Articles from the August 24, 2023 edition
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Louisiana Football Scores
Week 3 September 15, 2023 Ruston 28 Cabot 17 Wossman 56 Helix Mentorship 0 West Monroe 44 Delhi Charter 8 Franklin Parish 45 Rayville 20 OCS 31 Mansfield 6 Neville 50 Huntington 20 Homer 55 General Trass 38 Ferriday 28 Bastrop 14 Jena 30 St....
By Gun Danger
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. An alleged threat by an armed person is a sure recipe for someone to land themselves in heartbreak hotel. It may also be hot outside, but there are some things one can’t blame on t...
City Workers Disgruntled
A concerned city employee recently told The Monroe Dispatch that the city of Monroe front-line workers, the ones that do the “dirty work” are not appreciated by those who give the orders. They are, for lack of better words, “treated like garbage” on...
City Workers Disgruntled
A concerned city employee recently told The Monroe Dispatch that the city of Monroe front-line workers, the ones that do the “dirty work” are not appreciated by those who give the orders. They are, for lack of better words, “treated like garbage” on...
Remembering "Junior" Johnny Charles Lewis
Johnny Charles Lewis Jr., or "Junior" as he was fondly known and called, was born February 3, 1963, to parents Johnny Charles Lewis Sr. and VeVer Mae Price. Junior departed this life on Saturday,...
Richwood Cottages Complaints Mount
Another tenant who lives in the Richwood Cottages Complex has reached out to The Monroe Dispatch in an effort to bring awareness to the living conditions that they find themselves under. The Monroe...
Police Juror: Advocate and Visionary
5 years ago, at an annual Police Jury Budget meeting, I discovered that the maintenance and upkeep of the JS Clark Cemetery was the responsibility of the Police Jury. It had no perpetual funds set as...
Queens' Farewell
A farewell for queens Mrs. Tereatha Chisley (54 years) and Mrs. Lee Nomie Robinson (53 years) was held Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the Monroe Civic Conference Hall in Monroe, LA. Both ladies were...
93rd Birthday
Family and friends traveled from Texas, Ohio, southern Louisiana and Monroe, LA to gather at the Wingate by Wyndham in West Monroe, LA to celebrate the 93rd birthday of Mr. S.L. Magee. Mr. Magee is a...
13-Time All-American RJ West
RJ West is well on his way to making a great name for himself. RJ West is six-time national champion and 13-time All-American, having recently competed in Toronto, CA competing in an international...
Wossman Lady Cats Ring Ceremony
Wossman High School in Monroe, LA celebrated the Lady Cats 2023 LA Division II State Champions Ring Ceremony on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at the George Belton Sports Complex. The Lady Cats were...
Mental Health and Back-to-School
The back-to-school period can sometimes trigger or exacerbate mental health issues in children and adolescents. Transitioning from a relaxed summer schedule back to the structure and demands of school can be stressful for some individuals. Academic...
Deaths
Avery McCoy, 40 of Killeen, TX an entrepreneur died Tuesday August 8, 2023. Service: 11:00AM Friday August 25, 2023 at Unity of Faith Worship Center in Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens under directions of McFarland Funeral...
The End Is Near
We are witnessing much destruction in America. Fires in Hawaii, a hurricane in California, record setting heat that the waters are hotter than since they have been recording. It seems like the earth is spewing mankind out. A hurricane and earthquake...
Golden Girl's 91st
Beep! Honk! Wave! Cheer! Rayville's Mrs. Golden Girl turns 91 this year! You are cordially invited to "A Drive by Birthday Parade honoring Mrs. Irma Lee Holmes Curry Hunter on Friday August 25, 2023...
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...
Sharp 50th
Happy 50th wedding Anniversary to a most special couple! Together you create magic and wishing you never lose this connection. Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary Clarence and Linda Sha...
Simmons Celebrating
Blessed and thankful with an amazing smile, strong character, a loving, respectful, and a great understanding is Donna Simmons . Happy Birthday Donna, celebrating you August 28, 2023 for your...
Fairley 50th
Eddie and Gurlee Fairley started their journey after meeting in 1969, fell in love and decided to enter Holy Matrimony on August 25, 1973. Through God’s Grace, Edward and the love of his life G...
Prime Time Family Reading
Prime Time Family Reading Program brings families together for a free evening of fun-one night a week for six weeks to read award-winning children’s books, and then participate in a discussion centered around the important themes such as fairness, c...
Vessels of Virtues
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School's 6th Grade Graduation Ceremony was held recently At Wossman High School Auditorium in Monroe LA. Family and friends participated in this milestone as a turning point...
GOP Big Headache Trump
The Republican Party as a whole has a headache that just will not go away. At least just not yet. Maybe that might change after Donald Trump shows up at a Fulton County jail to be fingerprinted and have his mug shot done by the time these words are...
Moving On
Missed Colby Brown is changing stations after working at Chase Bank Southeast in Monroe LA for three years as an associate banker. Colby is making his move to greener pastures and will miss his Chase...
