Articles from the February 18, 2021 edition
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Early Morning Shooting
A woman is dead following an early morning shooting on February 15, following Valentine Day. According to police reports the shooting occurred in West Monroe LA on Ridgedale Drive. A female was found...
"Racial Slurs" Residents Fearful
In 1849, French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr wrote, "plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose" which translate in English to mean, "the more things change, the more they stay the same". Today hi...
Will Parkview Apts. Lose Reputation?
Parkview Apartments are categorized as public housing residences. Public housing residences have been developed as modernized structurally safe dwellings for affordable living for citizens to make a...
Faithful Treasured Beloved Madear Hester Warren Douzart
May17,1921-February 14,2021 Mother Hester Warren Douzart (Madear) 99, was born to her parents Ambrose & Matilda Warren. . She was United in Holy matrimony to Eddie James Douzart Sr January 20, 1940...
"Run It"
Shereka Shabang is always praising God but now has a new reason to shout His name. Her music video "Run It" just made the Top 10 hottest gospel music videos in the world by CAAG TV! The "Run It"...
COVID-19 Vaccine Expands
Louisiana is widening access to the coronavirus vaccine to newly include anyone age 65 to 69, authorizing another quarter-million people for the shots if they can find an available appointment, under plans announced by Governor John Bel Edwards....
Non-Unanimous Jury
My name is Gary W. Brooks incarcerated in the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, LA. I was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, probation, or suspension of the sentence by a...
NAACP Founder's Day
February 12, 1909 – February 12, 2021 Frigid Temperatures were no match for the fire in the hearts of Monroe/Ouachita NAACP members who celebrated its 112th year founding. Rev. Ambrose Douzart, P...
Unbelievable Beauty
Someone knew black women beauty which has fascinated mankind since the beginning if time. Black beauty remains the standard which is emulated and followed by the masses. Its something special about...
Deaths
Carrie Tucker-Coffey, 87 Carrie Tucker-Coffey formerly of Monroe, LA Nutritionist died Sunday February 14, 2021. Service: 11:00AM Friday February 26, 2021 at Greater Free Gift BC. Visitation: 9:00AM- 11:00AM Friday February 26,2021 at the church....
You Mean The World to Me
Many that pledge their vows before God and man stay together for the long haul. They inevitably go through good and bad times, but always find the real success of love. Many married couples who say...
Adasyn... Awesome Nine
Princess Adasyn Pleas turned 9 on February 11, 2021. Due to Covid-19 restrictions she celebrated her birthday on Saturday, February 13 with a drive-by parade on Maplewood Dr. in Monroe...
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...
Sister Jessie Mae Hollins Jones Celebration of Life
Sister Jessie Mae Hollins Jones was born January 13, 1928. She entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 23, 2021 in Dallas, TX. Celebration Services for 93 years of life for Sister Jones w...
By Disrespect to Kamala Harris
As if religion or what it is supposed to mean scripturally, needs another black eye. Kamala Harris, just as Barack Obama has done, will stand in the annals of history in America until the nation ceases no more. As all things this side of the...
Monroe's Severe Winter Weather
Residents in south Monroe were seen making the trek to purchase more groceries at a local grocery store, Tuesday afternoon, February 16, 2021 in anticipation of more ice and snow scheduled to fall...
Someday We'll Be Together...Supreme Mary Wilson
Singer Mary Wilson 76, who co-founded the legendary Motown group The Supremes, died suddenly Monday night February 8, 2021 at her home in Henderson, Nevada. Wilson died of hypertensive...
"GOD'S LOVE FOR US" (God's Love Letter To Us) Romans 8:31-39
Copyright 2001 No height of mountain No lowness of valley No dryness of fountain No darkness of alley. No depth of sea No width of river No tallness of tree No fading of silver. No temperature of fever No strength of wind No change of season No...
Trump's Acquittal
Ok, it’s over. No one was surprised at the outcome. Some might say, to borrow a word from ex-president Donald Trump, it was a “rigged” trial. Donald Trump is once again a “free man” to do what he has done since he arrived in the White House and that...
The End Is Near
Let us know that God is a jealous God. He takes vengeance on his adversaries and brings wrath and judgment to his enemies. The Lord is slow to anger and great in power, he will not acquit the guilty. (Nahum 1:2-3)The Lord is faithful, he will stand...
Young Musician's High Goals
By Eddie D. Gillis Langston Malone is a young man who loves music. It all started hearing his mother sing in a choir that she formed called "We sing for Christ" when he was around six years old....
YES & AMEN
2 Corinthians 1:20 | NKJV “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.” Beloved be not in despair nor be troubled by your momentary trials and tri...
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...
Our History, Black History: Mardi Gras Indians
There’s an old adage, “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 that are not commonly known. Much of Black...
