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Harry Lamar Anderson Jr. is a West Monroe High School Graduate with a Bachelors of Business Administration from Northwood University and a Masters of Business Administration from Bethel University. Anderson has qualified to run for Alderman at Large in West Monroe LA. He has over twenty five years of business experieness. Anderson has military experience. As a minister he is a man of faith, has integrity, he is honest, trustworthy, committed and passionate about making West Monroe great. His...
Girls & Boys ages 6 to 12 sign up at E.P. Robinson Community Center 3504 Jackson St. Monroe LA to play tee-ball, baseball and softball-First game April 25, 2022 for more information contact Steve Freeman 318.816.2052-Frederick Coleman 318.329.3240-Frank Taylor 318.789.7409-Don Hopkins 318.348.8907 or Davey Mays 318.307.2049...
Wossman Lady Wildcats Basketball from Monroe LA captured its first Louisiana 3A State Basketball Championship since 1994 on Saturday March 5, 2022 defeating Madison Prep 57-40 at Southeastern LA University Center in Hammond LA under first year Wossman Lady Cats Basketball Head Coach Otis Robinson. Wossman Lady Wildcats Basketball included Te'Asia Martin, Kimberly Boatwright, Ka'Myia Dennis, Ashuna Warren, Anyra Wilson, Ramiah Augurson, Angel Coleman, Da`Naya Ross, Chardrica Butler, Katreeka...
6-2023 School Year Registration March 21-24, 2022- Math Science Technology-Title 1 Distinguished School -Top Elementary School in District Standardized Test Scores -Fine Arts and Music * Math Lab * Science Lab * Computer Lab * Physical Education * Accelerated Reading/Math * Gifted & Talented Program * Band, Choir & Orchestra * Robotics Club * Book Club * National Elementary Honor Society-More Info please call Tricia Nolan 318.322.8976...
This weekend March 4-6, 2022, was very violent, with many shootings happening in and near Monroe, LA. There seems to be no end in sight, and many are trying to process why so much gun violence is happening here. On Friday, March 5, 2022, Edward Patrick was an alleged victim of a shooting in Monroe. Also, on Friday, March 4, 2022, an alleged shooting occurred on South 9th St. in Monroe involving juveniles where one or more were shot and hospitalized. Sources tell the Monroe Dispatch that numerous...
My son was admitted to St. Francis Medical Center in January 2022. This is a faith-based facility whose motto is "Where passion for people and healthcare come together." I was informed that he was admitted and diagnosed with acute systolic heart failure and acute liver failure. I was also told that this was a serious condition and that his condition was touch and go, and he was not expected to recover. He was receiving oxygen therapy because his breathing was compromised. While undergoing oxygen treatments, I asked if his condition worsened if...
A vocal group of Monroe city workers tell the Monroe Dispatch that Mayor Friday Ellis appears to have reneged on a promise to do something about temporary employees at city hall. Sources share with the Monroe Dispatch that Ellis allegedly made an announcement over a year ago that the city would “reduce” the number of temporary employees employed by the city, but this has not materialized. There are allegedly many temporary employees working for the city long past the 90-day clause that calls for those employees to be converted over to full-time...
The Family of Prominent Pastor, Dr. Lawrence R. Martin Sr. thanks each of you for the love, support, and prayers shown during his time of transition Monday March 7, 2022. Dr. Martin completed his Earthly transition this evening surrounded by family. We ask that you continue to pray for the family during this time. Please allow them the time to reflect on the life and legacy of their loving husband, father, grandfather, servant leader, and Man of God. Pastor Martin diligently served as Senior...
On Saturday, February 26, 2022 Tawanna James along with chorus members Henrietta Woods and Dana McFee Williams presented The Gloria Chorus Black History Cantata at the Greater New Antioch Baptist Church of Monroe. The cantata was themed "Whom Shall I Fear?" and choral as well as gospel selections were presented with sounds reminiscent of the 60's, 70's, and 80's. The passionate spirit-filled evening included plenty of rejoicing, hand clapping, and attendees singing along as well as standing to...
The dedication of the Linda Faye Wilson Comanche Senior Room was at the Emily P. Robinson Community Center, 3504 Jackson St., Monroe LA on Saturday, February 26, 2022.. Faye, as she was often referred to, was a lifetime member of the Atkins Quarter community and a longtime employee at the Robinson Center. Her family, community members, and friends paid tributes to the late Linda Faye Wilson Comanche with her art works which are on display at the center. Her memory and spirit will always be...
On Saturday February 26, 2022, Red Raiders' Sports Organization held their annual sports banquet at Henrietta Windaham Johnson Community Center honoring MCAL Tackle 2 Champs. Football players, parents, Red Raiders Coaches and well -wishers enjoyed the banquet. Rev. Richard Wilson lll was guest Speaker....
Congrats to Rayville's Caroline Bradley and "freshman", Lantavoius Murphy for being named DownSouth Sports Magazine MVPs. Caroline had 16 points in the Lady Hornets 79-27 blowout win over Madison and Lantavoius had 20 points and 7 rebounds in the Hornets 75-63 victory in the boys game on February 1, 2022. The Most Valuable Player of the Game Award is sponsored by the Monroe Dispatch and Aubrey's Graphic Designs....
This past January, Florida state GOP lawmakers introduced and advanced a bill prohibiting schools from 'encouraging' talk of sexual orientation and gender identity in some classrooms. On March 8, 2022, the Florida Senate passed the Parental Rights in Education Bill (HB 1557), and it will now be sent to the Governor’s hands to sign; after it is signed, the new law will take effect this summer. The bill prohibits education administrators, faculty, and staff from discussing or teaching about sexual orientation with its kids in grades k...
It had a fairy tale kind of feeling, and Earline Knox was in a fog all night fighting back the tears. A surprise party was thrown for her, GSU alum Friday, February 25, 2022, to celebrate her tireless humanitarian work and support to mankind in general. The event was hosted in the home of Mr. Cleo and award-winning internist Dr. Alyce Adams who graciously entertained an intimate group of 26 local and out-of-town well-wishers. Partygoers included international artist Don Cincone, KNOE newscaster...
As war rages in Ukraine, the suffering of men, women and children is increasing, as souls become weary and their complaints go unresolved. Once again, the world sees the wickedness of mans' heart at work in the earth, as every imagination of the thoughts of his heart is on evil continually (Gen 6:5).God sees the corruption in 2022 as he did in the days of Noah when the earth was filled with violence and destruction. Because men have no fear, nor reverence for God and refuse to follow his Commandments, trust in his earthly wisdom, (James...
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. With so much violence and dysfunction amongst today's youth, many are pointing finger; but who is really to blame? Some say it’s some of the Church's fault for compromising the Word of God, and not properly demonstrating the true love of God. Some say it’s some of the teachers’ fault for not caring or properly educating. Some say it’s the local government's fault, for not properly allocat...
*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 “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Prayer: Father God, I love and trust You. I am...
Continued from February 24, 2022 Betty Ward Cooper Betty performs other community volunteer service work that includes President of the Board of Control (Trustees) for the Ouachita Parish Public Library System; President of the Louisiana Federation of Democratic Women (LFDW). She serves as a Northeast Louisiana liaison with Power Coalition for Equity & Justice and NAACP Legal Defense Fund. Serves on the Planning Committee - Mayor's Friday Ellis' City of Monroe Early Childhood Initiative. She...
Charles Lee Marshall, 82 of Monroe, LA Retired Shipping Manager died February 24, 2022. Services: 11:00 AM Saturday March 12, 2022 at St. Joseph Missionary Baptist Church, West Monroe. Visitation: 3:00 until 5:00 PM Friday March 11, 2022 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Katherine Kay Williams, 35 Monroe, LA Homemaker died Saturday March 5, 2022. Visitation: Tuesday March 8, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in McFarland Funeral Home Chapel. Service: Wednesday March 9,...
We all go through things. Some are worse than others, but every time we go through something we have two options: One, we can sit and dwell on it and let it ruin our plans in life or two, we can let it make us stronger. Everybody goes through something in life. Everyone. There isn’t a single person on this planet who hasn’t been through something that either upset them or changed their life. Yet here’s where most people tend to mess up. Will you let it break you or will you let it make you?...
The Ouachita Parish Fire Department is proud to announce that its fire rating has been upgraded from a Class “4” to a Class “3”. This upgrade is expected to reduce the cost of insurance in Ouachita Parish, outside the city limits of Monroe and West Monroe. The new rating takes effect March 4, 2022. The Property Insurance Association of Louisiana (PIAL) recently notified Fire Chief Patrick Hemphill of the upgraded rating that resulted from a survey of the OPFD completed in 2021. The PIAL’s “public fire protection survey” is an in-depth eval...
Congratulations to Northwood Lena High School Lady Gators in Alexandria LA who captured their first basketball Championship and Head and Assistant Basketball Coaches Lashanda and Darius Cooper who both are graduates and former assistant coaches under Coach Emma Brooks at Bastrop High School in Bastrop LA for her knowledge and leadership of building a successful basketball program. Northwood Lena Lady Gators defeated North Central 57-40 for their first LA State 1A Basketball C...
