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Alice Wallace is making history in the town of Winnsboro, LA. Five candidates started in the race, and after the first voting round, there was a runoff between the previous Mayor and the newly mayor-elect. One may think that this was a normal election, but it wasn't. What makes it so special is that for the first time in history, the city of Winnsboro has its first-ever African American female Mayor. This election is special for not only the Black community but also for women everywhere. As you...
A man sought after by Monroe police officers in an April 8 shooting on Dunn Drive has been captured. Damion D. Henderson, the alleged shooter, was the subject of a manhunt following the fatal shooting of Torance Davis on Dunn Drive. Henderson, who was charged with a warrant of Second Degree Murder in the Davis shooting, was in Concordia Parish, allegedly living in the town of Ferriday, LA. Acting on information supplied to Monroe detectives passed it on to Concordia Parish law enforcement...
Felton Ray Bailey was the son of the late Isaac and Maggie Bailey and a native of Monroe, LA passed on April 28, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Felton was a popular student at Carroll High School, participating in the award-winning Carroll High School Choir, band drum line, and basketball and football teams. He and his twin brother Elton organized the Blue Velvets singing group. He was married to Mary Frances Nash Bailey for sixty-two years until her death in 2020. Felton was co-owner of a...
Mothers and families are crying while shootings continue. Many hope they won't happen, yet there seems to be no end. Death is a person's final moment because they can only be remembered thereafter. Shootings are devastating; even if someone survives, they are left with injuries and mental trauma that can for a lifetime. According to police reports, West Monroe Police responded to a shooting on South Second St., finding a victim shot in the abdomen and hand. Witnesses gave police a description...
Residents on the south side of Monroe who live and travel near Winnsboro Road and South Second St. are looking up towards the sky, but not at the clouds. They are looking at recently installed security cameras on several utility poles, and those cameras are a concern for some residents. This reporter, who frequents the southside on numerous occasions, and perhaps numerous other residents were not aware of the cameras until after they had already been installed. The cameras are installed on...
Death is inevitable, especially when life or death is in the hands of others. One of the Ten Commandments God gave Moses was, Thy shalt not kill. Someone did not obey that commandment on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, when one teen shot another in the head in Monroe, LA. According to police reports, a 16-year-old teen was found shot in the head, and police have caught and arrested a 16-year-old suspect. The Black-on-Black crime continues to escalate with no end in sight. Do Black lives really matter? How can we foster a community where violence like...
Carlos Harris has had a tough life. He admits to having done drugs, which alienated him from some of his family. Drugs did indeed take a toll on him. It got so bad that one night he had an experience that convinced him that he needed to do something or he would end up where there’s no coming back. He would end up dead. On a night that he remembers well, January 12, 2020, was when by the grace of God, Harris’s fate could have been death. In an interview with this reporter, Harris was very candid about his near-death experience, saying he had PCP...
Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Water Treatment Plant Improvements – High Service Control Vault Repairs will be received by the City of Monroe, at the office of the Engineer, Volkert, Inc., located at 114 Venable Lane, Monroe, LA 71203. Bids will be received until 1:45 P.M., on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Bids will be opened and read aloud in the Conference room of Volkert, Inc., at 2:40 P.M. There will be a Pre-BID CONFERENCE held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the office of the Engineer, Volkert, Inc., located at 114 Ven... Full story
Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Monroe Potable Water Storage Tank Modifications will be received by the City of Monroe, at the office of the Engineer, Volkert, Inc., located at 114 Venable Lane, Monroe, LA 71203. Bids will be received until 1:45 P.M., on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 . Bids will be opened and read aloud in the Conference room of Volkert, Inc., at 2:20 P.M. There will be a Pre-BID CONFERENCE held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at the office of the Engineer, Volkert, Inc., located at 114 Venable Lane, Monroe, LA... Full story
Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Proposed Tire Storage Building will be received by the City of Monroe, at the office of the Engineer, Volkert, Inc., located at 114 Venable Lane, Monroe, LA 71203. Bids will be received until 1:45 P.M., on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Bids will be opened and read aloud in the Conference room of Volkert, Inc., at 2:00 P.M. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid Form, Bid Bond, Agreement, General Conditions, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Drawings,... Full story
Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe LA honored Pastor and Wife John L. and Candice Russell at their 4th Anniversary Musical Banquet on Friday May 13, 2022 at the Ernestine G. Adams Education Building. The pastor and wife were escorted by Rev. Jack and Marico Russell....
Clark Magnet School in Monroe LAPre-K Graduates Marley, Noah, Lauren graduated on Monday May 16, 2022 before family and friends. The Pre-K Grads will be in the class of 2035 if the Lord says the same. Congratulations Pre-K grads! Also pictured is Amelia who also will be in the class of 2035...
When tragedy struck the Black community in Buffalo, NY on May 14, 2022 it served as a harsh reminder of the intense hatred that still exists in this country. That hatred is fueled by racism and radical hate groups who encourage attacks on Black communities. The attackers carry out their heinous attacks in places where people are most vulnerable. Before the May 14 attack at a grocery store, another attacker targeted a Bible Study group at a Black church. What makes matters worse is that most cold-blooded killers who strike minority communities...
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 Cuba Baptist Church Usher Cheryl Jackson who loves God and loves being a favorite church usher....
Al Derry’s got you covered July 14 -17, 2022 Package includes; 3 nights stay at the Drury Inn in Fairfield Mo, free buffet breakfast; 3 free happy hour drinks; free evening buffet (daily). Walking distance to restaurants and shopping. Activities include, Riverboat Ride, The Gateway Arch, Budweiser Museum, and Dining at Sweetie Pie Restaurant. Tickets are not included in package. Trip Price. $379 per person, $ 79.00 Deposit due June 3, 2022 balance due on July 2, 2022. Reserve your seat now with your deposit. Seats limited only one b...
United Theological Seminary (UTS) and Bible College located at 905 Texas Av, Monroe, LA will begin summer classes on June 4, at 7:30am. Classes will meet in the library observing CDC guidelines. Summer school class dates: Saturdays: June 4, 11, 18, and 25. Three classes are offered each Saturday: 7:30am, 9:05am and 10:40am. Bachelor of Theology classes: 7:30am. Cults, Sects, and Isms; 9:05am. Pastoral Letters; and 10:40am. Church Music I. Master of Theology classes: 7:30am. Current Issues in Christian Education; 9:05 Pastoral Ministry; and...
Monroe City Academy League is excited to begin its inaugural youth soccer season for girls and boys ages 5-12. The League will be operated and managed by Free Me Association, a non-profit organization focused on youth and community development in Monroe, Louisiana. The league will consist of a mixture of “Academy Community Teams” that will be selected by a random draft process. Each team will practice at Forsythe Park or Benoit Community Center two times weekly. During practice youth athletes will learn skill development, knowledge, fun...
Wossman High School in Monroe, LA chose Terence Cahee as its next head football coach recently. Coach Cahee previously coached at Lake Charles College Prep and Washington Marion as defensive coordinator before heading to Wossman. Coach Cahee has impressive credentials and his hard work has paid dividends for student athletes who've gone to play Division 1 football....
2th Annual Juneteenth Parade Saturday June 18, 2022, at 10 am parade line-up 9am at Wossman High school entry fee $20 more-Sponsorships available, more info Marie Brown 318.381.0028. Contact Monroe Dispatch Got news, been somewhere, or need to tell the world something important? Call the Monroe Dispatch! Subscriptions/advertising-old newspaper copies, call or text 318-789-0098 or 318-325-2858. News or religious log, email [email protected]. Monroe Dispatch, P.O. Box 4823, Monroe, LA 71211. Subscriptions (mailed) $40 - year, $22 - 6...
Mack Edward McLaurin, Jr., 66 of Monroe/ New Orleans, LA Educator died Sunday , May 1, 2022. Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 PM Wednesday May 18, 2022 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00 AM Thursday May 19, 2022 at Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Burial: Saturday May 21, 2022 in Providence Memorial Park and Mausoleum of Metairie in Metairie, LA under directions of McFarland Funeral Company-Monroe. Venetta Lee Cockerm, 58 of Dallas, TX Homemaker died Saturday December 11, 2021. Celebration of Life: 1:00 PM Monday...
Copyright 2016 inspired by God Dear Heavenly Father, dont mean to bother, you but we need to talk Go wake up Jesus and Job, because I was told, they had a simular walk The Lord will understand me, because I've been nailed to a tree, blood dripping from my feet and hands Like Job was tried and tested, my development has been arrested, and much more I can not stand. Are the clouds so dark and deep, that your eyes are unable to see, that your child is on this cross? It's impossible to move my legs, going around in circles with dizzy head, what was...
“Be Proud, Be Responsible” Making a Difference through Abstinence -Youth Outreach Ages 10-19-2nd Mondays of each Month-5:30-6:30pm-Benoit Community Center 1700 Oaklawn Dr. Monroe LA-More info or registration 318-651-0607-Dr. Janet Floyd, Founder/Director...
By Eddie D. Gillis As of press time, the state of Louisiana has lost a staggering 17,297 of its citizens to Covid-19. There are still many people who appear to have taken the pandemic for granted, as the focus from media groups has placed their focus on other matters. In the last year along, many venues that were limiting how many people could be inside of closed spaces has been greatly diminished, despite the fact that a million people has died since the pandemic began. Vaccines developed within the last year has given promise and hope to...
