Articles from the July 27, 2023 edition
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Church Wrangle
A local church has fallen into turmoil upon hearing word that the pastor has resigned his office as pastor of Locust Grove Baptist Church in Columbia, LA. The Monroe Dispatch was informed by a concerned individual of some alleged issues that the...
Shot Fired at Mother
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A local man who allegedly made threats to kill the mother of a woman with whom he was in a relationship was arrested recently....
Forever in Our Hearts
William Riley Jr. (Pappy) departed this life on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at St Francis Medical Center. He was an entrepreneur and business owner of Wonderland Childcare and Development Center in...
Shooting Suspects Identified
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Another shooting has led to someone's life coming to an end. Monroe Police responded to a call around 3:30 PM, February 24, 2023, on...
High Speed Chase
Living in perilous times, anything can happen at any time. A high-speed chase ended with a vehicle wrapped around a utility post on Milhaven Rd. close to Texas Ave. in Monroe, LA, on Friday, July 21,...
Speed Capital's "Mamba" Squad
RJ West, a 12-year-old J.S. Clark Elementary student-athlete, has been selected to participate in the Speed Capital's International "Mamba" Squad. Elite young athletes from around the nation were...
Richwood's Double Standard
Richwood Mayor Gerald Brown has gone on record “apologizing” for the town’s board of alderperson “treatment” of State Representative Pat Moore at its Thursday, July 20, 2023 meeting. In a Facebook post, Brown said that he publicly apologized to Moore...
Your Voice, Our Vision
To my family, friends, and constituents of Ouachita Parish - I am proud to announce my candidacy for re-election to the Ouachita Parish Police Jury. I genuinely enjoy serving my district, and I would...
Tallulah Advocate Represents LA in D.C.
Jazlynn Barnett,16, a resident of Tallulah, LA, was chosen to represent her community at the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Youth Advocacy Symposium in Washington, D.C. Jazlynn was among two dozen you...
Indoctrination: Their Way
When Critical Race Theory was talked about being taught in the nation’s public schools, conservative politicians and others cried that liberals were trying to “indoctrinate” young white kids into believing that they should “feel guilty” for the c...
The Luxury of Convenience
I love the convenient luxuries I have grown accustomed to, and now understand convenience can be both a necessity and a luxury, depending on the context and the level of convenience being considered. In many cases, convenience is considered a...
7th Pastoral Anniversary
Zion Spring Baptist Church (913 Powell Ave., Monroe, LA) will honor Pastor Ricky L. and First Lady Linda James, Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 2:30 PM for their 7th a pastoral anniversary. Guest minister...
Dazzle Dance Registration
Do you have a girl with big dreams and a passion for dance? We've got the perfect place for your budding star! Join Dazzle Dance, now enrolling for the new dance season! Classes begin September after...
Evening with GSU '23
All Alumni, Friends and Supporters of Grambling State University, we need your support for our annual fundraiser, Evening with Grambling State University Athletic Department! " This event is...
NEVER GIVE UP
Copyright 2023 For my daughter “Coffee” I know that you’re tired on so many levels And, know this is an attack from the devil. That uses people and his tools to do his work Trying to make you quit...
Empowered to Serve
Women's Day was celebrated at Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe LA on Sunday July 23, 2023. Guest speaker was Sister Lena Brown from Calvary Baptist Church in West Monroe LA. Sister Deborah Benton...
Forgive Them Anyway
“Forgive” sounds like a curse word to those who have been hurt or victimized. It brings an uncomfortable feeling to those who use unforgiveness as a shield. They don’t realize that unforgiveness is a false refuge. Hopefully, I can use this artic...
Tools for Navigating Life
“Something that somebody did to you may be why you have bad behavior. But you can’t let it become an excuse to stay that way. As of today, you need to start taking responsibility for what you do and not blame it on anyone else; and you need to tak...
The End Is Near
In the beginning God! (Gen. 1:1) The enemy (Satan) comes to steal, kill and destroy (St. John 10:10) but Jesus came that we may havelife and that in abundance. The earth is the Lord's and everything that's in it. God made man in his image and likenes...
ENLARGE MY TERRITORY
1 Chronicles 4:10 | NKJV And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with me, and that You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!” So God gra...
Pulpits & Pews
WORD MINISTRIES Spreading the Gospel Brother James Goods, Jr. For a free weekly email transcript of the Sunday School Lesson Summary; send your email address request to [email protected] See pg 9 Call For Singers Tawanna James and The Gloria...
Deaths
John Alexander Lauhoff, 28, transitioned from this life on July 13, 2023 in Racine, WI. Service: 1PM Monday July, 24, 2023, at Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Rayville, LA. Burial: Northeast Louisiana Veterans Cemetery, Rayville, LA under...
BB&O Annual Session
BB&O Annual session will convene at True Vine Baptist Church at 1600 Dilling St. in Monroe LA on Saturday, August 5 – 9. The Mass Choir Musical will be at 6p.m. Saturday August 5, 2023. On Sunday August 6 at 4pm Usher Director Anna Horne will give h...
Happenings
Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonab...
Willie Wilson's Final Farwell
Willie Wilson was born to the late Ruthie Wilson on August 5, 1941. He graduated from Carroll High School in the class of 1959. He married Olivest Johnson Wilson (August 27, 1974). He graduated from A...
Remembering Rufus Lewis Jr.
Rufus Lewis, Jr. was born April 7, 1943, to the proud parents of the late Rufus Lewis, Sr. and Onita McDonald Lewis. Rufus accepted Christ at an early age and attended Zion Traveler Baptist Church...
Martha Jefferson's Final Rites
Funeral services for Rev. Martha Jefferson will be held on July 28, 2023 at Concord Church, Dallas, Texas. Interment will be held on July 29, 2023 in Monroe at 12 noon Mulhearn Memorial Park Cemetery...
