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Louisiana has seen its fair share of severe and unusual weather in 2022 and looks like the year is not done presenting its unusual weather patterns. Just a week ago many parts of Louisiana received scattered thunderstorms and late summer tornadoes; now many meteorologists are anticipating the coldest Christmas we've seen in years. Freezing temperatures are expected over the Christmas holiday weekend for the majority of the state along with much of the United States. Although no heavy precipitation is expected experts are warning that families...
Disclaimer: All are innocent until proven guilty. Is any place safe anymore? Places that were once considered safe havens, like schools, churches, etc., are not what they once were. People have changed or are exposing their true selves due to many different circumstances. Imagine going to school to pick up your child or grandchild, and someone disturbs you while waiting. According to police reports, on December 16, 2022, suspect David Ford III, 38, was harassing parents in the school drop-off line at an elementary school in Monroe, LA. Ford...
Roy Shelling Stars of Roy Shelling Elementary School in Monroe, LA are hardworking. Students treasure and respect them because the Stars ensure they receive love twice daily while at school. The meal was off the chain at a recent Veterans Day program, prepared with lots of love and flavor. Many can't wait until the next feast! Roy Shelling Stars included Cafeteria Manager Ella Tarver, Leona McClain, Jacqueline Johnson, Mattie Franklin, Emma Sanders, Keisha Cooper, Rita Lawson, and Leola Smith....
The quest for justice in the case of Ronald Greene has been a long, tedious one, and it appears that the road is about to get a little longer. Much longer. Greene’s death made national headlines when videos surfaced of how Greene really died, as it wasn’t from an automobile crash as northeast Louisiana law enforcement characterized it. The videos, which law enforcement officials at Louisiana State Police possess, were kept hidden from public view, causing many to believe that there was a coverup at the agency. The fact that it has been over thr...
P.E.E.P. and its board of directors held the 24th Annual Christmas celebration at the organization's main office in Monroe, LA, on Saturday, December 17, 2022. P.E.E.P. blessed residents throughout Ouachita Parish, Richland Parish, and Morehouse Parishes, providing a ham with all the trimmings to over 145 families, and over 100 boys and girls received Christmas presents. Guests were also served cornbread dressing and other holiday delicacies. The day was made special thanks to donors and...
ENRICH Personal Care Services LLC and ENRICH Behavioral Health Services LLC hosted their Annual Christmas Celebration in honor of all of their participants and staff at the Tabatorium in Monroe, LA on Saturday, December 17, 2022. Dorothy Sutton, coordinator and decorator, transformed the venue into a Christmas wonderland. All guests were presented with gifts by ENRICH Supervisors, Jackie Hayes, Sheila Broadnax Jenkins, Usana Tillman, Karesia Oatis, Sharon Hill, and Sharon Jerono! The guests...
The 2022 Impact Through Music Integrity Award recipients were Mr. Frank Williams, Mrs. Shirley Sapp of Sapp School 0f Music, and Mr. Ahmad Smith. 2021 award recipient Mr. David Starr was also present on Friday December 16, 2022 at St. Matthew COCHUSA in Monroe LA. The chorus presented choral and gospel selections; and the event was a combined Christmas Cantata and Toy Giveaway coordinated in partnership with Pastor Quincy Gardner and St. Matthew Church of Christ Holiness. The theme was "The Grea...
Congratulations to Karriem RN on your new role as an occupational health nurse I General Motors (GM) medical department where he will be working as lead RN.We appreciate the support you gave to your community coming back home during the pandemic and wish you the best in your new endeavors....
Thanks to all who have allowed the Monroe Dispatch Newspaper to come into your homes another year 2022. Thanks to our advertisers, supporters and subscribers, the stores and all who purchase the Monroe Dispatch. Happy Holidays! The Monroe Dispatch will be closed December 23, 2022 until January 9, 2023 for a well-deserved vacation, if the Lord says the same! Happy Holidays from all of us at the Monroe Dispatch – Frank, Jessica and Noah DeTiege, Eddie D. Gillis, Nate Reed, Mary Roggerson, Katima Epting-Wiley, Pastor K.C. Wade, Jeanette Herron, P...
Office of Public Health has some upcoming vaccine sites throughout the region. For the Region 8 Office of Public Health, we have several events and vaccination opportunities for people to stay healthy during this holiday season! Wednesday, December 28, we are hosting an HIV Awareness and Testing event, where we are inviting people to come and learn about their local parish health unit and how we serve the community. The event will take place at the Ray Oliver Wright Health Unit at 1650 Desiard St. in Monroe LA from noon to 6 p.m. During the...
Recently these Pastors & Wives were recognized by their congregations as labors of the Word and leading by example. Their dedication is commended while their service to kingdom building is ongoing saving souls with the good news of salvation. King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe LA honored Pastor Wesley and Mary Daniel at their 25th Anniversary, Siegel Community Baptist Church in West Monroe LA honored Pastor & Sister William L. Cann at their 32nd Anniversary and Solomon Temple...
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Have you ever heard of a mother graduating with her children TWICE? That's the reality for Tyra Muhammad, who received her BA in 2020 just two days after her son. Now, she's receiving her master's in Developmental Education with her daughter, Mecca Muhammad, who is receiving the same degree on December 15, 2022. Tyra aspires to utilize her skills to help those with learning disabilities and implement new educational programs. They are members of the Monroe Mosque, Muhammad Mosque #99 She said...
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Life is a precious commodity and should never be taken for granted. The Bible lists "thy shall not kill" in the Ten Commandments. To shoot or kill a human is against the law unless it is in self-defense which must be proven in a court of law. The implication for gun violence is severe, with stiff prison consequences. Think a million times before you shoot, as living changes drastically when one is placed behind jail bars. According to police reports, a shooting occurred on Renwick St....
Friday, December 9, 2022, was a good day for hundreds of citizens in Monroe. One of those citizens was Augie Bosley. Bosley was at Monroe City court, Division A, to take advantage of the one-day set aside for those who wanted to clear up legal issues to avoid further action by authorities. On Amnesty Day, a citizen can call to see if they are eligible for forgiveness for things like traffic violations or missed court dates. Those with violent crimes are most often excluded from receiving amnesty. In announcing Amnesty 2022, all persons with...
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Is there any community safe from the wrath of gun violence in Monroe, LA? At one time, violence was happening in one particular section of town. Now that appears to have changed as violence can erupt on any side of town, even in the Garden District. According to police reports on Friday, December 2, 2022 multiple shots were heard and fired in the Garden District around Park Ave. and Maple St., where two people were shot. The two victims...
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. John Badger is on a quest to clear some legal issues in Ouachita Parish, only to be pushed back at every turn. Badger says that he has been wrongly accused and charged on several legal issues and simply wants to have a fair day in court without being railroaded out of it. The issues he is confronted with include what he alleges is an illegal eviction and charges against him; he contends that he just wants to prove his innocence, but he...
The tragic school shooting in Uvalde, TX will stay in people’s memories for a long time, as the one at Sandy Hook Elementary will not go away. Nor should they. People are still asking how, in an advanced nation like America could, school shooting after school shooting happen, and next to nothing is done. Those types of shootings also happen at high schools, which presents a greater danger because high school students are thought to be more mature than their elementary counterparts as life-changing decisions begin to come into focus. Let’s not...
Miss Dazzle Dance began parade season dressed in bright winter white including a fur cape for the annual Christmas parade held Saturday, December 3, 2022 in Monroe LA. The vivacious Katelyn Goree, Miss Dazzle Dance rode in style, throwing candy from a vintage pink and white Rolls Royce with her family not too far behind. The beautiful queen is a 2nd grade honor roll student at Carver Elementary and is in her 2nd year of dance at Dazzle Dance. She is the proud daughter of Nadreka Henderson and...
On Saturday, December 10, 2022 family and friends gathered from all over the U.S. to celebrate Viola Dixon Talton's 90th Birthday at Mt. Zion Life Center in Monroe, LA. Viola is a remarkable, unique, and exceptional woman. This praying mother is blessed and highly favored as her birthday party was filled with over one hundred guests. Happy 90th Birthday Mrs. Viola Talton Dixon!...
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Quincy Gardner as the new pastor of St. Matthew COCHUSA in Monroe, LA. Pastor Gardner brings over 20 years in the ministry to St. Matthew with extensive experience in evangelism and outreach. We are confident that God will use his unique set of spiritual gifts, talent and skills as St. Matthew's expands its outreach into the Monroe Community and reach souls for Jesus Christ. Joining Pastor Gardner is his wife Kartesha and their sons Zaylen and...
NOVA Workforce Institute of Northeast Louisiana hosted their Annual Meet & Greet Participants' Recognition Reception at Tower Place in Monroe LA on Friday December 2, 2022. This reception recognized NOVA Participants that completed either certifications from Louisiana Delta Community College Career Readiness/Essential Skills or other Workforce Development Programs. The meet and greet allowed participants of the program to meet with business professionals and community leaders and put into...
Northeast LA Delta African American Museum Board Members, as my term comes to a close, I have reflected much on the museum's accomplishments since 2020. I would like to note that no organization's success is possible without the support of its board of directors. I would not have had the success I had without the unfailing support of several board members and the board's manager of public relations and marketing who worked so untiringly with me. As your outgoing president, I want to thank you fo...
Please donate to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 4823, Monroe, LA 71211-4318. Checks payable to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship. Thanks for your generous support Wilson Wilson, Dr. Bonita Douzart and Merry & Bright!...
In a case that made national headlines, a former Monroe, La. Police officer was sentenced to six years in prison for violating the civil rights of an arrestee back in April of 2020. Former MPD Jared Desadier will spend the next 78 months behind bars for his assault on an surrendered Timothy Williams following a chase that led to his arrest. Williams had been surrounded by other officers when Desadier, for reasons that still needs an explanation, asked a fellow officer if his bodycam was on. The...
One Percent lost is not acceptable to God. New Faith Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe LA celebrated their Pastor & Wife Rev. Lenard and First Lady Deloris Montgomery on Sunday November 20, 2022. Guest speaker was Pastor Timmie Battle St. Paul C.O.G.I.C in Bastrop LA...
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Jacquelyn Ann Logan-Scott, or "Jackie" as she was fondly called, was born on February 20, 1954 in Monroe, LA. She went home to be with the Lord on November 28, 2022, at the age of 68, with her children by her side. Her parents, Ramsey Logan Jr. and Ozell Mayfield Cotton, and two sisters, Shari Lynn Logan-Kellup and Doris Cotton preceded her in death. Jackie accepted Christ and was baptized at the age of 8 at Walls Lake Missionary Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA, under the leadership of Reveren...
On Saturday, December 4, 2022 the Cage family hosted an 80th birthday extravaganza for their eldest sister, Imogene Cage Lee. Imogene is the eldest daughter of Lennon T. and Sarah Cage. The honoree is a native of Monroe, but currently resides in Orlando, FLL. Friends and family traveled near and far to take part in this memorable celebration. It was elegantly decorated by Impressive Creations by the Dorothy Sutton. The event was held at Liberty Christian Center, where Pastor Johnny and Dr....
Reggie Brown has been axed from the Monroe Police Department (MPD). Again. It has been about two years since Oliver "Friday" Ellis became Monroe's newest mayor, but there has been what some may call a "stain" on his record as mayor that has to do with how he and his administration have treated former Monroe police chief, Reggie Brown. Brown was the interim leader of MPD when Ellis took office. Brown became embroiled in a controversy over his alleged handling of a police brutality complaint on...
There are very few things in this world, more needed than wisdom. By wisdom much greatness is established. By a lack of wisdom, are many things torn down. This is why wisdom is extremely important in leadership. Wise leaders instruct the people, and prudence in leadership, establishes a well ordered government- even locally. Usually, however the head of leadership is, so is his/her administration. Also, a city begins to reflect its leaders. A neglected city or community begins to reflect a lack...
The road to glory has no known appointed rest stop or end route. Life is and always will be mysterious, especially when someone unexpectedly dies. Lee was one of the good ones. He was a servant who kept everyone safe at social events, working as a security guard and sports referee. He knew how to communicate with people from all walks of life, understood people's frustrations, and helped them in difficult times. Lee's demeanor was genuine; he was just a humble guy committed to keeping people saf...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed guilty until proven innocent. One of the commandments that God instructed His people to follow was to “honor their father and mother, that their days may be long". This is one commandment that so many of us dare not break. The family structure of husband, wife, and child is one of the building blocks of a strong community, as it has been since God established the Jews as His people. Disrespect in any manner towards parents was and is a sin against God, subject to strict punishment. That was one thing old s...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. According to the Monroe Police Department (MPD), a troubling trend has developed. MPD said that from December 1 - December 3, 2022, they have responded to four deaths caused by overdoses. MPD officials say that the four deaths are related to the dangerous drug fentanyl. Detectives are said to be working toward tracking down the source of the drugs. Without elaborating further, MPD shared they are warning the public of the deadly effects of “this particular strain” that see...
The Tenth District Missionary Baptist Association held installation service of Moderator Elect Rev. John L. Russell ll and Cabinet on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. The installation message was delivered by Pastor Oliver W. Billups Jr. of Mount Olivet Baptist Church in Monroe, LA....
There appears to be a lot of apprehensions coupled with a certain amount of concern for many residents of Districts 3,4, and 5 in the city of Monroe as redistricting maps are being presented that will show changes that, in the long run, will not satisfy everyone. Redistricting was a word that didn’t matter to people because they thought it didn’t really affect them, but in the current political climate, redistricting is being used for political advantage, as we see more instances of redistricting being challenged in court because of its per...
Newtown Concerned Citizens in Monroe LA. are requesting all concerned citizens who have either witnessed, been involved or impacted by the numerous accidents, at Texas Ave and South 8th St. in Monroe LA. to please attend the upcoming city council meeting in Monroe City Hall Chamber. The meeting is to be held on. Tuesday December 13, 2022 at 6 pm... Thank you in advance....
The NELA Delta African American Heritage Museum is hosting a Christmas Gala on Friday, December 9 ,2022 from 7 – 10pm. Semi-formal Band- Main Event Food, Fun, and Dancing-Limited Tickets $20 Go to website: africanmuseummonroe.com (under Events)...
Monroe Marshal Robert Cherry is still on post keeping an eye on things in our community. Marshal Cherry was spotted at his old alma Mata among the many law enforcement officers....
Donterrio Donnie Anderson Presents “Celebrating Who We Are.” Black History Musical!” Calling all singers and soloists from the Monroe/Surrounding areas!! Let’s come together to Make One Big Mass Choir for this awesome occasion!! Everyone is welcome to sing. Rehearsal schedule is Every Monday (Except January 16th) beginning December 12,, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. at The Purpose, Church at 711 South 8th. St. in Monroe LA. #SAVETHEDATE Actual Program Is February 5, 2023 at 5 pm at Walk In The Word Kingdom Church at 1201 Stubbs Ave. in Monroe LA. For mor...
December 6, 2021 is a day that will bring nothing but more pain for a local woman. On that day, an aspiring young 19-year-old's life tragically ended on Hwy 165 in Monroe, LA, as she was headed back to her job. Janecia Walker was hit and killed by an unknown driver, who, after hitting Walker, drove off, not caring if she was still alive or dead. The hit-and-run incident shocked the community as Walker became a grim statistic in the number of people who lost their lives on Hwy 165. As of press...
Mrs. Annaoula Wilson Hennings began her life's journey on October 24, 1924 in Foules, LA. It was in Foules, LA, that she met and married the love of her life, Andrew Hennings, Jr. Born to this union were seven children. On November 23, 2022, Mrs. Hennings departed this life in Monroe, LA. Her husband and two children preceded her in death. Her funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, December 3, 2022 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul Baptist Church, 508 South 8th Street, Monroe, LA. Mrs. Hennings'...
Family and friends are devastated, heartbroken, and at a loss for words upon finding out about the death of their loved one. The shock of the untimely shooting death of victim Deontia Monroe has shattered his family with many unanswered questions that have local law enforcement officials scrambling for clues. The shooting occurred on Monday, November 28, 2022 at a hotel on Hwy 165 South in Monroe, LA. According to sources, the victim allegedly stayed at the hotel and was shot multiple times,...
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Life is difficult living as it is, let alone adding poor decision-making to the equation. Our struggles are challenging yet not impossible to overcome. Many times in the moment, quick decisions lead to impaired judgment. It is important to try to think and act rationally when complicated situations happen. Police were called to respond to a firearm discharge and property damage crime at a northside apartment complex on November 24, 2022,...
On Wednesday, November 23, 2022, Mrs. Clarease L. Isby gained her heavenly wings. The Lord beckoned, and she obediently answered His call. Clarease was married to the late Willie Isby, Jr., and together one of their proudest accomplishments was rearing two successful daughters, Mavis and Chandra. She was baptized at an early age at the Oakland Ridge Baptist Church in Lake Providence, LA. Later in life, she moved her membership to Zion Traveler Baptist Church in Monroe, LA, where she was a...
Thanksgiving is a moment to come together and reflect. This year, Thanksgiving was celebrated on Thursday, November 24, 2022. True to tradition, it fell on the fourth Thursday of November. Praise God for grace and mercy to gather with family and friends one more time - what a blessing!...
Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Monroe, LA lead by Pastor Rev. A.B. and Mrs. Davis-Johnson blessed the community with Thanksgiving turkeys with all the trimmings recently. What a blessing it is to give so generously to the community. Praise God for Rose of Sharon and its Pastor and wife!...
Free Me Association is a 501c3 organization that's focused on youth and community development through sports and education. On Saturday, November 19, 2022, Tyree Hollins MCAL co-founder and board president of Free Me Association and Stonewall Hunter lll, MCAL co-founder and board vice president of Free Me Association presented former Monroe mayor, Jamie Mayo, an award in appreciation for being a Gold MCAL sponsor....
Congratulations to James Aubrey III, owner of Aubrey's Graphics & Photography who was commissioned by the SWAC conference to design the official media guide for this weekend's SWAC Championship game. The game will feature the Jackson State Tigers against the Southern Jaguars. The Tigers are led by former NFLer Deon Sanders. The Jags are coached by former Grambling football player, Eric Dooley. GSU graduate, James Aubrey also created the media guide cover for the 2022 SWAC Football Pre-season...
Please donate to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 4823, Monroe, LA 71211-4318. Checks payable to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship. Thanks for your support!...
