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Richwood High School celebrated homecoming football game on Saturday October 24, at Mackie Freeze Stadium. Reining as homecoming queen was Miss Richwood Rishante Cooks. Miss Richwood was presented to the homecoming fans along with her royal court....
Just Wondering Monroe Crime Monroe, Louisiana is a medium-sized city located in the state of Louisiana. With a population of approximately 47,877 people and 23 constituent neighborhoods, Monroe is the ninth largest community in Louisiana. Residents of the city have the good fortune of having one of the shortest daily commutes compared to the rest of the country. On average, they spend only 16.0 minutes getting to work every day. In terms of college education, Monroe is somewhat better educated...
Mr. Michael Thompson Police juror, District D , RE: Citizens of Lincoln Park Subdivision concerns regarding impending Drug Rehabilitation Center-Mr. Thompson: We the citizens of the Lincoln Park Subdivision have unofficially learned that the former nursing home (Southern Acres Care Center) building located at4600 Reddix Lane, Ouachita Parish, will perform services as a drug rehabilitation center after renovations are completed. lf the information we have learned about the operations at the...
Every day and night a family or mother wonders if her child will come back through the door which they exited. The uncertainty is frightening while fear of the unknown cause's anxiety. Young Black males 16-25 have reached that role of being grown, some having raised themselves or a lack of parental guidance. Many are high school dropouts and have very limited alternatives. Since 2008 and before, they are seen not going to a job, while idle in droves either congregating early seemingly trying to...
Another Mysterious Death Another mysterious death has happened in Monroe LA according to sources. It was revealed last week that an unknown person died and allegedly was found in or near a dumpster. The Dispatch has been searching for clues while sources reveal the death but are tight-lipped to who or what happened for reasons which are unknown. It has been baffling trying to obtain the deceased victim’s information knowing someone has knowledge of the death and crime....
If there was some doubt that Victor Zordan might not become Monroe’s next police chief, that doubt was erased Tuesday(Oct. 20 )night by the Monroe City Council. Council members gave their approval to confirm Zordan as the next police chief, fulfilling one of Mayor Friday Ellis’ agenda to bring a fresh approach to policing in the city of Monroe. But there was an obstacle that Ellis’ choice to lead MPD had to overcome in the form of opposition from members of the Black community who had reservations about putting someone in charge of the polic...
Shawnuff BBQ Best in Town had been down but not out now being back up and running - BBQ so good you don't have to say grace, its already blessed and there are 3 sides to every plate beans, potato salad and slaw, your choice. Right off I-20 and Hwy 165 S Shawnuff BBQ is here to serve you Tues.-Fri. 11am – until all the food is gone. On Sat. 11am -2pm get here early to enjoy lip-smacking bbq, and koolaide. Call ahead 318.855.3652.We cater events and smoke or Fry Turkeys or hams for the h...
At Richwood Homecoming Miss Richwood Rishante Cooks was crowned Homecoming Queen at Richwood High School in Monroe LA. Congratulations Miss Richwood Rishante Cooks...
Edward Hunter Jr. has been selected to become the next Forest Supervisor of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in Georgia. The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests encompass nearly 867,000 acres across 26 counties in North and Central Georgia with the supervisor's office located in Gainesville, Georgia. "The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests are swiftly becoming a primary destination for many. Balancing the needs of the land with those of the public we serve will be my guiding star,"...
Hailing from Monroe LA, contemporary mixed-media artist, Vitus Shell, returns one year later to Wisconsin to take us on a great migration back to the "dirty dirty" with his solo exhibition Birds Fly South, opening Friday, November 6, 2020 at 5 Points Art Gallery & Studios. In nature, birds inherently fly south to survive. But the saying "Birds Fly South" has a certain meaning in the streets. In the past decade, black Americans have been moving back to the South in droves. This reversemigration...
Martin Lemelle, Congressional candidate for Louisiana's 5th District, made a stop in Monroe's Charles Johnson Park to fellowship with citizens recently. Lemelle's commitment to serve and connect with Louisiana residents are two of the many reasons he would be the best candidate for the job, representing the state in Washington DC. Vote #38 Martin Lemelle Congress Tuesday November 3, 2020...
Murray Washington Sr. 79 Murray Washington Sr. Monroe, LA Murray Washington Sr. who was a paper mill foreman died on October 21, 2020. Service will be 11 am Saturday October 31, 2020 Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Burial will be in Richwood Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday October 30, 2020 from 2pm until 5:30pm at Hester Central State Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Service is provided under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Helen Mae Allen, 71 Helen Mae Allen of Monroe, LA Educator died October 25,...
Vote yes for Sports Wagering on Tuesday November 3, 2020. Citizens have been betting on sports since the beginning of time and will not stop. Make it legal so those who ride to Mississippi and other places to place bets won’t have to take that ride while cities in the state of Louisiana will have extra tax money. Don’t lose a revenue stream, Vote yes for Amendment #8!...
Happy 95th Heavenly Birthday- October 26, 2020 we, celebrate this virtuous woman of God who transitioned to her heavenly home at 94 in May of this year. This time last year we were rejoicing at her birthday celebration and today you are gone! Mama, your presence is missed tremendously but you shall live in our hearts and memories forever. Proverbs 31 Woman- Yes, Her Children arise up and call her blessed...many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all. We love you! Bessie Willis &...
Little Flower Academy in Monroe LA was a special place beginning in 1940-1968 for students' kindergarten to high school. The learning environment was second to none where those attending received the best education through a Franciscan investment into the Black Community which helped present the Catholic Faith. At Little Flower, students were taught discipline, values, respect, the ten commandments, sportsmanship, religion, music, the arts, drama and stage performance in a caring and nurturing...
Every four years American citizens 18 years and older are eligible to cast their vote for the president of the United States. Seems simple – but many voters do not realize they are not directly voting for the president. Why? Because we use a system called the Electoral College to elect the president and vice president. Let us be clear to point out that the Electoral College is not a place. This is a system which was created by delegates in 1787 as a compromise between electing the president by a vote in Congress, or electing through a p...
Week 4 Oct. 30, 2020 Weekly Record: 11-1 Overall 45-15 Featured Games 2-4 #6 Ruston Bearcats (3-1) @ Ouachita Lions (1-2) After hovering near the top of the rankings for the first 4 weeks of the season, Ruston took a dive after losing their first game of 2020. Last week, the Bearcats took one on the chin to powerhouse, Acadiana 24-10 at Eddie Robinson Stadium plummeting them to #6 in this week's rankings. Coach Jarrod Baugh's bunch never quit even with their top two tailbacks on the shelf with...
1 Kings 19:6-7 | NKJV Then he looked, and there by his head was a cake baked on coals, and a jar of water. So, he ate and drank, and lay down again. And the angel of the Lord came back the second time, and touched him, and said, “Arise and eat, because the journey is too great for you.”Beloved be not dismayed, nor overwhelmed over your circumstances or situation. You may be fatigued, exhausted, and just simply worn out. That’s when it’s time for a “refreshing”. That’s when it’s time to get som...
Many years ago, my wife Berniece and I took our children Nykeshia, Rashan and Avery on a trip to visit their aunt Virgie in Houston. They were at the age that they would rather hang around with their friends (pre-cell phone days) than with mom and pop, taking a long trip. Nonetheless just as Chevy Chase was insistent when he took his kids on vacation in the movies, so was I on the trip to Houston. The first question asked was, how long will the trip take. When I said about six hours, you should have seen their faces. Suffice to say, Keshia,...
Every generation is responsible for their children. There are many things which the world wants us to slack, raising our generations isn't one which should be taken likely. Just as the ole saying "Mama raised us," so should the children and grandchildren accept their responsibilities. Angie Smith is proud of her four generations of her family which includes her daughter Robin Brass, Robin's Daughter Chelsea Wise and Angie's grand and great grandchildren....
All Grown Up Proud Papa Barry Sims always talks about his children and how they are gaily employed. He never fails to mention something about each one of them, while he is blessed and thankful for all his grown up bundles of joy. Barry thinks the world of them, while they think the world of him....
'The Pope’s Decree'-As the world witnessed the statement from Pope Francis’s mouth supporting and legalizing same sex unions. This goes against the law of God. (Leviticus 18:22) Thou shall not lie with man as with woman. Paul begs the Thessalonians not to be shaken in mind, nor troubled, neither by Spirit or word, nor by letter, as from us, as the day of Christ is at hand. (2 Thessalonians 2: 1-17) It is an abomination for man to lie with another man, God will punish those who violate his law. (Gen. 19:24-25) Pope Francis has added more con...
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ouachita proudly announces its 65th Annual Pancake Day to be held at the First United Methodist Church on Loop Road on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, with serving times from 6:30 am to 7 pm. We are very aware that many are worried about our current health climate with COVID-19, so you may also pick up your pancakes in our drive through! Please note that we will respect all COVID-19 social distancing , mask, and cleanliness standards. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased from any Kiwanian, online*, or at the door....
AN, ALERT, LOUISIANANS! Don’t be fooled by the national and state polling. MANY, MANY HAVE NOT VOTED, right on your street! Help get the vote out in the next few days! Contact Family, Friends, Neighbors, Others! Note: If you have a felony conviction, find out if you can vote at: vote-nola.org; 504.571.9599...
Sister Brenda Faye Wheeler-Reese was born on January 21, 1955 to the late Eddie Lines and the late Leola Wheeler in Bastrop LA. She confessed her hope in Christ at an early age. Brenda attended the historical Morehouse Elementary School while graduating from Our Lady Help of Christian (OLHC). As a student at OLHC, she was a standout basketball star and surefire three-point shooter. She was united in Holy Matrimony to Paul Reese Jr in March of 1973. To this union two amazing beautiful daughters,...
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 takes time to salute dedicated Zion Traveler Baptist Church Usher Jimmy Wilson who loves God and loves being a favorite church usher....
As a child, I remember seeing movies and documentaries about racism and the civil rights era, thinking they were horror stories. Graphic scenes depicted Blacks being hung, raped, severely beaten, tortured, and shot dead as they fought for simple rights like the ability to sit and enjoy lunch in a restaurant, or vote to elect a politician who promised to represent them. I would have nightmares of those traumas, re-living people’s suffering all because they had the desire and will to want better for themselves and their children. As I sit and r...
Happenings Shawnuff BBQ Best in Town Have you tried the best BBQ in town? Why are you waiting? If it’s not Shawnuff, there’s a difference! You be the judge! BBQ so good you don’t have to say grace, its already blessed and there are 3 sides to every plate beans, potato salad and slaw, your choice. Right off I-20 and Hwy 165 S Shawnuff BBQ is here to serve you Tues.-Fri. New Hours 11am – until all the food is gone. On Sat. 11am -2pm get here early to enjoy lip-smacking bbq, and koolaide. Call ahead 318.855.3652.We cater events and smoke or Fry...
Copyright 1995 Water falls from my eyes just like the rain No need to be ashamed, its how I show my pain Because politics is played like a dirty game I want to help is what they all claim But, until its time to vote, they don't even know your name But, the fact remains: What goes up is going to come down again Nothing stays the same Its time to make a change. A closer look in the mirror, now the picture's clearer There's no rain in my eyes, just so many tears That my eyes spilled, all thru the y...
A Black pastor eulogized his 30-year old son who died after testing positive for coronavirus. The virus is real, my son had no preexisting conditions prior to the illness. It's not a hoax, or joke, its real. His dad thought he'd be fine, he was young while thinking his son could fight it off, while that was not the case. The son had no health insurance, had gone to the hospital twice, only to be sent home from the hospital emergency room. It's a bad time for Black people to become sick. Black folks are dying at a much higher COVID-19 rate than...
*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. Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday Thy Word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee. Psalm 119:11 Prayer: Father, I come before You with Your Word in my heart and upon my lips. I thank You that Your Holy Spirit is within me to give...
