Articles from the January 16, 2020 edition
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Albert "Pops" Crayton Loved & Admired
The road to glory has no appointed time or date. One of the best has made his way to king's row. Albert Lewis Crayton fondly known as "Dad," "Pops," "Cuz," and "Uncle Pops" by close friends and family...
Margaret Adams Birden Cherished Memories
Margaret Adams Birden, 74 of Oakley, California died December 30, 2019. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 110 Short Jackson St., West...
3rd Annual Transformation Celebration
New Thinking No Excuses is a globally faith-based nutrition program. It is NOT a diet; it is designed for individuals that are truly ready for a LIFESTYLE change. The program provides information on...
Candidates for 2020 Election
These candidates qualified for the April 4, 2020 election. Ouachita Parish Mayor City of Monroe L. Marie Brown D, Friday Ellis I, Fredrick Louis D, & “Jamie” Mayo D, Monroe Council; District 1 Douglas Harvey R, Monroe Council District 2 Gretchen Ewe...
By Impeachment Trial Set To Begin (?)
“Presumed innocent until proven guilty”, are words we have heard many times when an individual has been apprehended after allegedly committing a crime, and will face a jury trial by his own peers in a court of law. That is how it would normally go....
Obituaries
Sadie Williams James, 81 of Monroe, LA Nurse, died January 12, 2019. Services will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday January 23 at Mt. Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be 1:00 until 6:00 P.M., at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA....
Deacon, Deaconess & Mothers Installation
At Greater New Antioch Baptist Church Monroe LA, New Deacons, Deaconesses and Mothers were installed and ordained Sunday January 12, 2020. Bishop Rodney McFarland Sr. Greater Free Gift Baptist Church...
Swanson Troubles
Swanson Correctional Center has enjoyed a relatively quiet reputation with occasional reports that are usually cleaned up with explanations. Recently, serious concerns have surfaced about internal...
Can I Change My Mind?
In life people face many challenges which can become overwhelming. Hearing and seeing all types of messages and images of bad and good influences the mind. Some have thoughts which can get the best...
Argument/Stabbing
The holiday season may be over as 2020 has arrived, but it seems as though some 2019 habits still linger. People talk about change in a new year, perhaps not realizing that change is more about...
Newly Elected
At the Monroe City School Board Meeting Tuesday January 14, 2020, School Board Member Betty Cooper was elected President and Brandon Johnson Vice President for 2020. Cooper and Johnson replace...
The History Makers
Community activist Cal Williams was born on November 30, 1941 in Monroe, Louisiana. A college graduate, Williams served in Vietnam in the United States Air Force during the early 1960s and...
Pastoral Installation
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church Monroe LA Pastoral Installation of Minister Alonzo Clark is Saturday January 18, 2020 at 3pm, Rev. Wesley Daniel King Solomon Baptist Church Monroe Presiding and...
John Moorhead's Memorial Service
John Moorhead's Memorial Service John Moorhead, 83, born in Montrose, Arkansas, raised in Monroe, Louisiana, and longtime resident of Yonkers, New York died on December 10, 2019. Services were held...
Monroe Police Chief Retiring
It's only been a little while since Eugene Ellis become Monroe's top Cop. Mayor Jamie Mayo announced Wednesday January 15, 2020 the Monroe Police Chief Eugene Ellis was retiring. Being Police Chief...
Chemical Sciences Scholarship
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program is offering renewable scholarships of $1,000 to $5,000 per year for African American, Hispanic/Latinx and Native American students majoring in chemistry-related fields and pursuing...
Southside Community Meeting
Mayor Jamie Mayo Jamie Mayo announces the following community meeting: The threat of this past weekend's severe weather event, coupled with this week's rain, prompted the need to update residents in...
A BRIGHTER DAY"
Copyright 2012 Written By: Mr. Marion Obafemi, "THE PO' FOLK'S POET" and inspired By:God "A BRIGHTER DAY " (Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 40:31, Galatians 6:9) We wouldn’t know there was an up if there was no d...
Led to Living Waters
Isaiah 58:11 | NKJV The Lord will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do...
Led to Living Waters
Isaiah 58:11 | NKJV The Lord will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do...
Community Servant Carday Marshall
After much prayer and discussion with my family, friends, and supporters, I, Carday Marshall am announcing my candidacy for the Monroe City Council District 4 seat. Living in District 4 as a youth...
PRAYING CHILDREN
*Inspired by God through Mary Roggerson & Morning Day Prayer Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Nolley, St. Mary Baptist Church Purpose: For all children to learn, pray and confess the Word of God. Goal: For all children to have an...
Monroe Favorite Celebrating
If you don't know him, you've seen him somewhere. He's a southside fixture since 1960 at Felton's Garage on Winnsboro Rd. in Monroe LA. Happy birthday Billy Felton January 15 who is blessed and...
Happenings
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! Great Service @ Reasonable Prices 2 locations N...
From My Heart
Happy New Year Monroe Dispatch! Give thanks to God for He is God all the time. Focus your mind on the joys of today. May you be encouraged that our sovereign God is in control. Nothing happens without His knowledge and will. Be still and know that I...
I Just Love Me Some You
Those that pledge their vows before God and man, stay together for the duration, going through the good and bad times know the successes of love. Many married couples who say and mean their vows reap...
Man in the Mirror
Spiritual Harvest Ministries Monroe LA "Men of Judah" 7th Annual Men Pursuing God Men's Conference was held in 2019. Guest speakers were Pastor Stanley W. Bissic Mt. Olive Outreach Baptist Church...
