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Carroll High School in Monroe LA has been a cornerstone of our community since its inception in 1953, nurturing students in a culture of excellence and achievement. Among its distinguished alumni is Matthew Hamilton Williams lll, a name synonymous with Carroll's storied legacy in academics, athletics and leadership. As a senior class president and a key football player in Carroll's 1968 Louisiana State Championship Football Team, the last to secure such a title, Matthew exemplified the spirit...
Still got that swag in another land is Count Sigg, Security and Treasure. They still have their boogie shoes while they still can shake a tailfeather. If you’re ever in Vegas, Count Sigg and the Crew will show you what’s it’s about in 2024!...
By Pastor K.C. Wade Proverbs 11:30 | AMP The fruit of the [uncompromisingly] righteous is a tree of life, and he who is wise captures human lives [for God, as a fisher of men--he gathers and receives them for eternity]. Beloved the Angels rejoice in Heaven when one person is called to repentance. It truly is a Miracle when one changes from living for the world to living for God. Whereas their SOUL then becomes more aligned with the Spirit of God than with the spirit of the Prince of the air. SOU...
I love the Bible story in Matthew 8:5-13. It entails a beautiful encounter of a man of faith and Jesus. It tells of a centurion who came to Jesus on behalf of his servant, who he said was at home paralyzed. When Jesus asked to come and heal the servant, the centurion said that he was not worthy for Jesus to come to his home. He said that all Jesus had to do, was speak the Word, and his servant would be healed. He asked Jesus to speak the word, because he as a centurion/commander, understood...
In a world that constantly demands our labor, rest is often seen as a luxury we cannot afford. Rest is not just about physical rejuvenation. It is a form of self-care that is crucial for our physical and mental health. Physically, rest allows our bodies to repair and recharge. It is during rest that our immune system strengthens, and our energy replenishes. Without adequate rest, we are more susceptible to illness, fatigue, and burnout. Mentally, rest is essential for maintaining our emotional well-being. It gives us the space to process our...
Blessed by the best thankful and glad to see another year is Deacon James “Sonny” Munson. Happy Birthday Sonny April 2, 2024, love Hope, children and grandchildren....
Without a doubt, heads turned as Brenda T. arrived in Monroe, LA, on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She drove a stunning 2024 Corvette, captivating all who saw her. Her secret to success? Hard work and faith in God....
Carroll High School in Monroe LA has and will always be a beacon of hope in our community. Its academic, athletic, band, choir and stem legacy was laid in 1953 by its first principal Legendary Morris Henry Carroll who demanded excellence from students who didn't realize their greatness. The Carroll Mystic was set long ago and remains in the hearts of those who witnessed its glory then and now. This is why we still sing thy praises to Carroll High School. Recognizing those who made Carroll High...
Hosea 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee……. We have heard the saying, “Ignorance is bliss”. Well, what is ignorance? What is bliss? Ignorance is simply a lack of knowledge or information/not knowing. Bliss is perfect happiness/great joy. Now let’s consider this carefully. This statement is saying that having a lack of knowledge about things, is a cause to be happy, but the Word of God tells us that people perish fr... Full story
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 Ave, Suite 1, 318-325-4000; Now Save #8 Winnsboro Rd., Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 South and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s cooking features $6.99 breakfas...
Matthew 5:11-12 says, "Blessed are you when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you." We're human, so we all err. There are times when things happen to us, and we feel combative and vengeful. We hear a lie or rumor about us and want to retaliate or prove ourselves. We get lied to or hurt and want to cause...
Psalms 71:7-8 | NKJV I have become as a wonder to many, But You are my strong refuge. Let my mouth be filled with Your praise. And with Your glory all the day. Oh Beloved let us purpose to give God ALL the Praise, Glory, and Honor due to Your Name!!! For You are my Strength and Fortress. A VERY present help in trouble. TO GOD BE THE GLORY!!! Many may applaud you and recognize you for your accomplishments. They see how you overcome illnesses, how you have been delivered from the hand of the enemy and have been set free from a multitude of...
It has always been about the children, though not always in the way we had hoped. The recent passage of new legislation in the Louisiana Senate, which may require all 17-year-olds who commit crimes to be tried and jailed as adults, has sparked widespread discussion and debate across the state. This legislation is not a new idea; Louisiana lawmakers have previously sought to treat 17-year-olds as adults in the criminal justice system. Before 2016, Louisiana laws allowed judges, juries, and litigators to decide the sentencing of 17-year-olds,...
Carroll High School in Monroe, LA, has always been a beacon of hope in our community. Its legacy in academics, athletics, band, choir, and STEM was established in 1953 by its first principal, the legendary Morris Henry Carroll. He demanded excellence from students, helping them realize their greatness. The Carroll mystic was born then and lives on in the hearts of those who witnessed its glory, both past and present. This is why we continue to sing praises to Carroll High School. One individual...
Zion Spring Baptist Church in Monroe LA dressed their best for the Lord on Sunday February 18, 2024. Pastor Ricky L. James got a vision from the Lord while his members were obedient to the spirit celebrating Black History Month. Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people; for all the earth is mine. Photo 4-Dorothy Carter, Margaret Kelly, Dean Belt, Maxie & Diane Berry dressed their best for the Lord. Photo...
At Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High School in Monroe, LA, an inaugural book signing for "The Heart of Wildcats" took place on February 23, 2024. MLK Jr. Junior High students wrote and read their poetry to their families, faculty, and fellow students. Ms. Jamie Mayes facilitated the poetry readings and book signing, with acknowledgments from Mrs. Lametria Robinson and closing remarks from MLK principal Michael Price Sr. The event concluded with a book signing held in the school's...
Mount Olivet Baptist Church Youth Focused Revival Join US Tuesday-Thursday April 16-18, 2024 6pm Nightly "Building Strong Disciples Through Biblical Foundations" Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10 (NLT) "...We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and give you spiritual wisdom and understanding. Then the way you live will honor and please the Lord and your lives will produce evey kind of good fruit...." 500 Swayze Street~ Monroe Louisiana 71201 Oliver W. Billups, Jr. Pastor Call...
Without a doubt, heads turned as Brenda T. arrived in Monroe, LA, on Saturday, March 9, 2024. She drove a stunning 2024 Corvette, captivating all who saw her. Her secret to success? Hard work and faith in God....
At Zion Spring Baptist Church in Monroe LA on Sunday February 18, 2024 was Dress Up Sunday, where church members came to worship in formal and semi-formal attire display reverence. Among those all g'd up were Elaine Green, Lavell and Ann Logan...
Michael and LaTrichelle Chisley Celebrated "Thirty Years and Forever" on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the W Event Center in Monroe LA. It as a "Night of Intimate Expressions of Love with Marriage'' being the focus of each couple who was in attendance. With you, I have found my Forever....
On Saturday, February 24, 2024, a multitude of spectators gathered to witness the Renaissance Movement Committee Black Heritage Parade. The parade featured over 100 floats and units, all participating under the theme "Black Excellence: Past, Present, and Future!"...
Carroll High School in Monroe, LA, has always been a beacon of hope in our community. Established in 1953, its legacy in academics, athletics, music, and STEM was shaped by its first principal, the legendary Morris Henry Carroll. He instilled a culture of excellence in students, inspiring them to realize their potential. The spirit of the Carroll mystic, as set by Carroll himself, still resonates in the hearts of those who experienced its glory then and now. This enduring legacy is why we...
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 Ave, Suite 1, 318-325-4000; Now Save #8 Winnsboro Rd., Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 South and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s cooking features $6.99 breakfas...
There is an adage that states, “You never know where you are going unless you know where you have been.” In the spirit of Black history month, the Monroe Dispatch will highlight stories and the history of Blacks that are not commonly known. Dr. Emma Wakefield-Paillet was a trailblazing African American physician who made significant contributions to medicine and civil rights in Louisiana. Emma was born on November 21, 1868, in New Iberia to state senator Samuel Wakefield and Mrs. Amelia Valentine Wakefield. Her family fled New Iberia not lon...
Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. John 1: 1-2 Prayer: Father God, I praise and worship You. Thank You for Your Truth that tells us, Jesus Christ is the Word, is God, and has always existed with You. Amen. Confession: Before all time was the Word. Jesus Christ is the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God Himself. He was in the beginning with God. Wednesday and Thursday All things were made through Him, and without Him nothi...
The Carver-McDonald Branch Library in Monroe LA , held a program to celebrate with the community, Chef Darrell Teats, known for cooking on a local television station was Thursday, February 22, 2024. You missed a TREAT! The community sampled tea cakes and received an African American tote bag. The American tea cake was created over two hundred years ago by African slaves in the southeastern United States. Tea cakes were initially made by plantation cooks for the guests of white slave owners....
Hebrews 4:14-16 | NKJV Seeing then that we have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a High Priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but was in all points tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. Good morning Holy Spirit. Good morning my Lord. Thank You Jesus! I come to Your THRONE...
For seven decades, Les Martinique Social Club has been a beacon of empowerment, guiding young women with grace and wisdom. Through its tradition of debutante training, it cultivates confidence and leadership, shaping tomorrow's trailblazers. Les Martinique will host its 70th Anniversary Celebration, Saturday, March 16, 2024. Former Debutantes are invited to celebrate the organization, its members, and debutantes past and present. For more information contact, Mrs. Geneva Gray, (318)388-3840,...
Community Family of Faith Church in Monroe LA celebrated their 2nd Annual Founders' Day on Sunday February 18, 2024. Special guest was Bishop -Elect Gilbert Wilson. Brother Jermand Johnson guided the program. At Community Family of Faith, we are called to reflect CHRIST consistently in our community, loving others as ourselves. It's All about God, All about People and All about Family! Vance Alexander Price Pastor and Visionary....
Carroll High School in Monroe, LA, has long served as a beacon of hope in the community. Its academic, athletic, band, choir, and STEM legacy was established in 1953 by its first principal, the legendary Morris Henry Carroll, who demanded excellence from students, helping them realize their potential. The spirit of Carroll, instilled by Principal Carroll, remains strong in the hearts of those who witnessed its glory then and now. This enduring legacy is why praises for Carroll High School...
We hear it repeated all the time- the phrase, “Life is too short”; yet, some of the same people saying it, are living like they'll live on this side forever. There are people making only temporary decisions, to please their flesh, instead of doing what the Bible teaches in Colossians 3:2 (Set your affections on things above, not on things on earth.) There is a song that tells us to build our hopes on things eternal. I suggest we all do so, and not live like where we are spending the days of our...
Dr. Sophie Roberson is filled with gratitude as she celebrates another year on February 13, 2024. At 73 years young, she radiates a youthful spirit, a testament to grace. Wishing a very happy birthday to Dr. Sophie Roberson from her loving husband William, children, and grandchildren....
APRIL 11 – APRIL 14, 2024 Package Includes: Hotel accommodations for Thursday – Saturday nights at the DRURY INN- Marietta, GA (Hotel rooms are double occupancy) Free Breakfast-Evening Snacks Free Drinks (Happy Hour) Charter bus services provided to the following attractions: Martin Luther King Museum; Stone Mountain, Georgia Aquarium, Coca-Cola museum, CNN building, shopping, ATL Botanical Garden and more. Admissions to attractions not included in package. This Package is ONLY: $395.00 per person (Double Occupancy) deposit of $95.00 due by...
Happenings 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 Ave, Suite 1, 318-325-4000; Now Save #8 Winnsboro Rd., Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 South and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s cooking features $6.99 b...
May blessings accompany you throughout your journey in life, wherever the path led by Christ may take you. May love walk hand in hand with you, and may joy and peace pave the way ahead. May God's word illuminate your daily path, and grace and patience serve as your guiding lights. Wishing Leo and Sharondal "Ronnee" Williams a joyous celebration on their 27th wedding anniversary, February 14, 2024!... Full story
Dating and marriage are goals for many. There is nothing wrong with desiring honorable and healthy relationships; the thing is, many don’t. For them, anything will do—even going outside of the will of God. I've been there, so I can surely and sincerely tell you, brother/sister, that dating or marrying outside of God’s will causes problems. Those problems can lead to unhealthy cycles, which lead to trauma and distrust. That trauma and distrust lead to fear and anxiety. This fear and anxie...
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Omicron Iota Omega Chapter Precious Pearls Grand Tea was Sunday, February 11, 2024 at the Abe E. Pierce III Convention Center in Monroe, LA. Congratulations to Petite Pearl Trekeemia Peeler!...
Carroll High School in Monroe, LA, stands as a beacon of hope in our community, its legacy rooted in academic, athletic, band, choir, and STEM excellence. Established in 1953 by the visionary Morris Henry Carroll, the school has always demanded greatness from its students, inspiring them to realize their full potential. The Carroll mystic, instilled by its founding, still resonates in the hearts of those who experienced its glory then and now. We continue to sing praises to Carroll High School,...
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 Ave, Suite 1, 318-325-4000; Now Save #8 Winnsboro Rd., Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 South and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s cooking features $6.99 breakfas...
On Sunday January 28, 2024 at St. Luke Baptist Church in Monroe LA, Rev. Richard Wilson lll, filled morning service. Rev. Wilson sermon was, "Who Can I Turn To," with the church walls, rafters, windows and doors falling in all directions! There were so many amens, thank you Jesus and praise to God, church folks felt the spirit of the Lord....
Genesis 32:26 | NKJV And He said, “Let Me go, for the day breaks. “But he said, “I will not let You go unless You bless me!” Beloved Jacob WRESTLED with God ALL night long. Have you ever experienced such an event? When you were faced with many life challenges. When uncertainty, doubt, fear and confusion clouded your thinking. At those times DON’T LET GO OF GOD!!! We are faced everyday with DECISIONS big and small. They impact on our Health, Safety and Security. They determine our sense of wellbe...
Theme: The Road to SU Success The Monroe Chapter of the Southern University Alumni Federation will be the host, along with Wossman High School 1600 Arizona Ave. in Monroe LA, of the Southern University Recruitment Roadshow Tour on Thursday February 22, 2024 from 6-8pm. Approximately thirty (30) faculty and students from the Baton Rouge campus will welcome 2024 graduating seniors and students from all of the Monroe area high schools who are interested in attending Southern University. Information will be presented on housing, financial aid, the...
Last year 2023, I was excited to launch my first Racial Healing conversation with leaders and professionals from the community. This groundbreaking conversation was so well-received that I got phone calls from across the city, and several leaders and businesses said they heard about the event. I returned to the drawing board to lay out a full curriculum and conversation guide to continue this work. I am so excited to share that our first Racial Healing conversation of 2024 will kick off on...
I am one person that cringes during election time. I cringe, because I abhor all of the well-dressed lies, that hide the naked and shameful truth. I cringe because I get tired of the poor and ignorant being deceived and taken advantage of. I didn’t understand why my dad was so involved in educating the people politically, until I really paid attention one year, to the condition of the city and the negative impact on the poor and disadvantaged. Those who are uneducated or misinformed, often c...
My mammy, is never happy, until the first of the month My pappy’s, head is nappy, and he always gets drunk My brother, stays in trouble, with the local P.D. My sister, how I miss her, because she lives in the street My doctor, couldn’t stop her, when she cried from the pain My preacher, couldn’t reach her, with his clout down the drain. I had a dream, I grew some wings, and like a bird I could fly I think I need, a trampoline, so I can touch the sky My veins, are full of cocaine, and I still ain’t high Ain’t no wonder, I need an onion, so...
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 Ave, Suite 1, 318-325-4000; Now Save #8 Winnsboro Rd., Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 South and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s cooking features $6.99 breakfas...
Carroll High School in Monroe, LA, has always been a beacon of hope in our community. Established in 1953, its legacy in academics, athletics, music, and STEM was shaped by its first principal, the legendary Morris Henry Carroll. He instilled a culture of excellence in students, inspiring them to realize their potential. The spirit of the Carroll mystic, as set by Carroll himself, still resonates in the hearts of those who experienced its glory then and now. This enduring legacy is why we...
May the joy that you have spread in the past come back to you on this day. Wishing you a very happy birthday!" "Happy birthday Fredrick McHenry! Hoping all your birthday wishes and dreams come true. Happy 80th! Love wife Amanda, daughter Nikki, big brother & wife Carl & Amanda Robinson, Dr. James, Patricia, Barbara & Sharon K....
Early voting begins March 9 - 16 (excluding Sunday, March 10) 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM. American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees Local 2388 (AFSCME Local 2388) officially endorsed former Mayor Jamie Mayo for the upcoming mayoral election in an announcement on the steps of City Hall on Monday, January 29, 2024. Former Mayor Jamie Mayo expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you to the leadership and members of AFSCME Local 2388 for your strong endorsement. You are the heart and soul...
Happenings 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 Ave, Suite 1, 318-325-4000; Now Save #8 Winnsboro Rd., Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 South and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s cooking features $6.99...
