Articles from the September 17, 2020 edition
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Handcuffed Man's Death
Ronald Greene may be a nameless/faceless individual to many of us, but to his family, he is someone who should be alive today if local police officers had treated him better. Greene died the night of...
Horrible Choice
The road to prosperity is the most difficult traveled especially without training or guidance. The easy way out is filled with grief and strife. There is and will never be something for nothing. Its...
When You Thought It Couldn't Get Worse
By Eddie D. Gillis When reports got out that President Donald Trump called the men/women in the military, some who made the ultimate sacrifice, “losers and suckers”, many probably thought that the president can’t say or do worse. Oh, how wrong...
2nd Parkview Shooter Nabbed
A second alleged shooter in the September 1 homicide deaths of two local men has been arrested and is behind bars at a local correctional facility. Mario Jones was taken into custody on September 10,...
Racism in America Sickle Cell
So what's all the fuss about Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) being on the map now? Well we are less than two months away from the election so that may have something to do with it. The White House recently elevated the importance of SCD as a health issue...
If Given the Chance
If given the chance more students in Monroe, LA can be successful. However, the Monroe City Schools System (MCS) is failing the areas of Monroe that need the most support – the city's southside...
Martin Lemelle Receives Landrieu's Endorsement
US Congressional candidate Martin Lemelle has received the endorsement of former US Senator Mary Landrieu, offering that he is the man for the job. His experience as Executive Vice-President and...
Hello 2nd Grade
Hello 2nd Grade Mi'Kenly Carle' Brown is a 2nd Grade Virtual Learner at Clara Hall Elementary School in Monroe LA. She completed 1st Grade with all A's and was on the Principal List the entire school...
Shreveport Mayor's Senate Run
Shreveport Mayor Adrian Perkins. Perkins is a Louisiana native, West Point graduate, and Harvard Law School graduate. He is also an Army veteran who served tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, rising to...
Hat Parade
Keeping the tradition alive, it so awesome to still see women at church wearing hats. At church Sister Addie Broadway was spotted at church in her Sunday hat who praises the Lord from whom her health...
Good Shepherds
We see them all the time, mostly unnoticed as they go about handling God's business. Good shepherds do not boast or brag. They are there when you need them. Many times, you don't have to call them,...
DRESSED AS A CHILD OF GOD!
Isaiah 61:10 | NKJV I will greatly rejoice in the Lord; my soul shall be joyful in my God, for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation. He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a...
Voter Registration
Mt. Pleasant Community Development Corporation, Inc in collaboration with Mount Pleasant Baptist Church and Pastor Boris Braggs is hosting a Voter Registration Drive, Saturday, September 26, 2020, from 9:00AM to 3:00PM at the Kenneth G. Jackson...
Louisiana Football Amid COVID-19
As professional sports teams continue to make adjustments that working through a global pandemic bring, higher and secondary education entities also work to regain a sense of normalcy in local sports...
Voter Suppression in America (Part 2)
Many types of voter suppression tactics were implemented in the U.S. during the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries as outlined in my column in last week's Monroe Dispatch. Despite the progression of time and significant advancements provided by 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...
Carroll High School 2nd Annual Legends Banquet
Carroll High School 2nd Annual Legends Banquet will honor Carroll High School 1953 Football State Champs Sunday October 11 at 4pm, place TBA. Carroll Legends to be honored are Norman "Bearchest"...
Domestic Abuse Helpline
The Wellspring's Keller House Program is funded by a Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant, better known as Raise the Roof. We partner with Safe Haven, which is The Wellspring's shelter, and other domestic violence shelters throughout Louisiana...
Deaths
King Judah Zechariah Ben Israel (Terry Nelson), 52 King Judah Zechariah Ben Israel (Terry Nelson), 52, Security Officer, died Thursday, September 10, 2020.Visitation will be 5:00-8:00 PM, Thursday, September 17, 2020 at McFarland Funeral Home Chapel....
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...
"WHAT YOU THINK"
Copyright 2002 What you think ? That when I was born My momma's womb wasn't torn When I passed thru like a strong wind in a storm. What you think ? That when the doctor slapped me on my a$$ I didn't cry like my first breath was my last Because I was...
Thank You for Answering
We have all received one gracious blessing after another John 1:16 NLT Thank you Monroe Dispatch for the lovely story about my twin Kenneth Ray Sampson. I wanted closure while God blessed me with...
South Monroe Farmer's Market
Follow me to the Oasis: I was a Police juror for over ten years and one of the prevailing complaints I would always hear was: "There is nothing good happening on the Southside of town". People would...
PRAYING CHILDREN
*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...
The End Is Near
In the early days of America, blacks were under hard task masters. Rules were put in place to keep the black race from reaching their fullest potential. Children became adults before their time. Many worked in the fields to help the family make ends...
Spirit Filled Sounds
Give either Sister Janice Fleming or Brother Donterrio Anderson the mic, there's no telling which way rafters will come down. These two singers have God-gifted talent which can get the spirit high....
Absentee and Early Voting
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Louisiana offers absentee ballots by mail to voters who will be unable to vote in person. Louisiana offers early voting as well. The early voting period runs from Tuesday, October 20, 2020, to Tuesday,...
NOTICE
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONROE, LOUISIANA, will accept applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Section 8) starting Monday, November 16, 2020 beginning at 8:00 am. This is an online process and no applications will be taken... Full story