Articles from the April 14, 2022 edition
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Jury, Rape Suspect Guilty
The trial in the case of State of Louisiana v. Bobby Joe Brown Jr. began Monday, April 4, 2022, in the Ouachita Parish Courthouse. Brown, the defendant, was charged with one count of Aggravated Rape, two counts of Sexual Battery, and one count of...
Fatal Wreck
A wreck involving an 18-wheeler on Interstate 10 in Beaumont, TX claimed the life of Emma Brooks, 67 of Bastrop, LA on Monday, April 11, 2022. According to police reports, an 18-wheeler went over the...
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Shooting Crimes
Apartment Shooting, Two Injured - We all look forward to a peaceful, restful night of sleep, especially when we've had a rough day. The last thing we want to hear is gunshots. For one local couple,...
Ross All-State
Wossman Lady Cats 3A 2022 LA State Girl's Champions' Da'Naya Ross was selected to the 3A Girls' First Team All State Basketball Team. Congratulations Da'Naya!...
Overnight Shooting
Shootings continue in Monroe, LA and families are mourning their loved ones. There is a B.A.L.M. that can help curb these incidents. Few are searching for another alternative to help stop/solve the...
Bethel C.O.G.I.C. Community Event
Bethel Church of God in Christ – 1800 Parkview Dr. Monroe, LA Community Events Community Blood Drive Saturday April 16, 2022 from 11am– 2pm-FREE Easter Basket Giveaway (for children 12 and under) Saturday April 16, 2022 at 11am until supplies las...
Ellis Sounds Off
Like the rest of us in the community, Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis is weary of hearing about the continuing reports of crime happening in the community. There has been a rash of shootings in the area, where there have been many injuries and several...
Celebrating
Happy Birthday to the legendary LA Hall of Fame Coach Mackie Freeze who celebrated his 95thbirthday recently. Helping Coach celebrate were his family, church and friends....
Kappa Alpha Psi
The Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi presented its Spring 22 Initiated Six to the brotherhood recently.MTA Chair Antonio Howard introduced brothers Jack Russell, Rusty Potter, Mathew Williams...
85th Birthday
Recently Emma Jean Jones celebrated her 85th birthday back in her old stomping grounds in Monroe, LA at the Hampton Inn Ball Room. Family and friends gathered to wish Mrs. Jones a happy 85th. Mattie...
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...
Deaths
Gertrude Wagner, 91 of Alto, LA died April 7,2022. Services: April 12,2022 at Avenue B.C in Monroe, LA at 11 AM. Burial: Holly Ridge Cemetery in Rayville, LA under the direction of Miller Funeral Home. April Payton, 47 of Monroe, LA died April 9,...
Blowing Candles
Former Licensed Florist Jean Felton who wrote "Floral Corner in the Monroe Dispatch recently celebrated a birthday. Happy birthday glamour girl Jean Felton. Love your children, grand children and...
In Loving Memory
June 25, 1935- January 14, 2022 Solomon Lovell Riley, Jr. was born on June 25, 1935 in Monroe LA. He was the only child born to the union of Solomon Lovell Riley, Dr. and Gladys Brooks. He spent his...
HIS GRACE and MERCY
Hebrews 4:15-16 | NKJV For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne...
Last of His Kind
Melvin White has a distinction that few, if any in the Monroe area can match. Mr. White believes that he is the oldest barber living and still cutting hair in the area. While listening to White...
The End Is Near
Evil -vs - Good- Woe, Woe, Woe, to the inhabitants of the earth, satan has come down with great wrath, his evil has created chaos on the earth. Men are killing without cause. People are driven from their homes and peaceful lives, becoming homeless,...
