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Donald Wayne Logwood was born in Monroe, LA, on November 12, 1969 to Georgetta Logwood. Duck, as he was affectionately known, attended Booker T. Washington Elementary School. He was a great cook and blessed many people at Frank and Janie's, Big Top Restaurants, and Walmart Supercenter. He was employed at Graphic Packaging at the time of his death. He also was an amazing employee at Wagner Logistics. Duck had an extraordinary sense of humor! He loved to dance and was always the life of the party....
The KitchenCooking Experience Presented Love At First Bite Lovers Hall in Monroe LA on February 14, 2023. Love at first bite has really always been a thing to me. I figured now was the time to bring it to fruition. I saw a need in our community that was nonexistent. We don't have a place of our own where we can sit and dine enjoy OURSELVES and experience nice vibes. I came up with love at first bite just to do that among couples. The love at first bite experience was definitely a chance to get...
Hearts are saddened at the passing of Sarah Allen on Friday, February 17, 2023. Sarah was a pillar in the Monroe community. She was a graduate of Little Flower Academy and Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority. Sarah was an educator at Richwood and West Monroe High Schools. She was a role model for many and was always seen impeccably dressed. Sarah was a member of Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, where she was a lector. She also served...
Recent comments by a Monroe City Schools Board member at a Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2023 meeting may have had good intentions, but some did not receive those comments with a warm reception. School board president Bill Willson gave a board report on a trip to Washington, D.C., representing educational purposes and the Chamber of Commerce recently. While in Washington, Willson said he had a great opportunity to lobby Louisiana’s congressional delegation and the state’s superintendent. Willson said the superintendent is expected to visit...
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. A failure to use a turn signal landed a local man in jail over the weekend. On Saturday, February 18, 2023, deputies with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's office, spotted a driver in a beige Toyota traveling on DeSiard Street that failed to use a right turn signal when proceeding to South 26th Street. Deputies said the driver crossed the double yellow lines as they activated their emergency lights to conduct a traffic stop. The alleged...
Coach Broderick Fobbs from Monroe, LA, is the newest member of the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) coaching staff, selected as the university's new running backs coach. Congratulations, Coach Fobbs!...
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Louisiana has stringent laws on how minors are to be handled by adults. Just as there are laws for physical abuse on adults, the penalty for abuse toward minors who often can't protect themselves carries harsh penalties. In what may have been an attempt to have a good time at a local playspace, it didn't turn out so well for a local man. According to Monroe Police, officers responded to a call at the Altitude Trampoline Park around 2:59...
Cedric's Smoked Meat and Barbeque specializes in BBQ ribs, chicken, turkey legs, brisket, sausage and boudin. Catering available! Open Thursday-Sunday, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM at 705 Winnsboro Road, Monroe, LA. Call ahead, 318-801-1052....
What a time, what a time! Tawanna James and The Gloria Chorus were blessed and favored to present a Black History Cantata once again. This year's theme was "How Can We Not Keep Singing?" The spirit-filled event was held at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church on Saturday, February 18, 2023. Many attendees were present to show their support for the Cantata and the 2023 Pillar of Music Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Pastor Clarence Jackson, Dr. Helen James, Mr. Andrew Hill, Mrs. Mildred...
STEM: Standing Together, Everything Matters - Saturday, February 25, 2023 beginning at 10:00 AM in Monroe, LA. The parade route will run down DeSiard St. starting in downtown and end at Eastgate Shopping Center....
Now that the curtain is closed on another Black History month and you’ve probably sang or heard “Lift Every Voice”. God created man and woman. God created man in the image and likeness of Him in all different shades and hues. Oppression based on one’s skin tone was created to divide, create hate, and manipulate. The reality for Blacks living in America is one harsh truth that, at any point, many are and will be treated unjustly simply because of their complexion. There are two clauses in the Constitution that point directly and specifi...
At Wossman High School in Monroe LA 2022 Homecoming, Wossman Golden Girl Royalty included Pictured, left to right: Zyniah Wilson, MacKenzie Hudson, Thiya Allen, Miss Wossman Symiah Joseph, Miss Football Sweetheart McKenzie Robinson, Faith Porter, Jacey Keys Photo Wossman Golden Girls' Royalty...
The Ouachita Multi-Purpose Community Action Program announces that the Board of Directors has selected Rev. John L. Russell, II as its Executive Director effective March 1, 2023. For further inquiry you may contact the Board President Judge Larry D. Jefferson at (318) 343-1877....
Monroe Housing Authority's Youth Empowerment Youth Black History Program, "From Believers to Achievers" was held Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Henrietta Johnson Community Center in Monroe, LA. Event honorees included Eugene Whitney, Judge Fred Jones, Alberta Wilson, and Wossman principal, Dr. Harrington Watson III. Charles Jones, Harrington Watson Jr., Senior Manager Jason Stewart and Jojo Jones were also pictured....
President Joe Biden has been flexing his political muscles lately despite the criticism that comes from Republicans no matter what the president does. The so-called scandal following the Chinese balloon and other objects shot down by the military has only given the president a little more pep in his political step because the sightings are now relegated to the “old news” department. Republicans who now control the House have not exactly gotten off to the start that they were bragging about how varying investigations would “expose” the truth a...
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. Blacks have made many significant contributions to the world, and one of our most significant contributions is culture and vernacular. One can not study African-American Vernacular English (AAVE) without consideration of the trans-Atlantic slave trade, which brought Africans to America and neighboring ter...
The Jackson Parish Branch NAACP #6309 announces its 2-day celebration, February 24-25, 2023. On Friday, February 24, scholarship recipients and members, past and present, will unite for a Meet & Greet Social Gathering at Boyer-Bell Memorial Building, 6:00 PM; The Annual Freedom Fund/Scholarship Banquet culminates the celebration on Saturday, February 25, 6:00 PM at Dr. Charles Garrett Community Center. The speaker for this affair is Dr. Eric Cockerham, principal at Tom Landry Elementary Steam Gifted and Talented Academy Carrollton-Farmers...
Congratulations to Team Up Red Raiders 12-year -old youth football team, who captured the 2022 MCAL Football Championship. Job well done, Coach Davey Mays, assistant coaches, parents, and friends. Champs again!...
Unnie B. Lister, 85 of Monroe, LA Homemaker died Saturday February 11, 2023. Visitation: 6:00-8:00PM Wednesday February 22, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Home 1901 in Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Thursday February 23, 2023 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Burial: Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, LA under directions of McFarland Funeral Companies-Monroe. Martavius Martin, 22 of Monroe, LA UPS died Saturday February 18, 2023. Visitation: 6:00-8:00PM Wednesday March 1, 2023 at Trenton Baptist Church of West Monroe. Service: 2:00PM...
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 reasonable prices. Three Monroe locations: Now Save #1 4399, Hwy 165 South, 318-737-7873; Tiger Market Café, 1800 Forsythe Ave, Suite 1, 318-325-4000; Now Save #8 Winnsboro Rd., Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 South and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s Cooking features $6.99 breakfas...
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 Keep On Preaching Celebrating 28 years Rev. Alex Earl Jr. Sunday March 12, 2023 at ll:30 am at Faith United Baptist Church 1513 S. 3rd St. Monroe LA Black History Dinner King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church 346 Huenefeld Rd. Monroe LA on Sunday February 26, 2023 at 10am. You will be fed spiritually and physically. Come and be our guest and...
Seigle Community Baptist Church in West Monroe LA recently celebrated 32 years of Dedicated Ministry of Rev. and Sister William L. Cann. Guest speakers was Minister Lamar Anderson of Trenton Baptist Church. "And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which Shall feed you with knowledge and understanding." Jeremiah 3:15...
One of our best Anthony Amos celebrated another thankful year, while he is blessed by the best, our Lord and Savior. Still with his hand on the plow, happy birthday Anthony February 22, 2023!...
After being in the kid business for many years, Coach Rankins has help and assisted many students at Neville High School in Monroe LA. Coach still enjoys his job and working for the students at Neville....
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. Special guest is Father Art Anderson OFM from Gary IN....
Leviticus 19:4 Do not turn to idols or make metal gods for yourselves. I am the LORD your God. There is a new age trend, that’s not so new to some. It is a destructive and very controversial trend (as it should be), and it’s growing more each day. Many of our youth are flirting with darkness, and before they can make it to the light, it may be too late. The Word of God instructs us to lead the next generation in the ways of God. We should, of course, because who’s more right or righteous than...
