Articles from the February 6, 2020 edition
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Why Derrica?
A Monroe woman who was traveling to Farmerville LA was killed in a fiery crash that happened in Sterlington Friday night (Jan.31). Darrica Davis' vehicle, a 2014 Cadillac was struck by Glenn Minor,...
Paradise Lost
Have you ever wondered how life would have been if Adam hadn’t bitten the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden? Can you imagine the reverse, living in paradise, no sickness, poverty, money, no work, no death, no Black, White, Asian, Chinese, H...
Facebook Lewd Videos Disturbing
Facebook Lewd Videos Disturbing Any contact or activities with jailbait or minors is against the law even consensual. In the 21st Century its difficult being a young person. The bible speaks of a...
The Hollering Deacon - Booker T. Plumber"
The Hollering Deacon - Booker T. Plumber" Deacon Bennie Brown, Sr. was born on March 29, 1939, in Rayville LA to the late Paul Brown and Georgia "Sweetie" Potts Brown. He was affectionately known as...
Dino" Gone Too Soon
After losing Pete Sellers nine months ago, the Sellers family has suffered yet another significant loss. Frederick "Dino" Jerrell Penn, Sr. was born June 8, 1973, to the late Fred Penn, Jr. and...
The Miseducation Of Black Children In Our Schools
Far too many local citizens are very proud of the available school districts. In part, they really should be proud of the accomplishments and the progress which has been mad e in the schools throughout the years from segregation to integration. Schoo...
Hail Zion Spring King and Queen
Pastor Ricky L. James crowned the King and Queen of Zion Spring Baptist Church Monroe LA on Sunday February 2, 2020 during regular church services. Queen, Adasyn Pleas, is the daughter of Anitra...
DownSouth Sports MVP's
This week's DownSouth Sports Magazine "MVP Awards were presented at the Wossman vs. Richwood games. The Wildcats won both girls and boys games. Wossman's Zaria Singleton and Devonte Austin were named...
Faith Harvest Surprises Pastor
Faith Harvest Baptist Church Monroe LA surprised their Pastor Rev. James E. Jackson Sr. for his 60th birthday Sunday February 2. After preaching the Word, Pastor Jackson had no idea he was going to...
African Americans and the Vote
The Theme for Black History Month 2020 is "African Americans and the Vote." To commemorate Black History Month, Joyce Powell, branch manager at Carver-McDonald Branch Library Monroe LA, invited...
Floyd Owens Jr's 101st
Happy 101 Birthday Floyd Owens Jr February 9, 2020 from your family. We are truly blessed! Photo Floyd Owens Jr....
Favorite Church Usher
Doorkeepers or keepers of the door, their church service is invaluable. They are the first to meet and greet you at church. If you have a question, need a seat, need to speak or sit with a certain...
A (non)Trial For All Time
There is a 99.9% certainty that barring a meteor the size of Brazil hitting the Earth before Senators in Congress cast their final vote in President Trump’s impeachment trial, he will be acquitted. Once that happens, with no surprise to anyone, P...
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...
Pulpits & Pews
Founder’s Day Service You’re invited to worship with the St. John A.M.E. Church Family 2414 Berg Jones Lane Monroe LA Sunday February 9, 3pm. We will celebrate our founders Richard and Sarah Allen 1794.Our guest is Rev, Dr, Rodney L. Pendleton Gen...
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...
Deaths
Jesse Lee Jefferson, Jr., 77 Jesse Lee Jefferson, Jr. of Monroe, LA Entrepreneur- Owner and CEO of Jefferson's Furniture died Saturday February 1, 2020. Services: 11:00 AM Saturday February 8, 2020...
Police Juror Wants Answer To Missing Money
Ouachita Parish Police Juror Scotty Robinson says “it is time” for parish jurors to be given answers to how thousands of dollars were stolen at G, B. Cooley Hospital without officials knowing about it. The District “B” juror appeared to be frustra...
Minister Alonzo Clark's Installation
Minister Alonzo Clark's Installation On Saturday January 18, 2020, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church Monroe LA installed Minister Alonzo Clark as Pastor. Pastor Wesley Daniel King Solomon Baptist...
Created on Purpose for A Purpose
Ephesians 2:10 | NKJV For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Beloved God makes no mistakes. You are not an...
PRAYING STUDENTS
*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...
Coach Smith District 4, Monroe City Council
Coach Smith District 4, Monroe City Council I am a Monroe LA, Ouachita Parish native. I have lived in district 4 for over 35 years. I have been an advocate for the improvement of the Southside for...
Birthday Fellowship Club Celebrates 15th Anniversary
The Birthday Fellowship Club celebrated its 15th year anniversary at Lewis Temple in Grambling LA in January 2020. The club consists of both honorary and regular club members with diverse...
Blessed & Thankful
God answers prayers and the McElroy's and Green's are truly blessed and thankful. Having retired from the State of Louisiana and having a son and grandson return from the Middle East is truly a...
Political …Contenders or Pretenders
Political …Contenders orand Pretenders We have always heard that strange things happen in politics. That expression has proved to be true repeatedly. Politics can influence strong changes among people. Many people lose friendships over political d...
The End is Near
In St. John 17: 11 Jesus prays that the disciples become one as he and God is one. It's the will of God that the believers are on one accord. We must choose God 's ways in order to receive his blessings. Well Bless God! We must do what we should to...
Black Women…More than Meets the eye
The world has always been made up of people who looked different from one another and were beautiful in their own ways. Somewhere down the line, we were taught that white, European features were the epitome of beauty, and sadly, that way of thinking...
National Black HIV Awareness Day
February 7, 2020 is National Black HIV Awareness Day, a day to get facts about HIV/AIDS as they relate to the African American community. The 2020 theme is “We’re in This Together” highlighting the importance of social support from friends, famil...
Do You Remember?
Do you remember those good ole political days when candidates ran in elections to better the community? Political strategists Former State Senator Minister Charles Jones, the late Irma DeTiege and...
Black History Month Salute!
Mr. John Willis, Sr. is the husband of Pamela Willis and the father of five children. He retired from Graphic Packaging International after 38 years. Mr. Willis has served his community for many...
Our History, Black History: Dr. Daniel Williams, Medical Innovator
There’s an old adage that says, “You never know where you are going unless you know where you have been.” In the spirit of Black history month, the Monroe Dispatch will highlight stories and history of Black people. It is no secret that many Black...
PPW's Birthday Bash Wow!
PPW's Birthday Bash Wow! The first signature event for 2020 was PPW's Birthday Bash. PPW Stars were wall to wall at the Alfred Blakes Cultural Arts Center in Monroe LA on Saturday January 18. Among...
