Articles from the February 10, 2022 edition
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Robbery Shooting
There are always variations to the game (of life), but the rules are almost always the same. It is up to you to know and understand when the rules change and make the necessary adjustments. Lately,...
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Kids Threatened with Gun
It was some thinking on the part of five juveniles and the actions that they took that led to the arrest of an individual who police say threatened the kids. On Sat. Feb. 5, five kids were in a park...
School's Discipline Questioned
A concerned Ouachita Parish resident said that he has concerns about one school in particular: Richwood High School. The individual shared that he is a 1993 graduate of Richwood and is seeing a trend that has gone on at the school for a few years....
Too Okay to Live
Psalms 139:2-3 2) You know my sitting down and my uprising. You understand my thoughts afar off. 3) Thou compass my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways. Many people are hiding...
Citizens Request Street Rename
The cornerstone which Monroe LA rejected in the 1960’s was Troy X’s teaching and preaching Black History to us here on the historic 10th St. in downtown in the Miller-Roy Building on 10th Street and DeSiard Street. Wyatt X. Wilson is petitioning the...
Always Our Inspiration
Matthew Irving Sims Sr., better known as Bear, was born on April 21, 1952 in Monroe, LA to the late Joseph Sr. and Helen Sims. Br. Matthew was a member of the Philadelphia Word Church. He served on...
Louisianan of the Year
Northeast Louisiana Young Professionals recognized Monroe Louisianan of the Year - Artist Vitus Shell - Art & Culture Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at Flying Tiger Brewery. in Monroe LA. The poet and...
Harvetta's Birthday/Retirement
On Saturday, February 5, 2022, Harvetta Reddix experienced a retirement/birthday dinner party she'll remember for a lifetime. The celebration was epic, with family, friends, and co-workers...
Life & Legacy
Our Gift December 24, 1927- His Gift January 26, 2022 Nathe Kindle was born December 24, 1927 in Sterlington LA, a small farming area called Horseshoe Lake. He was the youngest of four children born...
DownSouth Sports MVPS
Congrats to Friday January 28, 2022 DownSouth Sports Magazine MVPS' Rashad Davis (Ouachita), Pa'Shawna Wheeler (Carroll), and Courtney McCarthy (Richwood). Rashad had 17 points, 6 assists and 6...
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Black History...Visions of Hope
Betty Ward-Cooper is the daughter of the late Dennis, Sr. and Gertrude (Brown) Ward. Betty was born in Wisner, Louisiana, of Franklin Parish. She attended Wisner Elementary School; then, Wisner-Gilber...
ULM Black History Program
The University of Louisiana Monroe Cultural Diversity Counsel and the Office of International and Multicultural Affairs presents A Black History Program at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022 at...
Mental Health
Growing up, I was always an outgoing and friendly child and I loved speaking in public and to others. Now, I barely enjoy talking to people, I prefer to be alone, and I don't hang out with my friends...
86th Birthday
Mrs. Ethel Berry of Rayville LA celebrated her 86th birthday on February 7, 2022. Shel is blessed and thankful for another chance and another year. To God be the Glory! Pictured with her is her...
Deaths
Arie Lou Webb, 70 of Monroe, LA Healthcare died February 3, 2022. Service: 11:00 AMWednesday February 9, 2022 at Faith Harvest Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home....
Our History, Black History: Donna Brazile
There is 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 the history of Blacks that are not commonly known. Don...
38th Annual Black Heritage Parade
The parade is Saturday February 26, 2022, Parade lineup will begin at 7 am on Washington Blvd. at North 6th St. in Monroe LA. It is essential that the following are returned to the committee; your entry form, signed participants’ agreement and p...
Happenings
Tax Time Adams Tax “You earned it, We’ll Help you keep It!” ULM Campus Stubbs Hall Rm 107 700 University Monroe LA 71209 off DeSiard St.call 318.732.2602 See ad display Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast...
Legitimate Political Discourse Wrong Message
The Republican Party is digging an even bigger hole for itself by totally ignoring what happened Jan. 6, 2021. Republicans in Congress have given up any pretense of “caring” about the nation, when the RNC(governing body of Republican Party), took the...
Vasco D. Gilbert's Homegoing
Vasco DaGama Gilbert, 69 of Monroe, LA, a retired draftsman, died Feb. 2, 2022. Service will be at 1 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 at Richardson Funeral Home (1866 Winnsboro Road, Monroe). Visitation...
The End Is Near
The man had traveled 600 miles, that's the distance from New Orleans to Nashville, Tennessee. However, no driving was involved, only trails, swamps, mountains, all on feet searching for her. He walked to her in hope of her. In weeks after the Civil...
GET BACK UP
Proverbs 24:16 | NKJV For a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again, but the wicked shall fall by calamity.Oh Beloved God is so gracious and generous to us. He looks beyond our faults and...
Rayville News
Open Municipal Primary Election in Richland Parish March 26, 2022 The Honorable Harry Lewis Democrat will seek re-election for the mayor of Rayville on March 26, 2022. Two opponents are Cassius...
Monroe/Ouachita Chapter of the NAACP Activities
February 9 at 4 PM - 113th Founder's Day Program Benoit Recreation Center, 1700 Oaklawn Drive, Monroe, LA February 12 from 2 to 4 PM - West Monroe Candidate Forum with District 3 and At-Large Candidates at West Monroe Community Center in the...
Free Me/Academy Elite Youth Development
Free Me Association is a nonprofit organization that focuses on youth and community development through Educational Enrichment, Sports, and Recreation. Our organization along with The Academy Fitness...
