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Shootings are happening more frequently in Monroe, LA, just as any community in the US, creating an unusual amount of uncertainty about where residents feel safe, especially in Black communities. Places that we once thought were safe are now terrifying in broad daylight, not to mention the fear they hold after dark. According to police reports, on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, police were summoned to a shooting on Spurgeon Dr. where a dispute got out of hand between two groups that led to gunfire,...
Manuel Calloway Sr. was born July 25, 1939, in Rayville, Louisiana to the union of Prince Albert Calloway, Sr. and Kate Lee (Harris) Calloway. Both Parents preceded him in death as well as his daughter Lisa Calloway. He was the fourth of fifteen children, seven brothers and seven sisters, of whom he now reunites in rest with Bernard, Roosevelt, John, Irene, Teresa, Willie, and Shirley Mae. On Friday, January 21, 2022, Reverend Manuel Calloway Sr. heard the call from The Lord and he answered...
Domestic abuse continues to be a recurring problem that happens more often than one may think, as some couples decide to live together instead of being on their own. When that happens, no one actually "belongs" to the other, but there are times when one or the other may want to be in charge. A West Monroe couple has been arrested stemming from a violent incident that occurred on January 26, 2022, between the two over alleged messages from an outside source. West Monroe Police was called to the...
Police Reform has been at the top of the list since Governor John Bel Edwards became governor. Though LSP released an initial statement saying that Greene's death resulted from an automobile crash following a high-speed chase between him and pursuing officers, it was not true. According to what is now known, that is not what Reeves told the governor hours after Greene died. Reeves only mentioned a "lengthy struggle'' with Troopers, and that Greene became unresponsive by the time EMTs were...
There are warnings of false prophets in the Bible warning us to beware. At one time, people trusted those who were thought to be of the cloth. Now that trust has steadily been shattered by wolves in sheep's clothing. According to police reports on January 31, 2022, a victim allegedly made accusations that Suspect Rhodric L. Randle inappropriately touched a victim in their bedroom, crawling around their bed, then reentering and touching the victim's genitals. After rising from bed, the victim...
Charlotte Crayton was one of those rare people who knew how to push all the right buttons to get the job done. She was well respected throughout Monroe, LA, in her neighborhood, and among the seniors at Emily P. Robinson Community Center. Charlotte was a church pillar at her church, Little Flower Catholic Church, where she was a devoted Grand Lady of the Knights of Peter Claver Auxiliary Organization. She had an elegance about herself that others always immediately noticed. Her demeanor was warm...
The Los Angeles Rams are headed to the Super Bowl to face the Cincinnati Bengals, who experts said, was one team that wasn't expected to play in the big game; but experts, what do they know? Both teams are winners on the small stage, but only one can stand on the main stage to receive the Vince Lombardi Trophy. After last Sunday's game, the Rams received the National Football Conference(NFC) trophy, and the Bengals received the American Football Conference(AFC) trophy for their win. The...
Thomas Jefferson Upper Elementary School in Monroe, LA recognized a few distinguished individuals recently. Kailee Hamilton was named the 2022-2023 Student of the Year at Thomas Jefferson Upper Elementary. She is a fifth-grade student who has worked extremely hard to become Student of the year. She is pictured above with her mother, Amecia Hamilton, who is a third-grade teacher at Thomas Jefferson Upper Elementary. Coach Andrew Finley, the school's Physical Education teacher, was named the...
Welcome All to 2022. We pray blessings and health from God our creator and our Lord Jesus Christ in our lives. God our creator deserves praise continually, he's the reason the sun, moon, and stars shine. Furthermore, the reason all that's in heaven and earth exists, for our benefit. It's evil and wicked not to praise God and glorify his name. Psalm 19 :1 says that the heavens declare the glory of God. They all say how awesome he is; in spite of how great they are and how magnificent, I don't want them praising God for me. One passage of...
There is an adage that says, "You never know where you are going unless you know where you have been." In the spirit of Black history month, the Monroe Dispatch will highlight stories and the history of Blacks that are not commonly known. Touissant McCall rose from an obscure area of the south to sing on many stages across the nation, serenading many with his smooth voice. Some records claim Touissant was born in Monroe, Louisiana, but those who really know him know his roots started in Delhi,...
Christina Gary is a 14-year-old 10th grade student at Franklin Parish High School and a native of Winnsboro, LA. Christina skipped kindergarten and has cumulative 3.9 GPA in school. She is the daughter of Dr. Christy Allen-Pleasant and Mr. Jerry Gary. She has been a member of Beta club since 4th grade and placed at district competition several years competing in the public speaking category. Christina was currently elected Beta Club Chaplain for the 2022-2023 school year. She has been a member...
Hello Everyone! I want to discuss Academic Validation. Academic validation can be defined as putting your grades before your mental health. I, like many other concerned students, seek academic validation, and it can be quite draining at times. You're always hard on yourself no matter what, and if you don't get an “A”, then it feels like your world is coming to an end. With academic validation, you put your grades above your mental health. My advice to you all who seek academic validation is to...
Paul Jones, 72 of Monroe, LA Truck Driver died January 25, 2022. Service: 11:00 AM Friday February 4, 2022 at Greater New Hope Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM Thursday February 3, 2022 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: New Galilee Cemetery, Jonesboro, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Rosa Dixon, 89 of Monroe, LA Cook died January 26, 2022. Service: 11:00 AM Friday February 4, 2022 at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 11:00 until 1:00 PM Thursday February 3, 2022 at Smith Funeral Home....
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When Donald Trump nominated Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, there was no dissent amongst Republicans, male or female. They all sang the same tune that Barrett was “well qualified” to sit on the bench because she lined up with their judicial philosophy as it related to the constitution. As all nominees are prone to do, they very seldom say anything that will disqualify themselves in the eyes of the party not in power. Republicans are now trying to get the public behind them as they criticize President Biden’s first pick to the Supreme Co...
