Articles from the April 21, 2022 edition
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Monroe Leaders
It seems as if many parents, much of the Church, the government and even schools have fallen under the spells of hell. Many are deceived- thinking they’re doing good jobs, better yet- God’s job; yet...
Tanglewood Shooting
Another shooting in the area has claimed the life of another one of our young men. This shooting occurred on April 14, 2022. The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that a 17-year-old boy was killed in a shooting in the Tanglewood c...
Always in Our Hearts
Joe Louis Smith was born December 6, 1942 to the late Louis Smith and Queen Esther Jones Johnson in Bosco, Louisiana. He was a graduate of Carroll High School. He also attended Barber College where...
But God
On last Wednesday April 13, 2022, two storms/tornadoes ravished Northeast LA bring forth unbelievable devastation. In the Booker T. Community in Monroe LA, citizens were spared loss of life when a...
A Life Well Lived
Mrs. Daisy Peevy McGhee was born June 7, 1936 to James Monroe Peevy and Luthene Palmer Peevy in Choudrant, LA, the second oldest of seven children. She received her education in Lincoln Parish Public...
Women After God's Own Heart
On Saturday, April 16, 2022, Mr. Marion Obafemi and his wife, Tammy and hosted the Inaugural City of Monroe Women After God's Own Heart Awards Banquet at the Powell Street Community Center in Monroe,...
High School Track & Field
At Wossman High School in Monroe LA Track & Field Relays recently, the competition was fierce especially in 3A with Wossman, Carroll & Richwood, not as the others don't count. Every event was...
Burnette Franklin Parish Head Coach
In Franklin Parish, Coach Adrian Burnette is the new Franklin Parish High School Head Football Coach, taking the reins from former head coach Sonny Nason on Tuesday April 19, 2022 when the change was...
Deaths
James Dale Atkins, 68 of Monroe, LA Laborer died April 10, 2022. Visitation: 4:00 to 6:00 PM Friday April 22, 2022 at Deuteronomy Baptist Church in Monroe. Service: 1:00 PM Saturday April 23, 2022 at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe, LA....
Southside Problems
Residents who live on Monroe's southside are looking to city and law enforcement officials to help them cope with many residents who say a bigger police presence is needed in their neighborhoods....
Rayville Rosenwald/Eula D. Britton Alumni & Supporters
This year's reunion is June 17-19 1922 .Early registration is $125 due by April 30, 2022. For more information or to register, e-mail [email protected] Don't forget to order Reunion T-Shirt...
The End Is Near
And A highway shall be there and away. (Isa .35:8) A Highway Requires A Change! Before interstate highways, most roads were two lanes, many lives were lost on those two-lane highways. The death toll decreased as interstate highways increased. A...
Jesus Lives
When the power of the Holy Spirit turns your life around, you can't help but shout, "He has risen!" Jesus is making a difference in people's lives today because He is no in a tomb. He has risen....
Getting Black Students Better Access to Non-Novice Teachers
Every year, thousands of individuals take on one of the most important jobs: TEACHING. While new teachers bring energy and passion into their classrooms and schools, they can find themselves incredibly challenged as they learn how to plan and...
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 White during...
Jean Felton Celebrated
Jean Felton former licensed florist who wrote " Floral Corner" for the Monroe Dispatch celebrated her birthday in April along with friends Thomas "Sonny" Ward as birthday party hosts which also...
LSP Image Green Case Tarnished
By now, as more details emerge from the case surrounding the death of local resident Ronald Greene, it is becoming painfully clear that the Louisiana State Police Law Enforcement Agency, now has a serious image problem. And it didn’t have to this w...
