COVID-19 Deaths

To date, more than 205,000 people across the U.S. have died, including nearly 5,400 Louisianans. U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) made two statements about the virus. First, saying that it is “very contagious and not nearly as lethal as experts told us it would be.”

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!

Ways to Register to Vote

*Online using cell phone (download Geaux Vote app); *Secretary of State’s Website https://voterportal.sos.la.gov/VoterRegistration & *Registrar of Voter’s Office 318.327.1436 1650 DeSiard St. Ste. 125 Monroe LA-*Have a Felony Conviction? Find out if you can vote (vote-nola.org 504.571.9599- Information provided by Louisiana Federation of Democratic Women (LFDW) For help or LFDW Membership 318.600.5644

Republicans Silent Nation at Risk

Have you ever wondered, silence the result the anarchists do their thing; the politicians fail to respond thoughtfully and decisively; legitimate problems and grievance are ignored; decent but unhappy threatened people fall prey to their worst instincts; and the door opens to the likes of those who practice demagoguery.

Take Best Shot Against the Virus

The flu shot is your best way to prevent getting the virus in any year, but it’s especially important this year, since our healthcare system is still fighting COVID-19.

Smooth Gift

For the person who has it all give a gift that never gets old, will not fade, become too small or will just sit in the closet. Send that person you think a lot of a subscription to the Monroe Dispatch 6mos - $22, 1 year - $40.00. Send name address and $$$ to Monroe Dispatch P.O. Box 4823 Monroe LA.

Afraid of Losing Office

Republicans are deadly silent, as if avoiding the "risk" of losing office, is more important than saving our country, and making government work again. Silent, as if it will all magically disappear.

Reckless Behavior

Imagine this working on a job during a pandemic, if you are experiencing any symptoms ... please stay home and do not come to work." Staff who develop symptoms are advised to “go home immediately” and contact their doctors rather than go to the Employee Medical Unit. Build your own brand and be your own boss.

Chullins’ We Ain’t There Yet

Racism is causing Black birthing people and their babies to experience pregnancy and birth complications at much higher rates." Someone will have to answer. The effects of our sins not only fall upon us but upon our children, our grandchildren, and our great ... Our children have to suffer because of our sins our families ourselves suffer. You may ... A child left to himself will bring his mother to shame.

For the Good Times

Monroe Dispatch, thanks for your excellence service! M. Tatum LA

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.

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.

“No Struggle, No Progress”

Thanks for all your support, Monroe Dispatch Advertisers, Subscribers and Supporters. We appreciate our customers. Shop with our advertisers

All Will Pay the Price

It is nearly impossible to name even one Republican congressman or senator that has stood up to Donald Trump, and said "STOP IT! Your lies, your hate filled speeches. Vote democrat.

No Place Like Home

Many are fooled by the flash, while many think others ice is colder. The sins of Blacks is forgetting that we’re black, others don’t. Stop being used and abused, you don’t have too as your soul is worth much more, than others are willing to give!

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

Irma DeTiege Scholarship

Thanks for your continued support to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship. Those who knew the Legendary Irma DeTiege knew she saw the best in everyone, while she helped and gave all she had regardless who you were. Her wisdom was priceless, while she made sure if there was anyone who would, she could without reservation regardless. Thanks, Wilson Wilson, for your generous donation to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship. Only one she gave all she had to those in need!

"Fearfully and Wonderfully Made"

Thank you for publishing our daughter Cassandra Bailey's article "Fearfully and Wonderfully Made" in the Monroe Dispatch. We have received complimentary comments from several people who read it in the paper. Congratulations on continuing the proud legacy of Mrs. Irma DeTiege. Elton and Gloria Conley Bailey, are formerly from Monroe LA and proud graduates of Carroll High School.

Contact us at Monroe Dispatch

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