Flora McLendon was born on October 25, 1919 in Okolona, Mississippi to Carrie Mae and Henry Harvey. Her parents and three brothers preceded her in death. McLendon professed a hope in Christ at an early age when she joined Snow Town Baptist Church in Okolona, Mississippi. Flora was united in holy martimony to James McLendon […]
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Police gone wild
First it was the granny in Atlanta, then the Sean Bell shooting in New York City. The latest life to end suspiciously at the hands of the police involved a 14-year-old child in North St. Louis. How do you all about what appears to be the cops crusade against the community?
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Myrtle Hilliard Davis, longtime healthcare advocate
The funeral for Myrtle Hilliard Davis was held Dec. 30 at Jamieson CME Church. Davis, the retired president and CEO of Myrtle Hilliard Davis Comprehensive Health Center, died Dec. 26 at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center from complications from pneumonia and was buried at St. Peters Cemetery. Myrtle Hilliard Davis was born on June 13, […]
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A reader speaks on dating within your league.
“I’m with you on this one (Delores). You are so true when you said to “stay in your league.” Females need to wake up period and realize that. Until we do, the males will always treat us that way. So many women want the material things and to been seen with Mr. Rich that they […]
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True love
I’m with Delores Shante about not chasing men much better looking than you are. Females need to wake up, period, and realize that. Until we do, the males will always treat us that way. You are so true when you said “to stay in your league.” So many women want the material things and to […]
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Ringing it in on the bus.
After ringing in the New Year with Harry Michel and Fred Finley of 1st Friday and Keenan Harris and Keith Harris of Koncepts at their “Bubbles, Beats and Glamour” party at a downtown loft, my boys and I slid through Dreams. After screaming ‘ballin’ all night we left screaming rollin’…thanks to party promoter Big Tah […]
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Obama should run now
Sen. Barack Obama should run for president of the United States in 2008, because this is his only chance to win. Obama’s age is largely the reason that he should run. Political youth and vigor go hand-in-hand with the perception that he could bring fresh ideas to the country. Federal politics runs in cycles, and […]
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What Investment Risks Should I Know About?
Taken by itself, the word “risk” sounds negative. But broken down into what it really stands for in terms of investing, it begins to be a little more manageable. By understanding the different types of risk and keeping an eye on your investments, you may be able to manage your money more effectively. Remember, strategic […]
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Cedric’s back on the big screen
Did anyone get a chance to see one of the previews for Codename: The Cleaner starring Cedric The Entertainer that opens tomorrow? If so, I want to know what the people think. Does it stand a chance against the fierce competition of Dreamgirls and Pursuit of Happyness?
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ASK THE COUPLES COACH
I can’t stand his mother! You can’t marry Jeb without getting the Clampetts By Latricia Buckner For the St. Louis American Q: I’ve dated the same man for the past three years, and we plan to marry within the next two years. Our relationship is great except for the fact that I can’t stand his […]