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The trial in the case of State of Louisiana v. Bobby Joe Brown Jr. began Monday, April 4, 2022, in the Ouachita Parish Courthouse. Brown, the defendant, was charged with one count of Aggravated Rape, two counts of Sexual Battery, and one count of Oral Sexual Battery. Testimony in the trial began on Wednesday, April 6, and concluded Friday, April 8. The state presented testimony from multiple witnesses, including the victim, family members of the victim, law enforcement investigators, and an expert witness. Brown took the stand and testified in...
A wreck involving an 18-wheeler on Interstate 10 in Beaumont, TX claimed the life of Emma Brooks, 67 of Bastrop, LA on Monday, April 11, 2022. According to police reports, an 18-wheeler went over the guardrail on Interstate 10 near the downtown Beaumont exit, hitting a black Escalade head-on. An investigation showed the 18-wheeler was traveling eastbound on I-10 in the left travel lane, striking the concrete divider and continuing into the westbound, crashing head-on with a black Cadillac...
Apartment Shooting, Two Injured - We all look forward to a peaceful, restful night of sleep, especially when we've had a rough day. The last thing we want to hear is gunshots. For one local couple, that happened. The shooting occurred on Evangeline Street and left two people injured when someone fired several shots into an apartment complex. The shooting occurred at about 1:00 AM, April 11, 2022 at the Shadow Hawk Apartments, as police responded to the scene to investigate. According to police...
Wossman Lady Cats 3A 2022 LA State Girl's Champions' Da'Naya Ross was selected to the 3A Girls' First Team All State Basketball Team. Congratulations Da'Naya!...
Shootings continue in Monroe, LA and families are mourning their loved ones. There is a B.A.L.M. that can help curb these incidents. Few are searching for another alternative to help stop/solve the shooting violence affecting our community. One can only wonder how long the shooting violence will continue with no end in sight. Ouachita Parish Sheriff investigators are currently investigating a shooting on Carter Dr in Monroe, LA reported Tuesday, April 12, 2022. According to Ouachita deputies,...
Bethel Church of God in Christ – 1800 Parkview Dr. Monroe, LA Community Events Community Blood Drive Saturday April 16, 2022 from 11am– 2pm-FREE Easter Basket Giveaway (for children 12 and under) Saturday April 16, 2022 at 11am until supplies last-Come Join Us for Easter Service – Sunday April 17, 2022 Bethel C.O.G.I.C 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service- Easter Egg Hunt – Immediately after 11:00 Worship Service. Questions, contact 318.237.2741 or via email at [email protected]/....
Like the rest of us in the community, Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis is weary of hearing about the continuing reports of crime happening in the community. There has been a rash of shootings in the area, where there have been many injuries and several deaths reported. The Monroe Police Department (MPD) is doing its job by apprehending alleged suspects as quickly as they can. Officers are to be commended for their swift work in taking dangerous people off the streets. Unfortunately, we live in a violent world and a violent nation, where violence has...
Happy Birthday to the legendary LA Hall of Fame Coach Mackie Freeze who celebrated his 95thbirthday recently. Helping Coach celebrate were his family, church and friends....
The Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi presented its Spring 22 Initiated Six to the brotherhood recently.MTA Chair Antonio Howard introduced brothers Jack Russell, Rusty Potter, Mathew Williams IV, Christopher Broussard, Vernon Moss, and Otis Brooks into the great Kappa brotherhood. Congratulations!...
Recently Emma Jean Jones celebrated her 85th birthday back in her old stomping grounds in Monroe, LA at the Hampton Inn Ball Room. Family and friends gathered to wish Mrs. Jones a happy 85th. Mattie Crenshaw was among the many helping Mrs. Jones celebrate. Happy Birthday Mrs. Jones!...
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 21, 2022. The late legendary Irma DeTiege was a poor girl who moved from a one house in Riverton LA to a three-room shotgun house in Monroe LA on North 11th St. There were three beds in each of two rooms where...
Gertrude Wagner, 91 of Alto, LA died April 7,2022. Services: April 12,2022 at Avenue B.C in Monroe, LA at 11 AM. Burial: Holly Ridge Cemetery in Rayville, LA under the direction of Miller Funeral Home. April Payton, 47 of Monroe, LA died April 9, 2022. Services: New Ollie Grove B.C in Bastrop, LA on April 15,2022 at 11 AM. Burial: Trousdale Hill Cemetery in Collinston, LA under the direction of Miller Funeral Home. Frankie Brown, 95 of Monroe, LA died April 11,2022. Services: April 16, 2022 at Calvary Missionary B.C. at 11AM. Burial: Richwood...
Former Licensed Florist Jean Felton who wrote "Floral Corner in the Monroe Dispatch recently celebrated a birthday. Happy birthday glamour girl Jean Felton. Love your children, grand children and Sonny!...
June 25, 1935- January 14, 2022 Solomon Lovell Riley, Jr. was born on June 25, 1935 in Monroe LA. He was the only child born to the union of Solomon Lovell Riley, Dr. and Gladys Brooks. He spent his formative years in Monroe at Little Flower Catholic School. Upon graduation he enrolled at Xavier University in New Orleans LA. Leaving after two years of study, Sol joined the U.S. Air Force. Upon completing a tour of duty, he returned to Xavier graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Pre-Medicine...
Hebrews 4:15-16 | NKJV For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. We are so glad that Jesus looks beyond our faults and sees our need. He knows our iniquities. He knows our failures and short comings. Yet He still FORGIVES! Amen! And better still He Blesses us even when we don’t deserve i...
Melvin White has a distinction that few, if any in the Monroe area can match. Mr. White believes that he is the oldest barber living and still cutting hair in the area. While listening to White during this reporter's interview with him, one could hear him relive history all over again from the time he first obtained his license to cut hair. It was during the summer of 61, June 3rd to be exact, when White proudly graduated from the Little Rock Barber College in Little Rock, AK. White took an...
Evil -vs - Good- Woe, Woe, Woe, to the inhabitants of the earth, satan has come down with great wrath, his evil has created chaos on the earth. Men are killing without cause. People are driven from their homes and peaceful lives, becoming homeless, hopeless, and hungry. People are being killed in church buildings, women are raped, and children are slaughtered. As Russia invaded Ukraine, Syria, and the middle East, God has issued a warning. He has sent a strong delusion because men and women won't hear the true gospel, but rather believe lies....
