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Life is so precious but is often taken for granted. When someone loses their life tragically, it's a very emotional time for a family who most often wonders what could have done to keep their loved one alive. According to police reports, a double shooting occurred at the Parkview Apartments in Monroe, LA, where two people were wounded, and another fatally on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Sources allege that the shooting was from an ongoing feud that occurred, leaving seven people shot on April 3,...
Anytime illegal drugs are involved in any situation, expect the unexpected. For some, it is hard to spot erratic behavior until the unthinkable happens. According to police reports, police were summoned to a disturbance on Tippit St. in West Monroe, LA on May 2, where authorities made contact with three victims, several witnesses, and suspect, Bobby J. Leonard. Witnesses shared that the altercation began with one of the victims during a fistfight where the victim was punched numerous times and...
Mrs. Juanita Collins Brown was life-long member of the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe LA. She was a mother of eight, who went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 1, 2021. She will be memorialized at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday May 8, 2021 at 11am. Visitation is Friday May 7 from 7 to 8pm at the church. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by two of her children Samuel and Edward Lee Brown. Left to cherish fond memories are six children Emmanuel, Willie, Louis,...
Gunshots were once unusual but have now become a normal occurrence in south Monroe neighborhoods. At one time, gunshots were only heard on peculiar nights or New Year's Eve, but now gunshots can be heard on any day at any time. As the years go by, no neighborhood is safe especially hearing gunshots so loud that they sound as if they are right outside one's doorstep. This leaves no time to pray, much less time to move to a safe part of a home. When gunshots are fired, the bullets travel until it...
A former Monroe resident who was recently in-town visiting the area with his wife experienced an encounter at a local business that didn't turn out pleasant. John Robert Badger was in town staying at Studio 6 and was booked to stay two nights. On the morning of the day that they were scheduled to leave, an incident happened on the motel premises, which left the couple angry with an employee at the motel. According to Badger, they returned back to the motel after running an errand to find that th...
Beast of the Week Senior Basketball Athletes from 22 schools in Northeast LA came to the George "Vamp' Belton Sports Complex at Wossman High School in Monroe LA on Saturday April 24, 2021 Over 20 seniors(girls and boys) 2021 basketball hoopsters participated in The Beast of the Week All Star Game. Activities included three-point shootout, a slam dunk contest and an all-star basketball game. Thanks to all sponsors especially Creed & Creed Local Injury Attorneys....
The community is still waiting for an explanation from the Monroe Police Department (MPD) regarding what happened to David Harris. More importantly, the family of Harris wants to know the truth of what led to their loved one's death, but no one is talking to them. Harris, a Black man, is another victim who has died while in the custody of police officers, this time allegedly by MPD officers, and the Harris family is no closer to the truth about his death. The family and community only know that...
The president/CEO of a Rayville business is once under attack from rival family members, who are allegedly looking to take over the thriving business. The Monroe Dispatch previously reported that several individuals had unsuccessfully tried to oust Henry Davison as head of Davison Family Accounts. The business, which was located at 213 Newton St. in Rayville, has relocated to 106 Courthouse Square, adjacent to the courthouse, after having to vacate the Newton St. address. Davison said the move...
It was a Spring Fashion Tea honoring Greater New Antioch Baptist Church first lady Minister Candice Perry Russell Saturday May 1, 2021 l...
In spite of all of the controversy in the media surrounding COVID-19 vaccines, Deloris Hill, who recently celebrated her 94 birthday, insisted to her children that she wanted to take the vaccine. Mrs. Hill, widow of the late J. C. Hill, is a lifetime resident of Monroe, Louisiana. She and her husband were among the first minority small-business owners in Monroe, a dry-cleaning business called "Nu-Way Cleaners", which they operated until their senior years and both enjoyed retirement. They were...
Many parts of my life are ironically similar to my mother's. It is easy to highlight the negatives, but those experiences are not the ones that have made the most significant impact on my adult life. For example, I have received many compliments for taking on the challenge of homeschooling my son during the COVID-19 pandemic. His academic achievements and young entrepreneurial spirit have been applauded by many who know how hard I work with him while balancing my career. However, I must admit...
United Theological Seminary and Bible College (UTS) will begin summer school on Saturday, June 5, at 7:30am in the library at 905 Texas Ave, Monroe, LA. Class meeting dates include: June 5, 12, 19, and 26. Registration is open now until June 5. Classes are in-person. Again, this summer CDC Guidelines will be observed. The class schedule includes: Bachelor of Theology program: 7:30am- Christian Ethics – Dr. Robby D. Williams; 9:05am-New Testament Theology – Pastor James Jackson; and 10:40am- Principles of Learning and Teaching – Mrs. J. Craft...
Imagine who if you can? His people know him as Ishmael. Do you know who this is?...
Juanita Collins Brown, 88 Juanita Collins Brown of Monroe, LA General Motors died May 1, 2021. Service: 11:00 AM Saturday May 8, 2021 at St. Luke Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 7:00-8:00 PM Friday May 7, 2021 at St. Luke Baptist Church. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Donnie Ray Varner, 63 Donnie Ray Varner of Monroe, LA died April 28, 2021. Graveside Service: 2:00 PM Saturday May 8, 2021 at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA. Visitation: 3:00-5:00 PM Friday May...
