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Daisy Mae Lawson was a phenomenal woman. Her love and care for her family was overwhelming. Daisy was born to the late Jeff Hayes and the late Pearl Davis in Start LA on January 30, 1936. She was reared by Arthur Jones. Daisy went home to be with the Lord January 10, 2020 at her home in Monroe LA. Daisy was baptized at an early age at Jones Chapel Missionary Baptist Church where she remained a faithful member until her passing. Daisy was a friend to so many people that she loved. Her kind warm...
It's a very sad day when you're unable to walk in your own neighbor due to violence. Rev. Reuben was beaten severely on Sunday January 19. The pastor was allegedly beaten and robbed while walking in his neighborhood where the State Farm building used to be. Sources tell that Rev. Oliver had to be hospitalized due to the nature of his injuries. Please remember his family in prayer....
There is always a special relationship between a father and his daughter(s). Fathers are seen as protectors of the family, be it to a son(s), but especially his daughter(s). When a father is seen as strong to his children, they tend to want to be just like him. However, for daughters in a still male dominated world, a daughter has to take on a toughness that some may not want to see, but know that it is necessary. Though daughters may have to take on a veneer of toughness, there is always that gentleness for their father. Darlene Caesar is...
Irvin Lee Besant, 90 Irvin Lee Besant of West Monroe, LA Lawn Care Specialist died January 15, 2020. Service: 1 pm Saturday January 25, 2020 at Zeigler Cemetery in Eros, LA. Burial: Graveside under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Jamie Lee Hall, 45 Jamie Lee Hall of Monroe, LA Truck Driver died January 13, 2020. Service: 12 noon Saturday January 25, 2020. Visitation: Friday January 24, 2020 from 1 pm until 5:30 pm at Hester Central State Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central...
On Saturday January 18, 2020, St Luke Baptist Church Monroe LA installed Rev. Alonzo Clark as Pastor. The Installation was filled with prayer, praise and spirit-filled from the beginning to end. Pastor Wesley Daniel King Solomon Baptist Church Monroe LA presided, while Rev. Richard Wilson lll St. James Baptist Church Sterlington LA guided the program. Congratulations Rev. Alonzo & Sister Shelia Clark!...
At First Missionary Baptist Church Monroe LA Christmas Candlelight Service was in December 2019. The First Baptist Adult and Youth Choir sang, sometimes performing together. Pastor Thomas delivered a stirring Christmas Message, while the Lord's Supper was served....
Mark your calendars for our 2020 State of the City Address. The annual event will be held at the Monroe Civic Center Arena Thursday, February 13. Doors will open at 11:15 am – where all our departments will feature various displays and informational booths. We encourage the public to come and meet our various department & division heads and other city personnel. This is a unique opportunity to talk one-on-one and learn more about city operations, ask questions or make suggestions to the people who need to hear it directly from you. My speech w...
Swanson Correctional Center in Monroe LA has existed in this community as a rehabilitation place for youth for many years. Citizens have been allowed to obtain employment there after screening and scrutiny of the administration. However, in recent months there have been complaints that the staff is not receiving support from the administration. During prior years, there were complaints from youth inmates of mistreatment that were reviewed, heard and corrected. In some instances, an employee was...
Richwood Mayor Candidate Edward Harris has been disqualified to run in the 2020 election for mayor of Richwood LA. According to sources, Ouachita 4th District Judge Robert Johnson disqualified the former Mayor of Richwood in his election bid. Details were sketchy why the candidate was disqualified? We were surprised when we read all the candidates who qualified for the 2020 election. Hopefully there was an error why Harris was disqualified? Inquiring minds are curious what led to the...
It appears that former City Councilman Mike Echols is not going to Baton Rouge without firing a parting shot aimed at Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo. Echols gave up his District 1 City Council seat to become a State Representative in Baton Rouge. Echols was unopposed in his state race as was his heir apparent Doug Harvey, who will be District 1's next City Council member. One of Echols's last order of business was to request that Harvey start serving immediately as a Councilman even though the...
Monroe Dispatch 2017 Entertainer of the Year Ghetto Cowboy has released the hottest CD this side of the Mighty Mississippi River "Southern Soul Legend!" Get yours today with hits Toot it Up, If You Want It, Can I Take You Home. Music critics are giving the Southern Soul Legend 5 Stars. Photo Ghetto Cowboy Photo Dispatch...
On Monday January 20, MLK Day 36th Annual Parade was held in Monroe LA. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation of Ouachita Parish is the sponsor of the annual National Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday which is every 3rd Monday in January. The foundation's goal is to keep Dr. King's dream alive and to perpetuate his philosophy of justice and equality for all people. Mrs. Rotena Russell was the parade grand marshal....
Riverside Missionary Baptist Church Monroe LA showed Pastor and Sister C.R. Jackson Sr. much love at their 38th Pastoral Anniversary on Sunday January 19. Guest speaker was Rev James L. Boatner New Salem West Monroe LA and Mt Zion Baptist Churches Grambling LA. Escorts were Pastor Henry and Sister Harvetta Reddix. A pastor devoted to giving so much. God only know all the souls that you touch. Committed to serve when answered God's call, you prove it by being a servant to all....
On Tuesday January 14 DownSouth Sports Magazine MVP's were Nikevia Coleman (Carroll) and Wesley Williams (Richwood). Nikevia was the leading scorer with 16 points in the Lady Bulldogs victory over Richwood. Wesley led the Rams with 16 points and 15 rebounds in their victory over the Carroll Bulldogs 77-50. The DownSouth MVP Award is sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch and Aubrey's Graphic Designs....
On Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 5 p.m. at the Mt. at Zion Family Life Center, Rev. James and Virginia Howard celebrated 50 years of marital bliss. The ceremony performed by Rev. A. B. Davis-Johnson, was a renewing of the marriage vows which left the audience of nearly 200 friends and relatives spellbound. The couple danced to their favorite song, "God Blessed Our Love" by O.V. Wright, while the audience looked on. Their dance was followed by line dancing, dancing to the oldies, and several...
Mark your calendars for our 2020 State of the City Address. The annual event will be held at the Monroe Civic Center Arena Thursday, February 13. Doors will open at 11:15 am – where all our departments will feature various displays and informational booths. We encourage the public to come and meet our various department & division heads and other city personnel. This is a unique opportunity to talk one-on-one and learn more about city operations, ask questions or make suggestions to the people who need to hear it directly from you. My speech w...
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was observed Sunday January 19, 2020 at Trenton Baptist Church in West Monroe LA. Special guests were Grambling State University Choir, West Monroe & Monroe Mayors Stacy Albritton Mitchell and Jamie Mayo. Living Legends honored included Dr. L.R. Martin, Mrs. Frances Reddix and Rev. Charles D. Jones, Post Humous Judge Daryl Blue, Rev. John L. Russell, Sr. and Mr. Patrick Robinson....
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...
*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 Who will also confirm you to the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:8 Prayer: Father, thank You for the power of Your divine grace operating in my soul by the Holy Spiri...
The Owl Street Neighborhood Ministry celebrated the spirit of giving, keeping the goal and objective of the organization in mind, that includes assisting others who are less fortunate and need a helping hand. Our ministry partners with neighborhood outreach programs to make life a little better for others. This year 2019 the ministry partnered again with the DeSiard St Shelter Monroe LA with a financial donation to help secure food and other needed services for their clients. The Owl Street...
The impeachment trial is underway in the U.S. Senate as Donald Trump is the third U.S. president to be impeached for his conduct while president. He is being tried for what he did (quid pro quo), from the simple fact that what was done, was done at his direction. As they say, you don’t have to “rob the bank”, but if you are the getaway driver, or the mastermind, you are a part of the overall robbery. You will be tried, sentenced and put in prison. Why? Because of your actions, and of those of someone else. The president is said to be asking tho...
The Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum opens Wandering Sprit: African Wax Prints. This exhibition is a tribute to the century-old handmade designs and patterns on textiles that originated in Indonesia and were copied and industrializes by Europeans and exported to Africa. Wandering Sprit: African Wax Prints traces the developmental pathway of the African wax print and tells how these fabrics reflects the stories, dreams, and personalities of the people who wear them. The exhibition opens January 15, 2020 – March 1, 2020...
In these last days men will commit abominable acts against God and is justified by man. Their deeds, words, and actions are accepted by evil men. They condemn the just and accept the words and the ways of the devil and his disciples and reject God. With their lips they overthrow the souls of men. [ Eph. 6: 12] Cigarettes, dope, strong drinks causes men to pervert judgement , and lose control of their senses, whosoever is deceived by them is not wise. Using these substances will cause you to speak against God, lose your job, family, and your...
You may have known him as your mild-mannered church member, schoolmate, college mate, life insurance salesman, American Legion Member, street DJ (aka Silver Fox), radio advertising sales executive or your neighbor the guy nest door you can count on. But few have known or know him as the combat warrior he was...a Vietnam Veteran country 1969. For 50 years this warrior remained silent. But he has found his voice, in his book; "From Sword to Pen!" Art Edwards through poetic expressions, exposes...
Prison reform has become a grand topic of conversation in mainstream media over the last several years as celebrities have begun lending their voices to spread awareness about the inhumane conditions of which some prisoners are forced to live. Inhumane conditions include harsh weather conditions and unethical essential health and human rights are just a few issues that have been shared, peeling back layers of the American prison system. Inmates who are also Monroe Dispatch subscribers have shared their frustrations with the conditions of which...
Irvin Lee Besant, 90 Irvin Lee Besant of West Monroe, LA Lawn Care Specialist died January 15, 2020. Service: 1 pm Saturday January 25, 2020 at Zeigler Cemetery in Eros, LA. Burial: Graveside under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Jamie Lee Hall, 45 Jamie Lee Hall of Monroe, LA Truck Driver died January 13, 2020. Service: 12 noon Saturday January 25, 2020. Visitation: Friday January 24, 2020 from 1 pm until 5:30 pm at Hester Central State Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central...
Promoter Doc Chilly has many entertainment tricks up his sleeve. He's laying in the cut for the right moment to release the show or give you the time of your life. Stay tuned, its coming so get ready and stack your cheese so you'll have a great time. Doc Chilly is Cold! There's only one in Monroe! Photo Doc Chilly....
He's been down but not out. After suffering with bout of illness, DJ Big Show is slowly but surely making his way back on post. He's very blessed and thankful for the wakeup calls before it was too late. He thanks all who've prayed, visited and wants everyone to know about God's Grace and Mercy. DJ Big Show was spotted at PPW's Birthday Bash enjoying the party....
Anyway, the Impeachment process of the President of the United States is looked at will result in a division along party lines. The Constitution says a president may be impeached and removed over charges it describes as “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors”. One should understand that this impeachment process goes much deeper than preparation to remove the president from office. Everyone believes that the President of the United States of America is not above the law. Yet, it appears that the president is excused from man...
The United States Navy celebrated this past Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, Monday, January 20, 2020, with a special announcement, naming its newest aircraft carrier after Doris Miller, a US Navy serviceman who heroically saved his ship from being destroyed. Doris was the first African-American to earn a Navy Cross for valor in 1942. He earned the prestigious honor after he took over a machine gun, using it to return fire to Japanese fighters after an attack on Pearl Harbor. When he served,...
Happy New Year! It started off with a bang. Our great S. U. Human Jukebox Marching Band participated in the Rose Bowl Parade on January 1st. It was a proud moment for Southern University. There were approximately 150 alumni from various parts of the country in attendance, including Monroe chapter president, Dilcie Green. The alumni were seated in a viewing section near the beginning of the parade and cheered and held up signs as the band passed by. While in California the band participated in se...
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...
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was observed Sunday January 19, 2020 at Trenton Baptist Church in West Monroe LA. Special guests were Grambling State University Choir, West Monroe & Monroe Mayors Stacy Albritton Mitchell and Jamie Mayo. Living Legends honored included Dr. L.R. Martin, Mrs. Frances Reddix and Rev. Charles D. Jones, Post Humous Judge Daryl Blue, Rev. John L. Russell, Sr. and Mr. Patrick Robinson. Presenters to persons who've contributed for our advancement were...
At Ave. Baptist 92nd Church Anniversary in 2019 in Monroe LA, Reverends Kelvin Horne, Robert Clark, Morristine Chisley, Ricky James and Johnny Lyons filled the pulpits. These might men of God are true servants to those which they serve....
Carroll "Big 15 Plus Reunion" Carroll High School Classes of 1953-1972-If you were not in attendance at the August 2018 Carroll High School "Big 15 Reunion" (Classes of 1953-1967), we cannot adequately tell you what you missed, but let us try anyway! It was simply fantastic, outstanding, unforgettable, wonderful, perfect, and exceptionally pleasing and well done! Approximately 300 excited beautiful persons from 15 different classes participated. Former students of Monroe Colored High, Terzia (Ri...
