Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

At Zion Spring Baptist Church in Monroe LA on Sunday February 18, 2024 was Dress Up Sunday, where church members came to worship in formal and semi-formal attire display reverence. Among those all...

Michael and LaTrichelle Chisley Celebrated "Thirty Years and Forever" on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the W Event Center in Monroe LA. It as a "Night of Intimate Expressions of Love with Marriage''...

On Saturday, February 24, 2024, a multitude of spectators gathered to witness the Renaissance Movement Committee Black Heritage Parade. The parade featured over 100 floats and units, all...

Carroll High School in Monroe, LA, has always been a beacon of hope in our community. Established in 1953, its legacy in academics, athletics, music, and STEM was shaped by its first principal, the...

The Carver-McDonald Branch Library in Monroe LA , held a program to celebrate with the community, Chef Darrell Teats, known for cooking on a local television station was Thursday, February 22, 2024....

Hebrews 4:14-16 | NKJV Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who...

For seven decades, Les Martinique Social Club has been a beacon of empowerment, guiding young women with grace and wisdom. Through its tradition of debutante training, it cultivates confidence and...

Community Family of Faith Church in Monroe LA celebrated their 2nd Annual Founders' Day on Sunday February 18, 2024. Special guest was Bishop -Elect Gilbert Wilson. Brother Jermand Johnson guided the...

Carroll High School in Monroe, LA, has long served as a beacon of hope in the community. Its academic, athletic, band, choir, and STEM legacy was established in 1953 by its first principal, the...

We hear it repeated all the time- the phrase, “Life is too short”; yet, some of the same people saying it, are living like they'll live on this side forever. There are people making only temporary dec...

Dr. Sophie Roberson is filled with gratitude as she celebrates another year on February 13, 2024. At 73 years young, she radiates a youthful spirit, a testament to grace. Wishing a very happy...

May blessings accompany you throughout your journey in life, wherever the path led by Christ may take you. May love walk hand in hand with you, and may joy and peace pave the way ahead. May God's...

Dating and marriage are goals for many. There is nothing wrong with desiring honorable and healthy relationships; the thing is, many don’t. For them, anything will do—even going outside of the wil...

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Omicron Iota Omega Chapter Precious Pearls Grand Tea was Sunday, February 11, 2024 at the Abe E. Pierce III Convention Center in Monroe, LA. Congratulations to Petite...

Carroll High School in Monroe, LA, stands as a beacon of hope in our community, its legacy rooted in academic, athletic, band, choir, and STEM excellence. Established in 1953 by the visionary Morris...

On Sunday January 28, 2024 at St. Luke Baptist Church in Monroe LA, Rev. Richard Wilson lll, filled morning service. Rev. Wilson sermon was, "Who Can I Turn To," with the church walls, rafters,...

Genesis 32:26 | NKJV And He said, “Let Me go, for the day breaks. “But he said, “I will not let You go unless You bless me!” Beloved Jacob WRESTLED with God ALL night long. Have you ever experienced s...

Last year 2023, I was excited to launch my first Racial Healing conversation with leaders and professionals from the community. This groundbreaking conversation was so well-received that I got phone...

I am one person that cringes during election time. I cringe, because I abhor all of the well-dressed lies, that hide the naked and shameful truth. I cringe because I get tired of the poor and...

Carroll High School in Monroe, LA, has always been a beacon of hope in our community. Established in 1953, its legacy in academics, athletics, music, and STEM was shaped by its first principal, the...

May the joy that you have spread in the past come back to you on this day. Wishing you a very happy birthday!" "Happy birthday Fredrick McHenry! Hoping all your birthday wishes and dreams come true....

Early voting begins March 9 - 16 (excluding Sunday, March 10) 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM. American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees Local 2388 (AFSCME Local 2388) officially endorsed former...

Pine Hill Baptist Church Brickyard Community in Rayville LA recently celebrated their 96th Church Anniversary. Guest speaker was Minister Sonya Burnette-Andrus Assistant Pastor Edwards Chapel Baptist...

Donterrio Anderson Presents "Celebrating Who We Are Part 2," Red Carpet, Formal Black History Musical Sunday, February 4, 2024 at 5:00pm at Glory Church 454 Highway 80 East In Monroe LA. FREE event...

Purpose over potential? What does it even mean? Purpose over potential, am I clean? Purpose over potential don't you understand? We live for our purpose, not our potential. Purpose over potential I...

The goodness of God is so amazing and so vast. His love is incomparable. Because of His continuous mercy, it’s easy to forget that He is also a God of wrath. According to Proverbs 15:3, God’s eye...

Philippians 4:8 | NKJV Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of...

Hello everyone! This week, I will be discussing experiences. We experience new things all the time whether they are good or bad. I like to see experiences as lessons, they teach you many things. Such...

Honoring the legacy of the 1968 Carroll High School Football State Champions, Rickey Brantley, the youngest of five in a family where all members graduated from Carroll High School in Monroe, LA,...

Depression is a state of mind that can be caused by the realization that our lives are not unfolding as we envisioned it would. Our moods can be influenced by the interaction with others and what...

In life, we all have needs and desires. We have our share of trials and tribulations as well. It can be frustrating, no doubt, but do we have faith in God, that He will surely work it all out? He...