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A previous shooting suspect was finally arrested on Monday, December 20, 2021 according to reports made by police. On August 1, 2021, two juveniles were shot during a drive-by shooting on South Second and Linderman Ave. in West Monroe, LA. The victims told law enforcement that someone in a silver SUV had attacked them. Police found the wrecked and abandoned SUV on South 1st St. near a railroad bridge. Police located the vehicle's owner and arrested suspect Jaleesa Parker, 27, of Monroe, LA....
Members of Monroe's District 4 met with their council member and city liaisons on Monday, December 20, 2021, to discuss hot topics important to the group, hoping to end the year with something to look forward to; Carday Marshall, the district's representative, shared a few of the neighborhood successes which included infrastructure-heavy projects like drainage repairs and road re-striping. The gathered crew, however, came to have a real conversation about the ways the city is changing and the fi...
Birthday Queen Mrs. Ola Tennant celebrated her birthday on Sunday, December 19, 2021 with a birthday parade at Wossman High School in Monroe, LA. Monroe police and fire departments escorted almost 150 cars lined up to celebrate Mrs. Tennant's birthday including family, friends, old co-workers, and former students. Those close to Mrs. Tennant got out of their vehicles to show her real love. Happy Birthday, Mrs. Ola Tennant!...
Statement by Dr. Calvin Mackie, founder and president of STEM Global Action “I applaud the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) for recognizing that a devastating lack of educational investments and resources in communities of color is contributing significantly to the creation of a wave of “Lost Einsteins.” Too many gifted and high achieving Black and Brown students throughout the country are not nurtured and therefore their talents and potential contributions to our nation’s competitiveness are being wasted. “Citi...
A Louisiana judge is in hot water for using racist language following the arrest of a Black man who was charged with an attempted burglary charge at the judge’s residence. Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet was among others in her home using the n-word as the Black man was being apprehended. At the time, the suspected burglary was captured by video with the voices of people inside the residence openly using the n-word, as Odinet was reportedly one of the individuals. Odinet would later confirm through her attorney that she indeed did u...
What's done in the dark will always come to the light! Many have speculated what really happened on November 15, 2021 when Jessica Lee, 29, was found dead in her apartment on Evangeline St. in Monroe, LA. According to police, a suspect has been identified and found. Authorities arrested alleged suspect Nelson Bridges, located in Houston, TX. Bridges was Jessica's boyfriend during the time when she was found dead by a gunshot in her apartment. The suspect who has connections in Bastrop, LA, will...
On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, dozens gathered for Monroe's City Council meeting. There were several resolutions listed on the agenda that were approved, including $800,000 for the zoo parking lot remodel with ease. Still, there were some that focused directly on the Black community and our youth that were not. A group of young men who serve and lead over 700 youth in our city appeared before the council, pleading for financial support on behalf of the impoverished youth. The young men, parents, and supporting community showed up to advocate...
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury may have rubbed some people the wrong way when members of the Jury voted unanimously to support a West Monroe venture to the tune of $1 million. West Monroe Mayor Staci Mitchell spoke at the Police Jury meeting recently and got Jurors to make a commitment. Her administration is proposing to build an indoor sports complex next to the Ike Hamilton Expo Center. Mitchell, who is running for re-election, said that the sports project would also drive economic activity benefitting the parish. She said that a million...
Hearts are saddened as a fatal vehicle accident on I-20 in West Monroe, LA claimed the life of Kenneth Mansfield on Friday, December 17, 2021. Kenneth Dwayne Mansfield was born January 26, 1964 in Monroe, LA to the late Frank Mansfield Sr. and Vera L. George Mansfield. Kenneth accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of the King Ollie Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe, LA under the leadership of Rev. SLV Johnson, the late Rev. J.L. Cotton and Reverend J.L. Perry Sr. Kenneth was fondly...
Thanks to all who have allowed the Monroe Dispatch newspaper to come to your homes another year in 2021. Happy Holidays! We will be closed over the next two weeks for a well-deserved vacation but will return to you again in January 2022, if the good Lord says the same! From all of us at the Monroe Dispatch - Frank, Jessica and Noah DeTiege, Eddie D. Gillis, Nate Reed, Jason Hamilton, Mary Roggerson, the late Perry Thomas, Katima Epting-Wiley, Pastor K.C. Wade, Dr. Joseph Capers Sr., Jeanette Herren, Po’ Folks’ Poet Marion Obafemi, Mr. Pic...
PEEP and the Board Directors held its 22nd Annual Christmas Giveaway at Harvey Benoit Community Center Pavilion in Monroe LA on Saturday, December 18, 2021. PEEP gave away 50 16 inch bikes to needy preschoolers(3-5 years of age) throughout Ouachita Parish. Also, PEEP provided a ham with all the trimmings to over 125 families. Recipients were also served with cornbread dressing and all the trimmings....
Monroe native Brandi Jelks made it home to Louisiana just in time for the Christmas holidays this year.This trip is extra special because it's both her husband and son's first time in Louisiana. The family is in town from Scotland, where Brandi now calls home....
At Wossman High School in Monroe, LA, Aubrey Crawford was selected as Support Personnel of the Year. Around the Wossman campus, Crawford wears multiple hats as a coach, the voice of the Wossman Wildcats and head custodian. There's no job too big or small for Crawford who is a valuable team member. Congratulations Aubrey Crawford!...
Happenings Christmas Greater Free Gift Baptist Church Monroe LA Christmas Day December 25, 2021 at 10am Gifts for the children a hot meal and lots of other presents. Beat me there! Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonable prices. Three Monroe locations: Now Save #1 4399, Hwy 165 South, 318-737-7873; Tiger Market Café, 1800 Forsythe A...
Separate sealed BIDS for the Firefighter Protective Clothing will be received by the City of Monroe, at the Purchasing Division, located at 1014 Grammont Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. Bids will be received until 1:45 P.M., on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Bids will be publicly opened in the Purchasing Division Conference Room, at the above-mentioned address, at 2:00 P.M. The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, consisting of Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, SPECIFICATIONS, and ADDENDA, may be examined at the following location: City of Monroe...
Monroe Housing Authority will receive sealed bids for the following: Provide Appliances on an as needed basis to include: Hot Water Heaters, Ranges / Stoves, and Refrigerators Bids will be accepted until 3:00 PM, Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the office of the Monroe Housing Authority in the Boardroom, located at 300 Harrison Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. At which time and place all bids will be opened and read aloud. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION SHALL NOTIFY MONROE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED...
Monroe Housing Authority will receive sealed bids in triplicate for the following project: Provide and Install Security Surveillance Cameras & associated equipment at these public housing communities: Breece – Locke – 306 Winnsboro Rd, Monroe, LA 71202 Foster Heights – 800 Swayze St., Monroe, LA 71201 Johnson Carver – 31 Carroll Dr., Monroe, LA 71202 Miller Square – 4200 Matthew St., Monroe, LA 71201 Bids will be accepted until 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the office of the Monroe Housing Authority in the Boardroom, located a...
The Monroe Housing Authority will receive sealed bids in triplicate for the following project: Paint Perimeter Fencing at Breece-Lock, Foster Heights, and Miller Square Bids will be accepted until 2:30 PM, Thursday, January 20, 2022, at the office of the Monroe Housing Authority in the Frances Tower Board Room, 300 Harrison Street, Monroe, LA 71201. At which time and place all bids will be opened and read aloud. ANY PERSON REQUIRING SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION SHALL NOTIFY MONROE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE TYPE(S) OF ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED NO LESS THAN...
Recently, the amazing Robert and Pauline Clark hosted an All White Gala at ULM's Bayou Pointe Patio in Monroe, LA. The Clark's know how to throw a funraiser. Entertainment was by the Too Laid Back Band from Houston, TX and 3 DJ's, Radio People's Rob Lloyd, Scott Banks and Grave Digga. The All-White Gala was a party with a purpose supporting the Northeast LA Sickle Cell Foundation in Monroe, LA. It was one of the most exciting events of 2021. Photo All white gala 13 -Corey Schott, Samjah,...
Dyann Jackson, 69 Dyann Jackson of Monroe, LA Homemaker died Sunday, December 19, 2021. Services: 11:00 AM Saturday, January 8, 2022 at Evergreen BC in St. Maurice, LA. Burial: Church Cemetery under direction of McFarland Funeral Company-Monroe. Kenneth Mansfield, 57 Kenneth Mansfield of Monroe, LA Laborer died Friday December 17, 2021. Services: 11:00 AM Monday, December 27, 2021 at Greater Free Gift BC. Burial: Monroe City Cemetery under direction of McFarland Funeral Company-Monroe. Alford E. Baker, 71 Alford E. Baker of Monroe, LA died...
Wossman Neville Carroll Class of 1971 50 years later. 1st row Sitting(L-R) Joyce Barnes, Ella Brown, Betty S. Gaines (deceased), wWanda Brown, Sybil T. Jones, Genita M. Hunter, Arnese McClinton, Mary P. Roggerson. 2nd row(L-R) Bernard Keaton (deceased), Lawrence Steward, Cloteel L. Edwards, Clara Etta Toombs (deceased), Kassandra W. Cole, Beatrice Strong, Wilma G. Braden,Rosemary Henry, Diane Davis, Ruby J. Starr, Christine Simmons (deceased), Ruby M. Robinson (deceased), Joyce C. Jackson. 3rd...
It's required of men and women today, as well as in times before to hear, learn and obey ALL of God's Commandments. The Commandments are for our benefit. Keeping the Commandments brings us into the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ, and his teachings, then we will never fall (2 Peter 1:10). Christians have power, love, and a sound mind (2 Tim.1:7). Disobedience to God separates us from him, damming up the flow of his blessings to us. Jesus came to open the flow of blessings that Adam dammed up by breaking God's Commandments. Jesus wants All...
1 Corinthians 2:9 | NKJV But as it is written: “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, Nor have entered into the heart of man The things which God has prepared for those who love Him. ”God loves us SO MUCH that we cannot perceive it with our natural sight. Nor can we hear it with our natural ears. And it cannot enter into our hearts by natural means. It is only by way of the SPIRIT that we can Understand the depth, the width, the height and the weight of God’s Love! HE’S GIVEN US SO MUCH! Thank Him for His Healing, His Deliverance, and for Him Set...
Separate sealed BIDS for the construction of 1606 Fairview Avenue Home Improvements will be received by the City of Monroe, at the Purchasing Division, located at 1014 Grammont Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71201. Bids will be received until 1:45 P.M., on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Bids will be opened and read aloud in the Purchasing Division, at 2:00 P.M. There will be a PRE-BID CONFERENCE held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at the Planning & Urban Development Department, located at 3901 Jackson Street, Monroe, Louisiana 71202....
