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Matthew 24:10 - And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. One can never truly foresee the tragic difficulties we may have in our lives, especially when it comes to struggles with our family. Saturday, August 1, 2021, is a day one Monroe family will never forget after family drama led to a series of very unfortunate events. According to police reports, police responded to a disturbance on Marx St. where officers found a Black female with a severe injury t...
April 20, 1950 ~ August 1, 2021 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. - 2 Timothy 4:7 Our angel, Amy Lois Douzart Allen, 71, was born April 20, 1950 in Rayville, LA. She was the fifth child of nine, born to the late Eddie James Douzart and Hester Warren Douzart. Amy received her formal education at Carroll High School where she was a proud member of the graduating class of 1969. Amy realized that the Lord was the head of her life, accepted Christ as her...
October 28, 1934 – August 1, 2021 Abe Edward Pierce III was an educator and politician in Monroe, LA, who served as the city's first African-American mayor. Mr. Pierce held the position for one term from 1996 to 2000, when he was unseated by the Republican candidate, Melvin Rambin. A graduate of the former Monroe Colored High School prior to desegregation and the historically black Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA, Mr. Pierce was a classroom teacher who taught biology, chemistry, and p...
Something about this story just doesn't sound right. In one of the most bizarre and terrifying moments in life, a man who had just gotten married allegedly opens fire on a passenger in his car and on other people who were also in their vehicles. According to reports, Devin Jose Jones was stuck in traffic on the Bonnet Carre' Spillway heading back to Alexandria on Saturday night, July 31, 2021 when the alleged gunfire happened. An argument began as Jones allegedly accused his wife of having an affair with the male passenger, according to the...
Sunrise: March 24, 1955 Sunset: August 2, 2021 Arenta Peevy was the fourth of five children born to Leroy and Dorothy Peevy. He was the grandson of Eddie Leroy Warner, Hickory Henry Peevy, Bessie Walden Peevy and Elisha and Elsie Reed. Eddie Leroy Warner, Hickory Henry Peevy, Bessie Walden Peevy and Elisha and Elsie Reed, great grandparents Fred and Savanna Taylor, Birdie Wade Reed, sister Fannie Mae Thompson, son Rico Peevy Sr., and grandson Rico Peevy Jr. all preceded him in death. At an...
Congratulations Ouachita Parish High School 2021 Graduate Madison Nelson. Wishing Madison all the best as she takes another step in life....
The Monroe/Ouachita Parish Branch of the NAACP led by Branch President Rev. Ambrose Douzart recently met with Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell to discuss the possibility of parish officers using body cameras. The Monroe Dispatch spoke with Rev. Douzart, and he expressed his views on the need for body cameras to be worn by officers. Douzart shared a statement outlining why cameras can play a pivotal role for the community if trust is to be restored, especially after recent local events have...
Dazzle Dance will open its doors for it's 10th dance season this year! Invest in your child's dream of becoming a beautiful dancer. Register them online today - www.dazzledanceonline.com or register in-person at Dazzle Dance Studio (830 MLK Jr. Drive, Monroe, LA), Saturday, August 21, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, and Sunday, August 22, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Visit www.dazzledanceonline.com for more or text, 504-499-1227....
Gianni Artis Cobbs, 24wks Gianni Artis Cobbs, 24wks of Monroe, LA died July 30, 2021. Graveside Service: Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 11:00 AM at Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Rev. George Washington, 88 Rev. George Washington, 88 of West Monroe, LA, Clergy, died July 28, 2021. Service: Saturday, August 7, 2021, 11:00 AM at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: Friday, August 6, 2021, 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Seigle Community Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood...
A few years ago I was able to travel to Cuba, a country located in the Carribean. The country is about an hour's journey from Miami, FL. Stepping off the plane revealed a small airport, with minimal modern efficiencies, but just enough that the snobbiest of travelers did not complain. Steps further out of the airport and one is met with a humid unsettling air. Old American cars serve as taxis awaiting visitors who need to move throughout the city. A drive around Havana, the country's most populated city birthed a nostalgic familiar feeling. Thi...
Happenings Another Possum in my Tree Sexual relationships are often considered the worst of bet Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM and Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonable prices. Three Monroe locations: Now Save #1 4399, Hwy 165 South, 318-737-7873; Tiger Market Café, 1800 Forsythe Ave, Suite 1, 318-325-4000; Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 S and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and Staff...
Happy birthday Rev. Welton Wright Sr. who is blessed and thankful to have celebrated another year. Rev. Wright gives all praise to God for his continued longevity. Helping Rev. Wright celebrate were Cousins Janice, Dot and the real Dr. Ice....
Of the three candidates vying for chair of the English Department, Terrence T. Tucker became the first African American selected as chair at the University of Memphis in Memphis, TN. Terrence, a 1996 graduate of Ouachita Parish High School, completed his undergraduate work at LSU in Baton Rouge. Then, he received his Master's Degree and PhD in African-American Studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. Prior to becoming chair, Dr. Tucker was the Coordinator of the...
Wyatt and Louise X were high school sweethearts. They 've been together so long that when you see one, you're looking for the other. Their love for one another has stood the test of time, while they've traveled the world how many times? Congratulations Wyatt and Louise X, you mean the world me!...
The Monroe-Ouachita Chapter of Grambling University National Alumni Association presents the 19th Annual Evening with GSU Athletic Department on Thursday, August 26, 2021 6:00 P.M. at the Monroe Civic Center BD Robinson Room. The first 150 guests will receive a free appetizer from Texas Roadhouse (West Monroe, LA). For ticket(s) and other information, contact Ezzard Burton at 318-680-9057 or Larry Mason at 318-503-5189. There will be several door prizes and silent auction items. The two major...
