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Parkview has a problem. A big one. According to Monroe Mayor, Friday Ellis, it is one that has been a thorn in the city's side for the last twenty years. In a press release, the mayor said, "The situation at Parkview is deplorable and has put a tremendous strain on the residents and law enforcement". Friday continued by adding that, "The safety and security of the residents of Parkview is our number one priority. We believe that it is time for the owners to take whatever steps necessary to do...
Community Concerns Monroe/Ouachita NAACP, along with other members of the community have some questions and concerns that need to be answered in reference to the police raids in the black neighborhoods. The problems black communities had with policing for years are still the problems we face today. These problems are that people’s basic human rights are being violated, particularly in reference to crime and due process. The NAACP along with the black community greatly appreciate concern for safety or the right of a society to be protected f...
Margie Deloris Harris Davis graced the world with her presence on a bright and blessed day of July 17, 1947. She was born in Monroe, Louisiana the third child to the late Thomas and Lucille Harris. Margie was a 1965 graduate of Richwood High School. She pursued a nursing career and graduated from Delta Ouachita Vocational School practical nursing program in 1972. She then furthered her nursing career at Northeast Louisiana University where she received a bachelors in nursing in 1978. She...
Community action group P.E.E.P. will host their annual Thanksgiving Event on Saturday November 21, 2020 at 11am at the P.E.E.P. Corporate Office at 1411 Orange St. in Monroe LA. According to P.E.E.P. President Kenneth Wilson, 125 turkeys will be provided to needy families with all the trimmings which traditionally come with a hearty Thanksgiving Dinner. P.E.E.P. has been the light in dark places for 25 years now while each year God has blessed P.E.E.P. to reach more families. With this year...
Please pray for Casey Buck Anders, Jr. who is hospitalized following a accident which happen allegedly at a trail ride this weekend. "Buck" is well-known in the trail ride circuit throughout out many states in the U.S. He is one of the top horse men having many competition horses. At a trail ride, "Buck" suffered some severe life-threatening injuries. Please remember Buck in your prayers. There three sides to every story. This was one side of this story. The Monroe Dispatch welcomes another or...
A note for Thea; Dear Thea, the day has come and now you rest in a peaceful slumber. We miss you already. We miss your smile that greeted us. We miss your voice on the calls as we coordinated homecoming activities. We miss your energy and enthusiasm for dancing; your zest for cruising; and zeal for showing that friendship is essential. You touched us all in a special way one that cannot be duplicated because you will forever be one of a kind. Love and heavenly hugs to our dear classmate, Thea...
At Neville High School 2020 Homecoming, Senior Maid Jaylie White was on the homecoming court on Friday October 30, 2020 at Bill Ruple Stadium Monroe LA. Congratulations Neville Senior Maid Jaylie White, who was escorted by her father James White....
One of the ten Commandments is to honor thy father and mother. It's very important to respect your parents. Some find it difficult; others have harsh memories which may have been forgiven but not forgotten. Sometime growing up memories become nightmares which turn into a continuous cycle of abuse to those most vulnerable the children. It's a vicious sequence which is invisible on the outside yet prevalent on the inside of those affected. According to police reports on October 4, police were...
"If I didn't tell those incompetent officers that I was an LSU football player, there's no telling if I wouldn't be here to tell my story", said LSU football player Koy Moore. Why are those words so important to a young Black man who was stopped by cops that hasn't (as of press time) been explained by law enforcement officials in Baton Rouge or the mayor, as to why Moore was stopped. It only adds to the narrative of how Black men are continued to be signaled out by police officers, adding...
The Louisiana Association of School Superintendents has named Sheldon Jones, superintendent of the Richland Parish Schools, as the 2021 Louisiana Superintendent of the Year. Jones was presented the award during an opening session at the association's Fall Conference held on Nov. 4-6 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Baton Rouge....
The tree fell in the forest and it did make a sound returning thousands veterans home to their families. Freedom has a high price tag, and these US Veterans gave their lives to defend our country. On Veteran's Day Wednesday October 11, these like the many countless who are able to still be on this side of the earth are true heroes. Their service to their country goes far beyond anything else. America called and they served. See other Veterans on page...
Last Friday November 13, DownSouth Sports Magazine's Game of the Week's Most Valuable Player was Neville's Brett Battleford. The Tigers' quarterback help lead the Tigers to a 38-15 victory over district 4-A foe, Bastrop Rams. Battleford ran for 2 touchdowns and rushed for 102 yards on 12 carries. Pictured along with Brett is Neville Head Coach, Jeff Tannehill. The DownSouth Sports MVP is sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch and Aubrey's Graphic Designs....
It was an idea perhaps with good intentions, but one where the start of it, may not be so good. The Monroe City Schools Board will implement a new school concept called "Flex Day", where teachers within the District will have a day to "let teachers have more time to plan, meet with parents or work with students more intensely", according to Superintendent Brent Vidrine. It was also to be a way for the District to get a better handle on how to further address the complications and stress that is...
NOVA (New Opportunities Vision and Achievement) Workforce Institute of Northeast Louisiana graduated 28 participants in its first drive-thru ceremony which was held on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Monroe, La. NOVA Graduates completed training through the Career Readiness / Essential Skills Program. This training prepared the Graduates to fill high-demand jobs in the Northeast Louisiana Region. Job placement assistance for these Graduates is ongoing and...
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! Our Sympathy The Welch Family has our sympathy on the death Reginald Welch died allegedly November 11, 2020. He was preced...
Margie Harris Davis, 73 Margie Harris Davis of Monroe, LA Homemaker died November 11, 2020. Visitation: 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., Friday November 20, 2020 at Smith Funeral Home. Charles Leonard Mardis, 71 Charles Leonard Mardis of Choudrant, LA Computer Programmer died November 15, 2020. Graveside Service: 2:00 P.M., Saturday November 21, 2020 at St. Rest Cemetery, Choudrant, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Visitation: 6:30 until 7:30 P.M., Friday November 20, 2020 at Smith Funeral Home. Kimbrey Renee Warren, 53 Kimbrey Renee Warren of...
Week 8 Nov. 20, 2020 Weekly Record: 6-0 Overall 67-21 Featured Games 6-5 Carroll Bulldogs (2-2) Vs Sterlington Panthers (3-2) For the second week in a row the Carroll Bulldogs find their way into my feature game column. Last week’s performance was one to forget, but the Bulldogs are probably chomping at the bit to get that nasty taste out of their mouths. In the loss to Union Parish the ‘Dogs gave up over 500 yards total offense, a trend that has become very unusual on Renwick St. Coach Alex Washington can attribute that performance to a cou...
President-Elect Joe Biden & Vice President-Elect Kamala Harris! from Louisiana Federation of Democratic Women (LFDW)Join us https://bontempstix.com/organizations/LFDWThe Blue Wall Was Resurrected! Record Voter Turnout! HELP TO ELECT DEMOCRATS REV. RAPHAEL WARNOCK AND JON OSSOFF in Georgia; helping Democrats to take back the U.S. Senate: https://www.gasenate.com. Donate, Phonebank, Text bank For more information, call 318.600.5644 or email: join [email protected]“ Uniting Democratic Women in Louisiana” Board Betty Ward-Cooper, President; Ali...
Recently at Greater New Hope Baptist Church in Monroe LA, 1000 food boxes were distributed to those in need in our community. Greater New Hope Pastor William Ross and his faithful membership dispersed food boxes courtesy of the Greater Louisiana Baptist Convention Baton Rouge LA and Farmers to Families. Photo Greater New Hope Food Boxes-Sister Mary Bryant and members load food boxes. Photo Greater New Hope Food Boxes 1- Greater New Hope Church Members pass out boxes of food. Photo Greater New...
Just one more time, we wish we could hear your voice. Unfortunately, life hasn't Given us that choice. We feel lost and dazed. In memories, we seek solace. For your hugs, will forever be our happy place. Happy heavenly birthday Paw Paw Lacey Hodge. Love your sons Davarius & LaceDarius you are truly missed....
November 16, 1936 - November 15, 2020 Mother Polk was a member of Triumph Baptist Church Monroe LA. She was a faithful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and Servant of God. Funeral services are Tuesday November 24, 2020 at Greater Free Gift Baptist Church Hwy 165 S. Monroe LA. Vsitation is Monday November 23, 3-5pm at Smith Funeral Home Monroe LA....
Two weeks have passed since this year's Presidential election and the current sitting president, Donald Trump, still refuses to concede. The electoral college count is now 290-Biden, 232-Trump. While everyone, including Trump's current White House staff, are preparing for what their work will be post-White House, Trump is ignoring his advisory team and critics. Earlier this week, Michelle Obama tweeted a photo of herself alongside President Obama on their final walk from the White House. In her caption that accompanied the picture, she talked...
O God, thou has cast us off, thou has scattered us, thou has been displeased: O turn thyself to us again. Thou has made the earth to tremble; thou has broken it : heal the breaches thereof; for it shaketh . Thou has shown the people hard things: thou has made us to drink the wine of astonishment ( Psalm60-1-3) Men and Women ungodly secrets has come to judgement. Satan's spirit has entered the hearts of many spiritual leaders. The Pope as an example, prefers standing up for, and promoting the flesh , and hating the ways of God, and our Lord...
FROM: Monroe-Ouachita Chapter Grambling University National Alumni Association The Current status: As you are aware, colleges, and universities in Louisiana have been devastated by recent and consistent budget cuts, having lost over 57% of state revenue in the past 12 years. With the support of local dues, and annual fundraisers, our chapter has tried to do its part. However, with your support, we can do more and make a difference. From the Monroe-Ouachita Chapter: -Presented no fewer than 3 academic financial scholarships annually, totaling...
Zechariah 8:13 | MSG You’ve gotten a reputation as a bad–news people, you people of Judah and Israel, but I’m coming to save you. From now on, you’re the good–news people. Don’t be afraid. Keep a firm grip on what I’m doing.” Oh, Beloved it’s time to rejoice and shout with the voice of triumph. For our God is coming to Save us. He is coming to Heal us and to Deliver us. Our future will now be Great Hallelujah! Our reputation is NOW changed. We are NOW the Good-News People! Yes Beloved, come and...
On March 11, 2020, Gov. John Bel Edwards declared that a state wide public health emergency existed in Louisiana because of COVID-19 and on March 16, he ordered the closure of bars and nightclubs. An ordinance introduced before the Monroe City Council requesting a “one time” waiver of Class A License Fees for bars and nightclubs that were unable to open during the COVID-19 pandemic was up for final passage at Tuesday (Nov.10) night’s city council meeting. By a 4-0 vote, council members passed the ordinance. Council Chairman Doug Harvey was a...
