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Fear can be a blessing or a curse. When a person gets fed up, they are dangerous. It's like a cat pushed into a corner, no way but one way out, which can become someone's worst nightmare. According to police reports Suspect Carrie Lacey 24, is accused of stabbing two victims on Monday October 1. The suspect stabbed her boyfriend after a fight started in the face and stomach with a pair of scissors. A second victim was stabbed trying to breakup the fight. Police found a bloody scene upon their...
The door of life opens and closes. Many are upset when the door closes. A great guy in our community has found his way across the Jordan River. Hearts are saddened upon hearing of the passing of Monroe Daggs. Monroe passed Saturday September 29, 2018. He will be remembered as one of those cool guys who was loved by many. Monroe had a wonderful spirit through all what he faced. Family and friends will bid farewell to Monroe Saturday October 13, 2018, 11am at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church...
The community mourns the loss of Jimmie Lee Jones, who was born August 27, 1959 and died September 26, 2018 after a brief illness. Jimmie served his community as delivery driver for Aaron's Pharmacy for more than 15 years. He leaves to cherish 18 children and a host of grandchildren. Visitation is Friday October 5, 1-6pm Smith Funeral Home 507 Winnsboro Rd. Monroe LA and funeral services Sat October 6, 2018, 2pm at True Vine Baptist church 1400 Dilling Monroe LA. Photo Jimmie Lee...
HAMPCO, INC. 10th Annual Financial Literacy Graduation Ceremony was Saturday, September 24, at Harvey Benoit Community Center Monroe LA. Dr. Leonard Clark was guest speaker. State Representative Marcus Hunter made a class presentation and awarded diplomas. Hampco, Inc. vision is to build stronger communities by improving the lives of individuals so they can help to empower others. This vision is being accomplished by collaboration and partnership with community organizations and a financial...
Community leaders come in all shapes, sizes and colors. What makes them stand apart is the heart inside of them for what they do, in order to make a difference in the community. Emmanuel Brown, Jr. is not the biggest or the tallest among leaders in the community. But what the short in stature man does with our at risk young Black boys, is the stuff of which legends are made. Affectionately known as Coach "Tattoo" in the Booker T. community, Brown is a very respected individual, especially by...
Brother Verbon Muhammad, Sr & NOI-Monroe LA was awarded the NAACP's highest award in the state of Louisiana by NAACP State President Michael McClanahan at the State Convention Freedom Fund Banquet Saturday September 22, Mt. Zion Life Center in Monroe, LA, the Emmitt J Douglas award for our work in the Monroe & Northern Louisiana area! "All Praises Is Due To Allah (God)" Verbon is also a Monroe City School Board Candidate in District 6 #65. Photo Verbon NAACP Highest- Brother Verbon Muhammad and...
I remember watching television shows like the Jetsons and thinking a lot of the technologies they had would be nice but never actually saw them really happening. The Jetsons were based in the 2060 future era, and we are only in 2018. Our reality is that we have arrived near the Jetson-like present and future faster than anticipated thanks to inventors with creative imaginations and the engineers who can make those visions come to life. A simple modern efficiency that has always been used is the TV. I remember when I first begin watching televis...
The symbol for the early church in the early history of Christianity was the "boat." The church was understood as an"ark of salvation" carrying believers safely over the flood that destroys life. The earliest name of the Christian Church was "The Way." According to Owen C. Thomas in his book, entitle Introduction to Theology, the description of the church as the body of Christ appears only in Paul's letters, and it is his only image of the church, except of the olive tree in Romans 11. Bultmann said that the church exists only in the event of...
1 Timothy 6:12 "Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, to which you were also called and have confessed the good confession in the presence of many witnesses." Oh, Beloved Fight the Good Fight of Faith! It is the only Fight worth fighting! It is the only Fight worth being in! When faced with adversaries, difficulties, challenges and defeats you must continue to FIGHT WITH YOUR FAITH! When disputes, arguments, disagreements and disappointments occur confront them by FIGHTING...
God is the Creator of Heaven, Earth, seas and all things that live. Jesus is the Son of God who came down from Heaven to teach men and women how to live before God and man and that we should love God and love one another. The church is God’s mouthpiece on Earth and where we congregate together to worship God and fellowship with one another. The church must be on one accord in worship and create jobs, build houses, help start businesses. Let us, God’s people begin a movement to take care of, teach, train and support one another. We can do all...
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury took an important step Monday (Oct. 1) night at its regularly scheduled meeting, when an ordinance to permit alcohol to be sold on Sunday was on the agenda. No action was taken by Jurors, as the ordinance was only for introductory purposes. Calhoun businessman, Laddie Aulakh went before members of the police jury last year asking why he couldn’t sell alcohol on Sunday. He told jurors that his business was losing money because his customers were not able to purchase alcohol on Sunday, as they went to surrounding p...
At the NAACP State Convention Freedom Fund Banquet Saturday September 22, Mt. Zion Family Life Canter Monroe LA Dazzle Dance Awed and overwhelms a NAACP Sate Convention. Shine with the brightest stars, Dazzle Dance. Photo Dazzle Dance 1-Dazzle Dancers Photo Dazzle Dance 2- Dazzle Dancers Photo Dispatch...
Playing on Ignorance There are citizens who do not know the Monroe City Schools are planning to build a new Martin Luther King Jr. School! The citizens who don’t know will know when their houses flood again and the unbearable traffic on Parkview and East Streets. SCIA Monthly Meeting Southside Community Involvement Association (SCIA) October Meeting is Thursday, October 4, 6 p.m. Democratic Candidate for Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District, Jessee C. Fleenor, will be on hand and official voting will also be made available for all to pra...
(WEEK 6) GRISSOM'S TOP 10 (WEEK 6) 1. WEST MONROE REBS (5-0) def Neville 29-14 Next: Friday at #6 Ruston (3-2) 2. BASTROP RAMS (5-0) def Holy Savior Menard 58-0 Next: Friday at Brother Martin (3-2) 3. OAK GROVE TIGERS (5-0) def St.Freds 34-0 Next: Friday vs Tensas (1-4) 4. OUACHITA LIONS (4-1) def Plaquemine 42-14 Next: Friday vs Pineville (4-1) 5. UNION PARISH FARMERS (4-1) def FPHS 21-6 Next: Friday vs Richwood (0-5) 6. RUSTON BEARCATS (3-2) def West Ouachita 48-21 Next: Friday vs #1 West...
These LHSAA Referees are sought throughout the area. They believe in letting the teams and players decide the outcome of their games called, not them. Referees Ray Hollis, Melvin Tatum Sr. and James DeTiege Photo Referees...
It happens all the time, domestic disputes more so than less. Many times, those involved don't understand why until in the moment. Calmer heads prevail once the police arrive. Until then chaos erupts, and everyone believes they're in the right until someone's arrested. According to police reports, Ouachita Parish Deputies responded to a battery in progress on September 29. The victim stated her live-in girlfriend approached her aggressively holding a kitchen knife telling her she was about to...
There is worldwide speculation as to who is more credible or who is more believable…. Judge Kavanaugh or Dr. Ford. As Judge Kavanaugh prepares for a seat as a Supreme Court Justice, Dr. Christine Ford alleges that he assaulted her while they were in high school. Their testimonies and multiple discussions have taken place among people on either side of the issue to the point that an FBI investigation has to take place. Locally, citizens sometimes have faced situations on which both sides provide facts that they say are true by 100 percent. A...
The Louisiana Department of Education today announced the state is the recipient of a $9 million grant to expand mental health services to students to support health development and prevent youth violence. Louisiana has been awarded the Project Advancing Wellness and Resilience Education (Project AWARE) grant through the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. "In order to truly serve every child, every day, we must understand and meet their learning needs, as well as their social and emotional needs," said State Superin...
According to area business owners, teens are shoplifting more than ever. The owners are facing such a dilemma regarding punishment. Realizing that these are young kids who are at such impressionable ages, they do not need a police record. On the other hand, they are committing serious crimes by stealing. If parents are contacted, will they appreciate the call and will they punish the teen enough so that the crime will not be repeated. There has to be a fitting punishment for the crime of teen shoplifting. One storeowner says that he has had...
At the Bayou Classis Kick-Off at the Monroe Airport Monroe LA recently, former Grambling Queen Edith Douzart was in attendance representing her Alma Mata Grambling State University. There were many Gramblinites and Southernites rooting for their team. The Bayou Classic is the biggest Black Classis Football Game in the U.S. Photo Edith L. Douzart...
Jimmie Jones, 59 Jimmie Jones of Monroe, LA Delivery Driver died September 26, 2018. Services: 2:00 P.M., Saturday October 6 at True Vine Baptist Church, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 1:00 - 6:00 P.M., Friday October 5 at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens, Richwood, LA. Stephen Lewis, 69 Stephen Lewis of Monroe, LA Medical Tech died September 27, 2018. Memorial Services: 11:00 A.M., Wednesday October 3 at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Donald Taylor, 62 Donald Taylor of Bastrop, LA Sol Pipe Steel Worker, died...
At Carroll Homecoming Monroe LA recently, Miss Carroll Jaevyenne Williams-Taylor received real love from her dad Joe Taylor before they walked across the Carroll Football Field. This was a moment few have and cherish. Photo Miss Carroll Jaevyenne Williams-Taylor and her Dad Joe Taylor. Photo Dispatch...
Wossman High School Monroe LA crowned Miss Wossman Larriuna Shell Tuesday October 2, at coronation activities held at the school. Miss Wossman was beautiful, poised and pristine as she was crowned by Wossman Principal Dr. Eric Davis. Miss Wossman was in good company with Miss Louisiana Holli Conway. Congratulations Miss Wossman 2018 Larriuna Shell! Photo Miss Wossman Larriuna Shell (left) and Miss Louisiana Holli Conway Photo Dispatch...
*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. PRAYING CHILDREN Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday Do not quench the Spirit. 1 Thessalonians 5:19 Prayer: Father, thank You for Your Word. I will not suppress or subdue the work of the Holy Spirit in my life. Nor will I hinder Him in the midst of...
IF WE HAD KNOWN that the favor you did for us would be the last good deed of your hands We would have asked you to do something that was impossible for any woman, girl, boy or man Like walking the shores of the seven seas and count each grain of sand Then turn every one of them into a year that you would dwell upon the land. IF WE HAD KNOWN that when we saw you it would be the last time we would see your face We would have made the camera in our eyes, take a picture of your smile, and stored it...
The school year of 1966- 67 was a very eventful and exciting year, for the young men attending Eula D. Britton High School, Rayville, LA. The announcement of a football team was a long-awaited dream for the boys who had played football on empty lots around Rayville and on the school grounds. Many of them eagerly tried out for the school's first football team the fall of 1966. Several members of the football team shared their memories during the" Down Memory Lane" segment at the school reunion,...
Pastor Brenda Dziadaszek and the ladies of Spiritual Harvest Worship Center Monroe LA, cordially invite ladies in this community to join them at their 11th "Women of the Word" Prayer Conference & Breakfast Fellowship, Saturday, October 13, 8:30 a.m. "WOMEN THIRSTING FOR GOD" guest speakers are Pastor Linda Trimble, Liberty Christian Center SE, Winnsboro LA; Amie Brooks, The Church at Bethel's Family, Houston TX; and Wanda Oatis, Lifeline Fellowship Church Monroe LA Come and enjoy a delicious...
Happy 70th Birthday Delores Carol Hollis Happy 70th Birthday Delores Carol Hollis Tuesday October 9! We love you!!!...
Political issues affect us all and it is vital that we pay attention to them. We must realize that the government has control over many aspects of our lives. Politicians can alter our access to reproductive/contraceptive resources, our taxes, our healthcare, our benefits, our access to guns, our school systems, and our rights and freedoms. There is no amount of money, no race or culture, and no age that keeps you completely safe from the hands of the law. You may find yourself without clean water like our neighboring towns. Like them, you will...
