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Grambling State University is currently taking applications for its Summer High Ability Program. Rising high school seniors will have an opportunity to earn six college credit hours, experience college life, and join a league of distinguished scholars. Students must have an ACT score of 20 or higher and minimum GPA of 3.3. For more information call Dr. Jacqueline Garrison at 318-274-3300 or Professor Xavier Henson at 318-274-3306....
Deputy Kenneth Tramble, a 15-year veteran of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, has been selected to receive the Beyond the Badge "Heart of Law Enforcement" Award. He received the award on March 8, 2022 at the awards luncheon in Baton Rouge. Deputy Tramble was selected for his work, going above and beyond the call of duty, in the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office Deputies Making a Change (DMAC) program. DMAC is a youth mentoring program that addresses the incarceration rate among young...
DownSouth Sports Ballers' Classic was Saturday March 19, 2022 at Wossman High School Gym in Monroe LA sponsored by Creed & Creed your local injury attorneys. High School Ballers' from Ouachita, Richwood, Wossman, Lincoln Prep, Delhi, Neville, West Monroe, Madison and Rayville showcased their basketball skills. Team DownSouth Sports Red Coach was Marcus Hogg and Gold Coach was Antonio Howard. The Ballers' Classic Lineup was prayer, Ballers intro, models intro, 3-point contest, two halves of...
There's a right and wrong way to do things. Nowadays, though, wrong appears right to some, while many can no longer tell what's wrong or right! It is a very confusing time, especially while lives are being lost to senseless violence. According to police reports, police were called to Robinson Place in Monroe, LA, on March 21, 2022, to a shooting. The victim, who was also a suspect, was found on Wilton Dr. Contact was made with suspect Obie T. Grayson, who possessed a 9mm pistol. The victim...
There are those who do not want to take "no" for an answer, which is why those individuals will oftentimes use intimidation and even force to achieve their objective. People who exert their will against someone else have done it more than once before. Once they are accustomed to having/getting their way, it can become a method where someone can get hurt. Often as in the case of domestic abuse situations, those times can be tragic. Thanks to an observant individual who saw something that he knew...
Harvey Lee Johnson 88, of Monroe LA, was a loving mother of twelve and adoring wife to J. H. Johnson, who passed away in the early hours on Thursday March 17, 2022. Harvey was born April 9, 1933, in Rhymes, Louisiana, and grew up in a large family of seven sisters and two brothers; and a host of aunts and uncles. Harvey was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. After relocating to Monroe, she worked in the hospitality industry at Carousel Cafeteria, Wyatt's Cafeteria, Two Brothers, and...
On Saturday, March 5, 2022, Edward Patrick was the victim of a shooting on Thelma St & Lynn Dr. not at a club located off Burg Jones Ln. in Monroe, LA as reported in the March 10, 2022-March 16, 2022 edition of the Monroe Dispatch. We apologized for the erroneous information....
There were hugs and smiles galore Thursday, March 17, 2022, as the Monroe Fire and Police Civil Board voted to have former interim police Chief Reggie Brown reinstated back on the Monroe Police Department. Brown became the subject of a controversial case involving a former Monroe police officer, where it was alleged that Brown, while chief, engaged in a coverup to drag on a case in an effort to help former mayor Jamie Mayo win reelection. Brown, who was still police chief when newly elected...
(A SPIRITUAL solution to a SOCIAL problem) A B.A.L.M. in Monroe is a collaborative plan that every citizen, elected and appointed official, clergyman, and organization can participate in to help improve the image of Monroe while inspiring at-risk males to take more responsibility for their actions and respect the lives and property of others. This is a Balanced Approach to Lower the violent crime and Murder rate in Monroe. A balm is a creamy salve made from selected plants that are used as a medicine to treat or heal wounds. The maker of the...
Quintin Jamel Shields ("Quik") was born in Monroe LA on November 22, 1983 to parents James Anderson Shields and Tracy Ann Richard. Quinton was the eldest of nine and was proud to begin the legacy of his siblings with an outspoken and infectious personality. Quinton accepted the Lord into his life at an early age at First Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor A.J. Mansfield. He attended J.S. Clark Elementary in Monroe LA, forest Meadow Jr. High and Lake Highlands...
God's amazing grace and mercy is upon James Walker as he celebrated his 45th birthday recently. Family and friends gathered for James' 45th, Saturday, March 19, 2022. It was a special birthday for James who is blessed and highly favored. Happy Birthday James!...
Harvey Lee Johnson, 88 of Monroe, LA Homemaker died March 17, 2022. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday March 26, 2022 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Family Life Center, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 11:00 AM Friday March 25, 2022 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Mildred Robinson, 102 of Monroe, LA Homemaker died March 21, 2022. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday March 26, 2022 at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 11:00 AM Friday March 25, 2022 at Smith Funeral...
While America and the rest of the world go about their affairs, one should not forget that there is a devastating war going on in the nation of Ukraine. It’s been almost a month since Russia attacked the nation, as President Putin tried to rein in what in his mind, is a breakaway republic, that needs to come back to the motherland. The only problem with that assessment is the people of Ukraine got more than a taste of freedom, of self-governance and they don’t want to give that up. The nation seems to be having a better relationship with wes...
Speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things which is the head, even Christ (Eph. 4:15). The first and greatest responsibility of the church is to love God, teach others, and lead them to Jesus. So when they receive their blessings from their good works, they will know how to manage their blessings and give God the glory. Concerning children and young adults in the church, it is the churches and parents’ responsibility to train and make their children obey Gods Commandments. It's the Church, parents, and government’s res...
It is that time again!! The 23rd Annual Crawfish Boil, Family and Friends Day at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, 600 So. 16th St. in Monroe LA, on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 11 am - 5pm. On the menu for sale will be crawfish, corn, and potatoes; also, turkey necks, neckbones and chicken wings and fries will be available; also hamburgers and hot dogs for the kids. Menu items will be available for eat in, with social distancing, and take home. Because this is a community event, we encourage small businesspeople to participate by...
Kenneth "PEEP" Wilson was among the many who attended Ervin" Peter" Turner's final rites on Saturday March 19, 2022 at Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe LA. Wilson has fond memories of "Peter" being a mentor, an inspiration and visionary. In 2019 Wilson and Turner were honored by the Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation which is an honor Wilson will cherish for lifetime....
*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 To do evil is like sport to a fool, But a man of understanding has wisdom. Proverbs 10:23 Prayer: Lord God, I delight in pleasing You. Thank You for Your skillful and godly wisdom in guiding my life. Confession: In...
Betty Ward Cooper Continued from March 17, 2022 Betty Ward-Cooper, deserves recognition as a portrait of Women's Month. Her grandparents and parents lived and raised their families in the South under Jim Crow laws and yet succeeded as farmers, small business owners that included a water-well, small engine repair and seamstress businesses. She grew up during the era of segregated schools and public accommodations. Like other African Americans during those years she too experienced being denied a...
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 Zion Spring Baptist Church Usher Veama Roberson who loves God and loves being a favorite church usher....
