Articles from the May 19, 2022 edition
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Making History
Alice Wallace is making history in the town of Winnsboro, LA. Five candidates started in the race, and after the first voting round, there was a runoff between the previous Mayor and the newly...
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Dunn Drive-by Shooter Captured
A man sought after by Monroe police officers in an April 8 shooting on Dunn Drive has been captured. Damion D. Henderson, the alleged shooter, was the subject of a manhunt following the fatal...
Carroll Legend Felton Bailey Celebrated
Felton Ray Bailey was the son of the late Isaac and Maggie Bailey and a native of Monroe, LA passed on April 28, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Felton was a popular student at Carroll High School,...
Shootings Spiral
Mothers and families are crying while shootings continue. Many hope they won't happen, yet there seems to be no end. Death is a person's final moment because they can only be remembered thereafter....
Cameras Welcomed Location Questioned
Residents on the south side of Monroe who live and travel near Winnsboro Road and South Second St. are looking up towards the sky, but not at the clouds. They are looking at recently installed...
Teen Shooting Shocking
Death is inevitable, especially when life or death is in the hands of others. One of the Ten Commandments God gave Moses was, Thy shalt not kill. Someone did not obey that commandment on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, when one teen shot another in the head...
Fate & Grace Death's Difference
Carlos Harris has had a tough life. He admits to having done drugs, which alienated him from some of his family. Drugs did indeed take a toll on him. It got so bad that one night he had an experience that convinced him that he needed to do something...
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Water Treatment Plant Improvements – High Service Control Vault Repairs will be received by the City of Monroe, at the office of the Engineer, Volkert, Inc., located at 114 Venable Lane, Monroe, LA 71203.... Full story
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Monroe Potable Water Storage Tank Modifications will be received by the City of Monroe, at the office of the Engineer, Volkert, Inc., located at 114 Venable Lane, Monroe, LA 71203. Bids will be received... Full story
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Proposed Tire Storage Building will be received by the City of Monroe, at the office of the Engineer, Volkert, Inc., located at 114 Venable Lane, Monroe, LA 71203. Bids will be received until 1:45 P.M.,... Full story
Russell Recognition
Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe LA honored Pastor and Wife John L. and Candice Russell at their 4th Anniversary Musical Banquet on Friday May 13, 2022 at the Ernestine G. Adams Education...
2035 Grads
Clark Magnet School in Monroe LAPre-K Graduates Marley, Noah, Lauren graduated on Monday May 16, 2022 before family and friends. The Pre-K Grads will be in the class of 2035 if the Lord says the...
The Most Vulnerable
When tragedy struck the Black community in Buffalo, NY on May 14, 2022 it served as a harsh reminder of the intense hatred that still exists in this country. That hatred is fueled by racism and radical hate groups who encourage attacks on Black...
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...
Ready to Getaway to St Louis
Al Derry’s got you covered July 14 -17, 2022 Package includes; 3 nights stay at the Drury Inn in Fairfield Mo, free buffet breakfast; 3 free happy hour drinks; free evening buffet (daily). Walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Activities i...
UTS Summer Classes
United Theological Seminary (UTS) and Bible College located at 905 Texas Av, Monroe, LA will begin summer classes on June 4, at 7:30am. Classes will meet in the library observing CDC guidelines. Summer school class dates: Saturdays: June 4, 11, 18,...
MCAL Soccer
Monroe City Academy League is excited to begin its inaugural youth soccer season for girls and boys ages 5-12. The League will be operated and managed by Free Me Association, a non-profit organization focused on youth and community development in...
Wossman Cahee Head Football Coach
Wossman High School in Monroe, LA chose Terence Cahee as its next head football coach recently. Coach Cahee previously coached at Lake Charles College Prep and Washington Marion as defensive...
Happenings
2th Annual Juneteenth Parade Saturday June 18, 2022, at 10 am parade line-up 9am at Wossman High school entry fee $20 more-Sponsorships available, more info Marie Brown 318.381.0028. Contact Monroe Dispatch Got news, been somewhere, or need to tell...
Deaths
Mack Edward McLaurin, Jr., 66 of Monroe/ New Orleans, LA Educator died Sunday , May 1, 2022. Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday May 18, 2022 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00 AM Thursday May 19, 2022 at Mount Olivet...
"THY WILL BE DONE"
Copyright 2016 inspired by God Dear Heavenly Father, dont mean to bother, you but we need to talk Go wake up Jesus and Job, because I was told, they had a simular walk The Lord will understand me, because I've been nailed to a tree, blood dripping fr...
JFT Outreach
“Be Proud, Be Responsible” Making a Difference through Abstinence -Youth Outreach Ages 10-19-2nd Mondays of each Month-5:30-6:30pm-Benoit Community Center 1700 Oaklawn Dr. Monroe LA-More info or registration 318-651-0607-Dr. Janet Floyd, Fou...
Remain On Guard Against Covid-19
By Eddie D. Gillis As of press time, the state of Louisiana has lost a staggering 17,297 of its citizens to Covid-19. There are still many people who appear to have taken the pandemic for granted, as the focus from media groups has placed their...
