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"How do you celebrate your father's birthday when he lives in a city that doesn't allow parties, balloons, or birthday cards? You get the wedding dress you couldn't bring yourself to wear and have a photoshoot at the entrance to the city that will one day become his Exodus." ~ Medria Taylor Buford Dwayne Jewel Hill has received the Dispatch Newspaper while in prison for over three decades. The paper remains a timely reminder of what could have been while reading about the family, friends, and...
If any of you look at the city's Facebook page, you will notice announcements of various street closings, as much anticipated work is slated to begin. That way, motorists that frequently travel in certain areas will not be inconvenienced by having to turn around, seek new routes, and maybe lose time if they need to go somewhere at a specific time. That's how things are done and are done in the public's interest. Now imagine a roadway that traveled through the heart of Monroe and is a major...
Hearts are saddened due to the passing of Brother Willie Adams. Brother Adams went home to Glory on Friday, March 10, 2023. He was the third child of Bertha and Robert L. Adams Sr. Margaret Birdon preceded him in death. Left to cherish memories are his wife, Sandra Adams; two sons - Willie Bolton of Houston, TX, Willie Boyce of Monroe, LA; two daughters - Stella Higgins of Houston TX, Jalisha Bolton of Monroe, LA; five sisters - Lucille Tramble Wilson, JoAnn Adams, Shelia Cyrus (Calvin), Brenda...
(The Reason why 3,000 black Folks were purged from voting) The real reason Ouachita Registrar Mae Lucky illegally wiped away 3,000 legal voters off the polls in 1956 is the same reason the Republican Party wanted to rewrite laws restricting voter rights today. IT’S ALL ABOUT CONTROL! If you can control the vote of the people then you can control the will of the people. The United States had in place the concept of liberty...One vote, one voice. Black People “at that time” stuck together so if they were for you they voted for you . That Black...
A local family is hurting after learning that a beloved family member is allegedly dead. The family allegedly has not received official confirmation from anyone in law enforcement concerning their relative over the last several days, leaving them hurt and confused. The family said they are frustrated with the efforts put forward by law enforcement, who may know what may have happened to their relative. It is an ordeal that has become burdensome, knowing that, as of now, there is not much that...
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, - Omicron Iota Omega Chapter presented its 115th Annual Founders' Day and CAMEO Awards Program on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at the West Monroe Convention Center, 901 Ridge Ave., West Monroe LA . CAMEO, the Chapter's signature event, embodies the Sorority's 115-year-old founding principle: Service to all Mankind." Each year, Omicron Iota Omega Chapter honors individuals in the community who render service in the areas of Community, the Arts,...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The old saying, "let bygones be bygones" could be seen as applied wisdom in the face of situations where it is better to think with your head and not your heart. The heart is our passionate center of us. When there is something that we want to do or say, and that's in one's heart, we often act before clearly thinking things through. And it's in moments like that we have to face the consequences of our actions. According to a...
Our very own, Victor Butler, is representing Monroe and Grambling State University in a General Motors/SWAC national commercial currently being shown on ESPN. Here is the link: https://youtube.com/watch?v=Nvn53OaLh6I&feature=shares Go 45 seconds in video. Dr. Butler, no stranger to theater and drama, auditioned for the spot and was notified the next day of his selection. National film director, Alan Ferguson, New Orleans, LA, directed the filming at Prairie View University, Prairie View, Texas....
When an ordinance was introduced at the last Monroe City council meeting, differences of opinion ran high. So it was no surprise that when the ordinance came up for final adoption, there were few changes in how people felt about the ordinance. Many felt that it was going to be a tough vote for some city council members, as the final votes on both ordinances went back and forth between council members as lengthy discussions were had. On Tuesday night, March 14, 2023, Monroe mayor, Friday Ellis, came out the victor. Though the raise won't be effe...
Daijour Shakur McFee, 25, transitioned from this life on March 5, 2023. Services: 11:30 AM Saturday March 18, 2023 at Church of Christ, Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, , Louisiana. There will not be a public viewing held. Ayden K. Wiggerfall, 2 of Winnsboro. LA died Thursday March 9, 2023. Graveside Service: 1:00PM Thursday March 16, 2023 in Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, LA under directions of McFarland Funeral Companies- Monroe. Kenneth R. Ricks, 62 of Monroe, LA Laborer died Saturday March 4, 2023. Visitation: 1:00-3:00PM...
I remember going to Subway restaurant and waiting in line with everyone else. I waited, to me, a lot longer than everyone else did. The line was moving at a great speed, and others were receiving their food quickly; but for some reason, it seemed as if the employee was looking over me. I began to get frustrated and wondered if the person was purposely making me wait. I mean, was I not as important as everyone else? Did she not see me? Was I in the right place? Did she forget about me? All sorts...
One of my favorite artists is Stevie Wonder. His talent is one of the clearest gifts from God I have ever witnessed. What is most remarkable to me is that the blind-since-birth star never used his disability to hinder him from becoming a great artist or human being. Despite his own shortcomings, he has an astute awareness of the world in which he lives without even laying eyes on it. That compassion is displayed in his music and philanthropic work. His album, Songs in the Key of Life, is one of my favorites. It was released in 1976 and was his...
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 120th Church Membership Anniversary Riverside Missionary Baptist Church 2601 Powell Ave. Monroe LA on Sunday, March 19, 2023 – 3:00 p.m. Guest is Rev. Johnny Riley Mt. Orange Baptist Church Texarkana TX Family and Memorial Musical Macedonia No 2 Baptist Church 489 East Sibley Road Choudrant LA is Sunday May 28,2023 at 3 p.m. Guest Choirs and S...
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School in Monroe LA’s Royal Coronation, the Crowning of Royalty 2023 is Saturday March 18, 2023 at 6pm at the Monroe Civic Center B.D. Robinson Center. Royal motorcade starts at 5:30 pm From Barkdull Faulk Elementary School to Monroe Civic Center....
Harold Malone Wilson will be loved forever and missed always by his entire family. Our angel entered into eternity on February 24, 2023 in Dallas TX. Harold was a 1965 proud graduate of Carroll High School in Monroe LA. He pursued a degree in accounting from Southern A&M University in Baton Rouge LA. Upon graduation from Southern, Harold was drafted into the US Army . After his two year tour of duty, he eagerly moved to Dallas TX, where he became a successful account at Parkland Memorial...
It was a good time at Little Flower Catholic Church in Monroe LA . It was a Revival /Homecoming which was celebrated on Sunday March 5, 2023. Special guest was Father Art Anderson OFM from Gary IN preached the roof off the church. The Little Flower Choir made rafters fall. The brunch was filled with food, fellowship and fun. It was memorable. Special thanks to the planning committee for an exciting homecoming revival! Photo 1- Father Adrian Fisher & Father Art Anderson OFM. Photo 2- Among those...
A Masquerade Mardi Gras Ball was held Saturday, February 18, 2023 hosted by Lil C. J. Rock and Doughboy at the Monroe Civic Center. DJ Russ B handled the ones & twos keeping the festivities exciting all night long. The ladies were glamorous, dressed in ball gowns, and the brothers came correct in formal attire....
Back to Back Louisiana Basketball State Champions are Wossman High School Lady Cats from Monroe LA who captured the LHSAA State Basketball title Non-Select Division ll Saturday March 4, 2023 at the Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles LA. Wossman defeated Albany 63-43. Congratulations Wossman Lady Cats Basketball Team and Ramiah Augurson...
Hello everyone! This week I will be discussing Spring Break, spring break is approaching, and some of you may not have anything to do, so I am going to give you some things to do over your Spring Break. 1. Go on a picnic with friends, you can talk to your friends, eat delicious food, and enjoy the outdoors. 2. Start a new tv show, if you're into tv, starting a new show can give you something to look forward to during the break. 3. Movie night with friends, you all can pick a movie, bring...
Alvin Culpepper aka Ali M. El-. Mohammed III March I2, 1944 - December l2, 2OO2 On March 12, 1944 in Monroe, Louisiana (Alvin Culpepper) who changed his name to Ali M. El-Mohammed lll was welcomed into the world by his parents, Lucille and Alvin, His childhood was spent in Monroe where he attended elementary and secondary schools.(Alvin) Ali was very proud of his participation in the civil rights movement of the 60's when he was a community /voters rights organizer for CORE (Congress of Racial...
The Lord Is My Shepherd, I shall not want ( Psalm 23:1 ) The shepherd protects the sheep from All evil. Sheep are the most defenseless of all animals. Sheep have no way to protect themselves. Jesus sent his Disciples out as sheep among wolves, he gave them power over unclean spirits, to cast them out, to heal all manners of sickness, and diseases ( Luke 10:3 ). The enemy comes to take peace from the earth , when Jesus was born the Angels declared " Peace On Earth " Good Will To Man. The enemy had come to take Man's peace through sickness,...
1 Peter 5:6-7 | NKJV 6 Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time, 7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you. God desires you to Humble yourself and Pray, Seek His face, and Turn from your wicked ways. To Humble yourself is not thinking “less” of yourself, but is thinking of yourself “LESS”!!! Oh My! God resist the proud, and gives more Grace to the Humble. He then EXALTS you in DUE TIME. Amen!!!TRUST AND BELIEVE!!! Beloved do not...
Watercolor painting is the process of painting with pigments that are mixed with water. Of all the painting processes, watercolor painting is known for its inherent delicacy and subtlety because watercolor art is all about thin washes and transparent color (though watercolors can be made opaque with the addition of Chinese white). A watercolorist uses watercolor painting techniques like washes, working wet in wet and wet on dry, lifting out and masking out for highlights, and dozens of other techniques to achieve textural effects. Most of all,...
Everyone at some time in their lives runs from the truth. That is a fact. When one faces the choice of telling the truth, circumstances may dictate whether one will be truthful. There is a story in the scriptures where Abraham lied that Sarah wasn’t his wife, but his sister. It didn’t turn out well for him once the king learned the truth. Abraham was apologetic as he confessed, and from then we learn that he was truthful in what he said. We all pay a price, whether small or large when we fib (snuck that one in) but it pays even more in the eye...
In West Monroe LA, Coney Island on N 7th Street honored the Witness Project with lunch during breast Cancer Awaeness in 2022 .Witness Project Members included Carolyn Harris, Gloria J. Clark, Annie Reynolds, Charlie Moss, Florencetta Gibson, Brenadine Adams, Carolyn Honeycutt, Parshall Carter, Jolanda Handy, Mary Potter, Jennifer Harris, Zabrina Gaines, Shelia Cyrus & Pluma Downs....
