison
by Cody Futrell - posted
The Wossman Wildcats begin their regular season schedule on Friday night when they visit the Madison Parish Jaguars at 7 p.m.

Pine Cone tourney tees off
by Cody Futrell - posted
The Southern Pines Golf Club recently held its Club Championship with two rounds of golf over a two-day period from Aug. 21-22.

Baseball exhibit to open
by Cody Futrell - posted
The Louise Williams Branch Library, located at 140 Bayou Oaks Drive in Swartz, will host a presentation by Robert Tanzy, Sr., on the players of the Monroe Monarchs at 1 p.m. this Monday.

How far can LSU really go?
by Joey Martin - posted
It's going to be that kind of year.

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