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People are still talking about the "appointment" of Mary Ann Tellis to the position of assistant police chief at the Monroe Police Department. Tellis has put in about 33 years of service. Many would say she has undoubtedly "paid" her dues. What may be confusing to some in the public is that Tellis was PROMOTED to the rank of Assistant Police Chief, not appointed, as has been previously reported by various media outlets. The community celebrates Assistant Chief Tellis, but make no mistake....
Children don't ask to come here. When they arrive, children require lots of love, attention, care and guidance. Innocence once lost can never be replaced or restored. According to police reports, West Monroe Police were called to a residence on Linderman Ave. involving a sex crime of an eight-year-old male was raped by the suspect he was home alone on March 27, 2021. The victim was interviewed by law enforcement revealing details while identified the suspect involved with the alleged sex crime....
A local business located in Rayville, LA, that has been successful over the years appears to be the target of a possible takeover by some members who want the CEO/President gone. Henry Davison now serves as the CEO/President of Davison Family Accounts, LLC-Caring Angels Connection. Davison comes from a large family and now faces what appears to be an attempted takeover by some family members to wrest control of the business from him. The business, called DFA, is an all-Black business entity,...
Danger lurks everyday we live. Makes you wonder if there will ever be an end to the madness or will we have to live with life's dangers. According to police reports, on March 28, 2021, Suspect Ladarrius M. Washington allegedly battered a victim by hitting him in the face and head with a black handgun. The suspect then allegedly pointed the handgun at a female victim, ordering her to lay face down on the ground taking $200 from her at gunpoint. Both victims fled on foot after the robbery and batt...
Georgia Ann Hurens Newman 79, departed this earthly life for her eternal home on Thursday, March 25, 2021. She will be forever remembered for her love of family and friends. She was an amazing woman who made her presence felt through her kind deeds and helpful spirit as she made deposits into the lives of others. Born to the late Woodrow Sr. and Bernice Hurens in Utica Mississippi, Georgia was the fourth of eight children. She found Christ at an early age. After her move to Detroit Michigan,...
A local woman is still determined to “right the wrongs” that she firmly believes happened to her following the deaths of her parents. The pain of losing her father at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe continues to bring pain and sorrow to this woman, as she has lingering memories of how her father looked just days before he passed in 2017. To this day, Darlene Caesar has many questions where the answers are just as elusive as someone trying to catch the wind. Her journey to know the truth has just been that difficult. Still, Cae...
No place is sacred nowadays especially church. You’ve probably read or seen where tragedies happened in church in the U.S. Many would think not in the Lord’s House in Monroe LA. On Sunday March 21, 2021, during the preacher’s sermon, an alleged scary unfolded as a suspect walked toward the pulpit during church services much to the surprise of a congregation was taken down in the church by deacons and church officials. According to witnesses, the alleged suspect didn’t express any emotion and had a backpack with a weapon. Only by Grace and Mer...
Shawn Edward Jackson 44, was born on December 29, 1976 to LaFreda Jackson and John Edward in Monroe LA. Shawn was baptized at an early age at Ludden Chapel Baptist Church in Monroe LA in Monroe LA while later joining Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran who love music. He was employed at Monroe Cardiologist Associates. Shawn went home to be with the Lord on March 26, 2021. Funeral services are Thursday April 1, 2021, at 11am at Alice Chapel at Miller Funeral Home 2932 Renwick...
Dr. King Solomon Dawson and his daughter Dr. Kema Danielle Dawson-Robinson have completed the Doctoral Program with Distinction at the Andersonville Theological Seminary receiving their Doctor of Ministry in Biblical Exposition. Both finished with GPAs of over 3.8. Pastor Dawson always wanted to have a well-rounded education in his profession and decided to pursue it further and with encouragement, his daughter joined him. Dr. King Solomon Dawson is a long-time member of the New Light Baptist...
Donterrio Anderson presented Springfest Gospel on Sunday March 28, 2021, sponsored by City Councilwoman Kema Dawson-Robinson at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo Pavilion in Monroe LA. Gospel Performers included the Anointed Madison Sisters of Bastrop LA, Pastor D'Antre L. Jackson, Pastor Jermanique Mitchell, Pastor Gillbert Wilson and Friends, Sister Tawanna James and the Unlimited Brothers of Monroe LA. Mistress of ceremony was Kim Stewart, while a special performance by Donterrio...
Edna Delores Jones, 73 Edna Delores Jones of Monroe, LA Housekeeper died March 269, 2021. Service: 11:00 AM Friday April 2, 2021 at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 4:00-6:00 PM Thursday April 1, 2021 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Magnolia Cemetery, Monroe, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Russell Lee Williams, 71 Russell Lee Williams of Monroe, LA Retired died March 27, 2021. Service: 2:00 PM Friday April 2, 2021 at Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 1:00-2:00 PM Thursday April 1, 2021 at Smith Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood...
Still sassy and celebrating is Mrs. Clydell P. Jones who is blessed, praising and thankful for another year. Happy birthday Clydell!...
Whenever you go to take a test for a certification or graduate level education there is a test that you need to pass in order to prove you have what it takes to move to the next level of success. When you enter the testing facility, you walk into a cold, bland space made up of a waiting area and testing room, which features a line of cubicle computer stations. You cannot carry any personal belongings in the testing room and must present an government issued ID. The entire time you are there cameras follow your every move, to maintain that...
Happenings For the 2021 Good Times Monroe Dispatch enjoyed the chat, love to Monroe LA & family. Hope to see yall soon Bearchest TX 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...
Under the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021 and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Congress authorized FEMA to provide financial assistance to individuals who incurred COVID-19-related funeral expenses after January 20, 2020. Today, FEMA has issued its final policy – which includes details such as eligibility and documentation criteria and the application process – for how funds will be distributed to families. Most notably, FEMA shared that the maximum financial assistance will now be $9,000 per fun...
As the U. S. marks a year since the coronavirus shuttered the economy, households are getting a fresh infusion of financial hope as the IRS begins distributing more than 100 million stimulus checks during the past two weeks. Yet Americans who continue to struggle financially fear the additional cash may only tide them over for a month or two. The IRS will send a total of $422 billion in stimulus checks over thee next several weeks, part of Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan signed into law earlier this month. It comes as the A...
High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship -email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph, contact information, official GPA, high school transcript, class rank and ACT score. Deadline is May 10, 2021. Photo Late Legendary Irma DeTiege...
God always gives instructions for us to live by. God wants good and pleasant lives for his children among the nations. (Jeremiah 3:19). We shall call him Father and shall not turn away from him. The Father is the first pastor over his children, he has the first opportunity to give knowledge and understanding to his children (Jeremiah 3:15)( Jeremiah 3:4 ) Children obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your Father and Mother which is the first commandment with promise; that it may be well with you; and that you may live long...
Mildred Patricia Ann was born to her parents, Mary Ellis Moore and Nathaniel Lanier, on a cold winter day of love, February 14, 1936, in Oak Ridge, LA. Mildred's grandmother, Berta Harris, played a huge part in her upbringing, surrounding her with love and support. Mildred confessed to Christ at an early age with Rev. H.S. Carradine as Pastor of St. John Baptist Church. She remained a very faithful member throughout her life. She received her early education at the Oak Ridge Elementary School...
“I AM SURE TO RISE” (Since He Arose, we too shall Rise) Romans 6:5 Copyright 2012 and inspired By :God Hung out to dry, been crucified, been nailed to the cross Gave me a crown of thorns, clothes ripped and torn, said my life was lost. Buried in a tomb, my open wounds, were seasoned with salty words My other cheek was turned, so that you could learn, how love becomes a verb. All I gave was love, treated like a thug, or a beggar on the streets Little did they know, I could save their souls, and...
*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 Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him, knowing that Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him. Romans 6:8-9 Prayer: Father God,...
Philadelphia Word Center Church 115 Arnold Dr. Monroe LA Friday April 2, 2021 at 3pm, public invited. Rev. Dr. Alfred L Mack Pastor/Teacher....
Greater New Antioch Baptist Church 301 Sherrouse Ave. Monroe LA, Good Friday Services April 2, 12 noon, 25th Church Anniversary Sunday April 4, 10:15 am & Children/Youth Easter Presentation April 4, 11 am. Rev. John L. Russell ll Senior Pastor....
“I’d like to give a drink of water while you wait to vote, but I can’t”, could be a quote from many of us. But, in Georgia, a law, passed by Republicans, says you can’t. This is when you have no shame in your game. That reference was about what Republicans recently did to Black/brown people in an all out effort to prevent them from voting in large numbers in Georgia. And Georgia will not be alone. In a scene behind closed, locked doors, Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law that went through the Georgia legislature faster than the Enterprise traveling...
John 11:25-26 | NKJV 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live. 26 And whoever lives and believes in Me shall never die. Do you believe this?” Bless that wonderful name of Jesus!!! Beloved He is the RESURRECTION & THE LIFE!!! Amen! Believe on Him and be Blessed by Him. Have His Resurrection Power displayed in your Life, Home, Wishes, and Desires. HALLELUJAH!!! Jesus can Revive those things that you thought were dead and...
