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It’s difficult being a young person and the question why remains overwhelming? According to police reports, police officers were sent to the 1200 block of South 3rd St., Monroe, LA in reference to a shooting on Tuesday, October 24. The initial investigation revealed that Dominic Dickens was shot one time in the left leg. Dickens was walking down South 3rd St when a black vehicle drove by and one of the occupants inside of the vehicle began shooting at the victim several times. Dickens was taken to a nearby hospital where he is being treated f... Full story
Stanley Bernard White was born February 20, 1966 to Eula B. White Harris and the late Edward Wheeler in Monroe, Louisiana. Stanley transitioned to Heaven on October 18, 2017 with the six most cherished women in his life by his side. Stanley gave his life to Christ at an early age and rededicated his life to Christ in 2013. He was educated in the Monroe City School System and graduated from Carroll High School in 1985, where he was voted MR. CARROLL his Senior year. Immediately after high... Full story
When teens go off to college, parents have some reassurance that their children are in a safe, nurturing environment. Unfortunately now in the times in which we live, some people make the decision to bring chaos and despair into places which were once a safe haven. Young people look the same, but act differently. Many have the shoot first, then think mentality. Some grew watching movies that have warped reality with their thinking and end up with a wrong sense of purpose serving time,... Full story
A family's worst nightmare is to never see a loved one when they leave home again. The Hogg family is left with a void in their hearts losing a family member not knowing the circumstances surrounding their death. People come and go all the time to various places or destinations. Shocking is when a person leaves never to be heard from, then a call from law enforcement or an unknown party brings reality full circle. What happened on Friday Morning October 20 will remain a mystery unless someone...
Carroll High Grad William Thomas Jefferson took his final bow Tuesday, October 20, 2017 in Ogden Utah. Jefferson grew up in Monroe, LA and left the south to become prosperous, which he accomplished. He loved the Saints and is now one of them. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep William Thomas Jefferson in your prayers, "he was a good man!"...
Residents of Frances Towers and the community were out in full force Tuesday night at the Monroe City Council meeting to voice their strong disapproval to recent incidents in/around Club Nuvvo. The club located at 109 Catalpa Street had been the subject of recent city council meetings, where a spokesperson for Frances Towers Residents urged council members "to do something" because they were afraid that someone could get killed. At the last council meeting two weeks ago, Councilman Kenneth...
A local civil rights group said that it could not support the Monroe City School Board as it seeks relief from federal oversight concerning a decades old desegregation lawsuit. The Monroe chapter of the NAACP held a Tuesday afternoon press conference, denouncing the school board's attempt to free itself from a federal lawsuit that literally looked as though it would never come to a satisfactory conclusion. The Consent Decree that has had jurisdiction over how the Monroe City System has gone...
Urban Solo Artist of the Year Prophetess Shereka ShaBang and her guardian angel supporters celebrated a night of glorious victory on Monday, October 25, at the Ouachita Parish Public Library in Monroe, LA. Prophetess Shereka stated that being named as Urban Solo Artist of the year 2017 by Prayze Factor People's Choice Awards. Attorney Krystal Williams presented the simulation of the award....
At Walk in the Word Family Church in Monroe, LA, Minister Jackie L. Freemont was ordained before family, friends and church members by Bishop Danny and Apostle Carolyn Hunt, and Pastors K.C. and Vivian Wade on Sunday, October 22, 2017. With ten years of studying the Word, Minister Freemont is ready to give Hope to those who've lost their footing and preach the Word of God....
Spirit Deliverance Church of God In Christ Monroe LA honored worthy servants Pastor Ronald and First Lady Marilyn Green 7 years of tireless kingdom service Sunday October 15. Special 7th Anniversary guests were Pastor Robert M. Moody Holy Way Ministries Family Worship Center....
How do you start your day? Do you roll over to your phone and scroll news or social media? Do you begin by turning on the radio? Do you reach for the remote control to turn on your TV? How does your day end up going? Does it go smoothly or do you have small situations that consume you? Start your day by being reminded to whom you belong. God wants us to be in constant relation and communication with Him. The closer we stay to Him the farther we are away from sin, depression, and anxiety. Throughout the day as you would a close friend, call on...
Children need inspiration, instruction, and examples. The greatest of these is “examples.” We must teach our children to love God. Parents should teach by instruction and example. Proverbs 6:20-21 teaches “...my son keep the commandments of the father and forsake not the law of his mother.” This Scripture indicates that parents have a great responsibility. Our children will reflect our teaching and the examples that we have been exemplifying. We must take heed of the statement made by the great evangelist Gypsy Smith. He said, “there are actua...
A Deacons, Mothers Mission Anniversary was held recently at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church where Dennis R. Martin Sr. is Pastor. Guest Minister was Rev. Donald Woods Piney Grove Baptist Church Monroe LA. Deacon Willie Hunter was the master of ceremony. Piney Grove Male Chorus handled the song service. For we are labourers together with God: ye are God's husbandry, ye are God's building. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward....
Word of Faith Revival Center 210 Marx St. Monroe, LA will honor Pastor Dottie Rivers for 27 years of preaching the word and saving souls Saturday, November 4, 5pm at Tri-District Boys & Girls Club 2920 Louberta St. Monroe LA. Guest speaker is Pastor Patsy Brown Prevailing Faith Bible Church Monroe LA. Tickets are $20, call Lashonda Wilson 318-547-8007...
*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 Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful. Psalm 33:1 Prayer: Father, my heart is filled with praise and my lips with thanksgiving. Thank You for my redemption through the precious blo...
Pastor Bob Dziadaszek and the men of Spiritual Harvest Worship Center 8th annual “Men Pursuing God” Men’s Conference on Saturday, November 11 at 9 a.m. The theme is “Walking as Jesus Walked,” based on 1 John 2:6. Guest speakers are: Pastor Charles Washington Path Restore Ministries, Monroe LA and Pastor Douglas Houston St. Mary Baptist Church, Ruston, LA. Men of this community are invited to join us and experience praise, refreshing fellowship with other men of God, and the power of God’s Word. Women are welcome, too. Information, spiritualha...
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 True Vine Baptist Church Usher Joetta Adams who loves God and loves being a favorite church usher....
Maurice Johnson Musical Tribute Grambling State University Conrad Hutchinson Performing Arts Center Friday October 27, 7pm Tickets $25 call Sharon Robinson 318.614.1951. 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 Seasoned It was a celebration at St. Timothy Baptist Church celebrating 150 years last Sunday October 22, when former resident Pastor Harlan L. Brown St. Paul Baptist C...
Urban Solo Artist of the Year Prophetess Shereka ShaBang and her guardian angel supporters celebrated a night of glorious victory Monday October 25 at the Ouachita Parish Public Library Monroe LA. Prophetess Shereka stated that being named as Urban Solo Artist of the year 2017 by Prayze Factor People's Choice Awards was not what she had imagined, having only being in the industry 19 months. The night was filled with fun, food, and fellowship. ShaBang briefed the audience on upcoming plans for...
Recently Pastor Joann Holland, Dr. Kay Honeycutt, Presiding Bishop Joseph Walker and Evangelist Gladys Goins attended the Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship Conference, where pastors, ministers and leadership were rejuvenated by inspiring messages. Conference host and guest speaker was Apostle Linda Sweezer of the House of Peace Ministries Vicksburg MS. Be on the lookout for Full Gospel Baptist Fellowship Conference 2018 in Monroe LA....
Happy Birthday Mrs. Nola F. Green Monday October 30 from all the Green Family....
What could have been settled with a simple apology, would have ended the nightmare that the family of Sgt. La David Johnson is currently experiencing. Sgt. Johnson was buried Saturday (Oct. 21) with honors, but the controversy over what led to his death/body recovery has not been answered by the Trump administration. The total unexplained deaths of Sgt. Johnson and three of his fellow soldiers in the nation of Niger, is turning uglier each day by a president who will not explain what went wrong. The world knows by now how President Trump...
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....
final two weeks of the season and some highly anticipated games are set to take place. After a week 7 slate of games that featured some big-time blowouts and not many surprises, week 9 is sure to tilt the scales in favor of some epic battles. It’s now or never for some teams that are striving to improve their playoff positions and some teams face “must win” games to continue their football seasons. I expect some upset specials this week and the GAME OF THE WEEK could’ve easily been 4 or more games. After a 12-3 record last week, I even find my...
Eva Jean Robinson, 84 Eva Jean Robinson of West Monroe, LA Beautician died October 20, 2017. Graveside Services: 11:00 A.M., Thursday October 26, 2017 at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA. Visitation: 1:00 - 5:00 P.M., Wednesday October 25, 2017 at Smith Funeral Home, Monroe, LA. Stanley Bernard White, 51 Stanley Bernard White of Lawrenceville, GA formerly of Monroe, LA Customer Service Worker, died October 18, 2017. Services: 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 27, 2017 at St. James Baptist Church, Richwood Road #2, Monroe, LA. Visitation: 1:00 - 5:00 P...
We must not be proud, we must not make trouble with each other and We must not be jealous of each other. Recently Mount Olivet Baptist Church held Friends' Day Worship. The Spoken Word was delivered by Minister Dale J. Sanders Jr. Associate Minister Fifth African Baptist Church New Orleans LA. His message was "With God All Things are Possible!" "Let us not become conceited or provoke one another or be jealous of one another." "Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying...
Monroe-West Monroe Bike Route On October 19th, West Monroe Mayor Dave Norris and I held a joint ribbon cutting ceremony on the Endom Bridge to commemorate the connection of pedestrian bike routes in the Twin Cities. We were joined by council members and aldermen from the twin cities, representatives from Monroe Advocates for Safe Streets (M.A.S.S.), the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce, Ouachita Business Alliance, and the public. West Monroe announced the addition of their first bike route which starts...
Copyright 2016 Dear Heavenly Father, dont mean to bother, you but we need to talk Go wake up Jesus and Job, because I was told, they had a simular walk The Lord will understand me, because I’ve been nailed to a tree, blood dripping from my feet and hands Like Job was tried and tested, my development has been arrested, and much more I can not stand. Are the clouds so dark and deep, that your eyes are unable to see, that your child is on this cross? It’s impossible to move my legs, going aro...
Forget the labels, hype and distractions. There are no democrats, republicans, independents, or other parties representing the people and government of America. Only people with good and evil purpose and intentions are elected to govern the people and affairs of America. Elected officials sometime use labels to justify and hide their conscious and heartfelt actions, that positively or negatively affect the lives and well-being of the American people. Whether democrat, republican, independent, or others, each elected official’s actions, or l...
One of mankind's best secrets are Black Women. Their beauty has challenged man's imagination for centuries. Being the most beautiful on earth, Black Women create an excitement in the world which is unexplainable, believable and enchanting. Black Women are beautiful, breathtaking, affectionate and of course intelligent. Their charm, demeanor and smooth chocolate skin have always devastated human nature while tantalizing mankind. There is nothing in this world as beautiful as a Black Woman, whose...
This past weekend, my two daughters, four grandchildren and I attended the Texas State Fair in Dallas, Texas. The highlight of the day was attending the 94th Annual State Fair Classic--Grambling VS Prairie View football game held in the Cotton Bowl. Grambling won the game 34-21. The crowds enjoyed the game, the fair, food, music, rides and excitement. Around 9 p.m., a band began to play on the fair’s main stage. This local band-- Authentic Soundz - made everyone stop, take notice and dance. Some spectators took a seat, some stood, many d...
