Articles from the December 8, 2022 edition
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Monroe Dispatch Pricing Update
In consideration of current economic conditions, it’s become necessary for minimal price 2023 updates 1-year Mailed Subscription $60, 6 month Mailed Subscription $42, Industrial Subscriptions 1 year $65 and newspapers $2 that will take effect on J... Full story
My Life "Jackie"
Jacquelyn Ann Logan-Scott, or "Jackie" as she was fondly called, was born on February 20, 1954 in Monroe, LA. She went home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2022, at the age of 68, with her childre...
80th Birthday
On Saturday, December 4, 2022 the Cage family hosted an 80th birthday extravaganza for their eldest sister, Imogene Cage Lee. Imogene is the eldest daughter of Lennon T. and Sarah Cage. The honoree...
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Top Cop Terminated Again
Reggie Brown has been axed from the Monroe Police Department (MPD). Again. It has been about two years since Oliver "Friday" Ellis became Monroe's newest mayor, but there has been what some may call...
Essential Wise Leaders
There are very few things in this world, more needed than wisdom. By wisdom much greatness is established. By a lack of wisdom, are many things torn down. This is why wisdom is extremely important in...
One of a Kind
The road to glory has no known appointed rest stop or end route. Life is and always will be mysterious, especially when someone unexpectedly dies. Lee was one of the good ones. He was a servant who ke...
Food Stamp Card Scuffle
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed guilty until proven innocent. One of the commandments that God instructed His people to follow was to “honor their father and mother, that their days may be long". This is one commandment that so many of us d...
Troubling Drug Overdoses
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. According to the Monroe Police Department (MPD), a troubling trend has developed. MPD said that from December 1 - December 3, 2022, they have responded to four deaths caused by...
Tenth District Installation
The Tenth District Missionary Baptist Association held installation service of Moderator Elect Rev. John L. Russell ll and Cabinet on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in...
Monroe Redistricting Concerns
There appears to be a lot of apprehensions coupled with a certain amount of concern for many residents of Districts 3,4, and 5 in the city of Monroe as redistricting maps are being presented that will show changes that, in the long run, will not...
Midterms
Hello everyone! This week I will be discussing mid-terms. This is my first-time having mid-terms, so I'm pretty nervous, but I will be giving you all tips on how to prepare yourself for mid-terms. 1....
Deaths
Deontia James Monroe, 33 of Monroe, LA a Laborer died Monday November 28, 2022. Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday December 9, 2022 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Delhi, LA. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday December 10, 2022 at Union Valley Baptist...
The End Is Near
Behold! I set before this day a blessing and a curse. A blessing if you obey the Commandments of the Lord your God which I command you this day and a curse if you will not obey the Commandments of the Lord your God, but turn aside out of the way...
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...
Pulpits & Pews
WORD MINISTRIES Spreading the Gospel Brother James Goods, Jr. For a free weekly email transcript of the Sunday School Lesson Summary; send your email address request to [email protected] See pg 9 Musical and Candlelight Services Riverside...
LA Christian's Spark Plug
Louisiana Christian University's DiKayla Howard got an opportunity to showcase her talent when LA Christian Women's Basketball played ULM recently. Howard played big as her team LA Christian was...
Who Needs the Constitution?
Donald Trump must feel like a man going down for the third time. First of all, the 2020 presidential election didn’t turn out the way he wanted it to. All throughout the campaign season, Trump had long planted the seed of doubt that would propel h...
"OUR DIRTY LAUNDRY"
Job 38:22-23 Copyright 2012 Since our tears have been revealed, as the water that is spilled, from raining and leaking eyes When our soul has been broken, and no words can be spoken, that will give peace to a soul that’s tired. I wonder how God w...
Tribute to Chris Brown
Last month controversy in pop culture surfaced after artist Chris Brown was axed from performing at this year's American Music Awards (AMAs). The R&B star was working on a performance for the show that would pay tribute to Michael Jackson in...
JOY COMES IN THE MORNING
Psalms 30:5 | NKJV For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for life; Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. Oh, Beloved be exceedingly glad because it is MORNING TIME....
8th St. & Texas Ave. Accidents
Newtown Concerned Citizens in Monroe LA. are requesting all concerned citizens who have either witnessed, been involved or impacted by the numerous accidents, at Texas Ave and South 8th St. in Monroe LA. to please attend the upcoming city council...
2022 Christmas Gala
The NELA Delta African American Heritage Museum is hosting a Christmas Gala on Friday, December 9 ,2022 from 7 – 10pm. Semi-formal Band- Main Event Food, Fun, and Dancing-Limited Tickets $20 Go to website: africanmuseummonroe.com (under E...
Watchful Eye
Monroe Marshal Robert Cherry is still on post keeping an eye on things in our community. Marshal Cherry was spotted at his old alma Mata among the many law enforcement officers....
"Celebrating Who We Are" Black History Musical"
Donterrio Donnie Anderson Presents “Celebrating Who We Are.” Black History Musical!” Calling all singers and soloists from the Monroe/Surrounding areas!! Let’s come together to Make One Big Mass Choir for this awesome occasion!! Everyone is welcome...
