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4 will be remembered as the year of COVID-19. May I remind you to practice Social Distancing, wear a mask, and wash your hands often (at least 20 seconds with warm water and soap). 2020 is also an election year. This is the time when we often hear the chant, CHANGE, CHANGE, IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE. I say, not so fast. I suggest that change for the sake of change is not good. This is true when we speak about the Mayor of Monroe. Jamie Mayo is the Mayor of Monroe. We the voters of Monroe...
Anytime a person is shot with any type of firearm is disturbing. Shootings cause all types of health and mental issues. For some being shot is a life changing moment, which effects cannot be reversed. Parents, grandparents and guardians raising children in the 21st Century is not easy, especially in this age of technology and social media. Monitor and know your children’s where abouts constantly, because dealing with your child or grandchild being involved in a shooting is unsettling. According to witnesses a drive-by shooting took place on 8...
In life, choices have consequences which can change a person life forever. According to court documents Glenn W. McKinney is suspected and accused of rape in of a victim in Caldwell Parish. The alleged crime was committed on June 16 when the victim was outside when the suspect drove up, made her get inside of his vehicle with a gun, making her perform asexual out before releasing her. The suspect was arrested after being stopped. While denying the sex act, the suspect was charged with second...
There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal and not lovers of good. According to police reports Suspect, Kemonica Rodgers was at her residence where she resides with her mother, picked up a claw hammer, standing over her mother, threatening with the hammer raised ready to strike. The mother was...
Henry Lee Jackson, Sr. was born on November 1, 1929 to the blessed union of Ezra Lee Jackson and Willie Mae Crosby in Jonestown, MS. He was the first of 12 children. He accepted Christ at an early age and attended Hickory Ridge Church in Delhi, LA. He graduated from Waverly High School in Crowville LA and attended annual school reunions until recently. He met and married the love of his life, Beatrice Johnson Jackson on July 10, 1951. They would have celebrated 68 years of holy matrimony this...
The Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center Baton Rouge LA, part of the Southern University System, together with Ilera Holistic Healthcare (Ilera Holistic), on July 1, 2020 became the nation's first historically Black university (HBCU) to launch its own THC medical cannabis products. The university and Ilera share one of two cannabis licenses in the state of Louisiana. The launch of this historic brand, called AYO, comes on the heels of Louisiana's unprecedented...
A local woman and her family is heartbroken/heartsick as they can’t understand why a loved one is still incarcerated in a Texas correctional center. The mother has not seen her son in years since he was incarcerated, wants to know why her son’s case has taken so long to come to trial. She told The Dispatch that her son went to live in Texas after starting a relationship with a young woman. They had a child, but soon after, things took a turn for the worst. According to the family, a situation happened where officers were called, and the son...
Harvey Houston 77 was an incredible guy. He was a man of action not just talk. He was one of the first black Ouachita Parish Sheriff Deputies who helped those after being arrested with simple advice. Harvey dressed well and was a remarkably successful businessman. He made sure his family was taken care of while owning all types of businesses. Harvey was quiet and a great guy who was an investor who made his ideas come true. He showed his kids the trail to become entrepreneurs while helping them...
The road home is one we all will face when the time comes. Larry Jackson 72, lived a humble life and knew how to get along with people. He was a Carroll Graduate, who worked and retired as a truck driver from Lumberman's Supply in Monroe LA. He attended Pine Grove Church. Larry went home to be with the Lord on June 24, 2020. He was preceded in death by father and mother Luster and Ida Mae Jackson, one sister Luster Meyer, and one brother LaVell Jackson. Left to cherish his memories four sisters...
Congratulations Neville High School 2020 Graduate Genesis Moy. Wishing Genesis all the best as she takes the next step in life. Genesis is the daughter of Touronda Douzart. Photo 2020 Graduate Genesis Moy...
At Wossman High School in Monroe LA during football season, among the many spectacular event is when the Wossman Golden Girls perform. A Wossman Golden Girl gave a stellar performance in 2018 was remarkable....
Among the nation's riveting woes, uncertainties, and major challenges include a Pandemic, more than 50 million Americans unemployed, more than 120 thousand lives already lost to COVID 19, weeks of protests occurring throughout the nation, and worldwide marches and protests being held over the death of George Floyd. Floyd was needlessly murdered, vigilante style, at the hands of Dereck Chauvin, a white police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Against this dire backdrop, the nation, the Town of J...
In December 2019, Les Martinique Debutante Taylor Gray was presented to society at the Les Martinique Debutante Ball at the Monroe Civic Center B.D. Robinson Conference Hall. Les Martinique Debutante Taylor Gray is the daughter of Dr. Damion and Denise Gray and the granddaughter of the Geneva Gray and the late Julian Gray....
The Supreme Court delivered a blow to the anti-abortion movement on Monday June 29, 2020, striking down a Louisiana law that could have left only one abortion provider in the state. The court ruled 5-4, with Chief Justice John Roberts siding with the court's liberal justices. June Medical Services v. Russo concerned a Louisiana law that required doctors providing abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. Enforcing the admitting-privileges requirement would drastically reduce...
… and what blacks must learn to survive this new economy To bring this lesson home, a person who earns $100,000 per year and spends $100,000 per year will prosper far less than a person who earns $40,000 per year and spends only $20,000 per year. The latter person is on the path towards building wealth, whereas the prior person is spinning his or her wheels and making no progress towards achieving wealth. In fact, bankruptcy could be in his or her future if there is an abrupt loss of income. You now have the idea. Wealth is the result of a...
Keep your guard up against COVID-19 during summer activities Louisiana has seen an increase in reported COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in recent weeks. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana urges everyone to take steps to protect their health and the health of others because we are all still at risk. “As the state moved into reopening, more people have started doing their usual activities, but we are unfortunately not in the clear from COVID-19 yet,” said Blue Cross Senior Medical Director Dr. Dee Barfield. “Right now, there...
COVID-19 PANDEMIC DEATHS REACH 500,000 The pandemic crossed two grim thresholds this weekend — 10 million known infections and half a million deaths. It comes as American positive results are growing in every state except Rhode Island and Connecticut, with infection increases of 40,000 or more, led by states like Texas and Florida. Mask up while social distancing 6ft. 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 f...
Someday historians will explain to us why President Trump had a relationship with our number one adversary that defied conventional wisdom. The president’s relationship and mannerism that he has exhibited with Russian President Vladimir Putin, stands in stark contrast to presidents from the past who had to contend with the Russians on a global scale. Almost from day one of his presidency, Mr. Trump has shown a propensity to avoid saying anything remotely harsh about Mr. Putin, but he has no reservations calling out this nation’s European all...
In this article I will highlight the legal might of the late Attorney James Sharp. "In 1964 a small group of African-American men in Jonesboro LA, defied the non-violence policy of the mainstream civil Rights movement and formed an armed self-defense organization to protect movement workers from vigilantes and police violence. Author, Lance Hill, offered the first detailed history of the Deacons for Defense and Justice, who grew to several hundred members and 21 chapters in the Deep South and le...
Word Ministries By Brother James Goods During this Pandemic let us remember Romans 10:13 to call upon the name of the Lord! Mission: "Committed to communicate the truth of Scripture and the Person of Jesus Christ so that everyone may know the gospel!" Word Ministries P. O. Box 8061 Monroe LA 71211 Brother James Goods, Jr....
Louis French is a proud Papa or Granddad after being Mr. Little Flower 1967. Louis has become a husband, father, grandfather you name it Louis claims it. It takes a real man, father and grandfather to lead and guide his family towards prosperity. Photo Louis French-Louis French with grand kids Shaniyah & Angel Roy and Senceer Bell....
Before making a substantial purchase, I always do a thorough assessment of a product. My first assessment is to check reviews for the product in question. In some cases, reviews are subjective, meaning they can be influenced by one's personal feelings, tastes, and opinions. Plainly put, one could write a good or bad review depending on the day, how they are feeling, or based on what they thought they would get, not what something actually is. Other reviews may be objective, meaning they are...
Don't let your guard down, Coronavirus is surging, and the next surge is here hospitalizing 100,000 daily the experts advise. Protect and defend your family, especially your elderly family members. Continue to wear your mask in public. Practice social distance in public. Let's continue to use our heads to help stop the spread like Juanita Miller, who is not going to let her guard down!...
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The 37th Annual Rose of Sharon Baptist Church Millard Dean Lee Memorial Scholarship Program will be held on Sunday, July 19, 2020, at 8:30 am. The speaker for the event is Dr. Quentin Holmes, Sr., Assistant Professor of Public Administration at Grambling State University. Due to the pandemic and following the social distancing guidelines, the program will be held outside under the porte-cochere (front entrance of the church). You may also remain in your cars to watch and help celebrate our...
Jeremiah 29:11 | NKJV-For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Beloved we are the Apple of God’s eye. He will perfect those things that concern us. He already knows our needs before we begin to pray. God Has Me on His Mind! God desires us to Prosper in all things and be in Health, even as our soul Prospers. Hallelujah! Position yourself to receive His goodness. Prepare yourself to be showered with His l...
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 Greater New Antioch Baptist Church Usher Bunnie Thomas who loves God and loves being a favorite church usher....
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 The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those who are planted in the Inspired by God through Mary Roggerson & Morning Day Prayer Ministries under the leadership of Pastor...
There are three things that are closely related to each other, they are repentance, faith and repentance and Faith generation. Repentance is a change of mode of thinking, a change of mind about sin, self and God. It is a turning point from self and sin to God. The message of John the Baptist - “Repent ye, for the kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” Our Lord gave the same message in Matthew 4; L7, Mark L: L25 and Luke t3:3. Repentance is directed toward God and faith is directed toward our Lord C new relationship to Him. The word conversion is use...
Voting Time for the Monroe, LA mayor and council elections is here. Early voting will and on July 4, 2020. Election day is July 11, 2020. Go exercise your right to vote, and demonstrate the power through your votes that God has given you to make needed change, by electing people to office who will address the needs, concerns, desires, and best interests of you, your family, and community. If you make one step by voting for change in Monroe government leadership, God will make two. The first step by God will be to inspire your newly elected (May...
