Articles from the April 2, 2020 edition
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Hadley Shooting
Amid a Coronavirus that’s infecting and killing people by the thousands without warning, signs or symptoms, you would think that would be enough to have people fearful and obeying stay at home orders by the government. It appears police are w...
John "Jay" Wilson Memories Cherished
John Efrem "Jay" Wilson of Hagerstown, MD, formerly of Monroe, LA, was born September 16, 1992 on the island of St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands. He passed on Monday, March 23, 2020 in...
Held Against Will
Everyone has a choice. Some choices, however, violated laws. As adults its is important that we try our best to make good decisions. According to police reports, a victim reported his mistress since...
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 N...
Deaths
Freggie Mack, Jr., 65 Freggie Mack, Jr. of Monroe, LA died March 26, 2020. Graveside Services: 11:00 A.M., Friday April 3rd at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA. Visitation: 9:30 until 10:30 A.M., Friday April 3 at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe,...
Pulpits & Pews
Healing Services Healing Services conducted by Rev. Jacquelyn Simmons family & friends Spring Recess Monday March 23, Triumph Baptist Church 800 Girod St. Monroe LA. until further notice Annual Sunday School Fellowship Progressive Baptist Church 607...
Mrs. Christena Johnson Huff Passes
Mrs. Christena Johnson Huff, the ninth of nine children born to the late Eugene Robert Johnson and Arabella Nicholas Barrington on July 26, 1927, transitioned on Monday, March 30, 2020. Mrs. Huff...
Indecent Behavior Inexcusable
We live in some unpredictable times, where you never know what terrible plague might occur. All the things happening now are nothing new because they have already happened in a different form. In the...
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Back to Back Shootings Concerns
Two shootings that happened hours apart last Tuesday, March 24, are a big concern for residents in the two neighborhoods, but all over the city of Monroe. The first shooting that occurred in the...
Coronavirus Hits Youth Corrections Centers
The Dispatch recently reported that the Swanson Youth Center here in Monroe allegedly received five teens from the New Orleans area, with many who were said to have had high temperatures upon arrival...
Stimulus Checks
Some people are confused about who qualifies for the coronavirus government stimulus payment. According to varying media reports, Congress spent quality time determining how to allocate this two trillion-dollar package. As far as most people are...
Water Tree Enriching Lives
The Dream Tree Natural Alkaline Antioxidant Water was integrated and distributed for over 4 years, before obtaining the Water Tree franchise which is a Dream Tree Family Company. The Water Tree...
No Place Like Church
For many, growing up in the church is a blessing. Both Stacie Smith and Latonya Sweet grew up together and in church. Both young ladies have fond memories of their times spent at church, including...
Who Is James E. (Jamie) Mayo?
Jamie Mayo is a native of Morehouse Parish and a citizen of Monroe for over 40 years. He is responsible and dedicated husband, father and grandfather. Mayo's work ethic and talent earned him a college...
Stay-at-Home Orders …a Blessing!
We are living in very interesting times. COVID-19 (or Coronavirus) has disrupted the entire globe, forcing us to take many precautions as we continue to live our lives. New restrictions around how we live and interact with one another can be summed...
What is the Church?
A church is an assembly of professing believers in Christ who have been baptized and who are organized to do God's will. Christ is the head of the church (Ephesians 5;23). Christ can not abandon His church because He has such a love for His church....
Faith is that God Can and He Will
Faith is that God Can and He Will God knows how to turn things around. He can turn your sorrow into joy, just let him in. Richard Daly At St. Peter Baptist Church Monroe LA, recently during Black...
Living My Best Life
If it had not been for the Lord on my side, where would I be? Thanking and praising God for Grace and Mercy is Christopher Edwards. His humble beginnings have been a blessing, to his family, friends...
2019 Louisiana Beauticians and Barbers Association King & Queen Charles Davis & Michelle Callaway
Reigning as Louisiana Beauticians and Barbers Association King & Queen are Charles Davis and Michelle Callaway. Queen Michelle thanks all her supporters for helping her with the LA State Beauticians...
Library e-cards Temporary Available
Anyone ages 17 or older who lives or works in Ouachita Parish can now receive a temporary e-card from the Ouachita Parish Public Library. With an e-card, residents can download e-books and e-audiobooks and stream movies, TV shows and music. Patrons...
The End Is Near
Families are rising up against each other, Mother's against Daughters, Fathers against their sons. There are earthquakes in different places, food is in short supply in many countries, diseases are running rampant in many countries, ( there is no ant...
Carroll 1956 For the Good Times
Recently Carroll High School Class of 1956 got together after two classmates passed in December 2019 and most recent Carolyn Loudd Ensley. Carroll 1956 and members of other Carroll Classes were in...
Happy Birthday Mrs. Deloris Hill
Always better late than never, wishing one of the sweetest mothers in Monroe LA who recently celebrated another thankful and blessed year, happy birthday Mrs. Deloris Hill. Love always from your...
Favorite Church Usher
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...
All About the Benjamins
President Donald Trump is trying his best to get America back to work despite the fact that America is a sick nation with more people getting sicker by the hour. Don’t believe me? Just ask your mayor or governor and see what they tell you. T...
Coronavirus Aid checks: Who is eligible, when to expect it, and more
Many Americans will soon get government checks to help them financially weather job loss, reduced work hours, and other money challenges as the country tries to stem the spread of the coronavirus outbreak. The $2 trillion stimulus package signed by...
Ahead of the Game
Some forget, but some know what it takes to be extraordinary. Some make it look easy by knowing and accepting what it takes to get the job done. Mother and son, Rosalind and Rhyeem Lumpkins are...
Churches and Civic Organizations COVID-19 Roles
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit all facets of the world with shock. Initially, everyone wonders what to do to take care of themselves and their families. As the dust settles, we must consider what can we do to assist with the care of others. Certainly,...
Whoever Lives in Love Lives in God
At Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Monroe, LA, the National Association of University Women worshipped on Sunday, March 8. There was plenty of prayer, praise, and worship. Rev. Scott Ward lll...
Civil Rights Leader Joseph E. Lowery Remembered
Civil Rights Activist Reverend Dr. Joseph E. Lowery died Friday, March 27, 2020, in Atlanta, GA. Rev. Dr. Lowery was considered the Dean of the Civil Rights Movement, having served alongside Dr. Marti...
"BUT GOD"
(Philippians 4:13) (Ephesians 2:4-5) I would have been forsaken without a father or mother, BUT GOD took me in My winters would have been cold when I had no cover, BUT GOD protected me from the...
The Mayor's Corner
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a public health emergency that we should all take seriously. As of the time I am writing this article, there are 770,600+ total cases and 36,800+ global deaths related to this disease. In Louisiana (as of...
COVID-19 FINGER-POINTING SHOULD STOP
As people all over the world ask questions and seemingly, all authorities are coming up with their own explanations, none of the responses are truly satisfactory. Fingers have been pointed at other countries, animals, air travel, the Democrats, and e...
Missing Juvenile
Monroe Police Department (MPD) request the public's assistance with locating Samia La'Shay Neal Neal, a teen who was last seen on March 17, 2020 around 20:00 hrs. Neal is 14-years-old, 5'6" height,...
Dazzle Dance Dazzles Black Heritage 39th Parade
"Celebrating 39 years, Dream...Imagine...Inspire, the Renaissance Committee Black Heritage 2020 Parade rolled through the streets of Monroe LA Sat. Feb. 29. The floats, bands, and marching units are...
