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City Marshal-City Court City of Monroe elect Robert Cherry campaigned, waited patiently while capturing 51% of the vote in the Monroe City Marshal Race over four challengers. Steve Tew will return as 4th Judicial Court District Attorney in a close race over challenger G. Mennon Campbell Jr. Other winners Supreme Court Jay McCallum, District 5 Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell, 4th Judicial District Court Div. B Sharon Marchman and 4th Judicial District Court Div. E Walt...
Charles David Hill Sr., the father of Donald Sr., Rickey, Charles Jr., and Tremaine Hill, Rita, Terry and Howard "Ray Richardson was born in Choudrant LA February 26, 1934. He was raised up on farms as a child in Downsville, Bosco, Buckhornbend and on North 18th St. in Monroe LA, where Brookshires is today. Charles's Father was Libert Hill who was a professional farmer. While living in Monroe LA, Charles worked for B.F. Goodrich Tire Store which was located on North 9th and Louisville Ave. drivi...
A shooting on Montgomery Ave. in West Monroe LA on October 10 has landed two suspects in jail charged with second degree murder. According to police reports two victims were shot numerous times with a small caliber firearm and a shotgun during a robbery. The male victim was shot multiple times in the leg and torso and the female victim also was shot multiple times by two suspects. Both victims have recuperated physically from injuries, while mentally that might be another story as to the trauma...
The best thing next to money or the other way around is love. It's a feeling like no other happy, mad or sincere. When love takes a different turn from the normal, be on guard while protecting yourself. It could be the chase of your life. According to police reports, a verbal dispute took a turn for the worse when the victim stated his live-in girlfriend, suspect Tamera S. Heckard of over a year chased him down a gravel road with a butcher knife. The victim was struck with a picture frame in...
Charles "Jack" Jackson 62, was a unique wonderful guy who was well known and respected in the community. "Jack" was a Richwood High School Graduate. He worked for the City of Monroe where he retired. He departed this world on Wednesday October 28, 2020. "Jack" was courteous and kind to those who knew him. He thought the world of others and gave praise if it was deserved. He was a proud husband, father and provider who took care of his family. "Jack" was whiz with numbers while he ranked high in...
Newspaper Retraction in the article Carjacking Death in the Monroe Dispatch October 29-November 4, 2020 edition was printed that Dennis Reed was the victim of a carjacking death. This information was incorrect, and Dennis Reed was not the victim of a carjacking. The Monroe Dispatch apologizes to the Reed Family for our incorrect newspaper reporting. Dennis Reed 56, was a loving caring husband, father and grandfather loved by many who was born July 25, 1964.. Dennis loved the outdoors. He loved...
Possibly, the best way for a community to come together to fight crime is to unite to establish means of crime prevention. Help is needed from law enforcement agencies, social services organizations, church leaders and residents. The thought of Neighborhood Watch may sound antiquated, but neighbors need to look out for each other. This is one way of knowing, communicating, and establishing means of watching each other's back. Residents should come together to approach landlords to seek...
Monroe Housing Authority Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House was held Thursday October 29, 2020 at Preservation Mills affordable single -family rental homes for working families. Preservation Mills is a housing infill project consisting of 23 newly constructed single-family homes. These homes were developed in between Peach and Beauregard Streets along South 3rd and 4th Street. This project of a Neighborhood Revitalization effort through partnership with the City of Monroe...
At Neville High School 2020 Homecoming, Miss Neville/Homecoming Queen-Anna Grace Hansen was crowned by Neville Principal Mickey McCarty on Friday October 30, 2020 at Bill Ruple Stadium Monroe LA. Congratulations Miss Neville Anna Grace Hansen. Also pictured with Miss Neville is her sister Lela Hansen, dad Mr. Hansen and Principal Mickey McCarty....
Voting is a fundamental right for every adult citizen in a democracy. Everybody’s vote does matter always. As reflected in the most recent election, voting is power. As you reviewed the election results, you could readily see the importance of the votes. Whether your candidate or proposition came out of the process with the majority of the votes or not, you could see that the most votes made a significant difference. voting did not matter much, we would not have seen efforts to make it harder for certain people to vote. For voters of color, eng...
Happy Centennial Birthday to Mr. Woodrow Jenkins-- one of Monroe's longtime residents and business owners. Hallelujah, congratulations, and all of the other kudos to you, Mr. Jenkins! You've hit the BIG ONE: 100 Years Young and still going strong! What a blessed privilege -- a momentous occasion -- it is to celebrate a Century of longevity -- the 100th birthday of an incredibly special Monroe giant ever so worthy of this honor! We not only acknowledge but also revere his historical 100th...
NOVA Class of 2020 First Drive Thru Graduation Thursday November 12, 5:30pm Rose of Sharon Baptist Church 716 Martin Luther King Dr. Monroe LA. For more information call or email Sherry Foy at 318.855.1923 or [email protected]...
Mr. Pickem Grissom's Football Predictions Week 5 Nov. 6, 2020 Weekly Record: 11-1 Overall 56-16 Featured Games 3-5 Carroll Bulldogs (1-1) @ Wossman Wildcats (1-2) For the first time in 3 weeks, the Wossman Wildcats will return to the field. After dealing with numerous Covid-19 issues that forced them to void games vs Edna Karr and Sterlington, a talented but inexperienced bunch of Wildcats will focus their sights on rival Carroll on Friday night. With a 1-2 record, Coach Mario Pollard's ball...
The End of all things are at hand, be therefore sober and watch in prayer (1Peter 4:7). Repent sinners, Repent! and turn to God, and maintain good works in the Lord. Hold fast your faith in God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Lay aside all malice, hypocrisy, and envies, and all evil speaking (1Peter 2:1). Be sober, be vigilant, because your adversary the devil as a roaring lion, walks about seeking whom he may devour (1Peter 5:8). Repent therefore, and be converted that your sins be blotted out, when the time of refreshing shall come from the...
At Wossman High School in Monroe LA the 2020 cheerleaders are ready to lead Wossman Sports Team to victory. Wossman Cheerleaders are Srilanka Barber, Amaya Jackson, China Miller, Makayla Jackson, Destiny Strawder, Roniya Carter, Kennedy Jackson, Kelliah Coleman, Jasimyan Tugler, Amwsha and Camora Collins, Janea Brown, Sajahnae Burrell and Navarre Flintroy....
What the Dreams of Children Mean for Twenty-First Century America? Every child — regardless of socioeconomic status — deserves to be a success story. Period. Dr. Irwin Redlener is a pediatrician, author and activist who is recognized as one of America’s foremost disaster and pandemic experts. His latest release, The Future of Us, addresses the very serious, grown-up business of fulfilling the promises and potential of all children, and how this could impact America’s next generation of youth in a post-pandemic world. “Motivating and immensely...
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans, that is, persons who have served in the United States Armed Forces (and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable). Honoring True American Heroes 2nd Lt. Edmond Ray Johnson is a 2010 Carroll High School and a 2015 Southern University Graduate Baton Rouge. He is stationed in Colorado Springs Colorado. Sgt. Edward Ray Johnson...
Ephesians 4:32 | NKJV And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you. Beloved forgive so that you can be forgiven. Hold no one in the “prison of un-forgiveness” in your heart. Lose all bitterness, wrath, grudges and contentions from your midst. Just as God has Forgiven you thru Christ Jesus you also should Forgive others. Give it a try today and see how the Power of God Moves in a mighty way. You will then walk in a higher level of ano...
The family of Ms. Hellen Allen offer their sincere gratitude to the many church members, friends, and community who provided emotional support. We would like to thank you for your prayers, gifts of love, and other acts of kindness shown during our time of sorrow. Allen & Hall Families...
Copyright 2001 Written By: Mr. Marion Obafemi and Inspired By God How can the the grave be a better place for me ? Just because I am resting, doesn't mean I'm in peace Although my body is dead, my soul feels grief I have feelings inside that need to be released And, through the writer of this poem, is how I chose to speak. How can you say that I am in a better place You are not the one that can state my case If where I am is so great, then why don't you take my place If not for a lifetime, then...
This year has been challenging in so many ways. I, like many, have had to create new ways of replenishing myself when I need to be recharged. Every month I have an opportunity to chat on a group Facetime call with all of my good girlfriends from college. Last night we connected, comforting one another as election results were revealed. I really enjoyed chatting about recent political issues and talking about the future of our nation. We prayed and laughed all in the same call. In times like these, I am grateful for genuine people who allow me...
*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 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16 Prayer: Father, thank You for the Bible. It gives me great...
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...
DeVontae Green,17 DeVontae Green of Monroe, LA Student died Sunday November 1, 2020. Services incomplete under directions of McFarland Funeral Company of Monroe. NyAsia AaLiya Williams, Infant NyAsia AaLiya Williams infant daughter of Antoine White and Chaquita Latrice Williams died Saturday October 31, 2020. Graveside Services: 10:00AM Thursday November 5, 2020 at Monroe Riverview under directions of McFarland Funeral Company of Monroe. Willie McGhee, 82 Willie McGhee of Monroe, LA Laborer died Saturday October 31, 2020 Services incomplete...
Make background black Letters White Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving Southern Style Hot Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday- Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm and Sat 7 am – 2 pm All Plates come with coffee or fountain drink Great Food! Great Service @ Reasonable Prices 2 locations Now Save #1 4399 Hwy 165 South Monroe, LA /318-737-7873 & Tiger Market Café 1800 Forsythe Ave Suite 1 Monroe, LA 71201/318-325-4000 Ms. Edna & Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Voter Lag Black voters continue to turn out at high rates for early in-person voting. B...
At Philadelphia Word Center Church Monroe LA, a drive thru trick or treat was held on Saturday October 31 at the church. Social distancing was practiced while masks were required. During difficult times, there are always other ways to show love to the children and adults. Photo Philadelphia Trick or Treat 1- Church Members drive thru for treats. Photo Philadelphia Trick or Treat 2-Family members having fun. Photo Philadelphia Trick or Treat 3-We had a good time....
