Monroe Dispatch - No Struggle, No Progress

Residents of the Francis Tower community, located in downtown Monroe, have reached out to The Monroe Dispatch in the hope that their lone cries for help will be heard by those in the city who can...

The Synergy Mixer hosted by the Monroe Regional Black Chamber of Commerce was a harmonious blend of professional networking and social engagement. Black business owners gathered on Thursday, March...

The Brothers of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc. Founded January 9, 1914 at Howard University recently were in attendance at Little Flower Catholic Church in Monroe LA when Deacon Lawrence Houston of...

At Spiritual Harvest Worship Center in Monroe LA on Resurrection Sunday March 31, 2024, the Spiritual Harvest Worship Center's Drama Ministry made a memorable impact with the skit, "The Power of...

There is a lingering concern and disappointment, rooted in the historical struggle for political representation, that surfaces in the mayor's race and even the governor's race, painting a bleak...

Wossman High School Lady Cats Basketball Team in Monroe LA are Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) Non-Select Division ll State Champs three consecutive years 2022, 2023 and 2024....

(This teacake tasting is the first of its kind in our community and will feature an array of 30 varieties of teacakes, each crafted with precision and care by Taylormade Teacakes. Attendees will have...

There are numerous exceptional individuals in the world, and teachers rank among the greatest. One of Monroe, LA's beloved educators is Mrs. Willie B. Welch. At Little Flower Academy, she was...

Contrary to popular belief, I highly dislike living in the south. I'm not Cajun or Creole, but I'm from north Louisiana, which has loomed over me most of my life. I skipped kindergarten, and instead...

Holy Week services at Philadelphia Word Center in Monroe, LA, began with the Stations of the Cross on Good Friday. The Miller sisters from Bastrop, LA, learned about the church's Easter services...

We're in a time where many people don't think twice about what they say. They use hurtful, vicious, condescending, and even toxic words. Then, many wonder why so much negativity surrounds them. The...

Thank you for allowing me to remind everyone and Carroll High School Graduates in Monroe LA and around the world to read and reminisce about an historical moment Carroll High School 1968 State...

2024 High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship, email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph,...