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A Monroe woman who was traveling to Farmerville LA was killed in a fiery crash that happened in Sterlington Friday night (Jan.31). Darrica Davis' vehicle, a 2014 Cadillac was struck by Glenn Minor, 20 at the intersection of Hwy. 165 and Hwy 2 in Sterlington LA. According to law enforcement authorities. Minor did not stop at the traffic light, striking Davis as she was turning left onto Hwy 2 causing her vehicle to overturn where it burst into flames. Davis, tragically died at the scene. Minor,...
Have you ever wondered how life would have been if Adam hadn’t bitten the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden? Can you imagine the reverse, living in paradise, no sickness, poverty, money, no work, no death, no Black, White, Asian, Chinese, Hispanic people, just people, no bills, just happiness and prosperity. What a world if it would have been this way. Amazing how a preacher’s wife here in Monroe LA has become a member of another congregation. Maybe it’s the sign of the times. For those of us who’ve lived in the 20th Century now in the 21s...
Facebook Lewd Videos Disturbing Any contact or activities with jailbait or minors is against the law even consensual. In the 21st Century its difficult being a young person. The bible speaks of a lack of knowledge people perish. Many think you can live by the worlds' standards which seem to be alright which are contrary to the Ten Commandments. In many instances' parents are responsible for teaching their children the rights and wrongs of life hopefully shielding them from life pitfalls while...
The Hollering Deacon - Booker T. Plumber" Deacon Bennie Brown, Sr. was born on March 29, 1939, in Rayville LA to the late Paul Brown and Georgia "Sweetie" Potts Brown. He was affectionately known as "The Hollering Deacon" delivering powerful prayers as a prayer warrior. On any given Sunday, he would be seen at the pulpit walking the preachers down as they delivered uplifting sermons. He accepted Christ at an early age at The New Zion Baptist Church of Rayville LA., under the leadership of Rev....
After losing Pete Sellers nine months ago, the Sellers family has suffered yet another significant loss. Frederick "Dino" Jerrell Penn, Sr. was born June 8, 1973, to the late Fred Penn, Jr. and Linder Sellers Penn in Monroe, LA. The Lord, our Father in heaven, saw fit to call Frederick home to claim his Mansion in the Sky in the early hours on Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Frederick was a 1993 Carroll High School Graduate. He always had a craft for cutting hair, so he continued his education by...
Far too many local citizens are very proud of the available school districts. In part, they really should be proud of the accomplishments and the progress which has been mad e in the schools throughout the years from segregation to integration. Schools have teachers and principals from Black and White ethnic backgrounds. Curriculums are closely considered equal and opportunistic for all students. Are school buildings actually lending toward positive, safe and visually fair and equally sound education for all students, regardless of the location...
Pastor Ricky L. James crowned the King and Queen of Zion Spring Baptist Church Monroe LA on Sunday February 2, 2020 during regular church services. Queen, Adasyn Pleas, is the daughter of Anitra Pleas and Mr. and Mrs. Kendall Bennett. She is a 2nd grade student at J.S. Clark Magnet School. King, Rashawn Sims, is the son of Douglas Sims and Vickie Powell. He is a 7th grade student at Carroll Jr. High School. The king and queen are both very active youth in the church who attend Sunday School...
This week's DownSouth Sports Magazine "MVP Awards were presented at the Wossman vs. Richwood games. The Wildcats won both girls and boys games. Wossman's Zaria Singleton and Devonte Austin were named Most Valuable Players of the Game. Zaria led the Lady Wildcats in scoring with 26 points and Devonte led the Wildcats with 28 points. The DownSouth Sports Magazine MVP is sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch and Aubrey's Graphic Designs. Photo Wossman Wildcat MVP's Photo Aubrey's Graphic...
Faith Harvest Baptist Church Monroe LA surprised their Pastor Rev. James E. Jackson Sr. for his 60th birthday Sunday February 2. After preaching the Word, Pastor Jackson had no idea he was going to his surprise birthday dinner celebration hosted by Faith Harvest and his wife. He text his church and friends with this message. Hello Faith Harvest Members and Friends! This is Pastor Jackson. I commend my wife, Nora, and each of you! Your sacrificial and selfless service to surprise me with a...
The Theme for Black History Month 2020 is "African Americans and the Vote." To commemorate Black History Month, Joyce Powell, branch manager at Carver-McDonald Branch Library Monroe LA, invited Hezekiah Watkins, "Mississippi's Youngest Freedom Rider" to take part in this celebration of his ongoing commitment for the Civil Rights movement and justice for all on Saturday February 1, 2020. Hezekiah Watkins, as a young, black civil rights activist in Mississippi told his story, from witnessing...
Happy 101 Birthday Floyd Owens Jr February 9, 2020 from your family. We are truly blessed! Photo Floyd Owens Jr....
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 Trenton Baptist Church Monroe LA Usher Kathy Johnson who loves God and loves being a favorite church usher....
There is a 99.9% certainty that barring a meteor the size of Brazil hitting the Earth before Senators in Congress cast their final vote in President Trump’s impeachment trial, he will be acquitted. Once that happens, with no surprise to anyone, President Trump will be a “free man”. Free to continue to do anything that he wants, now that the nation has a Republican led Senate that lacks the political courage to protect the Constitution. The president can, according to a GAO ruling, violate an existing law that mandates him to deliver congr...
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! SCIA Monthly Meeting SCIA Meeting Thursday February 6, 6pm Emily P. Robinson Community Center Jackson St. Monroe LA...
Founder’s Day Service You’re invited to worship with the St. John A.M.E. Church Family 2414 Berg Jones Lane Monroe LA Sunday February 9, 3pm. We will celebrate our founders Richard and Sarah Allen 1794.Our guest is Rev, Dr, Rodney L. Pendleton Genesis A.M.E. Church Shreveport LA. Rev. Pendleton is the former pastor of Bright Water A.M.E. Church Monroe LA, now pastored by Rev. Dr. Nettie Ranel. We would love to see your face as we give thanks to God for your support. Rev. Nadine Rhodes-Marsh Pastor and Sister Sonya White Chairlady. 2nd Pas...
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. Keith and Debra Jackson's love has stood the test of time while they love them some you!...
Jesse Lee Jefferson, Jr., 77 Jesse Lee Jefferson, Jr. of Monroe, LA Entrepreneur- Owner and CEO of Jefferson's Furniture died Saturday February 1, 2020. Services: 11:00 AM Saturday February 8, 2020 at Saint Joe Baptist Church 1446 Louisiana Highway 15 Rhymes, LA. Viewing: Friday February 7, 2020 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Funeral Home. Burial: Job's Hill-Halls Cemetery Rhymes, LA under direction of McFarland Funeral Companies-Monroe. Allen Byrd, 68 Allen Byrd of Monroe, LA Machine Operator died January...
Ouachita Parish Police Juror Scotty Robinson says “it is time” for parish jurors to be given answers to how thousands of dollars were stolen at G, B. Cooley Hospital without officials knowing about it. The District “B” juror appeared to be frustrated during Monday night(Feb.3) regularly scheduled meeting, seeing that no new information has come from hospital officials. Robinson said that jurors should have been given an update on the status of the individual, as well as what hospital officials can tell them. Edward E. Calloway was alleged...
Minister Alonzo Clark's Installation On Saturday January 18, 2020, St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church Monroe LA installed Minister Alonzo Clark as Pastor. Pastor Wesley Daniel King Solomon Baptist Church Monroe LA presided, while Rev. Richard Wilson lll St. James Baptist Church Sterlington LA, served as master of ceremony. St. Luke welcomed Minister & Mrs. Alonzo Clark with lots of prayer, songs and love. The Charge to Pastor was given by Pastor Reginald Payne Full Gospel & Samaritan Baptist...
Ephesians 2:10 | NKJV For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Beloved God makes no mistakes. You are not an accident or a random chance occurrence. You were Created on Purpose For A Purpose!!! The “sum total” for your existence is to glorify and magnify the plan of God in the earth. You are crucial and important to establishing the Kingdom of Heaven right here on earth!!! Listen carefully to God’s instr...
*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 In Him you also trusted, after you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise. Ephesians 1:13 Prayer: Loving Father, I praise...
Coach Smith District 4, Monroe City Council I am a Monroe LA, Ouachita Parish native. I have lived in district 4 for over 35 years. I have been an advocate for the improvement of the Southside for many years. I am currently retired however; I have worked as an educator and coach in the Monroe City School System for 30 plus years. I have also worked in the City of Monroe Recreation Department with a variety of youth programs. I believe my work experience combined with years of community...
The Birthday Fellowship Club celebrated its 15th year anniversary at Lewis Temple in Grambling LA in January 2020. The club consists of both honorary and regular club members with diverse backgrounds....
God answers prayers and the McElroy's and Green's are truly blessed and thankful. Having retired from the State of Louisiana and having a son and grandson return from the Middle East is truly a blessing for the McElroy's. The friendship the McElroy's and the Green's have shared throughout the years has truly been special. Being church members, they praised God for all his Grace and Mercy recently at Little Flower Catholic Church in Monroe LA. Photo McElroy 1-Cornell, Sophie and Floyd McElroy...
Political …Contenders orand Pretenders We have always heard that strange things happen in politics. That expression has proved to be true repeatedly. Politics can influence strong changes among people. Many people lose friendships over political differences. Organizations become distant in philosophies due to political preferences. Some people decide to enter the pollical arena for various reasons. Some enter because they firmly believe in something; some enter politics because the lifestyle of a politician appears to be quite exciting and g...
In St. John 17: 11 Jesus prays that the disciples become one as he and God is one. It's the will of God that the believers are on one accord. We must choose God 's ways in order to receive his blessings. Well Bless God! We must do what we should to survive now. The 2020 Census will be coming soon, please fill out this Census, 675 billion dollars has been allocated, the census will determine what each community qualifies to receive. Hospitals, Law Enforcement, school's etc.. will benefit, so please fill out your 2020 Census. Superintendent...
The world has always been made up of people who looked different from one another and were beautiful in their own ways. Somewhere down the line, we were taught that white, European features were the epitome of beauty, and sadly, that way of thinking is still common across the globe. Physical features like wide hips, an ample butt, and full lips are often made to seem overly sexualized and even vulgar on black and Latina women - even though they are inherently characteristic among women of color - but those same features are widely considered to...
February 7, 2020 is National Black HIV Awareness Day, a day to get facts about HIV/AIDS as they relate to the African American community. The 2020 theme is “We’re in This Together” highlighting the importance of social support from friends, family, colleagues, and partners when addressing HIV in the black community. In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that Blacks/African Americans accounted for 43% of all HIV diagnoses in the United States and six dependent areas, despite making up 13% of the U.S. popul...
Do you remember those good ole political days when candidates ran in elections to better the community? Political strategists Former State Senator Minister Charles Jones, the late Irma DeTiege and the late Rev. John L Russell, Sr. played a big part in the political landscape in Monroe. Their influence helped many get elected....
Mr. John Willis, Sr. is the husband of Pamela Willis and the father of five children. He retired from Graphic Packaging International after 38 years. Mr. Willis has served his community for many years. In 2006, John and Pamela opened the Country Club Community Center located south of Monroe. Their motto: "Empowering the Community for a Better Future". He operated various programs for the community such as: Summer Youth Empowerment Camp, Recreational and Community Events, Teenage Pregnancy...
There’s an old 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 history of Black people. It is no secret that many Blacks have made many advances in a variety of fields that include architecture, sports, and engineering among many others. Daniel Hale Williams contributed vastly to the American medical field. Daniel was born in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, January 18, 1856 to Sarah Price Williams and Daniel Hale Willi...
PPW's Birthday Bash Wow! The first signature event for 2020 was PPW's Birthday Bash. PPW Stars were wall to wall at the Alfred Blakes Cultural Arts Center in Monroe LA on Saturday January 18. Among the hundreds of PPW Stars knocked off their feet by Ghetto Cowboy, Beartrice, Rhomey, Vickie & Lester Baker, Jaye Hammer, Rodney Da Boss, Ricky White, Blues Boy Bo, Dave Mack, LaMorris Williams & Magic One began 2020 with a bang. DJ Banks handled the 1's & 2's. It was a grown folks party without a...
