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Disclaimer: All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. According to police reports, a suspect is being sought for allegedly firing shots at MPD officers who were in the vicinity of South 12th Street near Parkview St. in Monroe, LA. The shooting occurred in the 1600 block of South 12th Street on Sunday, February 5, 2023. A reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for the arrest or conviction by a grand jury of the alleged shooter. Law enforcement authorities say that Issazavian Webb...
In light of the recent attention given to long-standing work issues involving Monroe City Schools cafeteria employees, Monroe City Schools Board members are looking for solutions to adequately address those issues. The problems that cafeteria workers face are long hours on their feet, understaffing, no personal break time, issues keeping the cafeteria clean, low pay for many, and perhaps just a little recognition from their bosses. The Monroe Dispatch is doing a series of articles highlighting issues that employees say are prevalent in the...
Super Bowl LVll will take place on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in Glendale, AZ, featuring a historic match up between two Black starting quarterbacks, Jalen Hurts and Patrick Mahomes. Super Bowl LVll will be a great game against two great teams and two great quarterbacks!...
Anderson Cheffin Jr., 80, was born April 14, 1942. Cheffin went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 5, 2023. He was a talented All-American football player for both Carroll High School and Grambling State University. He was also a United States Army Veteran, of which he received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Vietnam Service Medal. After honorably serving his country, Cheffin worked and retired from Manville Forest Products in West Monroe, LA. His...
Disclamer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. A local man is dead. A Ruston woman is facing charges for allegedly knowing who the killer is as police officers search the area. According to police reports, the woman allegedly left Ruston and traveled to Monroe with an unknown female friend after allegedly being told that her female friend's mother had been battered. Derrick Moore, 45, was in a southside business on Sunday, February 5, 2023, when an unknown male entered the business...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Monroe Police are looking for a second individual who was recently involved in a deadly altercation at a convenience store. One alleged suspect has been identified as Xavier Givens but has not been arrested. Police believe he is the brother of Jarvis Johnson, the other individual involved in the shooting. MPD responded to a deadly altercation Tuesday, February 7, 2023, in the 1200 block of Winnsboro Rd. in Monroe, LA, that...
Wossman High School in Monroe, LA celebrated Senior Night on Friday, February 3, 2023 at the George "Vamp" Belton Sports Complex. Wossman Golden Girls, cheerleaders, boys and girls varsity basketball graduating Seniors were recognized and honored by their parents and school....
At the 60th Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Louisiana District Conference, Brother Richard D. Smith was presented the Legacy Award for his visionary guidance, leadership, service, commitment, and countless contributions to the Louisiana District for service as District Director. Brother Smith received the Legacy Award in Baton Rouge, LA on January 21, 2023. Congratulations Brother Richard D. Smith!...
Salute to Learles "Diddy Bop" Lloyd, who was one of the first Black bail bondsmen to service Monroe, LA....
The local Monroe Chapter of the NAACP appears to be moving forward following the controversy of last year's election of officers, as Rev. Ambrose Douzart was elected to another term. The controversy came about as numerous individuals who had signed up as new members said that they were denied the opportunity to have their voices heard through their vote on who they wanted to have as president. Douzart's biggest challenger seems to have been community activist Marie Brown, who spoke to the...
Reginald Hall, 44, transitioned from this life on Monday January 30, 2023. Services: 1PM Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Piney Grove Missionary Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA. Burial: Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe, LA. Visitation: 1 to 5 PM on Friday, February 10, 2023 in the chapel of Hester's Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Lucile Williams, 91, transitioned from this life on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Services: 10 AM Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the chapel of Hester's Central State Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens,...
One of the best barbeque pit masters in Monroe LA is Barbeque Pit Master George Potter. He is a master griller who prides himself on the product he grills. Tasting is believing while George is consistent in delivering grilled flavorful meats....
WORD MINISTRIES Spreading the Gospel Brother James Goods, Jr. For a free weekly email transcript of the Sunday School Lesson Summary; send your email address request to [email protected] See pg 9...
Let's talk about the natural man's life here on earth. One of his duties is to marry, have children, provide food, clothes and shelter, protect, educate, and teach them God's ways, and His commandments. In doing so, this leads them onto the path to "Eternal Life" and away from a life of pain and suffering. Psalm 37:37 speaks of following Jesus because His end is peace. The flood of Noah's day, Sodom and Gomorrah, the plagues of Egypt (Gen.6 :19; Exodus 5:1-3) all happened because the voice of God was not obeyed. Obey the voice of God and save...
By the time these words are read by Dispatch readers, “Balloon-Gate” will still be with us because some Republicans in Washington will try to milk the issue as much as they possibly can. It was the balloon seen ‘round America either in person or through round-the-clock news coverage, as a Chinese balloon somehow found its way into American airspace. How it got here, the Chinese blamed the balloon’s presence on Mother Nature, saying that wind currents pushed it thousands of miles across the globe until it just happened to show up over Alaska,...
Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonable prices. Three Monroe locations: Now Save #1 4399, Hwy 165 South, 318-737-7873; Tiger Market Café, 1800 Forsythe Ave, Suite 1, 318-325-4000; Now Save #8 Winnsboro Rd., Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 South and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s Cooking features $6.99 breakfas...
"Tawanna James and The Gloria Chorus will present their annual Black History Cantata Saturday, Feb. 18 at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church at 6PM with the theme: "How Can We Not Keep Singing!". Special musical guests will include soloist Irene Boyd; the Monroe, LA Chapter of the GMWA; and others. We will honor our Pillar in Music Award recipients as well as posthumously honor the legacy of persons that impacted the local music community in the past. Admission is free; and all are welcome to come and rejoice with us! We hope to see you...
Host Al Derry’s a one night trip on Saturday March 4, 2023 to Oklahoma`s Largest Casino, The WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, OK for $169 per person. Rooms are near the casino (double occupancy). $69.00 deposit per person due Feb 11, 2023 or until bus is full. Balance due Feb 18, 2023. Interested please contact Al Derry 318-789-9690. First come, First served, limited seating....
Fifty-Five years ago, it wasn't possible to elect African-American state legislators, U. S. congresspersons, senators, governors, presidents, and now Hakeem Jeffries, from Brooklyn N.Y, who has been elevated to the position of Minority Leader in the U.S. House of Representatives. Fifty-Five years ago, it wasn't possible to dream that the City of Monroe would see an African-American mayor and majority city council, and perhaps one day its first female mayor. All things are possible to him that...
