Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

Onyx Flow & Throw

If you can rap, sing or freestyle come show your stuff Thurs. Night at the ONYX Thursday. Open Mic Night begins at 9pm. Onyx Lounge open Tues. –Sat. 9pm-3am @ Onyx Lounge @the onyxlounge

Vehicle License or Title

In a hurry and need Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) vehicle title, transfer, tag, registrations. Duplicates & renewals, need to buy or rent a house, visit “Super T” 1612 Garrett Rd., Monroe LA down past Sam’s Club or call 318.855.3899 or 318.509.8150

FREE Community Health Fair

Parkview Drive Church of Christ Monroe LA is hosting a Community Health Fair on Saturday, October 28, 10am-1pm at Henrietta Johnson Community Center, Monroe LA.

Criminal Justice Reform

Northeast Louisiana Reentry Coalition Special Meeting Thursday, October 19, 11:30 am, First Baptist Church 500 Pine St., West Monroe, LA

Our Sympathy

The Bell family has our sympathy on the passing of Emmitt Bell last week. The Monroe Dispatch sends our sympathy to sisters Bobby Wilson and Dorothy “Twin” Bell.

2nd Annual Pumpkin Fest

Downtown West Monroe, LA on Commerce St. Sat. October 21, 10 am- 3pm, St. Luke Pastor’s Aide World Famous Chicken Wings’ Basket $7. Please come and support this event!

Radio Advertising

Call Art Edwards 318.680.1691 or 318.388.2323 and forget the fancy title. Art sells radio advertising for 6 radio stations. Give Art a call. He can make your event successful!

Never Late

It's never too late to reinvent yourself. Ladies do it all the time. If you squandered time while young, you have another chance before the

end to accomplish dreams. No means yes while failure means to keep trying!

Domestic Abuse Crisis

In an abusive relationship, need help and don’t know where to go or who to call? Domestic abuse crisis line is answered 24/7. The phone number is (318) 323-1505.

Trump Tax Overhaul

Same Ole Sh--, Robbing Hood rob from the poor, give to the rich! It’s in the Good Book! Please Vote!

Thought

“Don’t take it to the grave” Silver Fox “Criminal Justice and the Police,” Monroe Alumnae Delta Sigma Theta community forum “What to do when stopped by police, Monday October 23, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Benoit Community Center, 1700 Oaklawn St., Monroe LA. more information [email protected].

Ouachita Parish Veterans

If you served in World War II, please contact Pat Moore at 318-235-3508 or [email protected]. We want to recognize you at “An Evening with General” James Whitehead Jr., Friday November 10, 6 - 8 PM at the Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage

Museum. General Whitehead Jr. was the 1st African American Lockheed U2 Pilot. Information needed by October 21, 2017.

Shawnuff BBQ Best in Town

Right off I-20 and Hwy 165 S Shawnuff BBQ is here to serve you Tues.-Fri. New Hours 11am – until all the food is gone. On Sat. 11am-2pm get here early to enjoy lip-smacking bbq, and koolaide. So good you don’t have to say grace, already blessed and there are 3 sides to every plate beans, potato salad and slaw, your choice. Call ahead 318.855.3652.

Community Conversation

The 318 Community Ambassadors are back on the radio Majic 97.3, 10 am. Brother Brian Johnson motivates & educates every Sat. at the Roundtable where you can EAT (Evaluate All Things). Check it out and lock it down!

Blues & Soul Report

PPW’s Top 10 Blues

1. Cheap Ass Man – T.K. Soul

2. Hey DJ – Chris Ivy

3. 3 Rounds – Tre Williams

4. Chillin With My Baby – Ricky White

5. Broke as Hell – Mr. Sam

6. Bite Off More Than I Can Chew (remix) Pat Green

7. I Like Your Style – Edward Thomas

8. That Chick – Karen Wolfe

9. Korma – Coupe DeVille

10. I Need a Drank – Bigg Robb

Got the blues, Catch PPW Wed., Sat. and Sun. Nights on the radio Majic 97.3 6pm

Handyman Services

Experienced Reasonable Service, mowing, tree cutting, dirt leveling, chain link fence repair, landscaping, painting, firewood, fence row cleaning and more. Need the job done right the first time- call 318.512.0715. References. reliable, dependable and professional.