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Galatians 6:7-8 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting. We hear famous rappers glamorize the street life, hood wars, robbing, killing, and dealing. Some watch the gangster movies and quote Scarface, Al Capone, and other notorious gangsters, but in reality, we know very well that it’s really nothing glamorous about where that life leads. So many that l...
Hearts are saddened at the expected death of Yolanda Mitchell. She was born July 31, 1969 to the late Betty Windsor and was a Ouachita Parish High School Graduate. Her family is Marques, Courtney,Jameisha, Sharnae, Jarell, Sholanda, Yasmine, Diamond and Zarria are devastated . Her funeral services are Saturday March 19, 2022 at 2pm at rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Monroe LA. Her service are entrusted to Smith Funeral Home. Please remember her family in prayer. The death of a woman at a local...
Ervin "Peter" Turner was a husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, friend, and a pillar in his community. He was born to the late Clara Lee Turner on March 20, 1948, in Monroe, LA. Ervin was called home on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Willis Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. Ervin dedicated his life to Christ at an early age at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, where he was an active member until he transitioned into his eternal home. He became a deacon in 1998, where he was...
The old saying, "look before you leap" are wise words that we all should not only consider before we are about to do something regrettable but also in times when we should reconsider. The consequences are not often worth our actions. A local man is facing a possible prison sentence following his arrest after he allegedly fired a weapon at a couple Saturday, March 12, 2022 in a local hotel room. Suspect Larry Mitchell, 28, of Monroe, is alleged to have gone to a motel on Martin Luther King Jr....
2 Corinthians 5:8 KJV - "We are confident, I say and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." Missionary Rosie Lee Scott-Augurson, affectionately known by family and friends as Peggy, peacefully transitioned from earth to eternity with her Heavenly Father at home in Monroe, LA, on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the age of 91. With humble acceptance of God's will, her family asks all to join them in the celebration of Missionary Augurson's life. Visitation is...
Recently there was a heart-wrenching and disturbing sight of a Bastrop Police officer dragging a homeless woman to his cruiser that is causing outrage. The victim's family and community are speaking out on the unfair injustice. 58-year-old Patrice D. Ukeju was shown on a video recording Capt. Gerald Givens, as he dragged her on the ground, her pants and undergarments were allegedly around her ankles. The family was very distraught and angry with the way Ukeju was handled, and they are calling for an investigation into the matter. A family membe...
Members of the Monroe Chapter of Southern University Alumni Federation Celebrated Founder's Day Service at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church in Monroe LA on Sunday, March 13, 2022. The Southern University System and the Monroe Chapter of Southern University is celebrating 142 years of "Honoring History, Celebrating Excellence, and Embracing Vision."...
Mayor Friday Ellis and the City of Monroe are excited to welcome Lakeysha Bullock to the position of Contract and Disadvantage Business Enterprise (DBE) Facilitator. Lakeysha previously served as Airport Security Coordinator for the Monroe Regional Airport. Lakeysha, a Winnsboro native, graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management with a minor in Business. Lakeysha has worked with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development assisting a...
The Monroe City School District honored Wossman Lady Wildcats 2022 Louisiana 3A State Champions on Tuesday March 15, 2022 at their regular school board meeting. Wossman Lady Wildcats Players, Coaches, Monroe City School Board Members and Monroe Federation President pictured Sandie Lollie, Rick Saulsberry, Betty Cooper, Jennifer Haneline, Brandon Johnson, Sharon Greer, Superintendent Brent Vidrine, Te'Asia Martin, Kimberly Boatwright, Ka'Myia Dennis, Ashuna Warren, Anyra Wilson, Ramiah Augurson,...
Hello Everyone! This week, I’m going to be discussing insecurities. We all struggle with insecurities and we're all insecure about something dealing with our bodies. When you feel insecure it feels like there's always something one person has about their body that you don't have and it makes you feel like you're unattractive when in reality, you're body is unique we all have unique bodies. Our bodies are made to look different from anyone else's because we're supposed to look different than a...
Discussion about drug use within the Black community is a restricted conversation. Beyond hearing the occasional sad story of how someone overdosed and ended up in jail for explicit behavior or witnessing someone exhibit obnoxious erratic mannerisms, we don't like to talk about it. I can certainly understand why there are not any true and in-depth conversations about drugs and drug overdose. There are those who may judge and ridicule persons who made the decision to use drugs. Recovering users stand on the other side not wanting to experience...
On Sunday March 13, 2022 during morning worship, Pastor Elbert Taylor filled the pulpit at St. Peter Baptist Church in Monroe LA where Rev. Brenda Porter Gaston is Pastor. Pastor Taylor delivered a message of hope, inspiration and encouragement. Pastor Taylor was well received by the congregation while giving young and old a reason to look ahead and not behind....
Mr. Wilson Winston well known as "Mr. WT" to all his fellow students and community. On March 22, 2022, my grandfather will be turning 100 years old, I Krashondra Winston, believe he's one of the oldest residents of Saint Joseph LA and maybe even Tensas Parish still living. He was Army Private in World War II . He also was a bus driver for the former Tensas Rosenwald School where he drove his students on a well-known bus Geronimo, here in Saint Joseph for many years until retiring from the...
Legendary Irma DeTiege was a nobody who became somebody. She emerged from the obscure cottonfields of Riverton LA to Monroe LA. She was a very poor girl who grind to shine. Irma DeTiege was one of you. She believed in who she saw in the mirror, while God's Grace and Mercy showed in the things she accomplished. We celebrated her legacy by honoring deserving students with a scholarship in her memory. Thanks to all who've donated to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship Fund. Your kindness is always...
Missionary Rosie Lee Augerson, 91 of Monroe, LA Homemaker died March 09, 2022. Service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday March 19, 2022 at Liberty Christian Center, Monroe, LA. Visitation will be 1:00 until 7:00 P.M., March 18, 2022at Living Waters Outreach Church, Monroe, LA. Burial will be in the Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Fredrick “AJ” Little, 19 of Monroe, LA Student died March 06, 2022. Service will be 11:00 A.M., Saturday March 19, 2022 at Church of God In Christ, Monroe, LA. Vis...
“Rally to Demand Transparency & Accountability Harvey Benoit Community Center 1700 Oaklawn Dr. Monroe LA on Thursday March 17, 2022 at 12pm...
Carolyn Williams, curator of the Quilted History Museum near El Dorado, will share her family history from times of slavery, using quilts and other artifacts to illustrate her talk. "So much of Black people's history is told through quilts," she says. Carolyn Smith-Williams, born in Strong, AR. Attended Gardner High School in Strong. She is an Alumni of AM&N in Pine Bluff, AR. She is retired from the United States Navy. In 1999 she founded The Quilted History, an organization dedicated for the...
The former head of the Louisiana State Troopers Agency testified before the recently convened special House committee that is taking a further look into the details surrounding the death of Ronald Greene. Former LSP Supt. Kevin Reeves, who was head of the agency when Greene died after being arrested by Troopers, said that he “didn’t believe” that there was a coverup by LSP officials who handled Greene’s case. Reeves said that there was “no coverup” under his watch, even though he said that his knowledge of all that was done in the investigati...
Girls & Boys ages 6 & up E.P. Robinson Community Center 3504 Jackson St. Monroe LA-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-Davey Mays 318.307.2049...
Hear, you children, the instructions of a father, and attend to know understanding. For I give you good doctrine, forsake you not my law (Proverbs 4:1). Fathers train -up your children in the ways of God as he would have them. Teach them the Golden Rule that will guide them as they age. The ways of man are before the Lord, and he ponders all his goings (Proverbs 5:21-23). Teach children to be honest, truthful, and respectful of others. Teach young men that when they marry and have children, they are to train their children up in God's word...
1 Timothy 2:1 | MSG The first thing I want you to do is pray. Pray every way you know how, for everyone you know. The effectual fervent Prayer of the Righteous avails much Power! Beloved we ought to always Pray and not lose heart. A little Prayer brings forth a little Power. Some Prayer brings about some Power. But MUCH Prayer brings forth MUCH POWER! Pray for your spouse, family, children, and home. Pray for your Pastors, Church Members, and Persons in the Faith Community. Pray for elected...
K-9 Entertainment & Vicious Enterprise presents Friday May 27, Show Starts at 6pm at The MAC 9555 Marlatt Bastrop LA Tickets $30-VIP $100 starring Tucka/Calvin Richardson/LJEchols/Adrian Bagher/Mr. Lyve/Johnny James/King Fred/Sonya B/Stacii Adams/MZ Hollywood-Saturday May 28, Showtime 4pm at The MAC 9555 Marlatt Bastrop LA Tickets $30-VIP $100 Featuring Boosie/Jeter Jones/Arthur Young/King South/Varonica Ra'elle/Royal D/Poppin Hussen/Lil Sleepy/Ice Doll/Jay Morris Group & J Wonn. VIP Tickets &...
Happenings Monroe Dispatch Visit us online, www.monroedispatchonline.com 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 # 5, Hwy 165 South and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every...
Separate sealed BIDS for the Water Pollution Control Center (WPCC) UV Disinfection System Parts will be received by the City of Monroe, at the Purchasing Division, located at 1014 Grammont Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. Bids will be received until 1:45 P.M., on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Bids will be publicly opened in the Purchasing Division Conference Room, at the above-mentioned address, at 2:00 P.M. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, SPECIFICATIONS, and ADDENDA, may be examined at the follo...
Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Monroe Potable Water Storage Tank Modifications will be received by the City of Monroe, at the Purchasing Division, located at 1014 Grammont Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. Bids will be received until 1:45 P.M., on Wednesday, April 13, 2022 . Bids will be opened and read aloud in the Purchasing Division, at 2:20 P.M. There will be a Pre-BID CONFERENCE held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 31, 2022 , at the Engineering Department, located at 802 North 31st Street, Monroe, LA 71201. Pre-Bid Conference...
Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of Public Works Tire Storage Building will be received by the City of Monroe, at the Purchasing Division, located at 1014 Grammont Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. Bids will be received until 1:45 P.M., on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Bids will be opened and read aloud in the Purchasing Division, 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, Specifications, and...
