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A woman is dead following an early morning shooting on February 15, following Valentine Day. According to police reports the shooting occurred in West Monroe LA on Ridgedale Drive. A female was found with a gunshot wound, taken to the hospital where she later succumbed to injuries. Police have arrested Suspect Najawhaun Jones 27, who was charged and arrested for negligent homicide. There are three sides to every story. This was one side of this story. The Monroe Dispatch welcomes the other or...
In 1849, French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr wrote, "plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose" which translate in English to mean, "the more things change, the more they stay the same". Today his quote is still as true in 2021 as it was in 1849. In Bienville Parish, District G of the Louisiana NAACP State Conference, the Jackson Parish Branch NAACP Vice President, Rose Jackson wrote and submitted the following. On the morning of February 9, 2021, I was informed by a very upset resident of...
Parkview Apartments are categorized as public housing residences. Public housing residences have been developed as modernized structurally safe dwellings for affordable living for citizens to make a comfortable home. Parkview Apartments, located at 1101 Richwood Rd No. 2, Monroe, LA has a project-based Section 8 contract with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). There is a low-income housing tax credit and a HOME Investment Partnerships Program. Since this property has a...
May17,1921-February 14,2021 Mother Hester Warren Douzart (Madear) 99, was born to her parents Ambrose & Matilda Warren. . She was United in Holy matrimony to Eddie James Douzart Sr January 20, 1940 after 69 years of marriage her beloved husband Eddie transitioned December 31, 2009. Together they reared 9 children. Mother Hester became a member of Popular AME Church in Rayville LA at an early age of 13. She served in many church ministries. Mother Hester was the president of the stewardess,...
Shereka Shabang is always praising God but now has a new reason to shout His name. Her music video "Run It" just made the Top 10 hottest gospel music videos in the world by CAAG TV! The "Run It" video can be found on youTube (https://youtube.com/playlist?list=RDTeS4RbZ9yhc). This song is about overcoming the struggles and hardships of life. The song talks about Jesus being an all-forgiving and merciful savior! ShaBang encountered much hardship, especially after she received the prophetic mantle...
Louisiana is widening access to the coronavirus vaccine to newly include anyone age 65 to 69, authorizing another quarter-million people for the shots if they can find an available appointment, under plans announced by Governor John Bel Edwards. People 70 and older had previously been allowed to receive the two-dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccines in Louisiana. The drop in age to 65 places Louisiana in line with more than half the nation's other states already following the age eligibility recommendation from the U. S. Centers for Disease Control...
My name is Gary W. Brooks incarcerated in the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, LA. I was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, probation, or suspension of the sentence by a Ouachita Parish Grand Jury for one count of second-degree murder of Melvin Fuller, in violation of LS S-R.S. 14:30.1 in 2002. A divided jury found me the petitioner Brooks guilty as charged by a 10-2 vote. Non-Unanimous Jury in violation of my right to equal protection under the fourteenth amendment and...
February 12, 1909 – February 12, 2021 Frigid Temperatures were no match for the fire in the hearts of Monroe/Ouachita NAACP members who celebrated its 112th year founding. Rev. Ambrose Douzart, President of the Ouachita Chapter convened a ceremony at his church, New St. John Baptist Church in Monroe LA, on Friday, February 12, 2021. During my interview, he said all the program participants set the perfect stage for his message; from the prayer of Thanksgiving by Rev. Jesse Smith to the p...
Someone knew black women beauty which has fascinated mankind since the beginning if time. Black beauty remains the standard which is emulated and followed by the masses. Its something special about black women or sistahs....
Carrie Tucker-Coffey, 87 Carrie Tucker-Coffey formerly of Monroe, LA Nutritionist died Sunday February 14, 2021. Service: 11:00AM Friday February 26, 2021 at Greater Free Gift BC. Visitation: 9:00AM- 11:00AM Friday February 26,2021 at the church. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens under direction of McFarland Funeral Company Monroe. Floyd Owens, Jr., 102. Floyd Owens, Jr. of Monroe, LA Laborer died Sunday February 14. 2021. Services incomplete under direction of McFarland Funeral Company Monroe. Tobias Bolton, Jr., 80. Tobias Bolton, Jr. of...
Many that pledge their vows before God and man stay together for the long haul. They inevitably go through good and bad times, but always find the real success of love. Many married couples who say and mean their vows reap the benefits of marriage with love, trust, loyalty, and commitment. Rev. Delles & Shelia Howell's love is the kind of love that has stood the test of time!...
Princess Adasyn Pleas turned 9 on February 11, 2021. Due to Covid-19 restrictions she celebrated her birthday on Saturday, February 13 with a drive-by parade on Maplewood Dr. in Monroe LA....
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! Democracy I swear to the Lord, I still can’t see, why Democracy means, everyone but me. On my two feet and own the land...
Sister Jessie Mae Hollins Jones was born January 13, 1928. She entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 23, 2021 in Dallas, TX. Celebration Services for 93 years of life for Sister Jones were conducted on February 1, 2021 at Hasley Cemetery in West Monroe. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home of Dallas, TX. Reverend William E. Armstrong, pastor of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of West Monroe, officiated and delivered the eulogy. Sister Jones r...
As if religion or what it is supposed to mean scripturally, needs another black eye. Kamala Harris, just as Barack Obama has done, will stand in the annals of history in America until the nation ceases no more. As all things this side of the prophesy in Revelation state, will cease to exist after God’s new city, New Jerusalem is created for the elect, so shall the words and deeds of modern man. As some have been “called” to be spokesmen for God in the churches’ pulpits around the world, comments that we hear some say, has to make one wonder...
Residents in south Monroe were seen making the trek to purchase more groceries at a local grocery store, Tuesday afternoon, February 16, 2021 in anticipation of more ice and snow scheduled to fall early morning, on Wednesday Feb. 17 and Thursday Feb. 18 . Many roads and parking lots are still covered in white. All are urged to proceed with caution when traveling around town, but strongly advised to stay home. Be careful, Monroe LA!...
Singer Mary Wilson 76, who co-founded the legendary Motown group The Supremes, died suddenly Monday night February 8, 2021 at her home in Henderson, Nevada. Wilson died of hypertensive atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, a condition related to high blood pressure, At 15, Wilson was a founding member of the hit-making group that started as a quartet called The Primettes – formed with her Detroit housing project neighbor Diana Ross, Betty McGlown and Florence Ballard. The Primettes lobbied M...
Copyright 2001 No height of mountain No lowness of valley No dryness of fountain No darkness of alley. No depth of sea No width of river No tallness of tree No fading of silver. No temperature of fever No strength of wind No change of season No damnation of sin. No pain of hurt No betrayal of friend No tire of work No lack of ends. No spell of witch No freeze of cold No lash of stick No graying of old. No heat of fire No mistake of hand No lie of liar No judgement of man. No pot of gold No bitter of honey No suit of clothes No amount of money....
Ok, it’s over. No one was surprised at the outcome. Some might say, to borrow a word from ex-president Donald Trump, it was a “rigged” trial. Donald Trump is once again a “free man” to do what he has done since he arrived in the White House and that is to get and keep a nation deeply divided. Not that the nation was ever united in the first place. However, if there is one thing that Trump’s second impeachment trial showed the nation is that, when the nation was warned by those that Trump would be worse from his first impeachment, they were righ...
Let us know that God is a jealous God. He takes vengeance on his adversaries and brings wrath and judgment to his enemies. The Lord is slow to anger and great in power, he will not acquit the guilty. (Nahum 1:2-3)The Lord is faithful, he will stand with the righteous in their time of trouble, he knows who are his, that trust in him. Because our nation is full of deceit, craftiness, whoredom, liars, spiritual wickedness in high places, conceited leaders, God has turned his back to us. God has his way in the whirlwind (tornadoes) fires, floods,...
By Eddie D. Gillis Langston Malone is a young man who loves music. It all started hearing his mother sing in a choir that she formed called "We sing for Christ" when he was around six years old. Malone says that when he was nine years old, his mother had him take piano lessons from a well known teacher in the area. Malone said that he took lessons for about 5 months, learning the "fundamentals" of playing the piano. He must have become hooked on playing the piano, because by the age of 11, he...
2 Corinthians 1:20 | NKJV “For all the promises of God in Him are Yes, and in Him Amen, to the glory of God through us.” Beloved be not in despair nor be troubled by your momentary trials and tribulations. Wait on the Lord and He shall renew your strength. Continue ONWARD thru illnesses, storms, stress, setbacks, and challenges. Amen! Though God’s PROMISES for your life may appear Delayed, know that they are not Denied! For God is not a man that He should lie. For ALL the PROMISES of God in Hi...
*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 we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace. Ephesians 1:7 Prayer: Father God, I praise You for Your favor and mercy, which You have given me in Your...
There’s an old adage, “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 that are not commonly known. Much of Black history is preserved through oral storytelling, which is passed down from generation to generation. The story of the Mardi Gras Indians reflects the layered history between Louisiana’s Black population and the Indigenous people of North America. In the early 1700s, some Blacks fled highly populat...
