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University of Louisiana Monroe President Ronald Berry, D.B.A., announced the appointment of Pamela Higgins Saulsberry, Ph.D., LCSW-BACS, as executive director of the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Professor Saulsberry is the ULM College of Business and Social Sciences School of Behavioral and Social Sciences director, and coordinator of the social work program recently. Saulsberry is a lifelong advocate for the concepts which the newly established office embodies. Besides being a...
Annie Horace Davis was born to the late John B. Horace and Rebecca Emerson Horace, November 25, 1912, in Monroe LA. Annie was the eldest of three children. One sister, Lovie Lee Kelly (Lil Sister) and one brother, John Brice Horace (Brother) both preceding her in death. Annie departed this life on January 12, 2021, after a brief illness. Annie attended early school at King Solomon Baptist Church. She continued her education at Monroe Colored High School until the 10th grade, when she left to stay home and tend to her ailing mother. Annie accept...
Maurice Holmes got a phone call that all of us dread getting. Holmes said that on Monday night, January 4, he received a phone call from a relative informing him that there was a shooting at his mother's home. Holmes was told that a shooting allegedly occurred on N. 21st St., right behind the Mini Mart on DeSiard Street. Holmes' mother was said to be at home asleep when she was awakened by the sound of gunshots in the neighborhood. According to Holmes, bullets from the shooter(s) entered...
Hard to imagine the key opening the door and your child not walking inside the house, while you breathe a sigh of relief on their return. Life is very fragile and should never be taken for granted. It's very difficult being a young adult in the 21st Century. Over 80% of homicides occur in African American Communities. Black people kill one another in record numbers throughout the United States. The police cannot solve this age-old problem because their inability to penetrate the community to...
The Monroe City Schools Board elected new officers for the 2021 school year Tuesday(Jan.19) night in their first meeting of the year. District 4 Board Member Darryl Berry was elected as board president, succeeding outgoing president Betty Ward Cooper. District 7 Board Member Sharon Neal Greer was elected as vice president replacing District 6 Board member Brandon Johnson. After the results were announced, Berry assumed the role as president directing the proceedings of the meeting. With the school board having a 5-2 majority, it’s amazing h...
Dale Glenn Zimmerman Sr. (Coach Z.) was born May 6, 1954 to Ole Marie Zimmerman and Richard Wilson. He was baptized at a young age at Logtown Baptist Church in Monroe LA. Coach Z went home to be with the Lord Sunday January 17, 2021. He completed his elementary and middle school years at Swayze Elementary School. Coach Z. went on to Richwood High School, where he starred as a quarterback and excelled in track and field. While at Richwood, he and his best friend Sammie White became one of the...
I hear that there were comments concerning the death of my father, Ivory Walker and everyone is entitled to their own opinion, but when it happens to you, then what would you do? My Bible (King James Version) does not tell me to "Forgive and Forget". For those who feel negative about me exposing my family, but had nothing to say during the five weeks that my father suffered through inhuman treatment; well, again, my bible (KJV) did not tell me to listen to gossipers who were not there and do not know what they are talking about (I know you reme...
Jesse Lee Scott's career in Caddo began in 1976 when he was 26 years old as a teacher at Pierre Avenue Elementary School. Through the years became known as an admired and respected principal and was recognized as an Elementary Principal of the Year. He also was named a semifinalist for Louisiana Principal of the Year and was honored at the state level for his continued commitment to academic excellence for the students of Southern Hills. Jesse Lee Scott departed this life on Friday, January 8,...
Bishop Rodney McFarland is the newly elected President of the Louisiana State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors. McFarland is the first of Monroe LA, founder/morticians of McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe and Delhi LA and founder of Morning Rest Memorial Gardens of Tallulah LA. After graduation from Crowville High School in Crowville LA, McFarland attended Worsham College in Chicago IL, where he received a degree in Mortuary Science. He is a lifetime member of the Sigma Phi Sigma Fra...
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation of Ouachita Parish observed its 37th Annual MLK Day on Monday January 18, 2021 virtually and at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe LA. Pastor Vance A. Price New Saint James Baptist Church Monroe LA was guest speaker. Recognition and award presentations were presented including the Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award to retired City Marshal Wince Highshaw Jr., Martin Luther King Jr. Trailblazer Award Dr. Valerie Fields and Dr. John L....
Basketball Coach Antonio Howard's commitment to the game he loves is relentless. He is dedicated to the game of basketball which he eats, sleeps and dreams. His passion is hard work truly pays dividends and works those who want to be the best daily. His motto is like a Barry White Song, Can't Get Enough!"...
Praise God!! It’s good to know that God is in charge, and that he is the true judge, jury, and executioner, of man, and all of creation throughout the universe. God has just delivered victory to the Democrats as winners of the United States presidency, House and Senate. His (gods) purpose is to establish his love, mercy, and help to his children, who show love, and faith in him, and who looked to him for deliverance from evil. In response to God’s will for democratic victories, the demons of evil and darkness have launched an uprising in def...
People keep dying because people don't wear masks and it puts everybody at risk. I used to believe that people who do not wear masks just didn't give a damn about others. But through many, many conversations and observations, I have discovered that many people really think that the masked person is protected. Unfortunately, many don't really understand the meaning of AIRBORNE nor the ramifications thereof. When a person with no mask talks, the vapors from their mouth travels on to the person with the mask on. The person with the mask is always...
Carroll High School Booster Club Member Tommy Ballard is very appreciative for all the prayers and the speedy recovery of Hall of Fame Former Carroll High School Basketball Coach Jesse Burnette who has been under the weather now doing better....
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 Former Resident Spreads Love Happy New Year while, “there’s no place like home Monroe LA!” Julia Wilkins CA Wasn’t Until...
Doorkeepers or keepers of the door, their church service is invaluable. They are the first to meet and greet you at church. If you have a question, need a seat, need to speak or sit with a certain group, church ushers are at your beck and call to fulfill your desires and are valuable church servants. This week the Monroe Dispatch salutes dedicated Mt. Arack Baptist Church Usher Rosie Williams who loves God and loves being a favorite church usher....
Spiritual Wickedness in High Places: (Ephesians 6: 12) The Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis was on Don Lemon 's news report. Mr. Lemon asked Mr. Polis, (who is a man) how he was doing because of the coronavirus, and how was his husband. The Governor stated that he was alright, but his husband was in the hospital. Under President Barack Obama's administration, a law was passed giving a man the right to marry a man, and a woman can marry a woman. This is an abomination and disdain in God's eyes. In the last days men will be lovers of...
That loud and labored breath of air you just heard was the sigh of relief from several billion people in the world, knowing that Donald John Trump is no longer president of the United States. Yes billions, because it wasn’t just the millions of Americans who voted for Joe Biden to become the 46th president, but countless more people who say things can firmly get back to normal. At least how it was before Trump became president in 2016. However, Joseph Robinette Biden is sitting in the Oval Office, a culmination following decades of public s...
Shelia Lewis, 74 Shelia Lewis of Monroe, LA Homemaker died January 12, 2021. Graveside Service: 11 AM January 19, 2021 at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood, LA under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Shirley Ann Jones, 70 Shirley Ann Jones of Monroe, LA Hollywood Snack Bar died Sunday January 17, 2021. Arrangements incomplete under direction of McFarland Funeral Company of Monroe. Bernice Riggs, 79 Bernice Riggs of Tallulah, LA Receptionist died Friday January 15, 2021. Graveside Services: Tuesday January 19, 2021 at New...
Coach Johnny and Debra McCaa are getting ready for SWAC Football this spring. While awaiting, they got a chance to get ready for Grambling Football by attending high school football this fall 2020 during a pandemic. At the high school football game they attended, they experienced real football weather while they will be ready for Grambling Football....
Copyright 2016 By: Mr. Marion Obafemi He' s a momma, he's a daddy He'll come get you, in the alley He's a doctor, when in need Don't need dope, don't need weed He's a comfort, he's a friend He'll be with you, thick and thin. He'll be your everything "GOD WILL BE YOUR EVERYTHING" In the middle, of the night Call His name, He'll make it right Got a load, on your back He'll help you carry it, and cut you some slack When your enemies, treat you cruel He'll make them, your footstool. He'll be your...
Galatians 6:9 | NIV “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Beloved it’s your season for Grace and Favor. You have sown in times of lack and tears. You have Prayed, Praised, and Worshiped thru all that you have been through. Now IT’S HARVEST TIME!!! Walk in your blessing of Healing, Deliverance, Freedom, Prosperity, and Strength. HALLELUJAH! Let Go and Let God have His good pleasure in your life. Rejoice with others and sha...
Disaster Recovery Workshop in Louisiana Session #3 Saturday, January 23, 2021 @ 11:00 a.m. (CST) Children’s Emotional Health and Natural Disasters Presented by: Marisa B. Nowitz, MSW, LCSW-S Assistant Director of School and Community Engagement at the Trauma and Grief Center at the Hackett Center for Mental Health Marisa B. Nowitz, MSW, LCSW-S is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor with close to twenty years of clinical experience, as well as expertise in program planning, training, and education for mental health clinicians, health c...
Former Coach and Principal Jimmy Jones congratulated retired City Marshal Wince Highshaw and City Marshal Robert Cherry at the Highshaw Retirement on Friday January 8, 2020 at Monroe City Hall. Coach/Principal Jones was of many who gave City Marshal Highshaw accolades for a successful career....
Radio Blues Personality PPW is the master blaster when it comes to birthday parties. In years past, PPW's Birthday Parties were signature events where family, friends and fans flocked to PPW's Birthday Party where any Blues Artist worth their salt performed at PPW's Birthday Bashes in years past. Due to a COVID-19 Pandemic, PPW's Birthday Bash changed yet it was still off the chain. On Saturday January 16, 2021, PPW's Son Brandon (B-Dub) and Vontese honored PPW Parade Style, DJ Big Show was on...
Origin Bank donated $200 in honor of late educator and community activist Cleora Dunn. The donation was received by Stacie Sylvestri, principal of Barkdull Faulk Elementary, along with Dunn's children Joshua Ross, Caleb Ross, and Zakaevia Ross on January 7, 2021. The donation was presented to representatives of Barkdull Faulk and the family of Cleoria Dunn. "It's a real honor to do this in memory of Cleoria. She had such a positive impact on so many people. She really loved her students and had...
Yesterday the world witnessed Joseph Biden become the 45th President of the United States of America and Kamala Harris become the first female Vice President of the United States of America. I am happy that the country's newly elected President and Vice President were able to have their moment in time, being honored at the steps of the nation's capitol in a prestigious traditional ceremony. For the next four years, they will lead the country to create and approve policy that pushes the nation forward. New leadership always reflects the...
The past years have been quite challenging for Parkview Apartments residents. Certainly, the year 2020 was a very dark year for most people considering the pandemic and all of its related dismal conditions like the failing economy, multiple illnesses and deaths related to COVID-19 and losses of wages and employment. For residents in Parkview Apartments, the year 2020 ended with a glimmer of Hope which included safety possibilities. With law enforcement along with the owners of the complex focusing on the well-being of residents, they can look...
