Articles from the May 6, 2021 edition
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Scary Shootings
Life is so precious but is often taken for granted. When someone loses their life tragically, it's a very emotional time for a family who most often wonders what could have done to keep their loved...
Brawl Stabbing Madness
Anytime illegal drugs are involved in any situation, expect the unexpected. For some, it is hard to spot erratic behavior until the unthinkable happens. According to police reports, police were...
Always Our Inspiration
Mrs. Juanita Collins Brown was life-long member of the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe LA. She was a mother of eight, who went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 1, 2021. She will...
Stray Bullets Neighbors Uneasy
Gunshots were once unusual but have now become a normal occurrence in south Monroe neighborhoods. At one time, gunshots were only heard on peculiar nights or New Year's Eve, but now gunshots can be...
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Unwelcomed Motel Chaos
A former Monroe resident who was recently in-town visiting the area with his wife experienced an encounter at a local business that didn't turn out pleasant. John Robert Badger was in town staying at...
Beast of the Week All-Stars
Beast of the Week Senior Basketball Athletes from 22 schools in Northeast LA came to the George "Vamp' Belton Sports Complex at Wossman High School in Monroe LA on Saturday April 24, 2021 Over 20...
Remembering My Father
The community is still waiting for an explanation from the Monroe Police Department (MPD) regarding what happened to David Harris. More importantly, the family of Harris wants to know the truth of...
Hostile Business Takeover Continues
The president/CEO of a Rayville business is once under attack from rival family members, who are allegedly looking to take over the thriving business. The Monroe Dispatch previously reported that...
Women of Faith Serve with Grace
It was a Spring Fashion Tea honoring Greater New Antioch Baptist Church first lady Minister Candice Perry Russell Saturday May 1, 2021 l...
Deloris Hill 94, COVID-19 Vaccine
In spite of all of the controversy in the media surrounding COVID-19 vaccines, Deloris Hill, who recently celebrated her 94 birthday, insisted to her children that she wanted to take the vaccine....
A Mother More Special than Education
Many parts of my life are ironically similar to my mother's. It is easy to highlight the negatives, but those experiences are not the ones that have made the most significant impact on my adult life....
UTS Seminary Summer Schedule
United Theological Seminary and Bible College (UTS) will begin summer school on Saturday, June 5, at 7:30am in the library at 905 Texas Ave, Monroe, LA. Class meeting dates include: June 5, 12, 19, and 26. Registration is open now until June 5....
Having a Birthday
Imagine who if you can? His people know him as Ishmael. Do you know who this is?...
Deaths
Juanita Collins Brown, 88 Juanita Collins Brown of Monroe, LA General Motors died May 1, 2021. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday May 8, 2021 at St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 7:00-8:00 PM Friday May 7, 2021 at St. Luke Baptist Church....
