Articles from the December 9, 2021 edition
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Beale St. Shooting
Gun violence is a preventable public health tragedy affecting communities all over the United States. According to the Every Town Research and Policy firm, every day more than 100 Americans die by...
By Sharecroppers Where's The Money
Black people and some White people know a thing or two about sharecropping. That’s where the owner (or master) has people to work for him and he gives them what he thinks their “share” of the profits should be. It was and is a system that kept Black...
A Fond Farewell
By (Aunt) Mrs. Bertha Page Dunlap Sherry Dunlap Dennis was a resident of Monroe LA, who went home to be with the Lord on Saturday December 4, 2021. She attended Lincoln Elementary School now Roy...
Fatal Hit and Run
Janecia Walker was the victim of a fatal hit and run accident which allegedly happened on Monday, December 6, 2021 after she was last seen walking from Sonic on US Hwy 165 North to Zaxby's back to...
Shots Fired
Many times incidents of violence happen due to three things: money, drugs, or a love interest. Anytime a gun is fired, the bullet doesn't stop until it strikes something or someone. According to...
Mishun Kage's Unexpected Death
Mishun Kage was born March 27, 1972 to parents Shelia Cage and Clarence Marshall. Mishun was married and the father of five children. He died unexpectedly on Monday December 6, 2021. His funeral...
Christmas Decorations Snafu?
It's that time of the year when people all across this nation get into the Christmas decoration spirit. The light and figurines are put in place, and the only thing left is for darkness to descend....
Richwood Recall Election
The next few days may be pivotal for distressed Richwood Mayor Gerald Brown, as the voters of Richwood will go to the polls, Saturday, December 11, 2021, to decide his future as mayor of the northeast Louisiana town. Over the years, Brown has fallen...
Richwood Recall Election
The next few days may be pivotal for distressed Richwood Mayor Gerald Brown, as the voters of Richwood will go to the polls, Saturday, December 11, 2021, to decide his future as mayor of the...
Freddy "Bear" McHenry Memorial Basketball Tournament
The Ouachita Lady Lions hosted the Freddy "Bear" McHenry Memorial Basketball Tournament December 2-4, 2021 at Ouachita Parish High School in honor of long-time Athletic Director Fredrick McHenry. It...
MPD Money Improperly Handled
News from an independent audit over how seized money is handled by the Monroe Police Dept. should be of concern to the public, as it plays to the public trust. The audit may cast a shadow over the police department because it apparently didn’t f...
Owl St. Ministry Still Standing Strong
The Owl St. Ministry in keeping with the motto of unity in the community selects a community based nonprofit organization each year. This year the ministry chose the nonprofit Renewal Center in...
Home Trainging
Home training can and will take one a long way in this world. It has opened many doors for many successful people and is considered by many of those to be a gateway to opportunity. When one has home training, they possess the ability to interact...
Deaths
NaQuinton Tyrone Wilson, 36 NaQuinton Tyrone Wilson, 36, Laborer from Delhi, LA died Monday, November 29, 2021. Funeral Service: Saturday, December 11, 2021, 11:00 AM at Greater One Christian Fellowship, Delhi, LA. Visitation: Friday, December 10,...
Jessie B. Williams' Final Farewell
Jessie B. Williams went on to Glory on December 1, 2021. Her homegoing celebration will be on Saturday December 11, 2021 at 10am at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe LA....
Grambling Commencement Ceremonies
Grambling State University will celebrate its Fall 2021 graduating class with commencement ceremonies on Wednesday, December 15, Thursday, December 16, and Friday, December 17. Scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. each day, the events will be held in the...
Happenings
Next Grambling Football Coach Sources tell the Dispatch that Hugh Jackson will be the next Grambling Football Coach. Only time will tell! Keep Them Coming!! We luv the Dispatch! Xavier Make background black letters white Edna’s Cooking “Home of the...
Mr. Pickem's Picks
Overall Record 174-48 Last Week's Record 7-3 Championship Round (Playoffs) December 9-11, 2021 5A #1 Zachary 28 #3 Ponchatoula 27 4A #3 Warren Easton 34 #5 Westgate 24 3A #1 Sterlington 34 #7 Union...
