Articles from the February 16, 2023 edition
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Renwick/Louberta St. Hwy 165 Crossings Closing?
Breaking news: There is talk circulating in the area that some big plans are in store for two main streets located in a part of Monroe's Black community. It is alleged that both Renwick St. and...
CLOSING VITAL STREETS
CLOSING OUR STREETS WHILE WE SLEEP! NOT AGAIN! I am angry, and you should be also! (Check DOTD and the Ellis Administration). Word on the street is that Louisiana's Department of Transportation and...
Baby Shooting Suspect Captured
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. A man sought following an incident on Dunlop St. in Monroe, LA, on January 7, 2023, was apprehended from a tip of an individual. He was...
Ex-Wife Stabbed
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. When a crime is committed, a swift arrest is a welcome relief both for the victim and the community. Not all arrests are quickly carr...
Love At First Bite
Lover's Hall in downtown Monroe, LA was a romantic Valentine's Day event held Tuesday, February 14, 2023. The celebration of love featured romantic dining, dancing, and the Taylor Made Band from...
Alleged State Street Shooter Caught
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven. A local man who was a "person of interest" following the shooting death of 45-year-old Derrick Moore has now been identified. Monroe Police...
Black History Salute ... Julian M. Gray Sr.
Julian M. Gray, Sr. Julian Gray, Sr. was referenced in many articles as an "Education Giant". Julian was the first minority and product of Monroe City School System, who was promoted to the position...
Head Start to Continue in Ouachita Parish
Prime Time will transfer operations to INK at the end of the school year The Office of Head Start, through the Designation Renewal System (DRS), has named Innovative Network of Knowledge to provide Head Start services within Ouachita Parish. Prime...
River Oaks Boys' Basketball Senior Night
River Oaks High School hosted its Senior Night recently in Monroe, LA. River Oaks basketball player Ace Senior Samonte Williams was honored along with other Senior teammates. Williams obtained the...
Phenomenal Mildred "Ms. Tee" Turner
Church-goers of all walks converged on the grounds of the Green Grove Baptist Church on Winnsboro Road in Monroe, LA, where Rev. Chardrick Turner is pastor, for a Black History Salute on Sunday,...
Deaths
Henry Smith, Jr., 70, transitioned from this life on February 5, 2023 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Visitation will be held Friday, February 17, 2023 from 2pm to 5pm in the chapel of Hester Central State Funeral Home, 811 Louise Anne Avenue, Monroe,...
Dear Young, Black and Gifted
Where did you go? So creative, undeniably innovative; you are the scene, plot twist & whole show. You have obtained but didn't sustain Your place in this world. What happened to the men and women, that were once intellectual boys and girls? You set...
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 Annual Men's Day Program St. Rest Missionary...
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...
Black History Program
The University of Louisiana Monroe Cultural Diversity Council and the Office of International Student Programs and Cultural Affairs present “A Black History Program” at 10 AM on Friday, February 24, at Bayou Pointe Event Center. The program will...
From Believers to Achievers
Monroe Housing Authority’s Youth Empowering Youth Program’s Black History Program. Join us Saturday February 18, 2023 at 11am at Henrietta Johnson community Center 2800 Berg Jones Ln. in Monroe LA....
Our History, Black History: Freedman's Bank
There is an adage that states, “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. The...
You Mean the World to Me
Many that pledge their vows before God and man stay together till death do us part. They inevitably go through good and bad times, but always find the real success of love. Many married couples who...
Jewels of Distinction and Elegance
Les Martinique presented Les Martinique Debutantes 2022 to finer womanhood recently. Les Martinique Debutantes 2022 were Brailyn S. Carter, Micaela J. Elmore, Mackenzie A. Johnson, Jacey D. Keys,...
Little Flower Homecoming Revival
Little Flower Catholic Church in Monroe LA will have a one-day revival on Sunday March 5, 2023 at the 9am mass. The homecoming revival welcomes back all past church members and school students....
'COLORS'
The father of Black History, Mr. Carter G. Woodson, said, " When you control a man's thinking you don't have to worry about his actions". Colors have been used to manipulate our thoughts and...
True Vine Black History Program
True Vine Baptist Church in Monroe LA Black History Program is Sunday, February 26, at 6pm. Wossman High School Choir under the direction of Dezsiray Sullivan and Queens of Tomorrow under the direction of Jessica Washington (Elisha Wilkinson,...
1972 50th Reunion
The combined 1972 classes of Carroll, Neville and Wossman High Schools held their combined 50th class reunion at the Carroll High School homecoming festivities September 30 - October 2, 2022. The...
Soaping with Sade': Exfoliating the Skin!
On Thursday, February 9, 2023, Carver McDonald Branch Library in Monroe LA was soapy clean and smelling like apples, honey and sweet peas. Those are a few of the scents from Sade's Homemade Soaps...
The End Is Near
Lord who shall abide in your tabernacle? Who shall dwell in your holy hill? He that walks uprightly, and works righteousness, and speaks the truth in his heart (Psalm 15:1-2). God wants true worship from the heart, in Spirit and in Truth. Who shall...
Fake Outrage Over Flying Objects?
No, I don’t think E.T. is trying to pay us a visit. Nor are we about to experience a “War of the Worlds” moment as in being attacked by “little green men” from Mars. Until this nation lands more people on the moon first, any inhabitants on...
