Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

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...

Blessed by the best, thankful while the children and grandchildren are thankful for mother, grandmother and sister Lucille Richards, who's blowing candles and making wishes. Love James "Shack" and...

Join Author Victoria Edwards, daughter of former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards, at the Carver-McDonald Branch Library at 2941 Renwick St. in Monroe, LA, 318-327-1477, on Thursday, January 25,...

Happy Birthday Linda Here's to celebrating you and all the incredible qualities that make you unique. May each moment of your birthday be 76 treasures you can hold close forever. May your birthday...

Les Martinique Civic and Social Club r hosted a spectacular evening of elegance, celebrating a remarkable 70 years of debutantes on Saturday December 16, 2023 at the Monroe Civic Center B.D. Robinson...

On December 16, 2023, Aaron Noel Spencer celebrated a major milestone, graduating from Texas Southern University in Houston TX with a bachelor's degree in aviation science management. A dedicated...

I would like to advise any parent reading this to keep praying, trust in God, and encourage your child as best as you can. Don't let them give up; instead, provide hope, even when they make mistakes....

Colossians 4:6 | NKJV Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. Oh Lord, let the words of our mouth and the meditation of our heart...

Wossman Wildcat Nation it's Gabbi back like never before! Wildcat Nation Baby Gabbi cheering and flipping to those Back to Back State Championship wins! See ya at the George "Vamp" Belton Purple and...

In life, we all have choices to make. We can choose to be angry, sad, or happy, etc. What I often wonder is what drives most of our choices when we have emotions tangled into one. For example, I have...

St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe LA Annual Revival was held recently. Guest ministers included Rev. Eric Smith St. James B.C. Sterlington LA, Rev. Tegitra Thomas First Missionary B.C....

This "joint" (poem) was “rolled” (written) to express the pain and frustration of our brothers and sisters that have been endowed (inspired) with the gifts of God, but they (their gifts) are tra...

Indulge in the holiday spirit at the 70th Jubilee Celebration - Les Martinique Debutante Ball on Saturday, December 16, 2023, 8:00 PM, hosted at the B.D. Robinson Conference Hall, Monroe Civic...

Hello everyone! This week, I will be sharing lessons I learned during my driver's ed experience. I recently took my driver's ed class, and it was quite interesting, so I will be sharing some valuable...

LaToria Wright-Stewart will be honored on Friday, December 1,2023 as a forty under forty Young Professional Innovator in class of 2023 by the Shreveport Chamber Of Commerce in Shreveport, LA. She is...

Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum announces the upcoming art exhibit Bout It Bout It 3: The Political Power of Just Being by local, talented artist, Vitus Shell, November 13,...

It’s no easy challenge, and it's an ongoing battle for people of color every day. True enough, we’ve blamed others for our own misfortunes, but the true villain lies within us as a community, especial...

Jesus gave a parable of wheat and tares in the Bible. The two look so much alike that is, until they mature. Maturation reveals what is what. That’s what maturing in life does. That’s what hap...

We often do things knowing WHAT we’re doing, but do we ever think about the WHY? What I mean is, WHY do you want the new car? WHY do you want a good career? WHY is that your friend? WHY do you want t...

Hello everyone! This week, I will be discussing the fear of being mocked. When you want to pursue something and you think people will make fun of you and mock you, you're actually holding yourself...

Praising God blessed and thankful by His Amazing Grace, Lucille Jones is celebrating another year. Happy birthday Lucille, love always Aubrey Crawford....

Willie Bernard Baker was born on June 11, 1949 to the late Thomas and Amie Baker. Willie was affectionately known by many as Boma. Wille was a really good person with a cool, calm, and collected...

Choosing how to respond and react when you have been treated unfairly is very critical to your overall happiness, peace, and success. Even as a young adult, I can vividly remember times when individua...

Many know of Lazarus’ story, but what we don’t consider sometimes is WHY it had to happen. Why was there even a need for a resurrection, when Jesus could’ve just gone on and healed? If Jesus loved...

Matthew 14:30 | NKJV But when he saw that the wind was boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink he cried out, saying, “Lord, save me!” Beloved even in times of Victorious Faith, fear can ari...

Hello everyone! This week, I will be discussing how to treat people. I've discussed this a bit but have yet to go in-depth, so here's how to treat people. 1. Be yourself; by being yourself, it puts...