Articles from the October 8, 2020 edition
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Teen Anger Dangers
Apparently, it is inevitable that teens are not going to stop committing crimes and violating each other to the point of killing. You have to wonder what degree of anger would bring a person to kill another over "the way he looked at him" or over "a...
Thieves Ransack Stamper's
Stampers' Barbershop in Monroe LA has been a community supporter for over 60 years holding clothing giveaways and helping those disadvantaged with food and other resources. Recently thieves broke...
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E.A. Conway Alleged Mistreatment
Another local woman has come forward to tell her story of a harrowing experience she had at LSU/ E.A. Conway Hospital not long ago. The woman who wishes to remain anonymous, tells a story that is...
Shootings Too Frequent
Far too many shootings are occurring in Monroe LA, which are not limited to just one section of town, yet more south. No community is immune from violence, while its frequency is extremely...
Warning... COVID-19 Not Over!
According to NBC News Reporter Daniel Hertzberz, the United States death toll could almost double in the next four months. As we reflect to March 2020 when scientists said we may end up with 200,000 or 300,000 deaths, everyone was saying that's impos...
Police Brutality Troubling
When the public got notice of another alleged incident of police brutality involving a local man that occurred back in April, there were some who said that nothing was going to come of it. After all,...
Police Accident Tragic
A family is saddened as to a tragic vehicle accident on Thursday October 1, 2020 on Hwy 165 in Monroe LA. Two back seat passengers were injured later succumbing to injuries after being hit from...
Wossman Golden Girls
It's football season and what's football without all of the components, fans, football team and Wossman Golden Girls. During the halftime performance at the Baker Wossman Football Game, the Wossman...
Lemelle Road Tour
Rev. A.B. and Mrs. Davis Johnson Sr. of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church welcomed Louisiana 5th District Congressional Candidate Martin Lemelle Jr. recently during his stop in Monroe, LA for his "Meet...
Reese London City Marshal
Reese London is a candidate for Monroe City Marshal. Though he has some big shoes to fill due to the recent retirement of Marshal Wince Highshaw, he feels confident that he is quite capable of being...
Last Chance, Register to Vote
By Jessica DeTiege We have come a long way in the fight for equality as it relates to voting rights. Our rights have come after lots of sacrifice, mainly carried on the backs of our ancestors, who endured much adversity and abuse. Despite many tactic...
Louisiana Covid-19: Phase 3
There is a great deal of concern about just how much the COVID-19 guidelines should be followed with some activities returning, especially high school football and other public activities. Certainly, families are ready to engage in extra-curricular...
Louisiana Absentee Voting Ballots
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Louisiana offers absentee ballots by mail to voters who will be unable to vote in person. All other persons are expected to vote in person. Louisiana offers early voting. The following categories are...
Birthday Wishes
Happy birthday Linda Harris. Linda recently celebrated another birthday while being blessed and thankful. Wish Linda happy birthday and tell her you read it in the Dispatch!...
Ain't No Woman Like the One I've Got
Some that pledge their vows before God and man stay together for the long haul. They inevitably go through good and bad times, but always find the real success of love. Many married couples who say...
South Monroe Farmer's Market
The goal of South Monroe Farmer’s Market is to create a safe Haven, a place where people of all walks of life can come to buy and sell fresh produce and artisan goods (arts, crafts, cooked foods) in an environment that conforms to the CDC guidelines...
Good Shepherds
We see them all the time. Most go unnoticed as they go about handling God's business. Good Shepherds do not boast or brag but are always there when you need them. Many times, you don't have to call...
Happenings
COVID-19 Deaths To date, more than 205,000 people across the U.S. have died, including nearly 5,400 Louisianans. U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) made two statements about the virus. First, saying that it is “very contagious and not nearly as lethal a...
Deaths
Tony Hicks Tony Hicks died recently. Visitation will be 1:00 - 6:00 PM, Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Smith Funeral Home. Service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, October 9, 2020 at Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home....
The End Is Near
In the last days: Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you, and you shall be hated of all nations for my namesake (Matthew 24:4-14) Reflecting back on time to the life of Joseph, how his brothers envied him because of his...
Little Flower
Little Flower Academy in Monroe LA was a special place beginning in 1940-1968 for students' kindergarten to high school. The learning environment was second to none where those attending received the...
You Ought Just Say So
Psalms 107:1-2 | NKJV Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.2 Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, Whom He has redeemed from the hand of the enemy, hasn’t the L...
18th Annual Evening with GSU
Monroe-Ouachita Chapter of Grambling University National Alumni Association presents the 18th Annual Evening with GSU Athletic Department on Thursday, October 15, 2020, 6 P.M. at the Monroe Civic...
In Loving Memory of My Wonderful Son
Of all the special gifts in life, however great or small, to have you as my Son was the greatest gift of all. A special time, a special face, a special Son, I can't replace. With an aching heart, I...
Free Me 2nd Annual Carroll Athletic Legends Banquet
Free Me Association will host the Second Annual Carroll High School Athletic Legends Banquet on Sunday October 11, 2020, at 4pm at Carroll High School James “Shack Harris” Field House in Monroe LA. The Banquet will honor Athletic Legends of Car...
A Lesson Learned?
Wow! Three days was all it took to bring President Trump back to life. The president spent three days in a Washington, D. C. hospital after the White House said he had contacted the coronavirus. Three days later the president is back in the White...
Mr Pickem Grissom's Football Predictions
WEEK 2 Oct. 8, 2020 RECORD: OVERALL 10-5 FEATURED GAMES 1-0 GAME OF THE WEEK #1 NEVILLE TIGERS (0-0) @ #2 RUSTON BEARCATS (1-0) I’ve had this game circled on my calendar since realizing that we would actually have a prep football season. Rarely do yo...
"OUR DIRTY LAUNDRY"
Job 38:22-23, II Chronicles 7:14 Copyright 2012 By: Mr. Marion Obafemi and inspired by God Since our tears have been revealed, as the water that is spilled, from raining and leaking eyes When our...
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...
