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One of Monroe's oldest residents celebrated a milestone birthday, Mrs. Annie Davis, who still sings in the choir at King Solomon Church, celebrated her 107th. birthday on November 25, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends. Mrs. Annie was born in 1912 and raised by her parents John and Rebecca Horace, in what is now known as Milhaven Estates, where she grew up on a farm, worked in the field and went to "a little school" with only one teacher, at Colored High, she told Dispatch. Mrs. Annie is...
The age we are in, we must consider what is happening in the world and understand the works of Satan and his disciples. Without a body to work through, Satan cannot tempt us through lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes and the pride of life. (I John 2:15-16) Through the flesh, violence and abominable words and works causes generations of people to forget God and his mercy. The body is not for fornication, but for the Lord; and the Lord for the body and God has both raised up the Lord, and will also raise up us by his own power. (I...
Clarence E. Marbles Clarence E. Marbles passed away February 6, 2019 in Seattle WA. He was from Monroe LA where he grew up and graduated from high school. He moved to Seattle where he made his home. He was a life-long scriber of the Monroe Dispatch. Left to cherish fond memories is his wife Mary Marbles, his children and grandchildren....
Celebrating her 70th Birthday, Thursday December 5 is Addie Rae Broadway. Happy birthday Addie! Love you your daughter, Dewanna McKinley. Photo Addie Rae Broadway...
It is difficult being young in the 21st century. Now days people are having to look at life with a new set of eyes forsaking some of the past. A change in some people should have all on guard. Choosing a partner, mate, or ride or die is challenging. Many who look righteous are not, as it is becoming harder to tell until an unforgiving situation occurs. Many times, the signs are misleading, until the bottom falls from the bucket and people are faced with a terrifying situation wondering how they...
5 Years of Healing Services was held at Triumph Baptist Church Monroe LA on November 10. Rev. Jacquelyn Simmons Family and Friends gathered praising God for 41 years of Grace and Mercy. Special guest Prophet Elisha Cook Missionary Soul Winners Monroe LA delivered the word. Lots of preaching, praying and singing filled the church and hearts of those in attendance....
Taelyn Harper 2, is the precious daughter of Vishon Duncan and the granddaughter of Viola Duncan. Taelyn is loved by her family. She is sweet as sugar, while learning about life from the best! As time moves one name will mentioned as special Taelyn Harper. Photo Taelyn Harper...
DownSouth Sports Magazine recently presented MVP Awards and Richwood's Rod Jenkins Memorial Shoot-out Wednesday November 27 at Richwood Gymnasium. The recipients were Wossman's Nick Traylor and Richwood's De'Javion Mathis. Nick help lead the Wildcats to a victory over Bossier with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 steals. De'Javion had 18 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals in the Ram's win over West Monroe. The DownSouth Sports Most Valuable Player of the Game award is sponsored by The...
One of the reasons the early settlers came to North America was to get away from the tyranny of European kings. Freedom under kings was limited, as one’s loyalty was to the king and any kind of opposition was met with a swift, sometimes deadly rebuke. English speaking settlers wanted to be “the masters of their own fate”, as they would travel over the vast expanse of an ocean to come to a land that they had only heard. Yes, there would be other people already inhabiting the land, it was their hope that it would be better than where they were....
