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Blessed to See!
There is a video of a toddler putting on his first pair of eyeglasses making its rounds via social media. In the clip, a nurse is applying glasses attached with an eyeglass string to the youngster as he plays, looking down. The eyeglasses cover his...
Blowing Candles
Willie Hall, originally from Corey, LA, and now residing in the western United States, is feeling blessed and thankful for another year. On Saturday, April 13, 2024, Willie will be celebrating his...
ABUNDANT LIFE
John 10:10 | NKJV The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. Oh Beloved how Great and Preciou...
Praying Students
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Colossians 3:1 Prayer: Father God, since I have been raised to new life with Christ, I will seek tho...
The True "Bleeda"
You don't have to look too hard to see in Monroe and the surrounding areas, that the enemy is having a field day with the youth. So many seeds of bitterness and hate have been planted. So much violenc...
Carroll Glory
Carroll High School in Monroe, LA, has always been a beacon of hope in our community. Its academic, athletic, band, choir, and STEM legacy was established in 1953 by its first principal, the...
Jesus' Last Supper/Good Friday
At Philadelphia Word Church in Monroe LA, Jesus' Last Supper Maundy Thursday was celebrated on Thursday March 28, and Good Friday was observed Friday March 29, 2024. Maundy Thursday proclaimed Jesus'...
Happy Birthday Ruthie Welch
Celebrating another thankful year is Ruthie Welch who is truly blessed. At South Pointe Retirement Community in Monroe LA, birthdays are special and celebrated with a birthday celebration. Happy...
Looking Black
Thank you for allowing me to remind everyone and Carroll High School Graduates in Monroe LA and around the world to read and reminisce about an historical moment Carroll High School 1968 State...
Teacake Wonderland Tea Party
(This teacake tasting is the first of its kind in our community and will feature an array of 30 varieties of teacakes, each crafted with precision and care by Taylormade Teacakes. Attendees will have...
Favorite Teacher
There are numerous exceptional individuals in the world, and teachers rank among the greatest. One of Monroe, LA's beloved educators is Mrs. Willie B. Welch. At Little Flower Academy, she was...
Ethics, Diversity, and Accountability
Contrary to popular belief, I highly dislike living in the south. I'm not Cajun or Creole, but I'm from north Louisiana, which has loomed over me most of my life. I skipped kindergarten, and instead o...
Bastrop's Miller Sisters
Holy Week services at Philadelphia Word Center in Monroe, LA, began with the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. The Miller sisters from Bastrop, LA, learned about the church's Easter services...
Watch Your Words
We're in a time where many people don't think twice about what they say. They use hurtful, vicious, condescending, and even toxic words. Then, many wonder why so much negativity surrounds them. The...
Looking Black
Thank you for allowing me to remind everyone and Carroll High School Graduates in Monroe LA and around the world to read and reminisce about an historical moment Carroll High School 1968 State...
Happenings
Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonable...
Irma DeTiege Scholarship
8 High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship, email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph,...
True Vine Sneaker Ball
True Vine Baptist Church in Monroe LA Scholarship Committee is sponsoring a Sneaker Ball on Sat., April 13, at 6:30pm. This event will be held at Bethel Baptist Church Life Center, 200 S. 22nd St. Tickets are $10 for youth/$15 adults. Ticket...
Self-Interests
Hello everyone! This week, I will be discussing self-interests. As you get older, you may want to branch out independently, and you may be scared of what people will say about you. Who cares? Who...
THAT LOOKS GOOD ON YOU
By Pastor K.C. Wade Colossians 3:12-13 | NKJV Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, put on tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, and...
Happenings
Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonable...
Happy Birthday "Sonny"
Blessed by the best thankful and glad to see another year is Deacon James "Sonny" Munson. Happy Birthday Sonny April 2, 2024, love Hope, children and grandchildren....
True Vine Easter Sunrise Drama
True Vine Baptist Church will present “The Crucifixion – From Dust Til Dawn” on Easter Sunday Morning at 6 a.m at True Vine Baptist Church 1400 Dilling St. Monroe LA. Pontius Pilate will be portrayed by Brandon Johnson, Mary the sister of Lazar...
Happenings
Can’t Go to the Movies Monroe does not have a movie theater! The last theater in Monroe closed down several months ago. Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30...
Staying Afloat
Recent national news outlets shared the miraculous story of a young man who was lost at sea but rescued by his family hours after going missing. The man was on a diving trip off the coast of Key West, FL, with several others when the current separate...
Carroll Glory
Carroll High School in Monroe LA has been a cornerstone of our community since its inception in 1953, nurturing students in a culture of excellence and achievement. Among its distinguished alumni is...
Shake a Tailfeather
Still got that swag in another land is Count Sigg, Security and Treasure. They still have their boogie shoes while they still can shake a tailfeather. If you’re ever in Vegas, Count Sigg and the Crew will show you what’s it’s about in 2024!...
SOULS CALLED TO REPENTANCE
By Pastor K.C. Wade Proverbs 11:30 | AMP The fruit of the [uncompromisingly] righteous is a tree of life, and he who is wise captures human lives [for God, as a fisher of men--he gathers and receives...
Faith That Astonishes
I love the Bible story in Matthew 8:5-13. It entails a beautiful encounter of a man of faith and Jesus. It tells of a centurion who came to Jesus on behalf of his servant, who he said was at home...
Rest and Reset
In a world that constantly demands our labor, rest is often seen as a luxury we cannot afford. Rest is not just about physical rejuvenation. It is a form of self-care that is crucial for our physical and mental health. Physically, rest allows our...
Happy Birthday "Sonny"
Blessed by the best thankful and glad to see another year is Deacon James “Sonny” Munson. Happy Birthday Sonny April 2, 2024, love Hope, children and grandchildren....
Captivating
Without a doubt, heads turned as Brenda T. arrived in Monroe, LA, on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She drove a stunning 2024 Corvette, captivating all who saw her. Her secret to success? Hard work and...
Carroll Glory
Carroll High School in Monroe LA has and will always be a beacon of hope in our community. Its academic, athletic, band, choir and stem legacy was laid in 1953 by its first principal Legendary Morris...
Most Expensive Bill
Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee……. We have heard the saying, “Ignorance is bliss”. Well, what is ignoran...
Happenings
Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonab...
Don't Retaliate; Celebrate!
Matthew 5:11-12 says, "Blessed are you when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is you...
TO GOD BE THE GLORY
Psalms 71:7-8 | NKJV I have become as a wonder to many, But You are my strong refuge. Let my mouth be filled with Your praise. And with Your glory all the day. Oh Beloved let us purpose to give God ALL the Praise, Glory, and Honor due to Your...
Our Children's Future
It has always been about the children, though not always in the way we had hoped. The recent passage of new legislation in the Louisiana Senate, which may require all 17-year-olds who commit crimes to be tried and jailed as adults, has sparked...
Carroll Glory
Carroll High School in Monroe, LA, has always been a beacon of hope in our community. Its legacy in academics, athletics, band, choir, and STEM was established in 1953 by its first principal, the...
Dress Your Best for the Lord
Zion Spring Baptist Church in Monroe LA dressed their best for the Lord on Sunday February 18, 2024. Pastor Ricky L. James got a vision from the Lord while his members were obedient to the spirit...
The Heart of Wildcats
At Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School in Monroe, LA, an inaugural book signing for "The Heart of Wildcats" took place on February 23, 2024. MLK Jr. Junior High students wrote and read their...
Mount Olivet Baptist Church Youth Focused Revival
Mount Olivet Baptist Church Youth Focused Revival Join US Tuesday-Thursday April 16-18, 2024 6pm Nightly "Building Strong Disciples Through Biblical Foundations" Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10 (NLT)...
Captivating
Without a doubt, heads turned as Brenda T. arrived in Monroe, LA, on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She drove a stunning 2024 Corvette, captivating all who saw her. Her secret to success? Hard work and faith in God....
Dress Up Sunday
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...
30th Anniversary
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''...
40th Black Heritage Parade
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 Glory
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...
Happenings
Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonab...
Our History, Black History: Dr. Emma Wakefield-Paillet
There is an adage that states, “You never know where you are going unless you know where you have been.” In the spirit of Black history month, the Monroe Dispatch will highlight stories and the history of Blacks that are not commonly known. Dr. Emm...
Praying Students
Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. John 1: 1-2 Prayer: Father God, I praise and worship You. Thank You for Your Truth that tells us, Jesus Chri...
