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In the world we live, a person working on a job can always make more money than they can steal. To have a job is a blessing. Many would live longer if they had a job paying decent money. There are so many young folks walking around idle and can't get a job due to circumstances like drug screens, criminal records, etc. In West Monroe, LA, police were alerted of missing money from a business on October 13. According to police reports documentation and video evidence were provided in reference to e...
Probably one of the most difficult challenges in this community is to deter violence. As parents, many are not aware of the extent their children are involved in violent acts. They certainly do not know where and how their children can get their hands on dangerous weapons. Community leaders are quite vocal with different pleas to stop the senseless killings and violence. Is there documentation that any elected official has placed himself or herself in the mainstream of neighborhoods where such problems exist? This is not a complaint....
Ever wondered why people are apprehensive about getting involved with others? Many won't lookup, acknowledge or give strangers the time of day! According to police reports, a deputy was summoned to a residence for a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, law enforcement contacted the victim, who stated her ex-boyfriend/arrestee Christopher Johnson arrived at her residence without permission. The victim told the deputy that the arrestee banged on the door screaming, "Let me the -uck in." After asking th...
President Donald Trump must have thought that he came up with "a winner" when he invoked professional football players kneeling during the playing of the National Anthem, as a sign of disrespect to the flag. Colin Kaepernick started his one-man protest long before Trump became president. The facts should show that President Trump didn't say anything about Kaepernick's kneeling until just a few weeks ago. Where was the president's outrage over kneeling before then? Where was his passion for the...
It was a shock that many had not a clue and others already knew at Wossman High School. At Monroe City School Board's latest meeting, board members voted to name the new Wossman fieldhouse which is still under construction for Pat Williams, a former Wossman football player/ NFL pro. Many Wossman Alumni who knew or may have known of the vote wanted to name the new Wossman fieldhouse for former Wossman football coach Ray Gambino, if not split the name between the two which is a moot issue since...
A Ouachita Parish homeowner is still very upset with an area contractor who claims to do quality work on houses. The work quality has left the homeowner in strong disagreement with the contractor. However, what makes the homeowner even more infuriated with the person that she hired to work on her house is that individual is working on another house, leaving her home just the way it was when he stopped working on it. Robert McFarland started working/renovating a house near the ULM campus...
Za'Kiya Simmons was crowned Homecoming Queen before students, parents and friends on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at the Wossman Homecoming Coronation in Monroe, LA. Congratulations Miss Wossman Za'Kiya Simmons!...
Congratulations to Jennessa Beard, 5th grade Student of the year - 2017, at Madison James Foster Elementary School in Monroe, LA, where Jennifer Harris is Principal. Jennessa is the daughter of Gregory Beard....
Donald Ray Kims went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2017. He was a Richwood High School 1978 Graduate and was in the U.S. Army for 19 years. His memorial services are Saturday October 21, 2017, 11am at Central Baptist Church Syracuse New York. His services are entrusted to Hollis Funeral Home in Syracuse, NY.Donald Ray Kims went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2017. He was a Richwood High School 1978 Graduate and was in the U.S. Army for 19 years. His memorial services are...
This past summer NBA superstar Kevin Durant received lots of backlash after revealing he was behind a fake social media account, that shared his true feelings about his former team and coaches. Durant began his career as a professional basketball player in 2007 at age 19 with the Seattle Supersonics, and was named NBA Rookie Player of the Year. The next year the team was renamed and moved, officially becoming the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite his athletic star power, Durant and his teammates could not seem to win an NBA championship title,...
Spirit of Deliverance Church of God In Christ in Monroe, LA honored worthy servants Pastor Ronald and First Lady Marilyn Green 7 years of tireless kingdom service on Sunday, October 15. Special 7th Anniversary guests were Pastor Robert M. Moody of Holy Way Ministries Family Worship Center. Mistress of Ceremony was Missionary Geneva Calloway who did a masterful job! Thank God for the growth of Spirit of Deliverance and blessing this ministry down through the years. Thanks to all visitors from...
*Inspired by God through Mary Roggerson & Morning 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. Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday My voice You shall hear in the morning, O Lord; In the morning I will direct it to You, And I will look up. Psalm 5:3 Prayer: Father, I acknowledge You as my King and my God. Every morning, I look forward to directing my...
The home is threatened seriously because we have shirked our responsibilities as parents. The Bible emphasizes marriage. God made marriage possible. He performed the first marriage ceremony. Some years ago every young lady planned on marriage and establishing a God-fearing home. Today, marriage is not in the plan of the majority of young ladies. Single-parent families are the majority. The absence of the father in the home is reflected in the lifestyle of our children. What is practiced today is contrary to God’s plan. The home was e...
Doorkeepers or keepers of the door, their church service is invaluable. They are the first to meet and greet you at church. If you have a question, need a seat, need to speak or sit with a certain group, church ushers are at your beck and call to fulfill your desires and are valuable church servants. This week the Monroe Dispatch salutes dedicated Piney Grove Baptist Church Usher Bertha Scott who loves God and loves being a favorite church usher....
9th Church Anniversary Union Baptist Church, Hwy 165 S., Bosco, LA Sunday, October 22, 3pm. Special guest Rev. Ike Byrd of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Monroe LA. Sesquicentennial Celebration/ Magnify the Lord St. Timothy Baptist Church, 1710 Canary St., Monroe, LA, Sunday, October 22, 1:30pm celebrating 150 Years, Rev. John Allen lll, Pastor. Special guest will be Rev. Harland L. Brown of St. Paul Baptist Church, Forest, VA. St. Timothy Reunion Choir O Come, Let Us Sing unto the Lord, presents Magnify the Lord,” Saturday Oct. 21, 6pm Book of R...
Onyx Flow & Throw If you can rap, sing or freestyle come show your stuff Thurs. Night at the ONYX Thursday. Open Mic Night begins at 9pm. Onyx Lounge open Tues. –Sat. 9pm-3am @ Onyx Lounge @the onyxlounge Vehicle License or Title In a hurry and need Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) vehicle title, transfer, tag, registrations. Duplicates & renewals, need to buy or rent a house, visit “Super T” 1612 Garrett Rd., Monroe LA down past Sam’s Club or call 318.855.3899 or 318.509.8150 FREE Community Health Fair Parkview Drive Church of Christ Monroe...
Recently, P.A.T.CH.E.S. INC & " THE PO' FOLK'S POET ", MARION OBAFEMI presented the 1st ANNUAL MOREHOUSE PARISH BIG MAN AWARDS BANQUET to a capacity crowd at New Life Family Center in Bastrop, LA. The honorees were Mr. Ricky Dickerson, Mr. Auburn Robinson Jr., Mr. Kyrus Hatfield, Mr. Herbert Fowler, Mr. Bobby Barnes and Mr. Payne Montgomery. The theme was: Honoring men that are making a positive impact in the community (Proverbs 3:27). Friends and family members showered the honorees with kind...
On Wednesday October 11, the LA Public Broadcast Film Crew(PBS) were in Monroe, LA at the Chenault Aviation Museum interviewing and recording Louisiana Vietnam Veterans for a special project for future use. True American Hero Art "Silver Fox" Edwards was among Vietnam Veterans chosen. Art is a 1969 Disabled Vietnam Veterans who deals with P.T.S.D. challenges daily. The interview was humbling and emotional especially after 48 years....
Dr. Richard D. Smith Jr. was the guest speaker at the 38th Annual Banquet of the Sickle Cell Anemia Foundation Monroe LA recently. Dr. Smith was introduced by his grandson Richard D. Smith, IV....
Urban Solo Artist of the Year Shereka ShaBang operates in the prophetic anointing as a prayer warrior. She spearheads a spiritual army of intercessors the "Battle Buddies" An Army of Intercessors on Facebook Live and Periscope 4am CST daily. People all over the world benefit from this ministry and many lives have been saved. The "Battles Buddies" welcome everyone who is willing to join them for daily prayer. Their broadcast is an hour and consist of personal prayer request, spiritual warfare,...
Ninth Annual Ball honoring Breast Cancer Survivorship, sponsored by THE WITNESS PROJECT OF northeast LA Saturday October 28, 7:30pm Monroe Civic Center, Formal Attire, Live Entertainment Silent Auction: Visa, master card & Debit Cards accepted. Tickets: Jennifer Reed Harris 791-3316; Sheila Cyrus 329-8113; Gloria Clark 323-7538 & Pluma Downs 387-9643....
It looks like the protest by African-American football players in the NFL may be coming to an end. Soon. That is because Dallas Cowboys owner, Jerry Jones has all but issued an ultimatum to black players on the team, to either stand or not play. Jones, who knelt arm in arm with his players a couple of weeks ago in what we thought was a show of solidarity, just threw it out of the window, along with his players. Jones said that “this disrespect” of the flag must stop because he agrees wholeheartedly with President Trump, who advocated that pla...
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. – Omicron Iota Omega Chapter will hold their 14th Annual Community Health Fair Saturday October 21, 10 AM to 2 PM at the Roy Neal Shelling, Sr. Elementary School (Formerly Lincoln Elementary). Health care experts will be on site for a free, interactive health fair for the entire family. Various health care screenings such as blood sugar checks, blood pressure checks, cholesterol checks, eye exams, children health exams, dental consultations, diabetes screenings, and many other screenings will be performed on s...
The regular season is 3 weeks away from being over and many of our area teams are sitting in prime position for post-season berths, but for several other local teams there's still some work to do. Some teams are making a push for top seeds while others are just trying to conceive home games in round 1. The teams on the outside looking in also aim for strong finishes down the stretch to become playoff spoilers. District 2-4A begins district play this week with all 4 of its teams currently project...
Annie Myles, 6 Annie Myles of Monroe, LA Nurse’s Assistant died October 10, 2017. Services: 12 noon on October 21 at Hesters Funeral Chapel. Visitation: Friday, October 20 from 1:00 – 5:45pm. Family Hour: 6:00-7:00 pm. Burial: Magnolia Cemetery under direction of Hesters Funeral Home. Betty Nelson, 72 Betty Nelson of Calhoun, LA Para Professional died October 15, 2017. Services: 3:00 pm on October 21 at Jerusalem BC in Calhoun, LA. Visitation: 5:00-6:00pm Friday, October 20 at Hesters Funeral Chapel in Monroe, LA. Burial: Parkertown Cem...
On Sunday, October 15, the Monroe Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board ended the application period for those interested in participating in the competitive civil service examination for Monroe Police Chief. Applications to take the exam were accepted between September 16 and October 15, 2017. A total of 13 candidates have officially signed up to take the exam. The Civil Service Board approved the list of qualified candidates at a meeting held Tuesday, October 17, at the City of Monroe’s Public Safety Center. The Examination: A w...
I think that there is an old saying that goes, “if you build it, they will come”, or something like that. That is precisely what Dr. Ollibeth Reddix must have had in mind after her colleagues on the Ouachita Parish Police Jury passed a resolution that she sponsored to stimulate economic growth in eastern Ouachita Parish. During Monday night regularly scheduled meeting of the Police Jury, Dr. Reddix’s resolution would “support the submission” of a $250.000 grant application to the Delta Regional Authority to assist with the construct...
They stop and stare, because I wear, my nappy dreads so long My pants are sagging, because I carry, a load that’s heavy as stone. Didn’t go to college, lack the knowledge, to earn a 6 figure pay Schooled in the streets, so I can peep, the game you trying to play. I’m getting drunk, smoking blunts, to take away all the pain I step outside, so I can cry, and mix my tears with the rain. My veins, are full of cocaine, and I still ain’t high I’m full of pills, trying to steal, a little peace for...
There is a stark comparative difference of daylight and darkness between black and white races in America, which is reflected and manifested through the actions beliefs and history attributed to both races in the world. Of course the differences between blacks and whites are not solely exclusive to each race, as both to slight degrees exhibit some of the same attributes, but as a matter of balance on the scale of truth, reality and justice, both are unique in the path they have displayed in life. As a preference in obedience to God’s c...
From whence they came, Richwood High School has lots of pride and dignity. During homecoming, they show support while representing a Richwood Tradition of Excellence which is second to none. The old Richwood High School story is filled with memorable and cherished moment only they know and appreciate Richwood Homecoming Friday October 6, 2017....
Be with the ones who bleed black & gold Thursday October 26, 6-9pm Monroe Regional Airport free to the public. R&B/Jazz Music, free appetizers, Sky Lounge top shelf cash bar, free parking with validation and Tier Drawing Bayou Classic tickets. GSU Supporters will make special presentation to “$1,000,000 Bring it Home Campaign....
Dazzle Dancers were invited to Richwood High School to perform at the school's homecoming coronation, Thursday, October 4, 2017. The dancers put on a spectacular performance for the queen and her royal court....
Little Flower 7th-9th 1968 Classes Reunion October 27-29, Monroe LA. Weekend Itinerary Friday: “Appetizers & Spirits” October 27, Jerome Joshua 110 Charlotte (Huntington Park Area Monroe LA) 6 p.m. Casual….Poolside Attire BYOB, and a food item for 4. Saturday: October 28, GRAMBLING HOMECOMING! Come relax and snack with us in the RV parking area of Grambling State University. Bring your folding lawn chair, and whatever you want to throw on the grill! (Getting to Grambling: Take I-20 West to exit 81 around the loop - right. Go straight to Centr...
