Statement by Dr. Calvin Mackie, founder and president of STEM Global Action “I applaud the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) for recognizing that a devastating lack of educational investments and resources in communiti...

A Louisiana judge is in hot water for using racist language following the arrest of a Black man who was charged with an attempted burglary charge at the judge’s residence. Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet was among others in her home u...

On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, dozens gathered for Monroe's City Council meeting. There were several resolutions listed on the agenda that were approved, including $800,000 for the zoo parking lot remodel with ease. Still, there were some that...

The Ouachita Parish Police Jury may have rubbed some people the wrong way when members of the Jury voted unanimously to support a West Monroe venture to the tune of $1 million. West Monroe Mayor Staci Mitchell spoke at the Police Jury meeting...

Thanks to all who have allowed the Monroe Dispatch newspaper to come to your homes another year in 2021. Happy Holidays! We will be closed over the next two weeks for a well-deserved vacation but will return to you again in January 2022, if the good...

Happenings Christmas Greater Free Gift Baptist Church Monroe LA Christmas Day December 25, 2021 at 10am Gifts for the children a hot meal and lots of other presents. Beat me there! Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style...

Separate sealed BIDS for the Firefighter Protective Clothing will be received by the City of Monroe, at the Purchasing Division, located at 1014 Grammont Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. Bids will be received until 1:45 P.M., on Wednesday, January... Full story

Monroe Housing Authority will receive sealed bids for the following: Provide Appliances on an as needed basis to include: Hot Water Heaters, Ranges / Stoves, and Refrigerators Bids will be accepted until 3:00 PM, Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the... Full story

Monroe Housing Authority will receive sealed bids in triplicate for the following project: Provide and Install Security Surveillance Cameras & associated equipment at these public housing communities: Breece – Locke – 306 Winnsboro Rd, Monroe, LA... Full story

The Monroe Housing Authority will receive sealed bids in triplicate for the following project: Paint Perimeter Fencing at Breece-Lock, Foster Heights, and Miller Square Bids will be accepted until 2:30 PM, Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the office of... Full story

Dyann Jackson, 69 Dyann Jackson of Monroe, LA Homemaker died Sunday, December 19, 2021. Services: 11:00 AM Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Evergreen BC in St. Maurice, LA. Burial: Church Cemetery under direction of McFarland Funeral Company-Monroe....

It's required of men and women today, as well as in times before to hear, learn and obey ALL of God's Commandments. The Commandments are for our benefit. Keeping the Commandments brings us into the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, and his...

1 Corinthians 2:9 | NKJV But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him. ”God loves us SO MUCH that we cannot perceive it with our natural sig...

Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of 1606 Fairview Avenue Home Improvements will be received by the City of Monroe, at the Purchasing Division, located at 1014 Grammont Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. Bids will be received until 1:45 P.M.,... Full story