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At Carroll High School Homecoming 2022, there's no other homecoming in the world with the alumni draw appeal as Carroll. Carroll LA Homecoming drew Carroll Alumni from throughout the United States beginning Sunday September 25- October 2, 2022. Carroll Homecoming Activities included a coronation for the homecoming queen, a parade, a block party, pep rally, football game and church services. The weeklong festivities drew thousands of Carroll Alumni , family , friends and students from other...
Happy 60th birthday Bonnie Harris who is the talk of the town. Family and friends had a great time at Bonnie's Birthday enjoying some great food fun, and fellowship at the W-Event Center in Monroe LA. Everyone felt at home as Bonnie set it out and everyone had a memorable time....
Three individuals were shot several hours after a football game near Carroll High School Friday, October 1, 2022. Sources say that a female and two males were at the intersection of Renwick and Rogers St., just standing and talking, when an individual suddenly approached them. Sources tell the Monroe Dispatch that without exchanging words, the individual produced a gun and fired multiple shots. The incident happened at about 11:45 PM as the trio attempted to flee, but all were struck by gunfire. The female, sources say, tried to run but couldn...
Life is said to be fleeting. We don't know how much of it we will enjoy because we are here today but could be gone tomorrow. It can be over in an instant, like clicking a light switch on the wall. Enjoy it while you can. A local family will not get to see a loved one's face around the family anymore as Monroe Police are investigating what has been described as a hit-and-run incident. According to MPD, the incident happened Monday, October 3, 2022, near the 7900 block of Desiard St. around 7:30...
May 14, 1940 ~ September 27, 2022 Anniero Walker, Jr., 82, was born on May 14, 1940, in Columbia, VA, to the late Anniero Walker, Sr., and Alma Carrington Walker. Anniero transitioned on September 27, 2022 to his forever home. He accepted Christ as his personal savior at Locust Grove Baptist Church in Columbia, LA. He maintained his relationship with God throughout his life and became a member of the Greater Flowery Mount Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He depended on his faith in G...
Denim Greely was crowned Miss Carroll on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 during Carroll High School's Homecoming Coronation. The school's gymnasium was transformed into a queen's dream with the theme "Once Upon a Fairytale". Carroll Principal Dr. Eric Davis honored the queen with a traditional crowning during the coronation. Miss Carroll reigned as homecoming queen, arriving by helicopter at the school's homecoming halftime festivities escorted by her dad Andrew Greely. Congratulations Miss Carroll...
Damardrick Blunt was named DownSouth Sports Magazine MVP for the Carroll vs. Sterlington game held on September 23, 2022 in Sterlington, LA. The undefeated (5-0) Bulldogs defeated the Panthers by the score of 34-20. It was Carroll's first victory over Sterlington since the Panthers moved to Class 3A. Blunt led the Bulldog's charge with168 all purpose yards 1 TD as a receiver, with one rushing TD for 45 yards, and passed for a 30 yard TD. The DownSouth Sports MVP is sponsored by The Monroe...
On Sunday, October 2, 2022, Liberty Christian Center in Monroe, LA, welcomed and honored Carroll High School alumni in celebration of the school's homecoming week. Liberty Christian Pastors Drs. Johnny and Pamela Drumgole are proud Carroll alumni and were delighted to honor Carroll graduates through praise and worship. They also provided a delicious catered meal following church services....
Carroll, Neville, and Wossman High Schools Class of 1972 students joined forces to host a combined 50th class reunion during the week of Carroll High School homecoming, September 30, 2022 - October 2, 2022. The former Carroll High School students were split between three schools during integration. 50 years later, the 1972 reunion was held, and classmates rekindled that high school spirit after not seeing each other for five decades....
Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA, held its Homecoming 2022 with fun fellowship on Sunday, October 2, 2022. There was plenty of praise, prayer, and worship, and many showed up coming back home for the first time since the pandemic. Calvary's praise team was outstanding, while Pastor William Armstrong prayed and preached the rafters off the church. Calvary church members were rewarded for bringing the most worshippers, and an overflow homecoming crowd shared food, fellowship,...
Week 6 October 7, 2022 #2 Carroll Bulldogs (4-0) @ #9 Wossman Wildcats (3-2) It's that time of the year again. That time when the leaves fall, the fair is in town and the baby bayou classic is staring us right in the eyes. That's right it's Carroll vs Wossman week. The history of this rivalry dates all the way back to the late 1980's after their closure of the original Richwood High School, Carroll went searching for a new rival and found one just 4 miles down the road. This year's game may be...
Another devastating hurricane has struck the U.S., leading to dozens of deaths and a cleanup/repair bill that is in the billions of dollars range. The state of Florida has a long way to go to get past the life changing effects that people go through when they have to rebuild after a hurricane turns their lives upside down. Everyone in the state of Louisiana remembers Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the efforts and resources that it took to rebuild New Orleans and the Lake Charles/Lafayette area, as the memories will never go away. The same...
The deadline to register to vote or make changes, in person or by mail is October 11, 2022. The deadline to register or make changes online at www.geauxvote.com is October 18, 2022. Early Voting begins Tuesday October 25 through Tuesday November 1, except Sunday between the hours of 8:30 am till 6 pm. Early voting places Registrar of Voters Community Room 1650 DeSiard St. Ste 125 Monroe LA or West Ouachita Senior Center 1800 N 7th St. West Monroe LA – Voters need identification . Sample ballots www.geauxvote.com...
pARTy 318! will take place again this year, Thursday, October 20, 2022, 5:30-8:00 PM at Masur Museum of Art, 1400 South Grand Street. Admission is free. Join the fun and enjoy food trucks, free wine and beer (beer provided by Marsala Beverage), live music by Makeshift Tapedeck, games, and more! Come one come all to the most fun pARTy of the year! Bring your I.D. and money for food trucks. Participating food trucks TBA. New this year is Raise the Roof!, a roof tile fundraiser for the permanent collection. Area artists are creating a work of art...
As inflation causes us all to stretch our dollars, the majority of Americans – including Monroe residents – are likely focused on finding the best prices without sacrificing quality. Healthcare can be expensive, so picking the right insurance plan that meets your individual or family needs can be critical to maintaining a balanced budget. Right now – during the Annual Election Period Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 – people eligible for Medicare have the opportunity to select a plan that provides the affordability, convenience and benefits they want as...
I'm Luke Mixon, a Naval academy and TOPGUN graduate who served as a fighter pilot for 20 years. Now, I'm running against Senator John N. Kennedy because we need real leaders in the U.S. Senate who are willing to put politics aside and work for the people of Louisiana. People have lost faith in Washington's ability to solve our problems. Why? Because they don't see Washington solving our problems. Instead, they see a bloodsport where everyone blames the other side and nothing gets done. It's all...
Keyana Johnson, 38 of Monroe, LA Homemaker died Wednesday October 5, 2022. Arrangements incomplete. Services entrusted to McFarland Funeral Companies-Monroe. Jace Armour Hollins, 2-year-old son of Jakeria Hollins of Monroe, LA died Tuesday October 4, 2022. Arrangements incomplete. Services entrusted to McFarland Funeral Companies-Monroe Shenderyk Johnson, 21 of Monroe, LA Laborer died Tuesday October 4, 2022. Arrangements incomplete. Services entrusted to McFarland Funeral Companies-Monroe Marie Elaine-Theresa Batiste Davis, 70 of New Orleans,...
