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January 20, 2022
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Got news, been somewhere, or need to tell the world something important? Call the Monroe Dispatch! Subscriptions/advertising-old newspaper copies, call or text 318-789-0098 or 318-325-2858. News or religious log, email [email protected]. Monroe Dispatch, P.O. Box 4823, Monroe, LA 71211. Subscriptions (mailed) $40 - year, $22 - 6 months. Subscriptions (home delivery) $45 - year, $25 - 6months. We accept cash, or credit cards (fees apply). Visit us online, http://[email protected]
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 prices. Three Monroe locations: Now Save #1 4399, Hwy 165 South, 318-737-7873; Tiger Market Café, 1800 Forsythe Ave, Suite 1, 318-325-4000; Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 South and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s Cooking features $4.99 breakfast and coffee, $6.99 lunch & drink waiting for you. Edna’ Fried Chicken is the best in town! Get Some!
Vaccination Choice
White residents are more likely to be vaccinated than Black residents, which is in line with most of the country.
Happy Birthday
Mr. Allen Davis, Happy Birthday January 21, 2022 from your family, we love you!
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.
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.
Middle Class’s Lost Workers
Workers without four-year college degrees have lost ground in the occupations that used to be ladders to middle-class lives over the last 20 years.
COVID-19 Disparities
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which show that Black, Hispanic and Native Americans are about twice as likely to die from COVID-19 than white Americans.
Bonnie’ s Whatever Hats & Etc.
Don’t guess. Trust the hat expert in incredible hats. Bonnie 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!
Living Wage Opportunities
Opportunity@Work is part of an emerging coalition of groups that seeks to change the culture of hiring and promotion in corporate America. They are trying to encourage a shift to hiring and career development based on people’s skills rather than degrees.
Radio Advertising
Call Art Edwards 318 680.1691 or 318.388.2323 and forget the fancy title Art sells radio advertisement.
Vaccinations
Currently, 62.8% of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated, 74.7% have received at least one dose, and 37.5% of the fully vaccinated have been boosted.
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 6pm) Check Rob out on TCRN Smooth Jazz on your Smartphone, Tablet or computer
Health Racism
“Nonwhite race or Hispanic/Latino ethnicity should be considered a risk factor, as long-standing systemic health and social inequities have contributed to an increased risk of severe illness and death from COVID-19.”
Monroe City School Board Meeting Date Change
The Monroe City School Board meeting that was scheduled for Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 6:00pm has been changed to Monday, January 24, 2022, at 5:00pm.
Happy Birthday
Wishing my granddaughter happy birthday Cennedy Hines 8 years old on Friday January 21, 2022. Love Mommy, Daddy, NeNe and your family! We love you!
Only the Best
Got an old vehicle or about to buy a used vehicle, you’ll need good honest mechanics. Trust EasyDoesIt Auto Care Center at 675 Kansas Lane in Monroe LA 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 pay crazy dollars that 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!
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