Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

Black Women’s Rising Power

Police brutality have left many Black women terrified every time their children pull out of the driveway, fearing that they might not make it home alive. Over the last several years and across America, Black women ran and won elections in historic numbers, from Congress to county school boards.

Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl”

Serving Southern Style Hot Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday- Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm and Sat 7 am – 2 pm All Plates come with coffee or fountain drink Great Food! Great Service @ Reasonable Prices 2 locations Now Save #1 4399 Hwy 165 South Monroe, LA /318-737-7873 & Tiger Market Café 1800 Forsythe Ave Suite 1 Monroe, LA 71201/318-325-4000 Ms. Edna & Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day!

Refillable Water Bottles Donation

The United States Census Bureau will donate water bottles to Monroe City School District students that will attend school face-to-face for the 2020-2021 school year. Use of refillable water bottles is encouraged to avoid direct contact with water fountains.

JB’s Lawn Service

Dependable, reliable and reasonable lawn service, trimming hedges, flower beds cleaned, tree trimming, fence row cleaning, trust the best, JB’s Lawn Service call 318-537-9136.

Great Vehicle Mechanics

Got an old vehicle or about to buy a used vehicle, you’ll need good honest mechanics. Trust Mobile Mechanics because they do great guaranteed work. They know how to fix and repair vehicles in a timely and reasonable manner. Stop letting you know who, get cha making you play crazy dollars you really don’t have, unless you got it like that! Call Easy or Rocky at 318-331-5524, you’ll be glad you did! See ad display pg. 3

No New Thang

Black fee and a white fee for everything, work, pay, teachers’ salaries etc. For the record Black folks pay more for everything houses, cars, big ticket items.

Internet Key to Future

80% of the 24 million Americans without good internet live in rural areas.

Best Seller Coffee Table Favorites

From Sword to Pen by Combat Soldier Veteran Art “Silver Fox” Edwards, get your copy today 318.680.1691. Burning on the Bayou by Rob Lloyd, Get your copy 318.512.3614

Monroe-Ouachita GUNAA Members

If you plan to run for office for the 2021-22 term, you must submit your letter of intent to run by August 31, 2020. The election will be held October 1, 2020. All positions are open.

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.

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Shawnuff BBQ Best in Town

Have you tried the best BBQ in town? Why are you waiting? If it’s not Shawnuff, there’s a difference! You be the judge! BBQ so good you don’t have to say grace, its already blessed and there are 3 sides to every plate beans, potato salad and slaw, your choice. 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. Call ahead 318.855.3652.We cater events and smoke or Fry Turkeys or hams for the holidays.

Pandemic Positives

Covid-19 has the potential to be a boon for rural communities. Accelerating things in an unbelievable way where tech companies aren’t requiring people to actually be in a city, and all go to the same.

Protect Yourself

Testing has recorded more than 4.6 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the U.S., with California and Florida setting new records for single-day deaths this week. Overall, the country will likely see 1,000 deaths per day in the weeks ahead.

Rob Lloyd’s Smooth Jazz

Rob Lloyd has been involved in jazz over 4 decades and is a regular reporter to SMOOTHJAZZ.COM...also check out his smooth jazz show (Smooth & Tight on a Sunday night 7pm-10pm) at twincitiesradionetwork.com (24 hour smooth jazz station)...Minneapolis/St. Paul & Monroe/West Monroe and the world....keep it jazzy baby!

Bonnie’ s Whatever Hats & Etc.

Stop guessing trust a hat expert in incredible hats is Bonnie who has the eye for the perfect hat for you! Call 318.614.1578 Let Bonnie fix you up with the right size, color and décor of hat appropriate for any occasion female and male. Bonnie will take care of you! See Ad display pg. 4

Stay Organic Mango Butter

Mango butter is an organic rich moisturizer for your hair and skin. The Organic Whipped Mango Butter is nourishment naturally for the entire body which helps rejuvenates, softens, and enhancing the radiance for skin and hair, easily absorbed melts like butter on contact. Get some today 916.538.8312 or 318.8054108.

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COVID-19 Vaccine on Horizon

A working vaccine is imperative to getting the country back on its feet. The Food and Drug Administration recently indicated that it’s prepared to authorize a coronavirus vaccine, as long as it’s 50% effective.