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Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Break-ins, as a crime, happen quite often across the nation. Homes, businesses, and even churches are broken into; some places, like a church, would seem to be off-limits, but that is not the case anymore. Furthermore, there are some places where an individual isn’t expected to break in, like a jail or a funeral home. Yes, a funeral home. It would seem that a local man didn’t seem to think that breaking into a funeral home was abnormal. Never say never. According to Monroe Pol...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. When someone is visiting someone else's home, respect for that person's home is a must. Most strangers know that, and many feel they should be shown the highest level of respect in their own home. It is best to leave if one can't abide by the house rules. A local woman found out that some will violate those rules. Monroe Police got a call of a disturbance occurring at an Allen Street address where a firearm was involved. Before o...
Neighborhood residents that live on South 6th Street in Monroe LA say they are fed up with speeders using their street as a race track. They said that the speeding by young drivers has been going on for a long time, and it is only a matter of time before something tragic happens. The Monroe Dispatch was told that the latest episode happened Monday, April 24, 2023 about 6:00 PM, when a driver was in the 2000 block of South 6th driving at a high rate of speed, where he almost hit a curb that...
Where are our black leaders? Where are our political, social, financial and moral leaders? Why don't we have banquets to honor some of our own honorees as Don Cincone and other artists as well as our Super bowl and NBA championship players? We could have fundraising flagship programs to help non- profit organizations such as NELA Sickle Cell among others....
Join us Saturday April 29, 2023 at 6pm at Living Water Outreach Church 1100 Jackson St. in Monroe LA Prophet Dewayne Black was a well-known and highly sought out Evangelist who traveled the U.S. as one of God's mott faithful as he preached, prophesied and delivered the Word. His ministry in song was the most powerful of his many gifts. Donations greatly appreciated....
Once a year, Little Flower Church hosts its annual Crawfish Boil on Saturday, April 22, 2023. In its 24th year this year, it was a family fun day with crawfish, wings, burgers, hotdogs, face painting, music, arts & crafts, and more. Thanks to the hundreds who came out and had a great time at the crawfish boil....
A community meeting held by officials of La. DOTD with NELA state representatives and members of the community was held Saturday, April 22, 2023 in an effort to seek clarification and answers on how a Hwy 165 Road/Street project will continue. The meeting held according to those connected with the proposed project was to clear up what could only be described as confusion in a community that feels that it hasn't been given sufficient information to truly understand exactly what is going on and ho...
At University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) on Monday April 24, 2023, Professor Pamela Saulsberry was celebrated at her retirement celebration before family, friends, and colleagues on the 7th floor of the ULM library. Dr. Saulsberry was awarded Emeritus status in Social Work which has only been awarded to a select few by current ULM President Ron Berry. Congratulations Dr. Pamela Saulsberry on your 48 years of service in education!...
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Monroe, LA held its church groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Among the many church members breaking ground for the new church were future young men church leaders participating (l to r) including Camryn Rodgers, Camdyn Rodgers, Stephen Davis, and Richmond Smith. Rev. O.W. Billups Jr., Pastor....
Carroll, Neville, and Wossman High School graduates of 1972 recently held their combined 50th class reunion during Carroll High School homecoming festivities. Back together again, the former Carroll High School students were split between three schools during integration. The 1972 reunion was held fifty years later, and classmates rekindled that high school spirit after not seeing each other for 50 years. Old classmates fellowshipped at Whitley's Entertainment Center and worshipped at Liberty...
Joan Wilhite Stream, 72 of Monroe, LA/ Alameda, CA Retired CNA died Friday April 7, 2023. Visitation: 6:00-8:00PM Thursday April 27, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Companies, Monroe, LA. Graveside Service: 11:00AM Friday April 28, 2023 at NELA Veteran Cemetery in Rayville, LA under directions of McFarland Funeral Companies- Monroe. Johnny Dean, 31 of Monroe, LA Laborer died Saturday April 15, 2023. Visitation: 6:00-8:00PM Friday April 28, 2023 at McFarland Funeral Companies in Monroe, LA. Service: 11:00AM Saturday April 29, 2023 Monroe Civic Center...
Two of the hottest chairs in Monroe LA are at Carroll High School in Monroe LA. The high standard was set in 1953 by Carroll's first principal Morris Henry Carroll, while the Carroll Head Football Coach is equally as hot. Current Carroll Principal Dr. Eric Davis is retiring from the school soon. Inquiring minds wonder who will be the next Carroll Principal?...
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 15, 2023. The late legendary Irma Irma DeTiege, by God's amazing grace and mercy, helped many get through the race of life through her inspiration and fortitude. Thanks for your continuous support Mrs. Mattie...
For some who have created a life in other areas of the world, coming to their hometown is the trip they love most. Many leave their hometown in search of a better life with many more opportunities, finding what they were looking for elsewhere. Things change once father time sets in, and people desire the familiar roads they once traveled with family who know them best. Joyce Givens was spotted back in town with relatives recently. Thank God for family!....
Ecclesiastes 9:10 Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might, for in the realm of the dead, where you are going, there is neither working nor planning nor knowledge nor wisdom. Day to day, countless numbers of men and women that say they love God, arise from their slumber, just to put off for another day, what can be done today. There is such a defeated, complacent mindset in the body of Christ. Opportunities, gifts, talents and even lives are going to waste each day. God is calli...
That cheering you have been hearing since Monday is coming from the millions of Americans who are delighted and happy, knowing that Tucker Carlson is gone. Yes, that Tucker Carlson. There may be another individual with a name like Carlson, but without the notoriety, but only one worked at Fox News. Now, that Carlson is no more and to the millions of viewers that listened to Carlson every night, there is no joy in Mudville because their right-wing hero is out, gone, bye, “see you later alligator”, gone. However, to his viewers and supporters, Ca...
St. Luke Baptist Church 3507 Church St. Monroe LA Free clothing on Saturday June 17, 2023 at 10am till 2pm. Rev. Alonzo Clark Pastor....
All labor is prosperity (Proverbs 1:31-33). Because of laziness many suffer. Because of idleness, everything around you may become wasted. Even the poor have much, but because of poor management they become penniless. During our time on earth, a feast is made for laughter, wine to make merry, but money answers all things. We must work if we are to afford the pleasures of life. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and he shall direct your path (Proverbs 3:5-6). God wants us to be good stewards over what he blessed us with to bless him, others,...
United Theological Seminary and Bible College (UTS), CLASS OF 2023 cordially invites you to the spring commencement ceremony at the seminary. Saturday, May 6, at 10:00am. Degrees to be conferred include Bachelor of Theology, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Ministry. For more information: phone: 318-323-6720. Email:[email protected]....
Hello everyone! This week I will be discussing State Testing. I start my state testing this upcoming week, but by the time this column is in the newspaper, I'll have already finished my state testing. State testing can be extremely stressful; it determines whether you pass or not, which adds more to the stress and is exhausting. I wrote a column about state testing almost a year ago, but if not, then a year ago. But, here are a few things to do during your week of testing, 1. Wear comfortable...
1 Peter 2:24 | NKJV Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed. Beloved how great a Price Jesus paid for the debt which we owned. His precious blood shed on Calvary, His beating, whipping, scourging, chastisement, and wounding Paid in Full once and for ALL, what we deserved. By His stripes we were Healed. It's ALREADY DONE!!! We can then become dead to sin and ALIVE to Righteousness. We b...
In Loving Memory of Pastor Matthew J. Thornton. Matthew was born February 4, 1948 to the late Blanche Etta Larkin & Samuel Eugene Thornton in Monroe LA. Matthew a.k.a. "Spanky" was preceded in death by his older brother, whom he adored, Samuel John Thornton, Detroit MI. He grew up in Bryant's Addition in Monroe LA playing endlessly, enjoying family, neighborhood and sports, his favorite sport was football. He attended Carver Elementary and graduated from Carroll High School in 1966 then on to...
On Sunday April 23, 2023 at St. Peter Baptist Church in Monroe LA, in the absence of Pastor Brenda Porter Gaston, Rev. Elbert Taylor filled the pulpit delivering the sermon from John. 20:29, Faith in God/Overcomers. Jesus is telling us bless are they that have not seen, and yet believe, that is the power of the blessing, because when you are blessed trouble comes, heartaches come, disappointments comes, the attacks come, but you have to remember the power of the blessing, that, is your belief...
Don't be FOOLISH and wait until Mother's Day to express your love and appreciation for the woman that gave you LIFE. This is one of the most important writings I have ever been inspired with. It is dedicated to my mother as an expression of my love and dedication to her when she was showing the beginning signs of dementia which transitioned into Alzheimer's. I am sharing it in its entirety in hopes of touching the heart of those who still have their mother to inspire you to love her while you can because when she is gone it will be too late....
April 25,1998-April 25, 2023 In the spring of 1998, 24 Dynamic Innovative Vivacious Awesome Sisters became members of the Monroe Metropolitan Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. On Saturday April 22,2023, those sorority members gathered to celebrate their 25th silver anniversary at a local restaurant in Monroe LA. The accomplished and stylish women, who experienced the union of being “line sisters” 25 years ago on April 25, 1998, have connections to some of the area’s most prestigious universities. Ladies celebrating th...
