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Sometimes, a blessed place can look and feel a lot like a cursed place. When neglect, disorganization, disunity, discord, violence and poverty takes over an area, it begins to look desolate. Monroe, Louisiana is at that place and has been for a long time. It’s been over twenty years that Monroe has suffered neglect in certain communities. Monroe's minority districts have experienced little to no change. How long is too long? How much is too much? The current administration was welcomed in, h...
Symiah Frances Joseph was crowned Miss Wossman 2022 on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the George Belton Sports Complex by Principal Dr. Harrington Watson lll and Assistant Principal Mrs. Dena Staten Sampson. The school celebrated its queen in a beautiful coronation themed, "Enchanted Night of Survival."...
Every resident of Louisiana should be concerned after reading Act 246 from the 2022 Louisiana Legislative session. There are concerns about Amendment No. 7 on this year's November 8 ballot. Amendment No. 7 proposes changes to Article I, Sec. 3 of the Constitution of Louisiana, prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude. The Amendment proposes to delete “except in the latter case as punishment for a crime” from §3(B)(1). It proposes the enactment of a new subpart, (B)(2), to indicate that the prohibition against slavery and involuntary serv...
The Bible states in Matthew 12:25, "And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand." Many citizens in northeast Louisiana are concerned about the divisions in our areas; North Monroe against South Monroe against West Monroe. Some residents who reside in West Monroe were products of the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM), formerly Northeast Louisiana University...
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Love is a set of emotions and behaviors ignited by intimacy, passion, and commitment. It involves care, closeness, protectiveness, attraction, affection, and trust. Love can vary in intensity and can change over time. It is associated with a range of positive emotions, including happiness, excitement, life satisfaction, and euphoria, but it can also result in negative emotions such as jealousy and stress. When love goes south, it can be...
Congratulations A'Keyla Howard and all of the beautiful Neville Homecoming 2022 Court, Neville Homecoming Queen Ella Burkett, Maid of Honor Mallory Washington, Maids A'Keyla Howard, Briley Kelly, Claudion Sitton, Ella Smith and Xiandrea Clay....
Carroll Bulldog backup QB and running-back, Ralph Singleton was named DownSouth Sports Magazine Most Valuable Player of the Game and scored the game-winning touchdown in triple overtime against Wossman on October 7, 2022. The final score was 26-18. Pictured with Ralph is Carroll Head Football Coach, Brandon Landers. The DownSouth Sports MVP is sponsored by the Monroe Dispatch and Aubrey's Graphic Designs....
Kelli Copes was crowned as the 69th Miss Grambling State University in a coronation ceremony held Thursday, September 16, 2022 in T.H. Harris Auditorium. The junior biology pre-med major said the event was a continuation of lifelong dreams that have always been focused around "The G." "My parents both graduated from GSU and I never considered going anywhere else," Copes said. "My dad (Dr. Joe Copes) was a geography professor and Title III Director here until his retirement in 2007. And my mom...
And Many More!" What a fabulous celebration that took place - not once but twice - in honor of the 85th birthday of Ms. Lela Hunter, a longtime resident of Monroe, LA, and a very special lady more than deserving of the honor! On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, Ms. Lela celebrated 85 grand years with the first of two birthday celebrations, a surprise virtual birthday bash that reaped love, joy, and good wishes! The virtual party was designed to accommodate out-of-towners unable to attend in person but...
The Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus (LLBC) invited the public to what is being called a “road show” which stopped in northeast Louisiana on Monday, October 17, 2022. Topics on the discussion menu included healthcare, education, and redistricting, among other topics, such as the upcoming 2022 midterms elections. Many Democratic leaders are fighting against numerous laws that they say are aimed at keeping Blacks and other minorities from voting in large numbers. The LLBC has been in exi...
Wossman High School 2022 Homecoming Events Thursday October 20 Power Puff Football game at 1:30pm Admission $1; October 21 Pep Rally 9am/parade 12pm/football game 7pm; Saturday October 22, Homecoming Dance at 7:30-10:30 pm is formal event with music, food & fun $5 admission-More info contact 318.387.2932...
Charles Edward Gibson, 64 of Monroe, LA died October 12, 2022. Service: 2:00 PM Saturday October 22, 2022 at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday October 21, 2022 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Gardens Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Roosevelt King, 75 of Delhi, LA Boeing Airlines died October 7, 2022. Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday October 20, 2022 at McFarland Funeral Companies, Delhi, LA. Graveside Service: 11:00 AM Friday October 21, 2022 at Mount Zion Baptis...
Denise Hardy presented a collection of fall-colored flowers is a great blend of vibrance and energy for any fall-themed occasion on Thursday October 13, at Carver -McDonald Branch Library in Monroe LA . There elegant fall flower arrangement were a great centerpiece to autumn parties and dinners, or a backdrop to even more elegant fall evenings. This program was a remarkable success and the participants enjoyed making their beautiful fall flower arrangements. Joyce Powell is Library Manager at...
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 reasonable prices. Three Monroe locations: Now Save #1 4399, Hwy 165 South, 318-737-7873; Tiger Market Café, 1800 Forsythe Ave, Suite 1, 318-325-4000; Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 South and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s Cooking features $6.99 breakfast and coffee, $9.99 lunch...
Dr. Louise Dunbar, may you have all the love your heart can hold, all the happiness a day can bring, and all the blessings a life can unfold. Happy birthday Dr. Louise H. Dunbar! Love your grandchildren, great grandchildren, Ricky Davis, Clarence Sharp and Dr. Ice!...
Early Voting begins Tuesday October 25 through Tuesday November 1, except Sunday between the hours of 8:30 am till 6 pm. Early voting places Registrar of Voters Community Room 1650 DeSiard St. Ste 125 Monroe LA or West Ouachita Senior Center 1800 N 7th St. West Monroe LA – Voters need identification . Sample ballots www.geauxvote.com...
Week 8 October 21, 2022 #3 West Monroe Rebs (5-1) @ #9 Ouachita Lions (4-3) For the first time in nearly 30 years, the Ouachita Lions will go into their annual match-up with West Monroe as the reigning king of the gridiron. After a remarkable 35-34 win over the Rebs in 2021, head coach Todd Garvin was not just able to administer some sweet revenge on the school he once served as an assistant coach at but he also snapped a 28 game losing streak to the rivals west of the Ouachita River. Junior...
Destroy what has been built. In Ukraine beautiful buildings are destroyed; cities left in ruins. It would please God if the money was used to wipe out poverty. Instead, men have chosen Satan's way to kill, steal, and destroy. Men have chosen to follow the flesh and fighting, and covetousness, lying, disobedience to authority, idol worshipping etc. Because they are ignorant of God's ways, they follow the behaviors of the world. Because their souls are dead to God, they become the " walking dead “. Reminds me of Sodom and Gomorrah, because God i...
At Carroll High School Homecoming 2022, there's no other homecoming in the world with the alumni draw appeal as Carroll. Carroll LA Homecoming drew Carroll Alumni from throughout the United States beginning Sunday September 25- October 2, 2022. Carroll Homecoming Activities included a coronation for the homecoming queen, a parade, a block party, pep rally, football game and church services. The weeklong festivities drew thousands of Carroll Alumni , family , friends and students from other...
The cheering that you heard last week came from those who want to see ex-president Donald Trump face a congressional committee where he will have to swear an oath to tell the truth. Speaking of telling the truth, Trump being a former television reality show host, would have been an outstanding contestant on that old time classic show, “To Tell the Truth”. On that show, many Dispatch readers around my age (past 70) would remember that the show’s panel had to guess which of three contestants was telling the truth. They would answer quest...
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury announces that the administrative offices are moving to 100 Bry Street on Monday October 24, 2022. This is the former Central Office for the Ouachita Parish School Board. We will be closed to the public starting October 24th. We anticipate being open on Thursday October 27th. Our post office box mailing address will remain P.O. Box 3007, Monroe LA 71210. Our new physical address will be 100 Bry Street, Monroe, La. 71201. Please be patient with us during this transition....
Cliff Thomas announced the beginning plans to launch M.A.I.N.- Line Minister Alliance. (Ministers Against Injustice and Non-Righteousness). The purpose of MAIN-Line is to call all ministers out of the shadows of stagnation as it relate to what is happening in our communities. According to Thomas, ministers have stood by silently in their inaction and not taking a stance against injustice and non-righteousness as well take a stand on who present themselves as servants to represent us on a local,...
Hello family and friends I’m calling all singers and soloists from the Monroe/surrounding areas!! We have so much to be thankful for in life!! Let’s come together to Make One Big Mass Choir for this awesome occasion!! Everyone is welcome! Donterrio “Donnie” Anderson presents “Be Thankful & Follow Hymn” Musical. #SAVETHEDATE Actual Program is November 13, 2022 at 5 pm at Walk In The Word Kingdom Church at 1201 Stubbs Ave. in Monroe LA. more information 318-791-2392...
