Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

Philadelphia Word Center Church 115 Arnold Dr. in Monroe LA Holy Thursday- The Last Supper March 28, 2024 at 6:30pm, Good Friday-The Crucifixion Friday March 29, 2024 at 3pm and Resurrection Sunday...

Marie Brown, a candidate for Monroe City Council in District 4, has decided to end her campaign and endorse Rodney McFarland for the council seat. Brown made her decision public in a statement...

The Monroe City Schools Board is once again facing scrutiny over irregular findings uncovered during its annual audit, according to Board President Jennifer Haneline. An investigation has been...

Rev. Eddie Ray Jackson passed away on Thursday, February 29, 2024, to join the Lord for eternity. He served as the pastor of St. Peter Baptist Church in Columbia, LA, until his passing. Rev....

The journey of life is unpredictable, with no set time or date for our destinies. The community mourns the untimely passing of Anthony Tyrone Briggs, who tragically lost his life on Wednesday, March...

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The tragic loss of life is always devastating for any family, especially when it occurs at the hands of others. The suspicious death...

Larry Wright, a native of northeast Louisiana, reflects on a fulfilling life enriched by the people he's known. He comes from a region with a strong athletic tradition, producing athletes who have...

Irma DeTiege, a once obscure figure, rose to prominence through divine intervention. Despite facing life's challenges, her obedience to wise counsel helped propel her to remarkable achievements. A...

As I pursue public office at this stage in my life, I have committed to being more transparent and willing to share many moments from my life to inspire young adults interested in running for public...

A protest was held at Louisiana Delta Community College on February 21, 2024, to bring attention to the alleged unfair pay and treatment of its employees. Spokesperson Robert Jordan, an employee at...

Augie J. Bosley has been embroiled in a lengthy property ownership dispute with the Ouachita Parish Assessor's Office since 2005. The conflict stems from a property purchase in Monroe by Ms. Bosley...

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. In today's world, it's crucial to be aware of your surroundings at all times. The days of taking a walk outside your home without...

On Monday, February 26, 2024, Christina Gary's family, friends, and Franklin Parish High School classmates gathered at The Vintage Vault in Winnsboro, LA for Christy's college reveal celebration....

Spotlighting Richwood High School and ULM Legendary Alumnus Dr. Joe Profit In honor of Black History Month 2024, the Richwood Community and Bryant's Addition in Monroe, LA, proudly recognize "A...

Saluting Monroe Black History Maker Ernestine Green who was the first Black Clothes Buyer for the Palace Department Store then Field's Women Shop in Monroe LA. We are proud of you and your...

Established in 1988 by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Ouachita aims to develop and empower emerging leaders in northeast Louisiana. The program seeks to transform the region into a...

Reigning as Miss Freshman at Carroll High School Homecoming 2023 was Joy Higgins, who was escorted by her dad Donald Gipson. Congratulations Miss Freshman Joy Higgins!...

Blessed and thankful for another year was Pastor Ricky L. James, Zion Spring Baptist Church in Monroe LA. His church congregation wished him a very special happy birthday. Happy birthday Pastor Ricky...

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A tragic incident unfolded in West Monroe, LA, over the weekend resulting in the death of a woman and critical injuries to a male...

Hard Labor Life Sentence + Ten Years On February 12, 2024, Judge Frederick Jones handed down a life sentence with hard labor plus ten years to defendant Teddrick Jawan Jones for the February 26,...

A Ouachita Parish couple may have experienced the scare of their lives on Sunday, February 18, 2024, when they were unexpectedly stopped by West Monroe Police Officers (WMPD) for a crime they were...

Norman Lee Felton was born on September 21, 1943, in Monroe, LA, the sixth of ten children born to Rev. Arthur Felton Sr. and Bessie Scott Felton. After graduating from Carroll High School in Monroe,...

Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Trey Holly, a former Union Parish High School standout and current LSU football star, issued a statement on Saturday, February 17,...

Claude and Florece Staten celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary and renewed their wedding vows on Sunday February 18, 2024 at Piney Grove Baptist Church in Monroe LA. Rev Donald Woods renewed the...

Lorethie "Loe" Dunn endured a legal ordeal filled with misery and pain after filing a complaint with the Louisiana College Technical Training System, believing she faced an unjust forced retirement. F...

Dr. Bernard Menyweather talked about celebrating a dynamic culture that has spread worldwide in the arts, music, literature, and film. He will display his artwork and talk about his upcoming book...

The Louisiana Judicial Council of the National Bar Association convened its 26th Annual Conference in Monroe, Louisiana, on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the Northeast Delta African-American Heritage...

It has been a year-long struggle for former interim police chief Reggie Brown, but the effort to win reinstatement within the Monroe Police Department has paid off. Following a recent ruling by the Se...

When Lorethie "Loe" Dunn went on FMLA in 2014, she never came back to her job as Campus Director at the Bastrop Campus, her last day was July 14. 2014. She retired on Oct. 1, 2014 and a retirement...

Ouachita Sheriff's Investigators are attempting to locate a runaway juvenile, Keara Thomas 16. Keara was last seen on February 11, 2024 in the Calhoun area. She is described as a Black female, 5'-5"...

Madison James Foster 1st Royal Mardi Gras Coronation of Mr. and Miss Madison James Foster was Saturday February10, 2024 at Madison James Foster Elementary School in Monroe LA. Jayla Coates reigned...

Supporters of Mayor Jamie Mayo gathered at the Abe E. Pierce lll Convention Center in Monroe, LA, on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Among them were current and former elected officials, including Rick...

You are invited to Jackson Parish Branch NAACP Annual Freedom Fund and Scholarship Banquet. Saturday, February 24, 2024 6:00 PM, St. Rest MBC Family Life Center, 813 St. Rest Road, Quitman, LA 71268....

When Lorethie "Loe" Dunn was selected for the position of Campus Director in Region 8 of Louisiana Delta Community College, located in Bastrop, LA, she became the first African-American to hold that...