Articles from the April 30, 2020 edition
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Anywhere but Here
Problematic Concerns About Location of Martin Luther King, Jr. School Cannot Be Buried In Attractive Construction Layout-Community concerns were utterly ignored in 2018 as the location for the school...
Think before Shooting
Many times, impulsive thinking can lead to serious implications. Many times human nature and self -preservation plays a great part in decisions. According to police reports on Saturday April 25, an...
Questionable
People make choices every day that they either must live with or not. Some choices are wise, and others are chances. According to police reports, a sex crime investigation involving a 15-year-old...
Husband & Wife Reunited
On January 1, 2020, Mother Mildred Lee Ellington was called home to Glory. For all of her life, she had waited and prayed to be greeted by God with open arms, beginning the adventure of exploring the...
Gone Up Yonder
A special part of life is living, and another part is death. The road home to Glory is unknown. Hearts are extremely heavy after hearing of the passing of Donald Elmore who's final day on earth was...
1000 Food Boxes
Mayor Jamie Mayo and the Monroe City Council are pleased to announce the City of Monroe is partnering with the Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana to distribute 1000 food boxes to families whose household incomes have been affected by COVID-19. Thanks...
Problems At Youth Correctional Centers Escalate
In a span of two weeks, the conditions at some of Louisiana’s youth correctional facilities has been in the news, and it hasn’t been good. A fight at a Bridge City facility occurred where a reported forty inmates were involved in violent fights. Dur...
NFL Bound
Rashard Lawrence, Monroe native and LSU standout can now add NFL drafted player to his bio, as he was selected to play in the National Football League, Saturday, April 25, 2020. Lawrence attended...
McHenry 50th
On May 3, 1970, Frederick Charles and Amanda McHenry pledged their love before God, family and friends celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary Sunday May 3, 2020. Years come and years go but your...
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Saving Lives Matters To Me
I want to first extend my condolences to Mr. Aaron Akins's family. My prayers go out to the Akins' family and all the families that have lost love ones on US Hwy. 165 South. My daughter, Victoria Moor...
Les Martinique Deb Tyra Higgins
In December 2019, Les Martinique Debutante Trya Higgins was presented to society at the Les Martinique Debutante Ball at the Monroe Civic Center B.D. Robinson Conference Hall. Les Martinique...
No More Excuses
President Donald Trump has uttered a few quotes that will go down in the annals of political history that will stand besides Patrick Henry’s famous “Give me liberty or give me death” quote. The president’s “I take no responsibility” answer to a...
Word From the Lord
Psalms 121 Looking to Jesus the author and finisher of our faith for a time of refreshing is found in this Psalms. We receive strength and peace from the promises of God as we look to Jesus the giver...
Keep Waiting Just A Little While Longer!
1 Peter 5:10 | NKJV But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you. Beloved those...
For the Good Times
One of the most remarkable blessings was bestowed upon my life when I, surprisingly, viewed my photograph, followed by "Happy Birthday" greetings in your August 1st edition of the Monroe Dispatch....
Giving Back to the People
Community servant Curtis Dunn and friends believe in giving back to the people. Curtis along with lots of friends on Saturday April 18, 2020 feed hundreds of tornado victims and the community. Curtis...
Blowing Candles
Every year if the Lord says the same, blessed and highly favored is Mattie Crenshaw who is celebrating another thankful year. Birthdays are different now, yet they keep coming. Happy birthday Mattie...
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...
Purposeful Passion!
Sunday, April 26, 2020 marked the 16th annual appreciation for the pastor and first lady of Faith Harvest Baptist Church in Monroe, LA, where Reverend and Sister James Earl Jackson, Sr. are leaders....
Irma DeTiege Scholarship
Irma DeTiege was a poor girls who made it from the cottonfields of Riverton LA to Monroe LA by God's Grace and Mercy. She had a praying mother the late Florence Harris, a single mother who had common...
Tiger Men & Birthday Fellowship Club Teams
Tiger Men Fellowship Club Teams with Birthday Fellowship Club will donate fans to Lincoln Parish Christian Community Center. Fans will donated during the first week in May 2020....
The End Is Near!
The beginning of the end begins with woe is me! Woe! Woe! Such agonizing troubles God has to induce coma like symptoms for us to endure. Before one thing passes, three or four others are upon us.These are times that try men souls, Covid 19 takes...
Chief Master Sergeant Henry Q.V. Huey Life Reflections
Chief Master Sergeant Henry Q.V. Huey, son of Ardonia and Henry T. Esaw, Sr. departed his life on Sunday, April 19, 2020 in Hampton, Virginia. He was born in Idabel, Oklahoma on October 5, 1946. He...
Deaths
Carl Edward Leonard age 62 Monroe, LA Carl Edward Leonard who was a deputy sheriff died on April 25, 2020. Service will be information incomplete at this time. Beadie Kendall age 87 Monroe, LA Beadie Kendall who was a home maker died on April 25,...
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...
AMERICA UNDER "SIEGE"
All we hear is “we’re in a war,” some forseen enemy, someone we can prepare for or against. But if what we’re experiencing is orchestrated by God, then it’s not a war, but a “siege”. Trying to come up with a strategy or a way out is counterproduc...
Mayo, Edwards COVID-19 Briefings
Monroe Mayor, Jamie Mayo and Louisiana Governor, John Bel Edwards on Monday(April 27)both gave updates on the condition of where Monroe and Louisiana are concerning COVID-19. Mayor Mayo also gave an update on the condition of residents affected by...
Louisiana Stay at Home Order Extension
· To protect the health of the Louisiana, Governor John Bel Edwards is extending the Stay at Home order until May 15; previously the order had been set to expire on April 30. · This decision is based on sound science and data and is in line with t...
"BUT GOD"
COPYRIGHT 2016 BY: "THE PO' FOLK'S POET, MR. MARION OBAFEMI INSPIRED BY: 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...
Organic Mango Butter
What is organic Mango Butter? Mango butter is an organic rich moisturizer for your hair and skin. Where does organic Mango Butter come from? The mango butter is extracted from the mango fruit seed which creates a butter naturally. The properties of...
Who Do You Mimic?
Lately, I’ve observed mannerisms and attitudes from both my parents that mimic the same as their parents. I’ve noticed that my dad can fall asleep on the couch seconds after he’s sat down and how he scratches the top of his head the same as my grand...
Happy Birthday Gina Jones White!
April 29, is a special day because a special person was born - Happy Birthday to Gina Jones White! Cheers to celebrating your special day in a unique way, given the circumstances!...
The Uniqueness of Man
Man has a choice of being godly or ungodly (those who do not know God). Man also has a choice of being unrighteous (those who know God but do not obey God). These two types of man experience the wrath of God. Why is a man a man? The answer to this qu...
Only True Political Representation Approved by God
God is the truth and the light. One can only serve God in spirit and truth. Both incumbent, and first-time candidates running in Monroe, Louisiana mayor/council elections, and other local, state and national elections, are reminded that true...
Keller-Williams' Tanji Elzie "I'm bringing the bank to you!!!"
Hello you guys, My name is Tanji Elzie with Keller Williams Reality located at 1390 Hudson Lane Monroe La. 71201. Office: 318- 812-7653. If you want to purchase a home, buy a new car or whatever you choose, but your credit is stopping you, call me,...
PRAYING STUDENTS
*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...
What Is A Mayor
By Pastor Vance A. Price By definition, a mayor is the chief executive official of a town, village or city. This office and title are so unique, that there is no synonym, metonym, or any other word...
