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No one knows the day or time when the end comes. Live life everyday as if its your last, because one never knows only God! Reese "Chick" Collins was born May 7, 1947 to Katie Collins. "Chick" was well known in the Newtown Community and a member of Avenue Baptist Church Monroe LA. He was a Carroll High School Graduate. "Chick" was well-known, a great guy who saw the best in people. He was respectable, smart, had lots of friends, love to work and always could come up with a joke which made you...
A former resident of Monroe LA, Berry Denson Burkhalter, Sr. passed away in Ann Arbor, Michigan on February 19, 2020. He was a retiree of the Monroe City School System having taught at Carroll and Wossman High Schools. Visitation at Miller & Daughter Mortuary, Zachary, Louisiana on Friday, February 28, 2020 from 11:00 am until service at noon; interment at Louisiana National Cemetery. Survivors include his children, Paula B. Grant and Jerry J. Burkhalter; grandson, Jovan Grant; five...
Jonesboro Mayor Leslie Thompson is still fighting the same issues for which he went to prison in 2013. He was found guilty of three counts of malfeasance in office by an all-white jury in Jonesboro, LA and the judge sentenced him to 11 years of hard labor plus five years of probation totaling a 16-year sentence. After serving two and a half years in prison, attorney Louis Scott was granted a hearing before the supreme court of Louisiana who overturned two counts for insufficient evidence and...
Walter Johnson, 83 Walter Johnson of Monroe, LA Laborer died Saturday February 22, 2020. Memorial Services: 5:00PM Sunday at Greater New Antioch BC under directions of McFarland of Monroe. Patricia Jordan Ellis, 61 Patricia Jordan Ellis of Dallas, TX (formerly of Monroe) Childcare died Thursday February 20, 2020. Services: 11:00AM Saturday February 29, 2020 at Greater Free Gift B C. Visitation: 5:00PM Friday February 27, 2020 Wake services from 6:00PM-8:00PM at Greater Free Gift BC. Burial: Richwood Memorial Garden under directions of Funerals...
In the world which we live, the unconscious, wreck less and dreadful actions of others is frightening. Without disregard, we must always be on guard thinking of the worst, then reacting to situations faced daily. Its awful what the world has become. No community large or small is immune to disgusting violence. While we are living through tragic events, its not like there isn't warning, read your bible in Revelation. According to police reports, Suspect Louis O Winn 34, is accused of kidnapping...
A request for the records of current and former Monroe Police Department officers took on a new twist at the Monroe City Council meeting Tuesday (Feb.25) night. Monroe resident Nicholas Farrar presented a letter to council members(Eddie Clark was absent)”respectfully” asking that the city council “votes to authorize the request of an Attorney General Opinion(AGO)in regards to what Internal Affairs records are public and what is confidential”. The request by Farrar and other interested parties comes on the heels of a suit that the city filed in...
"The steps of a good man are ordered by God." A man's history is more than a story of the past. It is a story of individual achievements over a period of time and how these achievements brought credit and pride to the future. February is Black History Month. It is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans. This month is memorable as I reflect an African-American Community Trailblazer who has made positive contributions in the city of Monroe. This famous Black American is best...
T.E.A.M. T- Together E- Everyone A- Accomplishes M- More by Gwendolyn Dickson I pause to reflect, on someone who deserves our respect. Mayor James E. Mayo is the name I will always adore. So, allow me the opportunity to tell you more. Being a mayor is one of the toughest jobs. The mayor's job is big. A mayor must have certain intrinsic abilities that will allow him to help the city move forward. Our society is quick to identify a bad leader. "Nothing can dim the light which shines within."...
The end of Black History Month 2020 is near. In recognition of Black History, I am blessed to honor the eldest member of our church and community, Mrs. Ella Armstrong Wagner. Who can find a virtuous woman? Her price is far above rubies. (Proverbs 31: 10) Mrs. Wagner is a resident of the Holly Ridge LA community south of Rayville LA. She was born August 4, 1920, to Steve and Liddie Jacob Armstrong on the Carl Earl Plantation, on Clear Lake. She's the oldest of her siblings: Leola, Steve Jr.,...
Dr. Tahir Qayyum has been practicing medicine in the Monroe community for over 20 years. In 2019 he was announced as the 2019-2020 President of the Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians (LAFP) during an annual awards luncheon held in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Qayyum attended medical school at Army Medical College in Rawalpindi, Pakistan. He went on to complete an internship at Columbia Presbyterian College in New York and completed a residency at LSU Family Medicine Residency-Monroe, in...
Neville Lady Tiger Basketball took their first step toward capturing the 4-A Girls Basketball Championship by taking down Woodlawn 60-55. It was a team effort lead by Neville Spark Plug DaKayla Howard. Neville takes on #1 seed LaGrange Thursday February 27. Good luck Neville Lady Tigers!...
The concerned Citizens of Monroe LA held a Town Hall Forum with Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo on Thursday February 20 at Best Buy Restaurant in Monroe LA. Community leaders and citizens were attendance. Mayor Jamie Mayo addressed citizens concerns, answered questions, spoke on issues and talked about present and future city plans and projects. Paid by Jamie Mayo Campaign Photo Mayo 8- Best Buy Restaurant's Cordell Blockson introduced Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo to Town Hall Forum...
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 group, church ushers are at your beck and call to fulfill your desires and are valuable church servants. This week the Monroe Dispatch salutes dedicated Zion Spring Baptist Church Usher Nancy Smith who loves God and loves being a favorite church usher....
Happy 42nd Birthday Marcus "Buck" DeGrate Friday February 14. "Buck" had a birthday party at X-Treem in Monroe LA where family and friends gathered to help "Buck" celebrate. Buck's Party rained food, spirits and fun. Helping "Buck" celebrate was his wife Tynirsha....
Thursday, March 5 at 11 am Starting & Financing a Small Business: Taylor Nelson, marketing and training coordinator at the ULM College of Small Business & Social Sciences, will offer a workshop highlighting simple steps to start your own business. Saturday, March 7 at 2 pm Book Talk & Signing: Bobby Joe Saucer. He will sign his book Shadows of Tall Oak Trees: Mentors Who Energized My Journey. *Monday, March 9, 16, & 23 at 10 am *Tuesday, March 10, 17, & 24 at 1 pm Microsoft Word Beginner Class:...
It was a celebration honoring the Lord on Sunday February 23, 2020 at St. Peter Baptist Church Monroe LA where Brenda Gaston Porter is Pastor. During morning service Rev. Elbert Taylor turned the Word up to 4, while Frank "Dr. Ice" DeTiege spoke about, "The Star is You." St. Peter Choir raised the spirit in song, the Lord showed up and the Word was delivered. Faith is not believing the God can, it is knowing that He Will!...
In the early 1900s, African-American author, educator, and activist Nannie Helen Burroughs published “12 Things The Negro Must Do For Himself”, which was a comprehensive list of important values and ideologies deemed necessary for Blacks to understand and implement to create success for themselves and implement as newly freed people of America. In honor of Black History month I believe it is imperative to share Ms. Burroughs’ writing because her words are still extremely valuable and pertinent today. —— 7. The Negro Must Stop Charging...
On Feb. 20, 2020, the students, faculty and staff, and local community gathered in the Fred Hobdy Assembly Center on the campus of Grambling State University to hear Grammy Award winning music producer, recording artist, civil activist and actor, David Banner. Banner asked everyone to put their phones down and to just listen. He informed the crowd of mostly students that we are the only people that think that change will come in front of a camera. Informing the crowd that when people are...
14 Years of God’s Faithfulness “The Rose Anniversary Celebration” Rose of Sharon Baptist Church 716 MLK Jr. Dr. Monroe LA Sunday March 8, 10:45 am. A.B. Davis -Johnson Sr., Pastor. New Pastor Installation Avenue Baptist Church 500 S. 11th St. Monroe LA will install Rev. Dr. Morristine Chisley Sr. Sunday March 8, 3pm. Annual Family Prayer Breakfast New Light Baptist Church 1623 South 4th St. Monroe, LA Saturday March 7, 9 -11 am. Minister Marsha Newhouse is the featured speaker. Musical selections will be rendered by Melissa Riley, Donte... Full story
*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 intimate relationship with God through prayer & His Word. Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday And what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power. Ephesians 1:19 Prayer: Father, I praise You for Your power and wisdom. Help me to know and...
A resident of Decatur, Georgia, Bobby Joe Saucer is a retired minister from The Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board of the American Baptist Churches USA. This former Dean of the Morehouse School of Religion is considered a pioneer in the areas of theological educational program planning, design, implementation, and evaluation. Saucer has implemented numerous educational conferences, internships, and endowments including, a scholarship endowed fund at Interdenominational Theological Center i...
During Black History Month 2020 at Little Flower Catholic Church, members have been encouraged to embrace their heritage by wearing their African Attire throughout February. On Sunday February 23, church members and guest displayed a wide variety of their heritage culminating the month....
2 Corinthians 1:20 | NKJVFor all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us. Yes, Beloved ALL the promises of God are available to you through Christ Jesus. You can do ALL things thru Christ who strengthens you. You shall reach your goals, have peace and joy and live a long satisfied life. AMEN! Divine Supernatural Health will abound around you. Provisions for your “vision” will materialize right before your eyes. Discipline and self-control will all...
President Donald Trump is using up a tremendous amount of fuel flying around on Air Force One lately. With no one to challenge him seriously in the Republican primaries, Mr. Trump is holding one campaign rally after another. The president is laying down the framework of his intentions to remain in office should he lose in the November election. At just about every rally, the president continues to talk about himself being in office well past a second term. With an acquittal following an impeachment trial(sham)in the rear view mirror, Mr. Trump...
Black Heritage Parade In Monroe LA the world-fame Black Heritage Parade is Saturday February 29, 10am, lineup 7am Washington St. The Parade Theme Dream...Imagine...Inspire. More info contact Benya Marshall 318.789.6474. Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving Southern Style Hot Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday- Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm and Sat 7 am – 2 pm All Plates come with coffee or fountain drink Great Food! Great Service @ Reasonable Prices 2 locations Now Save #1 4399 Hwy 165 South Monroe, LA /318-737-7873 & Tiger Market Café 1800...
On Sunday February 23, 2020, Zion Spring Baptist Church Monroe LA observed Black History celebrating the accomplishments of Black Achievers. Zion spring Youth performed and participated in the Black History Program which included Milton Smith 8, Milton Smith 7, Christopher Jones, Isaiah Gamble, Khemora Sims, Adasyn Pleas, E'Mareia Brown, Lastella Hearns, Eriana Brown, Charlacis Green, Ka'Darius Gamble, Rashawn Sims, Malcolm Sims laKalynn Reed, Jayshone Hearns and Taz Washington. Rev. Ricky L....
Mayor Jamie Mayo invites the public to attend a public presentation of the proposed downtown Monroe event center from 5:30 pm until 7:30 pm Thursday, March 5, 2020, at the Monroe Public Safety Center (fire side), located at 1810 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. The design team of the new event center (arena) will be on hand to share details about the transformational project which would be a major catalyst for a growing downtown entertainment, shopping and dining district....
Glen Modicue a former top 20 ranked professional junior middleweight boxer lives in West Monroe. He was born into a large family, seven sisters and ten brothers. Five of the sibling brothers chose boxing as a career. Ed Modicue started training first at an early age at the West Monroe Boxing Club which was founded by George William "Buck" McDuffie in 1970. He later influenced Don, Larry, Henry, and Glen to fight. Not only did they fight pro boxers, Roy Jones Jr, Shannon Miller, Danny Garcia,...
Copyright 2017 Today when we jump that broom, the angels will sing a tune, that will reach the ears of God Proclaiming that this will be the day, that we stand before Him to say, that we are joined as one in our hearts When we march down the aisle to the alter of God We will be entering into a covenant, till death do us part We are making a promise to love each other in sickness and in health For richer or poorer, thru poverty or wealth With this band of gold, to have and to hold Is our word...
