Articles from the December 3, 2020 edition
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Black Elected Officials Must Develop Written Plans
If black citizens, voters, and taxpayers, wonder why Black elected officials such as Black mayors, and older persons, police jurors, school board members, State/ Federal senators and representatives, etc., deliver little, or no true, meaningful,...
Pastor Stevenson's Grand Farewell
Charles Allen Stevenson Sr. was born November 29, 1940 in Ruston, LA to parents, Charlie and Eliza Stevenson, and raised by his grandparents after his mother passed. He went home to be with the Lord...
Early Morning Shooting
Sources tell the Dispatch that an early morning shooting December 2 around 3 am on Dick Taylor St. near Standifer has a Monroe Resident in serious condition. The victim Henry "Ned" Ross was allegedly...
CA Mall Shooting's Monroe Ties
According to police reports, on Black Friday November 27, two brothers were victims at the Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento CA. Sa'Quan Reed James 17, and Dewayne James Jr. 19, were victims of a verbal...
Parents Unfathomable Pain
A shooting at a shopping mall in Sacramento, California on Black Friday has left two teenage brothers dead. The victims were 19-year-old Dewayne James, Jr., who was pronounced dead at the scene, and 17-year-old Sa’Quan Reed-James, who died at a l...
Parkview Residents' Dignity
There have been mixed emotions displayed by residents in Parkview Apartments about the involvement of law enforcement to assist with finding safety relief for them. Naturally, most of them are elated...
A Heart for People
Payne Montgomery was a most interesting person. He lived several lifetimes --successfully – as a son, husband, father, step-dad, grandfather, great-grand-father, uncle, student, athlete, soldier, c...
Mrs. Annie's 108th
Family and friends celebrated Mrs. Annie Davis on Wednesday November 25, 2020 with a birthday parade in Monroe LA. Mrs. Davis, who turned 108, was excited to see her King Solomon Church Family and...
Honoring Alonzo "Tank" Jones
Our local community is mourning the death of a beloved father, brother, and friend as Alonzo "Tank" Jones passed away from his earthly life on November 25, 2020. Alonzo Jones was born on February 27,...
Ghetto Cowboy "Toot it Up"
Remember the good times waiting on the coast to clear, Bluestar Ghetto Cowboy Monroe Dispatch 2017 Entertainer of the Year, a proven showstopper is patient and knows when that time comes, there will...
Blowing Candles
Upon leaving his roots long ago, Cal "Cackieboo" Williams has been blessed and is very thankful to receive one more chance or another birthday to celebrate. Cal has been truly favored by God for...
Carroll 2020 Football Sweetheart
At Carroll High School Homecoming 2020, Anayiah McDonald reigned as Carroll Football Sweetheart. before students, parents, alumni and friends, Friday, November 20, 2020. The school's homecoming...
Expectations
Years ago I saw a gorgeous hairstyle on a woman who worked in the same office building my company was housed. Each morning I saw her I would admire her hairstyle. It was cut in a long bob and she would style it in many different ways. After a few...
Carroll 1958-2020 Special Award
The Carroll High School Class of 1958-Monroe Louisiana presents its 2020 Special Award to Charles People in recognition of Outstanding Leadership, Youth Scholarship Program Development, Athletic Excel...
Vote Yes G.B. Cooley Tax Renewal
Since 1962, GB Cooley Services has served Ouachita Parish advocating for individuals living with developmental challenges to have opportunities to live and thrive as members of every community....
The End is Near
Churches must unite. Being on one accord brings God's blessings down (Psalm 133:3). The blessings of souls being saved, families protected, communities united, and blessed for generations to come. Satan hates unity in the home, church, community and...
Deaths
Inez Kims Thomas, 76 Inez Kims Thomas of Monroe, LA died November 26, 2020. Services: 2:00 P.M., Saturday, December 5, 2020 at North Monroe Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 6:00 until 7:30...
COVID-19 ECONOMIC IMPACT
According to researchers and scientists the United States economy could take until 2023 to recover from the impact of the coronavirus crisis, as indicated by McKinsey and Company Consultants. If public health response is strong and successful by...
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 best education through a Franciscan investment...
Edwards Big COVID Win
Gov. John Bel Edwards must feel like the Apostle Paul of the New Testament, as he continues to ward off political attacks by Republicans who have been trying to usurp his power since he became governor. Though the methods from different attacks have...
Thank You
Mr. DeTiege, I thought I might see you at some point, but the pandemic makes that tough. I just wanted to thank you for the articles in the Monroe Dispatch about Little Flower Church and Academy a few weeks back. It certainly was appreciated. I hope...
Stop the Violence Fish Fry
The fish was smelling and looking good as well as the French fries at a community fish fry held on Burg Jones Lane Monday (Nov.30) afternoon. The tasty delicacies was sponsored by The Life Changers...
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 int...
"LORD, I THANK YOU"
Copyright December 1, 2018 9:30 AM Written by: Mr. Marion Obafemi and inspired by God Lord, I thank you for my joy and peace of mind I thank you for deliverance time after time Lord, I thank you for...
Council Accepts Church Permit
Verbon Muhammad is no stranger to civic involvement. The former District 4 Monroe City Schools Board member has lent his voice and talents to make the city better through his tenure on the school board and his work within the Black community....
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...
Defeat Kept Trump from Becoming Strongman
Presidential historians will record that President Donald Trump seemed to have a peculiar fascination with men whom we would label as authoritarians or strongmen when ruling their countries. Those individuals are ones who have complete authority...
Good-News People
Zechariah 8:13 | MSG 13 You’ve gotten a reputation as a bad–news people, you people of Judah and Israel, but I’m coming to save you. From now on, you’re the good–news people. Don’t be afraid. Kee...
Law and Grace
Grace is the power to forgive and begin anew. It is God’s boundless and undeserved love for man as it is realized in man’s experience (Westall, 1993). Grace is a mode of existence for the Chr...
Mr. Pickem Grissom's Football Predictions
Round 2 - Lhasa Playoffs Weekly Record: 14-5 Overall 89-27 Featured Games 7-5 #4 Neville Tigers (5-2) Vs #13 Westgate Tigers (6-3) After a week 8 bye due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Neville Tigers returned to the field last Friday with a...
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
The Monroe Housing Authority will receive sealed bids in triplicate for the following project: 20CFP611.02 Frances Tower Exterior Restoration & Window Replacement Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at the office of the... Full story
"LORD, I THANK YOU"
Copyright December 1, 2018 9:30 AM Written by: Mr. Marion Obafemi and inspired by God Lord, I thank you for my joy and peace of mind I thank you for deliverance time after time Lord, I thank you for...
