Articles from the March 30, 2023 edition
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Who and Where are the Black Leaders in Monroe LA?
Who and Where are the Black Leaders in Monroe LA?...
Shootout
Sources tell the Monroe Dispatch that a shootout allegedly occurred on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 on Cagle Dr. in Monroe, LA. According to sources, gunplay happens all the time and is so frequent that some residents are fearful yet immune to the...
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Gunman Surrenders
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A local family is happy to be alive without anyone getting hurt after a gunman kept them inside their home, later surrendering...
Nashville Tragedy
One has to wonder what Republicans in Congress and red states are going to do about trying to prevent school shooting after school shooting. The latest tragic event occurred in Nashville TN, Monday, March 27 at Covenant School, a private Christian sc...
Always in Our Hearts
Edward Ray Lawrence (Red), 53, of Monroe, passed away on March 24, 2023 in Monroe, LA. Edward was born in Monroe to Ernest Smith and Bobby Nell Lawrence Smith on August 26, 1969. He attended Carroll...
Shocking House Fire
Any type of fire is traumatic, especially when caught off guard or asleep. According to police reports, a house fire occurred on Saturday, March 25, 2023 on Lee Ave. in Monroe, LA where a child lost...
Mysterious Death Details Revealed
The family of Kaci Coleman continues to mourn the death of their loved one, as the Monroe Dispatch learned more details of the tragic incident that claimed her life. The Monroe Dispatch did an...
Legislative Pay Raise Controversy
“Strike the iron while it is hot” is what some may start to say regarding a proposed bill that is on Louisiana’s legislators’ plate. A pay raise authored by Joe Marino(I -85) would raise the legislator’s pay from $16,800 to $60,000....
Carroll Beta Club Induction
Boasting the motto "Let us lead by serving others" Carroll High School in Monroe, LA held its National Beta Club induction ceremony on Thursday, March 16, 2023, inducting new National Beta Club...
Mrs. Ethel Turner's 90th
Ethel Turner celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends on Saturday, March 25, 2023 in Monroe, LA at a local restaurant. Family and friends reminisced taking Madear back down memory lane...
Wossman Lady Cats 2023 LA State Basketball Champs
Back to Back Louisiana Non-Select Division ll Basketball State Champions are Wossman High School Lady Cats from Monroe LA who captured the LHSAA State Basketball title Saturday March 4, 2023 at the...
Southern University Legacy
At Southern University in Baton Rouge LA the legacy continues 79th SGA President Brandon Horne (Monroe LA) and 93rd Miss Southern and A&M Jordan Williams (Madison MS) Congratulations Brandon and...
Irma DeTiege Scholarship
High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship, email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph, contact...
The True Gift
Romans 6:23 For the wages of in is death, but the FREE gift of God is eternal life, through Christ Jesus, our Lord. A man and his small son spent so much time together. He loved his son so much. They...
46th Birthday Celebration
What a 46th birthday celebration for James Walker! Walker Celebrated a memorable year only by Grace and Mercy on Sat. March 18, 2023 with family and friends in West Monroe LA at Barbeque West. It was...
Deaths
Louis French, Sr.,74 of Monroe, LA Graphic Packaging died March 25, 2023. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday April 1, 2023 at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00...
Pulpits & Pews
25th Appreciation Cuba Baptist Church 343 Blankston Rd. Bosco LA invites you to help them celebrate Pastor & wife Dr. & Mrs. Samuel Toney on Sunday April 2, 2023 at 11am. Guest minister is Pastor Curtis Allen of Hopewell Baptist Church. 27th Church...
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...
Kansas Lane Extension Groundbreaking
It may have taken three decades to get it started, but it appears that persistence has paid off, as the official groundbreaking ceremony was held for construction to begin in the Kansas Lane Extension Project. Louisiana’s Gov. John Bel Edwards was...
Birthday Celebration
"Birthdays are a new start, a fresh beginning and a time to pursue new endeavors with new goals. Move forward with confidence and courage. You are a very special person. May today and all of your...
PROTECTED AND BLAMELESS
1 Thessalonians 5:23 | NKJV 23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Oh...
