Articles from the January 7, 2021 edition
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City Marshal Swearing Ceremony
On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, on the steps of Monroe City Hall, Monroe City Marshal Robert Cherry, his chief deputy, and city marshals were sworn in by Judge Alvin Sharp and Retired Judge Elvis...
Stephanie McHenry's Cherished Memories
Stephanie Vallinda Henderson Russell McHenry was born to the late Michael Flood and Sophie Henderson-Roberson, on December 6, 1969 at E. A. Conway Hospital at Monroe, LA. Stephanie departed this life...
An Angel Gone Too Soon
Betty Watson was a champion in her family. 2020 was a painful year for the Watson Family due to the loss of many family members. On November 30, 2020, God called home Betty's son Anthony Watson who...
By New Year, Same Old Problems
Has anyone noticed anything different about 2021? No? I didn’t either. We may be in another decade of time, but we still have decades-old problems that go on year after year. There is still no peace on Earth, even though every December 25- 31, we s...
P.E.E.P. Christmas
P.E.E.P. (People Economics Education & Public Service) continues, "to bring light to dark places," following in the footsteps of the late legendary Benny Ausberry, P.E.E.P. brings hope to our...
Christmas Shooting
The family of Jakannis Golden laid their loved one to rest Saturday, January 2, 2021, following the news that the person who allegedly killed him has been captured. Golden was one of two individuals t...
Shooting Plagues (Neighbors Edgy)
In the Black neighborhoods, shootings continue to victimize neighbors and families at an alarming rate. The shootings are not only traumatizing the victim's families, but all parties involved with...
Tilmon Taylor Motivator Humanitarian Ambitious
Tilmon "Sonny" Taylor was a great guy who had others best interest ahead of his own. His demeanor was welcoming while his heart was for people. He was born on December 20, 1943 to Peter and Odie...
The Sun Shines Bright in the New Year
Happy New Year! We get to see the sun in another year, and it makes me so glad to have you all with me for the ride. The year 2020 was a doozy! So much happened (and did not happen), but it is now behind us. We will still face many challenges that...
Brenda Harris' Unexpected Passing
A golden heart has stopped beating, hard work and loving hands put to rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us that he only takes the best. A heartfelt thank you to all for your prayers, calls kind...
Blanche Rodgers' Treasured Farewell
Blanche Luretta Goston Rodgers was born April 4, 1935 to the late Johnny and Lillian Goston in Monroe, LA. Blanche accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at Gaines Chapel Baptist Church,...
Irma DeTiege Scholarship
The late Legendary Irma DeTiege was a nobody who became somebody only by God's Grace and Mercy. She came from Riverton LA to Monroe LA traveling some of the hardest roads in life, while becoming a...
LA Covid-19 Vaccine
Beginning January 4, 2020 Louisiana will receive the first doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. There are an extremely limited number of vaccines being made available. In Ouachita Parish, four pharmacies have received the vaccine: Brookshires Pharmac...
Two Women shot, One Dies
The smoke from New Year's Eve fireworks has barely dissipated as people celebrated the incoming year 2021, has now been replaced by a shooting that had tragic consequences. Two local women were shot...
Happy New Year
Family & friends; I am very happy and blessed to be alive and well to be able to greet you this 2021 New Year! May we life our purpose, living in the light! (1John 1:7 NLT) “But if we are living in the light, as god is in the light, then we have f...
Happy New Year 2021
The Monroe Dispatch thanks all of you who allow the Monroe Dispatch Newspaper to come to your homes another year. It’s always a pleasure to serve you and for you to trust us as you have for 50 years being in the newspaper business. We look forward t...
Happy New Year
2 Corinthians 5:17 | NIV 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! It’s time to “turn the page” away from 2020 & turn the page to 2021!...
The Sun Shines Bright in the New Year
Happy New Year! We get to see the sun in another year, and it makes me so glad to have you all with me for the ride. The year 2020 was a doozy! So much happened (and did not happen), but it is now behind us. We will still face many challenges that...
Deaths
Johnny Lister, 37 Johnny Lister of Monroe, LA Salesperson died Friday December 25, 2020. Visitation: 5:00pm-8:00pm Thursday January 7, 2021 at McFarland Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside Service: 11:30am Friday January 8, 2021 in Monroe City Cemetery...
New Year, Same Old Problems
Has anyone noticed anything different about 2021? No? I didn’t either. We may be in another decade of time, but we still have decades old problems that go on year after year. There is still no peace on Earth, even though every Dec. 25- 31, we say w...
Little Flower Grad's Memories Cherished
Preston McHenry, Jr. 90, was born September 6, 1929 in Monroe LA to Preston Sr. and Ethel McHenry. Preston attended and graduated from Little Flower Academy in Monroe LA. He passed from this life...
$2000 Stimulus Not to Replace $600
By now, many of you have received the $600 stimulus check and possibly spent it. From all actuality, Democrats and Republicans could not agree on the payment, nor could they separate it from other political factors. Some have stated, “With all due r...
Remembering Daniel Pratt
Daniel Pratt 73, was born to Andrew Pratt and Ruby Dawson Pratt on September 13, 1947. Mr. Pratt departed this life on December 26, 2020. He confessed Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at...
Birthday Blessing
Neal Brown is thankful and blessed to have eyed and celebrate another thankful year. Neal is truly blessed while still reeling having another birthday. Happy birthday Neal Brown a Monroe Treasure!...
Happenings
Trust in Jesus All Things are possible! Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving Southern Style Hot Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday- Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm and Sat 7 am – 2 pm All Plates come with coffee or fountain drink Great Food! Gre...
New Year Bundle of Joy
Bundle of joy Kyrie Terrell Miller was welcomed to the world on November 25, 2020 weighting 7.5 oz 20 inches. Kyira is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Terrance and Kyira Miller, paternal grandparents Ms....
Little Flower
Little Flower Academy in Monroe LA was a special place beginning in 1940-1968 for students' kindergarten to high school. The learning environment was second to none where those attending received the...
