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Ezekiel 37:9 "Also He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.” Rejoice Beloved and be exceedingly glad!!! For whatever was lost shall now be found. And whatever was dead is now Living Again!!! Your "dreams", desires, hopes, and wishes, are now Living Again!!! What was meant for your "bad" is being turned around for your good in the Name of Jesu...
What could have been every parent's nightmare involving a school aged child happened Thursday afternoon at Carroll High School. An incident involving a bus belonging to the Monroe City School Board had a lot of students and school personnel frightened, after seeing it crash into a public library. The accident happened on Renwick Street where the Carver-McDaniel Library Branch is located next to Carroll High and Carroll Jr. High Schools. According to sources that witnessed the accident, the bus...
The road to Glory has no appointed time or date. Hearts are saddened by the untimely passing of Altecia "Tweety" Hawkins Pegross. She is sadly missed by her family and customers who all are devastated upon hearing of her death. Altecia "Tweety was a very well-known beautician in Bastrop LA where her expertise as a beautician was phenomenal. Altecia "Tweety" went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 4, 2019. She will always be remembered as a remarkable person who served humanity with...
The difficulties of being young in the 21st Century continues as black on black crime is escalating. Will it ever cease? Poverty and parenting remain among the culprits which plague. According to police reports on December 4, police were summoned to a shooting on Gordon Ave. in Monroe LA. Two victims were transported to the hospital for gunshot wounds. Witnesses or the victims told police of five suspects that shot at the victims identifying Suspect Malik Capers 19, due to fights in the past. A...
Earnest Lee Frank "Deano" Dean was a common young black African American whose earthly longevity of 54 years ended peacefully on December 4, 2019, after he had returned home from his normal work day. Some may ask themselves or others "Who was this man worthy of honor some knew as "Frank", "Earnest", "Dean" or "Deano." I would like to inform you how I came to appreciate him in my many years of personally knowing, interacting and working with the man I referred to as "Deano". Deano's reputation...
Hundreds of thousands of food stamp recipients have a new reason to panic: The Trump administration is stopping benefits to an estimated 688,000 people on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Rather than directly cutting food benefits, the USDA today released a press release entitled "USDA Restores Original Intent of SNAP: A Second Chance, Not a Way of Life," with a half-dozen subdocuments, one of which explains that a longstanding rule allowing states to extend SNAP benefits...
The gospel message includes forgiveness. This idea is easy to grasp and to appreciate for a person who realizes they're a sinner, or particularly for a person who's led an immoral life before coming to Jesus. God has wiped the slate clean. God gives people a fresh start. A family which has suffered numerous family members deaths is suffering another tragedy. Two wrongs don't and won't never make anything right, while two families are finding it difficult to find forgiveness. If not two families...
The all new Head Mechanix Grooming Lounge 122 S. Grand Downtown Monroe LA brings to you new modern innovative barbering techniques and specializing in today's advanced male grooming services had a check us out event Saturday December 7, 2019. Co-Owners Dejuandre Evans Sr. and Kerrico Holmes collaborated to create a diverse, safe, professional barbering experience that everyone can enjoy while still maintaining that traditional barbershop atmosphere....
This week's DownSouth Sports Magazine "MVP Awards were presented at the Carroll Jr. High vs. Lee Jr. High and Delhi vs. Mangham games. Carroll won the 7th and 8th grade boys' games and Lee won the girls' game. LaBron Deal and Antron Mason were MVP's of the 8th and 7th grade games and Ahsunte' "Boogie" Specks of Lee Jr. High was named MVP for the girls' game. Delhi's Quatarious Jones was the Most Valuable Player in the Bears victory over Mangham. The DownSouth Sports Magazine MVP is sponsored by...
The gospel message includes forgiveness. This idea is easy to grasp and to appreciate for a person who realizes they’re a sinner, or particularly for a person who’s led an immoral life before coming to Jesus. God has wiped the slate clean. God gives people a fresh start. A family which has suffered numerous family members deaths is suffering another tragedy. Two wrongs don’t and won’t never make anything right, while two families are finding it difficult to find forgiveness. If not two families will live in fear where innocent family members...
Wiley Grad Inspires Next Generation For Wiley College Alumnus Chris Brown, education was always at the forefront in his life. He was reared by a single mother, who worked hard to provide for him, his younger siblings and to make sure they were afforded all of the opportunities that she did not have. "Higher education was highly promoted in my household. I was the first to graduate from college. My great grandmother didn't have a degree, my grandmother, nor my mother." Brown, who was born and rea...
The melodious voices of the Little Flower Choir continues to soothe with praise those attending Sunday December 8 at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church in Monroe LA. The songs were powerful while each touched the souls and hearts of all in attendance....
On Sunday December 8, New Light Baptist Church held their Christmas Candlelight Musical. The choir sang spirituals, anthems of praise, Christmas & testimonial selection. The New Light Senior Choir is directed by Minister of Music Robert K. Wright. Rev. James B. Johnson Pastor....
Mrs. Fannie F. Shorts turned 70, while at the age of 13, being told to her parents by two medical doctors, she would not live to become an adult. Recently Mrs. Shorts celebrated a blessed 70th birthday. Many thanks to her family and friends. Special thanks to her daughter Anitra S. Smith. If you want to know how Mrs. Shorts made it, it was by God's Grace!...
Those that pledge their vows before God and man, stay together for the duration, going through the good and bad times know the successes of love. Many married couples who say and mean their vows reap the benefits of marriage through trust, loyalty and commitment. Ricky and Shelly Melancon's love have stood the test of time while they love them some you!...
Annie Turner, 91 Annie Turner of Monroe, LA Homemaker died Saturday December 7, 2019. Services: 11:00 AM Saturday December 14, 2019 at Logtown B C. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens under direction of McFarland Funeral Company of Monroe. Ernest Lee Dean, 54 Ernest Lee Dean of Monroe, LA Landscaper died Wednesday December 4, 2019. Services: 1:00pm Saturday December 14, 2019 at Greater Free Gift. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens under direction of McFarland Funeral Company of Monroe. Clarice Kortez Jackson, 35 Clarice Kortez Jackson of Monroe,...
Pastor & Sister William Cann were shown love at their 29th Appreciation on Sunday December 1 at Seigle Community Baptist Church in West Monroe LA. Special guest was Rev. Auburn Robinson Tried Stone and Union Baptist Churches Monroe LA....
Saved the best for last. Recently, Little Flower Academy had its 2019 school reunion. Classes from 1949 to 1985 gathered for a memorable school reunion. Reunion activities included a meet and greet, picnic , a banquet and church services .that old Little Flower excitement was rekindled from the 18th street campus to the present South 16th campus. Memories were shared, reminiscing the good times at Little Flower Academy in Monroe LA. What a place to grow and learn? Little Flower Academy was a...
There seems to be no end that Republicans are willing to go in their efforts to slow down the impeachment train that is headed to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. After hearing from witnesses over several weeks, both from executive branch employees and noted constitutional scholars, Republicans are still pushing the narrative that impeachment proceedings are “a charade” because the president has done nothing that is impeachable. They continue to follow President Trump by calling the hearings a witch-hunt or a hoax, as they try their best to use the...
The all new Head Mechanix Grooming Lounge 122 S. Grand Downtown Monroe LA brings to you new modern innovative barbering techniques and specializing in today's advanced male grooming services had a check us out event Saturday December 7, 2019. Co-Owners Dejuandre Evans Sr. and Kerrico Holmes collaborated to create a diverse, safe, professional barbering experience that everyone can enjoy while still maintaining that traditional barbershop atmosphere. The prime location was an important key to...
Monroe-Ouachita GUNAA monthly meeting was held Thursday December 5, at the Comfort Suites Monroe LA was an exciting time. Our annual fundraiser quilt raffle was exciting with Gramblinite Fannie Williams winning the prized possession donated and made by Gramblinite Lena Kelly! Over 50 Gramblinites and supporters were in attendance while Dr. Shannon Reeves, the GSU Director of Alumni Affairs gave an update on the status of his office. The regularly scheduled Monroe-Ouachita GUNAA monthly meeting...
Ezekiel 37:9 "Also He said to me, “Prophesy to the breath, prophesy, son of man, and say to the breath, ‘Thus says the Lord God: “Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe on these slain, that they may live.” Rejoice Beloved and be exceedingly glad!!! For whatever was lost shall now be found. And whatever was dead is now Living Again!!! Your "dreams", desires, hopes, and wishes, are now Living Again!!! What was meant for your "bad" is being turned around for your good in the Name of Jesu...
Visiting New York City is always an exciting adventure for me that births creativity and enlightenment. In the city that never sleeps, there’s always something to see and do that one has never experienced before. When I visit, I often go to the same places, but the each time they’re never the same. On my last trip, I discovered a district completely dedicated to lighting. There were blocks and blocks of nothing but stores that sold lighting fixtures. Some only sold one style, and others sold a variety of styles and sizes. I would imagine som...
Trenton Baptist Church West Monroe LA showered Dr. & Mrs. L.R. Martin for their 45th Pastor's Anniversary Sunday December 8.Rev. John L. Russell ll greater New Antioch Baptist Church preached the Word. Dr. & Mrs. Martin have served faithfully since 1974....
One of mankind's best secrets are Black Women. Their beauty has stretched man's imagination for centuries. Being the most beautiful on earth, Black Women create an excitement in the world which is unexplainable, believable while enchanting. Black Women are beautiful, breathtaking, affectionate and of course intelligent. Their charm, demeanor and smooth chocolate skin has always devastated human nature while tantalizing mankind. There is nothing in this world, as a beautiful Black Woman as Lena...
At the 46th Bayou Classic Football Game Saturday November 28, between Grambling and Southern Universities in the New Orleans Superdome in the crowd cheering after a Grambling touchdown were Tammy Cooper, Amariya Watson, ,Betsy Busby, Gwen Carter, Sandra Lynn, & granddaughters Ashyia & Vonner. Southern downed Grambling 30-28....
Have you seen an old or abandoned gas station, warehouse or similar site and said to yourself, “Someone should fix that place up because it would make a really nice (fill in the blank).”? The technical name for such a location is a Brownfield. Taking abandoned sites from “eyesore” to “eye opener” is a process. One that is well worth it because the redeveloped sites can breathe new life into local neighborhoods. There are multiple sites in Monroe, West Monroe, and Ouachita Parish that have the potential for Brownfield projects; and, we want to...
Bryon Vaughns is an Emmy award winning cartoonist and former Pine Bluff resident who graduated with a B.A. from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Vaughns has worked for KATV Channel Seven in Little Rock as a news/weather graphic designer, the Arkansas Arts Council in the Artist-in-Residence program and the Arkansas Arts Center as an Animation Director. Vaughns has worked with such creative talents as Danny Glover, Wayne Brady, Wanda Sykes, Nick Cannon, D. L. Hughley, Persia White, Adam...
Joshua Lightfoot was born in Weatherford, Oklahoma and grew up around music as a natural part of family gatherings. He was taught to play guitar by his father, and later became multi-instrumental learning the banjo, mandolin and fiddle. Joshua has been doing Ethnological music program for five years across the United states as well as Europe. His program consists of traditional folk and bluegrass music focusing mainly on songs of historical and cultural interest. He also brings historical items...
January 2020 Programs Carver McDonald Library Carver-McDonald Library Starting the Year 2020 off with a Bang! Saturday, Jan. 4 at 2 pm Emmy Award-Winning Cartoonist and Animation Director: Meet Byron Vaughns. Vaughns has drawn many notable cartoons, including Tiny Toon Adventures Character Buster Bunny, Alvin & the Chipmunks, The Smurfs, and the animated film characters in The Adventures of Brer Rabbit. His work will be on display, and The Adventures of Brer Rabbit will be screened. Monday,...
Sources tell the Dispatch that Community Activist Tyrone K-9 Dickens is looking into running for city council district 4. K-9 has seen his share of difficulties in life from prison to becoming a servant of the community, helping children, Christmas toy drives, distributing school supplies, stop the violence rallies, feeding people, getting criminals to surrender to authorities and a trusted voice in the community. K-9 serves has served his community and is someone you can always call and count...
