Synergy Mixer
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...
Frances Towers Residents' Complaints
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...
Phi Beta Sigma
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...
Spiritual Harvest Resurrection Sunday
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...
Blacks Power Slipping Away
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...
Monroe Shootings Escalate
Over Easter weekend, Monroe, LA experienced a surge in shooting incidents, highlighting the ongoing issue of gun violence in the city. Despite the escalating problem, there appears to be a lack of concrete plans to address the root causes. The...
Louisiana Czar, Not Governor
Louisiana governor Jeff Landry is in the news, as he had some unkind words to say about the LSU women's basketball team following their loss to Iowa in the NCAA tournament. Somehow, Landry became aware that the Lady Tigers were not on the...
City Schools' Tax Dollars Use Questioned
In the realm of public affairs, the adage "What’s done in the dark will come to the light" underscores the inevitability of transparency and accountability. It serves as a reminder that actions taken in secrecy or obscured from public view are...
Saving Our Young Males
The Greater Free Gift Baptist Church Young Male Ministry in Monroe, Louisiana, is launching initiatives to empower young men in the community. Despite successes enjoyed by many, issues like gun violence, crime, and educational deficiencies continue...
GUNAA 23rd Annual Gospel Scholarship Musical
The Monroe Ouachita Chapter of GUNAA will hold its 23rd Annual Gospel Scholarship Musical Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 7:00 PM First Baptist 507 Swayze Street Monroe, LA. The public is cordially invited to attend this event. Additional information...
Wossman Lady Cats3-Peat State Champs
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....
Since The Entire (National Anthem) Song
By Eddie D. Gillis Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry continues his crusade to make it mandatory for athletes to be present during the presentation of the National Anthem at the start of athletic activities. Not just in Louisiana but across the nation. The...
Teacake Wonderland Tea Party
(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...
Favorite Teacher
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...
Watch Your Words
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...
Looking Black
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...
Irma DeTiege Scholarship
2024 High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship, email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph,...
Ethics, Diversity, and Accountability
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...
Bastrop's Miller Sisters
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...
Happenings
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...
Deaths
Baby Tremaine Goldman of Monroe, LA died Sunday March 24, 2024. Graveside Service: 11:00AM Friday April 5, 2024 at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Monroe, LA under the directions of McFarland Funeral Companies-Monroe. Dan Glosson, 70 of Farmerville/...