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The road to glory has no appointed time or date. One of the best has made his way to king's row. Albert Lewis Crayton fondly known as "Dad," "Pops," "Cuz," and "Uncle Pops" by close friends and family was called upon for the next leg of his journey to a place that been prepared for him by our Lord and Savior on Monday, January 13, 2020 at his home in Lancaster, Texas. Albert was the first male child born to the union of Virgus and Johnnie Crayton on January 5, 1950.Albert was a graduate of Littl...
Margaret Adams Birden, 74 of Oakley, California died December 30, 2019. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 110 Short Jackson St., West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. – 6:00P.M. Friday, January 17, 2020 at Millers' Funeral Home in Monroe, LA . Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Millers' Funeral Home. Margaret was born October 18, 1945 to the union of Robert Lee and Margie Williams A...
New Thinking No Excuses is a globally faith-based nutrition program. It is NOT a diet; it is designed for individuals that are truly ready for a LIFESTYLE change. The program provides information on proper nutrition, portion control, daily motivation/encouragement and prayer. Services currently offered are: Weekly Nutrition Classes, Personal Coaching, Customized Meal Planning, Meal Ideas, Private Meal Preparation, Accountability Coaching, and Community Nutrition Workshops. If you're ready for a...
These candidates qualified for the April 4, 2020 election. Ouachita Parish Mayor City of Monroe L. Marie Brown D, Friday Ellis I, Fredrick Louis D, & “Jamie” Mayo D, Monroe Council; District 1 Douglas Harvey R, Monroe Council District 2 Gretchen Ewe-neck R, Jackie S. Slack D,; Monroe Council District 3 Alicia “Cocoa” McCoy Calvin D, Juanita G. Woods D,; Monroe Council District 4 Carday Marshall Sr. D,; Jesse Smith D, Jesse Walker D, Trandon Welch D,; Monroe Council District 5 Kema Dawson D, Chresancio “Chee-Chee” Jackson D, Kevin Johnson D,...
“Presumed innocent until proven guilty”, are words we have heard many times when an individual has been apprehended after allegedly committing a crime, and will face a jury trial by his own peers in a court of law. That is how it would normally go. That was until Donald Trump became president of these United States. By the time these words are read, the 45th president of the United States, Donald John Trump may be on trial in the Senate after impeachment charges are in the hands of Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. By all accounts in the...
Sadie Williams James, 81 of Monroe, LA Nurse, died January 12, 2019. Services will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday January 23 at Mt. Olivet Missionary Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be 1:00 until 6:00 P.M., at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Ethel Mae Scott died at the age of 67 on January 1, 2020. Funeral arrangements will be made with McFarland Funeral Home....
At Greater New Antioch Baptist Church Monroe LA, New Deacons, Deaconesses and Mothers were installed and ordained Sunday January 12, 2020. Bishop Rodney McFarland Sr. Greater Free Gift Baptist Church was guest speaker. Among the many Grater Free Gift Mothers attending the installation were Linda Washington and Elizabeth Grayson....
Swanson Correctional Center has enjoyed a relatively quiet reputation with occasional reports that are usually cleaned up with explanations. Recently, serious concerns have surfaced about internal administration improprieties, which have led to youth takeovers in far too many instances. During the month of December 2019 and going on into January 2020, youth are reportedly assaulting staff and actually getting away with it. Reports from staff about youth behavior have fallen on deaf ears, which...
In life people face many challenges which can become overwhelming. Hearing and seeing all types of messages and images of bad and good influences the mind. Some have thoughts which can get the best of anyone at that inopportune moment. One life changing instant happened recently and according to police reports, a would-be robbery/suspect Shakkil J. Thompson walked into Circle K 1600 MLK Dr. in Monroe LA pointing a handgun demanding money, then immediately walked out the store without any money....
The holiday season may be over as 2020 has arrived, but it seems as though some 2019 habits still linger. People talk about change in a new year, perhaps not realizing that change is more about action than talk. In relationships between people whether it be a couple being together, or being friends/acquaintances with others, making a change can sometimes determine where one may end up. According to media and police reports, a West Monroe woman is behind bars for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend...
At the Monroe City School Board Meeting Tuesday January 14, 2020, School Board Member Betty Cooper was elected President and Brandon Johnson Vice President for 2020. Cooper and Johnson replace President Bill Willson and Vice President Darryl Berry....
Community activist Cal Williams was born on November 30, 1941 in Monroe, Louisiana. A college graduate, Williams served in Vietnam in the United States Air Force during the early 1960s and participated in the historic March on Washington and was affiliated with the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE). In 1965, he moved from Louisiana to Alaska, seeking job opportunities, racial integration and a better life. In Alaska, Williams continued his political and civic activism working with the AdHoc...
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church Monroe LA Pastoral Installation of Minister Alonzo Clark is Saturday January 18, 2020 at 3pm, Rev. Wesley Daniel King Solomon Baptist Church Monroe Presiding and Rev. Richard Wilson St. James Baptist Church Sterlington will guide the program....
John Moorhead's Memorial Service John Moorhead, 83, born in Montrose, Arkansas, raised in Monroe, Louisiana, and longtime resident of Yonkers, New York died on December 10, 2019. Services were held on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Riverside Church in the City of New York, New York. John Moorhead was born to Grant and Emma Moorhead. He had six brothers (Lyndsay Moorhead and Julius Kenneth Moorhead of Monroe, LA) and three sisters (Corinthia Jackson of Houston, TX and Paulette Whatley of Saratoga...
It's only been a little while since Eugene Ellis become Monroe's top Cop. Mayor Jamie Mayo announced Wednesday January 15, 2020 the Monroe Police Chief Eugene Ellis was retiring. Being Police Chief is not an easy job, especially in times such as these. Managing a staff, police officers, equipment can be a job and figure the criminal aspects can be a bit much. Who will be the next Top Cop looms? Next person up is an easy alternative, yet it doesn't work like that! Good luck Monroe Police Chief...
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program is offering renewable scholarships of $1,000 to $5,000 per year for African American, Hispanic/Latinx and Native American students majoring in chemistry-related fields and pursuing chemistry-related careers. Qualified students may be studying at community colleges or four-year institutions. Graduating high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores and juniors may apply. Eligible majors include, but are not limited to, chemistry, materials science, forensic chemistry, biochemistry,...
Mayor Jamie Mayo Jamie Mayo announces the following community meeting: The threat of this past weekend's severe weather event, coupled with this week's rain, prompted the need to update residents in south Monroe about some very important projects that will help make major flood control and drainage improvements in various neighborhoods Thursday, January 16, 5:30 - 7 pm Monroe Public Safety Center 1810 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive (Fire Dept. side). Targeted Neighborhoods in District 3, 4, and 5 including:...
Copyright 2012 Written By: Mr. Marion Obafemi, "THE PO' FOLK'S POET" and inspired By:God "A BRIGHTER DAY " (Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 40:31, Galatians 6:9) We wouldn’t know there was an up if there was no down Wouldn’t appreciate a smile if there was no frown. We wouldn’t recognize joy if there was no pain Wouldn’t have no flowers without the rain. We wouldn’t know the warmth of love without the cold of hate Wouldn’t be fulfilled, when we give, without the emptiness of take. We wouldn’t know how to w...
Isaiah 58:11 | NKJV The Lord will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. Rejoice Beloved and be exceedingly glad. For this year, yes this NEW YEAR, will have God direct and Led You To Living Waters!!! There will be no more droughts, famine or lack. The abundance of “rain” will be felt and seen in your land. Both the “former” and “later” rain will fall afresh...
Isaiah 58:11 | NKJV The Lord will guide you continually, And satisfy your soul in drought, And strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail. Rejoice Beloved and be exceedingly glad. For this year, yes this NEW YEAR, will have God direct and Led You To Living Waters!!! There will be no more droughts, famine or lack. The abundance of “rain” will be felt and seen in your land. Both the “former” and “later” rain will fall afresh...
After much prayer and discussion with my family, friends, and supporters, I, Carday Marshall am announcing my candidacy for the Monroe City Council District 4 seat. Living in District 4 as a youth and now as an adult raising a family, I am aware of the good and the challenges that our area faces and will work hard to overcome those challenges with the support of the community. I am a graduate of Carroll High School and received a bachelor's degree in Business from the University of...
*Inspired by God through Mary Roggerson & Morning Day Prayer Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Nolley, St. Mary Baptist Church Purpose: For all children to learn, pray and confess the Word of God. Goal: For all children to have an intimate relationship with God through prayer & His Word. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Now may the God of peace who brought up our Lord Jesus from the dead, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant. Hebrews 13:20 Prayer: Father, it is with great joy that I praise...
If you don't know him, you've seen him somewhere. He's a southside fixture since 1960 at Felton's Garage on Winnsboro Rd. in Monroe LA. Happy birthday Billy Felton January 15 who is blessed and thankful for another year! Wish Billy a happy birthday and tell him you saw it in the Dispatch!...
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! Contact Us Got news, been somewhere, need a listening ear, been wronged, need to tell the world, call us, we can help! Subs...
Happy New Year Monroe Dispatch! Give thanks to God for He is God all the time. Focus your mind on the joys of today. May you be encouraged that our sovereign God is in control. Nothing happens without His knowledge and will. Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted on the earth. Psalms 46:10 L. Waters-CA...
Those that pledge their vows before God and man, stay together for the duration, going through the good and bad times know the successes of love. Many married couples who say and mean their vows reap the benefits of marriage through trust, loyalty and commitment. Gary and Betty Lloyd's love has stood the test of time while they love them some you!...
Spiritual Harvest Ministries Monroe LA "Men of Judah" 7th Annual Men Pursuing God Men's Conference was held in 2019. Guest speakers were Pastor Stanley W. Bissic Mt. Olive Outreach Baptist Church Grambling LA and Pastor Raul V. Rubio Centro Compassion West Monroe LA. Both speakers equipped men to lead their families in their workplace and in the community. "Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding." Proverbs 3:13. Bob & Brenda Dziadazek Pastors/Tea...
