Articles from the January 12, 2023 edition
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Mrs. Frances Reddix's Treasured Legacy
April 1,1928 to January 9, 2023 Mrs. Frances Olee Pierce Reddix - mother, wife, educator, activist, and dignitarian - ascended to her next transition to be with the Lord on January 9, 2023. She was...
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More Salt Please!
Matthew 5:14 “Ye are the salt of the earth….” These days, even six-year-old children are firing weapons, domestic violence cases are increasing, more parents are hurting children, and other ridic...
"Heated Richwood Meeting Another Side 2"
In response to the article in the December 22, 2022 edition of the Monroe Dispatch regarding "the other side" article submitted by Richwood Mayor Brown - It's ironic that Alderman Profit didn't...
Henry "Gobie" "Homeboy" Johnson's Memories
August 23, 1937- December 26, 2022 Henry P. Johnson, Sr. was born August 23, 1937 in Monroe, LA. He was the 5th child of proud parents Nelson Johnson Sr. and Estella Carter. Both his parents and six...
Robbery Shooting.. Clerk's Manslaughter Charge
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. In the world in which we live, there has never been something for nothing. The society we live in is capitalistic. The word free has plagued...
Christmas Gala
Many gathered to usher in the Christmas spirit at the NELA Delta African American Heritage Museum in Monroe, LA for a special Christmas Gala held Friday, December 9, 2022. The evening was one to...
Happy 2023
Last year 2022 is not this year 2023. Take all that God has promised you and have the best year of your life! For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us....
Comedian Killed in NOLA
A beloved New Orleans comedian who was shot and killed outside of the Rouses in the New Orleans central business district just before Christmas was laid to rest Thursday, January 5, 2022. Brandon "Boogie B" Montrell's funeral services were held...
Deaths
Sadie Mae Marshall, 93 of Monroe, LA Housekeeping died Wednesday December 21, 2022. Visitation: 3:30-5:30PM Thursday December 29, 2022 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, LA. Celebration of Life: 2:00PM Friday December 30, 2022 at Greater Free...
Art on Purpose
Creating a Lasting Legacy Exhibition Currently on View Through February 25, 2023 Public Reception: Friday, January 20 Reception Time: 5:30-7:30 pm with collectors and artists talk at 6:00 pm...
Pulpits & Pews
WORD MINISTRIES Spreading the Gospel Brother James Goods, Jr. For a free weekly email transcript of the Sunday School Lesson Summary; send your email address request to [email protected] See pg 9 1st Sermon Monica Benjamin Greater New Antioch...
Celebrating
"A wish for you on your birthday, whatever you ask may you receive, whatever you seek may you find, whatever you wish may it be fulfilled on your birthday January 15 and always. Happy birthday...
Kick Off New Year with Nutrition, & Vitamin
Presenter: Markaye Russell, LSU Ag Center Agent; Thursday, January 19, 2023, 11:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. Are vitamins and supplements the same thing? Vitamins are a type of supplement. Other types of...
Happenings
Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonab...
Monroe Dispatch Pricing Update
In consideration of current economic conditions, it’s become necessary for minimal price 2023 updates 1-year Mailed Subscription $60, 6 month Mailed Subscription $42, Industrial Subscriptions 1 year $65 and newspapers $2 that will take effect on J... Full story
CASE Carroll Books Christmas Donation
Carroll's Alliance for Success, and Excellence (CASE) donatied the Big Life Journal for Teens and Tweens to all 576 students who attend Carroll High School (CHS). This interactive journal is...
PRAYING AND CONFESSING THE WORD OF GOD
*Inspired by God through Mary Roggerson under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Nolley, St. Mary Baptist Church Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord, O my soul! Psalm 146:1 Prayer: Hallelujah to You, Lord God! You deserve the...
New Seasons
This year 2023, I believe that the whole purpose is for new seasons and breakthroughs in life. As the 2023 year begins, I feel like we will all prosper and go through changes that we wouldn’t i...
'WHAT YOU DID TO ME'
(VENGEANCE IS MINE SAYS THE LORD) Romans 12:17-19 As we enter into the New Year, it is important that we do not bring any bagage with us from 2022 and previous years that will hinder us from accomplishing our goals and receiving the blessings that...
REDEMPTION
Job 19:25 | NKJV For I know that my Redeemer lives, And He shall stand at last on the earth. Beloved we know that our REDEEMER LIVES!!! This year have confidence that our REDEEMER will Restore to us...
Republicans Not Ready for Prime Time
Kevin McCarthy is finally the “king of the hill”. That’s Capitol Hill. After going through 15 agonizing votes to become Speaker of The House, and years of waiting in the wings, McCarthy has ascended to the mountain top of D.C. politics. It wasn...
Birthday Fellowship Club's Most Inspirational
Birthday Fellowship Club's Most Inspirational Members of the month of October 2022. The Birthday Fellowship Club named both Mr. Ray Stringfellow and Mr. Curlee Moore as the most inspirational of...
Radio People Christmas
It was another Radio People's Annual Christmas Party 2022 recently before Christmas. Given the longevity and shared experiences by the employees, it was more like a family backyard barbeque. Art...
Remembering Terry Davis
Terry Davis was born on July 16, 1946 to the late Alma and Young Davis. He was the fourth child of seven born to this union. Terry went home to be with the Lord on January 1, 2023 in Chicago IL. He...
P.E.E.P. 24th Christmas
P.E.E.P. and the Board Directors held its 24th-Annual Christmas at P.E.E.P. Main Office in Monroe LA on Saturday, December 17, 2022 . P.E.E.P. blessed residents throughout Ouachita Parish, Richland...
Glamming 75th
Be happy Linda! January 13 was the day you were brought into this world to be a blessing and inspiration to the people around you! You are a wonderful person! May you be given more birthdays to...
Celebrating
"A wish for you on your birthday, whatever you ask may you receive, whatever you seek may you find, whatever you wish may it be fulfilled on your birthday January 15 and always. Happy birthday...
