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  • Understanding

    Oct 25, 2019

    Understanding Soul artists Jerry Butler and Brenda Lee Eager, created a song in the 1970's entitled, "Ain't Understanding Mellow". Besides the memorable melody at the start and catchy baseline, the song is allegedly about the understanding of two people who are breaking up. In the song, the two share an understanding of the love they share coming to an end but keep a mutual love and respect for one another. Understanding is needed in all relationships, whether romantic or platonic. Most relationships go awry when people don't share the same...

  • Lovejoy 1st Wedding Anniversary

    Oct 25, 2019

    Lovejoy 1st Wedding Anniversary I just love me some you! Happy first anniversary Percy and Deborah Lovejoy who celebrated October 21. Happily married for one year, God has truly blessed their bond. Both Percy and Deborah are inseparable, and their love is as wide as all four oceans on earth! Photo Percy & Deborah Lovejoy...

  • Happy Birthday George "Jew" Campbell

    Oct 25, 2019

    Happy Birthday George "Jew" Campbell Celebrating a birthday recently was George "Jew" Campbell. George celebrated his birthday with his favorite kinfolks his wife Pamela and Rob Lloyd his favorite nephew. Happy birthday "Jew!" Photo Rob Lloyd, Pamela and George "Jew" Campbell Photo Dispatch...

  • Comcast Cares Community Service

    Oct 25, 2019

    Comcast Cares Community Service My name is Angela Jones, the current Bookkeeper (this is my 3rd year) at Carroll High School. Sharon Jones Small (my sister-Carroll High School Alumni Class of 1992), nominated Carroll High School and I submitted the application for selection and facilitated the project management in partnership with Comcast for Comcast Cares Day which was held on May 4, 2019. We are the daughters of Coach Jimmy Jones, the former teacher, boys and girls’ basketball coach at Carroll High School; former principal at Carroll Jr. H...

  • DOWNSOUTH SPORTS MVP

    Oct 25, 2019

    DOWNSOUTH SPORTS MVP WEEK 7 The DownSouth Sports Magazine Game of the Week Most Valuable Player was Union Parish freshman running-back & wide receiver, Treyvion Holly. He helped lead the Farmers to at 37-12 victory over Richwood with three touchdowns on Friday, Oct.18 at Mackie Freeze Stadium at Richwood High School. The DownSouth Sports Magazine MVP award is sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch and Aubrey's Graphic Designs. This week's MVP Trophy was presented by Miss Richwood 2019, Antonia "Nori"...

  • Dr. Sophie Roberson's Musician Appreciation

    Oct 25, 2019

    Dr. Sophie Roberson's Musician Appreciation Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Alto LA. Appreciation Program honoring or musician Dr. Sophie Roberson is Saturday October 26, 2019 at 6pm. Guest Minister is Rev. Dr. Timothy Henderson Peter Rock and St, Paul Missionary Baptist Churches Monroe LA. Churches are invited to come and fellowship with us. "Refreshments will be served." Photo Dr. Sophie Roberson...

  • MR PICKEM GRISSOM'S FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS

    Oct 25, 2019

    MR PICKEM GRISSOM'S FOOTBALL PREDICTIONS WEEK 8 GAME OF THE WEEK WOSSMAN WILDCATS (4-3) @ CARROLL BULLDOGS (5-2) Just two weeks ago the Wossman Wildcats were riding an impressive 4 game win streak that included big road wins over Baker and Northwood, SH, fast forward to now and there's been a totally different story. The 'Cats have found themselves traveling in the wrong direction after back-to-back losses in weeks 6 and 7. Even though both of those losses (Karr and Sterlington) are of very...

  • Carver-McDonald Library November Programs

    Oct 25, 2019

    Carver-McDonald Library November Programs Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 pm Yoga & Nutrition: Arely Castillo demonstrates yoga exercises and discusses the nutritional value of eating healthy and stretching your total body. *Monday, Nov. 4 & 11 at 10 am *Tuesday, Nov. 5 & 12 at 1 pm Microsoft Word Beginner Class: Learn to create and edit a document and manage information on a computer. Bring your own laptop. *Thursday, Nov. 7 & 14 at 1 pm Microsoft Word Intermediate Class: Learn how to add tables, charts, customized formats, and graphics. Bring your own...

  • Cornbread Dressing Sale

    Oct 25, 2019

    Cornbread Dressing Sale Monroe City Schools’ School Nutrition Association Cornbread Dressing Sale. Orders can be called in October 17-November 18, 2019- Dressing Price: $15-1/2 Pan or $25-Full Pan- Homemade Yeast Rolls Price: $6-dozen- Monday-Sunday Contact Person: Ms. Faye Lemons (318) 323-6338 or (318) 503-2066- If no answer please leave your name/order and you will be contacted to confirm the order has been received. Pick Up Date(s) November 20-22, 2019 from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Clara Hall Elementary 1000 Plum St. Monroe L...

  • Envisioning the Future Exceptionally

    Oct 25, 2019

    Envisioning the Future Exceptionally Friday and Saturday October 11 & 12 were special days in Monroe LA when the LA State Women's conference 2019 settled at Mount Olivet Baptist Church Monroe LA where Dr. Oliver W. Billups Jr. was host Pastor. Women Auxiliary of the Louisiana Baptist State Convention witnessed lots of praising, praying and singing. The spirit was high and rewarding. Many are still reeling from this phenomenal experience, which always happens in Monroe! Photo LA Women 4- Arvie...

  • THE SALVATION OF THE LORD

    Pastor K. C. Wade|Oct 25, 2019

    Psalms 118:13 —14” I was pushed back and about to fall, but the Lord helped me. The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. Oh, Praise the Lord, all His people. For it is He who gives us Strength. He is our buckler and shield. He is our fortress and high tower. He is our defense. Our Healing comes from THE SALVATION OF THE LORD!!! Our Prosperity, Peace, Love, and Joy comes from THE SALVATION OF THE LORD!!! When we get "pushed back" by sickness, lack, fear, and doubt be...

  • Jesus, The Master Teacher

    Dr. Joseph Capers|Oct 25, 2019

    There are many titles for Jesus in the Bible. The most important title is the Master Teacher. Jesus used a variety of teaching methods so that all Christians could select the method most fitting to his/her learning style. Jesus was very creative even though he used mostly the lecture method. Lecturing is still the favorite teaching method of many teachers even though it might not be the most effective method. The method of teaching is usually determined by what is being taught especially on the college level. Actually, there is no one best...

  • Understanding

    Oct 25, 2019

    Understanding By Jessica DeTiege Soul artists Jerry Butler and Brenda Lee Eager, created a song in the 1970's entitled, "Ain't Understanding Mellow". Besides the memorable melody at the start and catchy baseline, the song is allegedly about the understanding of two people who are breaking up. In the song, the two share an understanding of the love they share coming to an end but keep a mutual love and respect for one another. Understanding is needed in all relationships, whether romantic or platonic. Most relationships go awry when people...

  • Deaths

    Oct 25, 2019

    Deaths Lonnieshia Martin, 18 A resident of Bastrop, La. Disable, died October 15, 2019. Services are Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 11:00am at New Jerusalem #2 B.C. in Bastrop, La. Visitation will be Friday, October 25, 2019 from 5:00-6:00pm at Tennant Funeral Home in Bastrop, La. Burial will be at H.V. Adams Cemetery in Bastrop, La., under the direction of Tennant Funeral Home of Bastrop, La. Yvonne Smith, 75 A resident of Bastrop, La. Homemaker, died October 18, 2019. Services are Saturday, October 26, 2019 at 11:00am at New Morning Star B.C....

  • PRAYING CHILDREN

    Oct 25, 2019

    *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 The Lord brings the counsel of the nations to nothing; He makes the plans of the people of no effect. Psalm 33:10 Prayer: Father, I rejoice at Your Word that You bring the counsel of the nations to...