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On Thursday, March 11, 2021, President Biden signed a historic stimulus bill. Many probably already know about the one-time $1,400 stimulus check coming to most Americans, but it has been shared that the government will also be sending families up to $300 per child every month until the end of the year, beginning as soon as July 2021. Visit ww.change.org for more information....
The Town of Richwood allegedly owes some debts, but it seems that some of those debts won't be paid anytime soon. At a meeting last Thursday (Mar. 18), Clifford Thomas was on the council's agenda to hopefully settle a long-standing dispute over a pay issue. Clifford had won a case nine years ago (2011). The town was supposed to pay Thomas thousands of dollars according to court documents for the 2009 year. Clifford has tried several times over the years to get the money owed to him, only to see...
A couple recently decided to share concerns regarding their child who is in the Ouachita Parish School System as they feel he is being left with a sense of abandonment. The parents admitted that their child has been struggling and believe the communication between staff and parents should be mandatory. After gaining more clarity on their child's issues, they feel that all have failed him if their student does not succeed. The parents want all area schools to succeed in giving all children a good quality education. All children are not the...
According to police reports, the Morehouse Sherriff’s Office is currently investigating a homicide that occurred in the early morning hours on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Townhouse nightclub. The fatal shooting occurred approximately between 1:00 - 2:00 AM. The victim in the homicide was Marcus T. Rogers. If you have any information, please contact the MPSO at 318-281-4141 or Crime Stoppers at 318-388-CASH (2274)....
A spirited disagreement between two Monroe City Schools Board members over supplemental checks to employees turned awkward at a recent school board meeting, as words being hurled at some board members, who were only referred to as "they". The back and forth between District 2 board member Jennifer Haneline and former board president Betty Ward-Cooper erupted over an email put out by District 4 representative and current board president, Daryll Berry. Berry sent out an email that stated that...
The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Funeral Reimbursement Program will launch in April 2021 (details in link below). FEMA is reimbursing up to $7,000.00 for funerals, as a result of deaths from COVID-19 as of January 20, 2020. Family member(s) who paid for a funeral, and have documentation can apply for the COVID-19 Funeral Assistance. http://FEMA.gov https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance...
Two Monroe residents were selected to serve as members of the Southside Economic Development District Board by the Monroe City Council. Local minister Roosevelt Wright and former SEDD member Otis Jones got council approval to serve on the board during the regular city council meeting Tuesday night, March 23, 2021. Both men received 3-2 votes, with District 5 Councilman Corday Marshall and District 4 Councilwoman Kema Dawson voting “no” respectively on the two nominations. Wright is known for...
On Sunday March 21, 2021, Refuge International Healing Church in Monroe LA took time to thank and give reflections to Founder: Pastor/Overseer Inez Walker for laboring in the Word for 27 years. Words of encouragement were offered by Brothers Wayne Ross, Mike Burton, Frank "Dr. Ice" DeTiege, Missionary Annie Kendall, Sisters Kashondra Baker, Pamela Eleam, Tina Walker, Sheree Walker, Sheriah Williams, Krismilya Walker, Evangelist Lisa Page, Missionary Betty, Pastor Sherita Williams and Prophet...
To celebrate Read Across America Day recently, the Library gave away free books to children and teens who have Ouachita Parish Public Library cards. All children and teens who have a card were eligible and received a free book to keep. "A critical part of our library's mission is to advance literacy in Ouachita Parish and one of the best ways to do that is to put books in the hands of our children," said Library Director Robin Toms. "It's important that children use their Library card to borrow...
Atmos Energy has been a loyal partner and great supporter of the Ouachita Multi-Purpose Community Action Program. Atmos Energy decided to donate a bus on Thursday March 18, 2021. The bus, which was converted into a mobile office will allow OMCAP to go into the community to assist the elderly and disabled with completing the application process if they are not able to come into the office....
I hate to see abandoned vehicles along highways. I instantly empathize with the driver and always wonder what happened to force someone to abandon their car. I am always confused when I see a nice shiny car idly sitting because I feel like it should not have any reason to break down. If it looks new, it should be void of imperfections and problems. On the flip side, when I see a dated or dirty car stranded, my thoughts are often around assumptions that it is not getting the maintenance it needs to operate or that it is so raggedy it does not...
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 Now Save #1 4399 Hwy 165 South Monroe, LA /318-737-7873 & Tiger Market Café 1800 Forsythe Ave Suite 1 Monroe, LA 71201/318-325-4000 Ms. Edna & Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Thought Don’t nothing ruin a duck but its bib! Late Legendary Merle Robinson Remote Learning Meeting Diverse Needs School...
Personal Trainer Derrick Greer provides others with fitness training and instruction by creating and delivering safe and effective exercise programs for health individuals and groups with medical clearance to exercise....
Betty Foy, 69 Betty Foy of Monroe, LA Certified Bus Driver died March 14, 2021. Graveside Service: 1 PM Thursday March 25, 2021 at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood, LA. Visitation: Wednesday March 24, 2021 from 1 – 3 PM at Hester Central State Funeral Home under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Bobby Barron, 67 Bobby Barron of Monroe, LA Laborer died March 16, 2021. Graveside Service: 11 AM Saturday March 27, 2021 at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood, LA. Visitation: Friday March 26, 2021 from 1 - 3 PM under the d...
Doorkeepers or keepers of the door, their church service is invaluable. They are the first to meet and greet you at church. If you have a question, need a seat, need to speak or sit with a certain group, church ushers are at your beck and call to fulfill your desires and are valuable church servants. This week the Monroe Dispatch salutes dedicated Mt. Zion Baptist Church Usher Jeanette Brown who loves God and loves being a favorite church usher....
Joseph Guice was born December 25, 1957 to the late Lucas and Dorethea Guillot Guice. He departed this life on January 13, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. He was a great guy who would help others. Joseph was a true servant who had a giving spirit. He was noticeable with a kind kindred spirit which will be missed His humble demeanor was contagious yet welcoming. Joseph was baptized at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Marksville LA, later locating to Monroe LA becoming a member of Little...
As a child, Isabel Cintra grew up with a deep love of fairytales. These magical, enchanting stories of beautiful princesses, magical mirrors and devoted fairy godmothers captivated her attention. For kids ages six to twelve, The Great Little Tailor and The Princess and the Mirror not only give children of color an opportunity to see themselves in stories but also helps broaden the perspective of all children by fostering children’s sense of empathy and connection with characters who might look different from themselves. Paperback versions of T...
High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship -email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph, contact information, official GPA, high school transcript, class rank and ACT score. Deadline is May 10, 2021....
When most of us are having what we call a “bad day”, we intend to mean that nothing is going the way we planned the day to go. If the day is going “really bad”, a few inappropriate words may come out of our mouths, but we tend to suck it up and try to make the best out of a rough day. When someone allegedly goes around and murders 8 people for only reasons known but to God, the last excuse that can be extended to that individual, cannot be, because that individual had “a bad day”. No, make that “a really bad day”. That is what a Georgia Chero...
inspired By God Like Bob Marley smoking a spliff, I needed a lift, so I inhaled what I saw Inside my hood, so I thought I would, exhale through this poem and draw. A picture for you, to give you a view, of a twisted way of life That is lived every day, while on my knees I pray, we try to make it right. Now, over there on that block, you will see dudes who are not, hanging out with Mr. Coopa They find shade under trees, and shoot more than the breeze, they're figuring out ways to do ya. Some...
Sunday March 28th @ 3:00pm at Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo Pavilion 1405 Bernstein Park Rd, Monroe, LA. Bring Your Family- Featured Guests: MC Kim Stewart, Pastor Gilbert Wilson & Friends, Pastor Jermanique Mitchell, The Unlimited Brothers of Monroe LA, Sister Tawanna James, Pastor D'Antre L. Jackson Trinity Aires & The Anointed Madison Sisters of Bastrop LA- Vendors, Food Music and Praise. Sponsored By: City Councilwoman Kema Dawson-Robinson...
To eye another year is humbling and a blessing. Louise Wilson will be celebrating her birthday with her family and friends while she is truly blessed. Happy Birthday March 29, Louise Wilson, love Wyatt X, the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. You are so special!...
Renwick/Louberta Team Up 2 Clean Up with Monroe City Councilwoman Juanita Woods Saturday March 27, 2021 at 10am-12 noon meeting at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church 716 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Monroe LA. Sign up to volunteer @ ouachitagreen.org/volunteer....
*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 intimate relationship with God through prayer & His Word. Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost. Luke 19:10 Prayer: Father God, thank You for sending Your Son to seek and to save the lost. Thank You, Jesus, for dying on the cross for our sin....
Wherefore God gave them up to uncleanness through the lust of their own hearts, to dishonor their own bodies between themselves (Romans 1:21). In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. God made man in his image and after his likeness. God created Male and female, and he blessed them and told them to produce after their kind (have babies). Today men are marrying men and women are marrying women, which cannot produce. To produce they adopt or have children through artificial insemination (how sinful and foolish). All of this is...
Proverbs 25:11 | HCSB “A word spoken at the right time is like gold apples on a silver tray.” Lord let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in thy sight. Beloved purpose to speak words that Comfort, Encourage, and Edify. Serve them as delicacies to the hearers as a Precious Desert from the Lord. INDESCRIBABLELY DELICIOUS!!! Season your words with honey and present them on an array of valuable platters. Have your conversation convey the Goodness and Sweetness of the...
Virtual Zoom Event Tuesday March 30, 2021 - 7 pm Sponsored by Louisiana Federation of Democratic Women (LFDW)Special Tribute to Kamala Harris - Our 49th VP of the US wear blue, show Democratic Party paraphernalia, balloons, streamers, etc.) (No Cost to Active Members! Become a Member, Join Now!) Membership Link ($25): https://www.bontempstix.com/events/2021-membership-2-15-2021 Registration Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEkdOGhrTwiHNEUdxxiYg67zTobIqEYgbzy LFDW Contact Persons:...
March 31, 1956-December 13, 2020 Happy Heavenly Birthday to our Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and Friend. You are most surely missed. Love Always, The Owens, Brown, Matthews, & Henderson Family!...
Dexter Alston knows the value of rising to shine. He learned the value of work from his upbringing. His people taught him there is never "something for nothing," while working hustles picking pecans, selling drink bottles and newspapers. Dexter sold Monroe News Leader, Monroe News Weekly and Monroe Dispatch Newspapers back in the days. He is proud of all his hustles which taught him how to "Rise to Shine!"...
Elgin Baylor 86, Hall of Fame star spent 14 years playing for the Minneapolis and Los Angeles Lakers, died from natural causes on Monday March 22, 2021. Baylor was the No. 1 overall draft pick in 1958. Over his 14-year career, which he spent entirely with the Lakers, Baylor was an All-Star 11 times, was named to the All-NBA First Team 10 times, and was the Rookie of the Year in 1959. He and the Lakers went to the finals nine times during his career, finally winning in 1972. Baylor retired in 1972 and jumped into a coaching career just a few...
