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The deadline to register to vote or make changes, in person or by mail is October 11, 2022. The deadline to register or make changes online at www.geauxvote.com is October 18, 2022. Early Voting begins Tuesday October 25 through Tuesday November 1, except Sunday between the hours of 8:30 am till 6 pm. Early voting places Registrar of Voters Community Room 1650 DeSiard St. Ste 125 Monroe LA or West Ouachita Senior Center 1800 N 7th St. West Monroe LA – Voters need identification . Sample ballots www.geauxvote.com...
As inflation causes us all to stretch our dollars, the majority of Americans – including Monroe residents – are likely focused on finding the best prices without sacrificing quality. Healthcare can be expensive, so picking the right insurance plan that meets your individual or family needs can be critical to maintaining a balanced budget. Right now – during the Annual Election Period Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 – people eligible for Medicare have the opportunity to select a plan that provides the affordability, convenience and benefits they want as...
A victim was robbed sitting outside his home when a suspect in a black hoodie came up and pointed a gun at the victim, demanding his wallet and jewelry. The incident happened in the Pine Bayou subdivision in Monroe, LA, during daylight hours Wednesday, September 28, 2022. Citizens, beware, it can be dangerous sitting in your own yard in broad daylight. Police were called, and the investigation continues....
Hearts are saddened at the unexpected death of Janetta Gill, who tragically lost her life. Family and friends are still shocked by her untimely passing. Janetta was killed in a shooting a little past midnight Friday, September 23, 2022 on Richwood Rd. No. 2 that also left a male victim wounded. When Monroe Police arrived at the Parkview apartments located on Richwood Rd. No. 2, in Monroe, LA, they found two victims suffering from gunshot wounds. MPD gave few details concerning the shooting as...
Marlon Latroy Graves was born in Monroe, LA on May 15, 1984. Marlon was a part of Wossman High School's class of 2003 and was very well known and loved throughout the community. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Angela Graves; his father, Michael Shaw; sisters - Natoya Graves, Sherrie Graves, Komona Lee, Kemisha Ellis-Varner, JoNicque Ellis, Sonya Ellis, and LeShonya Manor; his brother, Michael Shaw, II; grandmother, Fammie Graves; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces,...
Congratulations are in order for Dr. Bonita Newman Douzart, who has received three consecutive terms on the Caddo Parish School Board. Dr. Douzart represents District 5 in the city and was unopposed each term. She is thankful to God, the 19,000 constituents in the district, and all the citizens of Caddo Parish. Dr. Douzart was born and raised in Monroe, LA, and is now doing great things in Shreveport, LA....
Gwen Harris ushered in another year of life, recently celebrating her birthday. Family and friends gathered at Powell Community Center in Monroe, LA where Gwen had a celebration fit for a Queen. There was plenty of fun, food, and festivities! Happy Birthday Gwen Harris!...
The memory of an elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas is still fresh in the minds of many of us, especially those who have children in school. Nothing is more heart-wrenching than hearing of a shooting at their child's school or any school, no matter where it is. Parents in Monroe got to see how devastating that can be when a call was made about an active shooter situation at Neville High School on Thursday, September 22, 2022. MPD quickly responded to the call they received and were able to determine that everything was good. Officers...
A Monroe church has selected its new leader, but sources allege they weren't in the final running for the role. The leadership shift has made some church members question the process and wonder what went wrong with the other viable candidates. Sources allege they understand the process of finding a new leader but want to ensure they find the right one to lead the church in the right direction....
The deadline to register to vote or make changes, in person or by mail is October 11, 2022. The deadline to register or make changes online at www.geauxvote.com is October 18, 2022. Early Voting begins Tuesday October 25 through Tuesday November 1, except Sunday between the hours of 8:30 am till 6 pm. Early voting places Registrar of Voters Community Room 1650 DeSiard St. Ste 125 Monroe LA or West Ouachita Senior Center 1800 N 7th St. West Monroe LA – Voters need identification . Sample ballots www.geauxvote.com...
On Saturday, August 27, 2022, the Bayou Black Open Rodeo presented by the Justa Cowboy Association was in the Monroe Civic Center Arena before a great crowd. There were fantastic rodeo feats and a performance featuring southern soul Blues singer Ms. Jody. Deborah Dean and Ray Hill were in attendance, turning heads along with many other cowboys and cowgirls decked out in their rodeo gear. Photo 2- Herb Guillory & his swwet thang Kimberly Benton Photo 4- At the rodeo Gerald * Faye Parson with...
The Witness Project of NELA kicking off Breast Cancer Awareness Month Remembering the Past Candlelight Vigil is Saturday October 1, 2022 at 6:30 pm at Triedstone Baptist Church 3022 Bronson St. Monroe LA...
At Neville High School In Monroe LA, Coach Rankins has been on the Neville Football sidelines for over 50 years. His presence is and always welcomed, while he's a blessing not only to Neville fans, the students are indebted to coach for his football kindness every football season! In the Neville Tiger Legacy which is Ruple, Brown add Rankins also because he is a true Neville Tiger....
The advent of digital wallets and digital currencies are about to change the way we traditional bank. We're entering a near era of the personalization of finances that we’ve never seen before, one where the power will be in the hands of the individual. Many of today’s financial platforms, including digital banks, try to mimic the social media and supply chain platforms of the late 2000s. But finance is now entering into the personalization era, where users of finance have increasingly greater control over their own data and the value being tra...
America is on the verge of losing one of its last cash cows due to greed and a lack of respect for those who do all of the work; more specifically, I am talking about teachers and school system employees, which a plague in the name of a global pandemic, COVID 19 exposed. Finally, eyes are opened to those who should have been making higher, more competitive salaries, but unfortunately instead they have been pawns in a vicious game that makes no sense in a nation that education is a basic building block to living a productive fruitful life. In...
All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Another individual has lost his life to violence, and the community continues to seek answers in hopes of stopping the violence. One always hopes that differences, no matter what they are, can be settled where all involved will live. Sometimes, it doesn't happen that way. And the question is always, why? A man has been arrested for a fatal shooting on Thelma St. in Richwood on Sunday, September 18, 2022. The victim was identified as...
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It is another school year, and unfortunately, there will be incidents on school grounds or in some other setting where children will be involved. Sometimes, adults will also be involved. A Monroe woman has been arrested for allegedly pointing a gun at several people and making threats simultaneously. According to Monroe Police, on Monday, September 17, 2022, suspect Tara Dena Emanuel, 31, was accused of pointing a firearm at several people....
Businessman, educator, and native Monroe citizen John W. Dillard, 92, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, while recuperating from an illness in Dermott, AR. Dillard grew up in Monroe in the Booker T. Washington community as the only son of Willie and Ada Dillard. He was born on August 1, 1930. He accepted Christ at an early age and served as a faithful deacon at St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Dermott, AR, for many years. A gifted athlete, he graduated from Monroe Colored High/Carroll...
Crossing over the newly renovated Renwick St. crosswalk on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at the rededication, Deborah Smith, #74, candidate for District 4's Monroe City School board seat and Monroe City School board member Brandon Johnson happily crossed over the newly renovated Renwick St. crosswalk on Tuesday September 13, 2022 at the rededication celebration. Change and progress are things we can all agree on!...
On Saturday, August 27, 2022, the Bayou Black Open Rodeo presented by the Justa Cowboy Association was in the Monroe Civic Center Arena before a great crowd. There were fantastic rodeo feats and a performance featuring southern soul Blues singer Ms. Jody. Deborah Dean and Ray Hill were in attendance, turning heads along with many other cowboys and cowgirls decked out in their rodeo gear. Photo Rodeo 3-At the rodeo Cowgirls Anitra Baskin, Sharon Moore & Monica Singleton...
On October 4, 2022, Monroe, LA native Attorney Zebbie Ann Grayson will present in-person to the United States Supreme Court in Washington, DC, along with 11 other attorneys from the ABA Supreme Court Bar Admissions Program. The process consists of a Motion for Admission of the Applicants followed by a formal swearing-in ceremony to the distinguished United States Supreme Court Bar. A Carroll High School graduate and Southern University Law Center alumna, Attorney Grayson served on the editorial...
P.E.E.P. President Kenneth Wilson and the organization's board of directors held P.E.E.P.'s annual back-to-school giveaway Saturday, September 17 2022 at the organization's office in Monroe, LA. P.E.E.P. offered over 200 backpacks with essential supplies inside for students to start off the new school year. Free haircuts were also provided for school age students 4-18 by Elite Fadez Barbershop in Monroe, LA. Hotdogs and refreshments were served too. P.E.E.P. is always at work for the...
Annual Harvest Drive Cuba Baptist Church 343 Blankston Rd. Bosco LA Harvest Drive is Sunday October 2, 2022 at 11am. Guest Minister is Minister Zorian Littleberry from St. Joseph Baptist Church. Dr. Samuel Toney, Pastor....
The combined 1972 classes for Carroll, Neville, and Wossman High Schools will hold their 50th class reunion September 30 - October 2, 2022. For more information or to participate, please contact Deborah McElroy at 214-783-7064 or [email protected]. T shirts, contact Ozie Williams at 845-264-8309 by September 12, 2022....
Miss Carroll, Denim S. Greeley, is the lovely daughter of Lakeidra Jones and Andrew Greeley. She is a prestigious Senior Honor student at Carroll High School. She is also a very enthusiastic cheerleader where she currently holds the title of Captain. Miss Carroll has the following academic accomplishments: Accumulative grade point average of 3.9, Principal award, member of the National Honor Society, Student Council Class Representative, Top Teens of America (Monroe Chapter), Example of...
It is not often that a student gets to enter a new school in a different school year, especially when the name of the school is the same. But that is what’s happening for students who attend Martin Luther King, Jr. Junior High School on the South side of Monroe, LA. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Friday, September 9, 2022, at the school to celebrate what some are calling a “school of the future”. It is a “state-of-the-art” school that did not come without some controversy. When the Monroe City Schools Board decided to replace the old MLK s...
What could have been a disaster was only a minor accident! On Tuesday, September 13, 2022 a school bus collided with a car on South 7th St. According to witnesses, the bus allegedly backed up, not seeing the car behind. Luckily, no students riding the bus were hurt. Unfortunately, the driver of the vehicle struck by the bus was transported to the hospital.... Full story
United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown announced that Montrelle D. Jones, 21, of Monroe, LA, has been sentenced by United States District Judge Terry A. Doughty to 78 months (6 years, 6 months) in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release, on firearm charges. Jones was indicted by a federal grand jury on January 26, 2022 and charged with Possession of a Firearm by a Prohibited Person and Possession of a Firearm in a School Zone. He pleaded guilty to the charges on March 28, 2022. These...
All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. When an individual commits a crime or is alleged to have committed one, the community hopes for a quick capture. Sometimes that occurs, and sometimes capture takes a little while. Still, those in law enforcement are persistent in their diligence in apprehending criminal suspects and keeping us safe. Law enforcement announced two arrests over the last several days that culminated in the arrests of two alleged suspects. The first arrest...
On Saturday, August 27, 2022, a retirement celebration was held for Patricia Johnson at the Monroe Civic Center (Convention Center). She shared her special day with family, friends, and co-workers. She was especially happy to greet former school leader, Mrs. Debbie Blue. Johnson will now start her new chapter in life with travel and much-needed rest. Patricia extends a warm thanks to everyone who contributed to her success as Project Director, with a special thanks to Lawanda Croft,...
Mr. Ernest C. Johnson Sr. has been an active deacon at King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe, LA, for 60-plus years. He's truly dedicated to his church family and the role of Chairman of the Deacon Board. On July 24, 2022, he was honored for his faithfulness and dedication to the call of deaconship by our Lord and Savior and his church. Mr. Johnson was honored as a man of valor, a true man of God, a dad, a grandpa, a widower, an uncle, and a devoted deacon. Despite the titles, he...
On Tuesday, September 13, 2022, city of Monroe Officials, Carroll High School Administration, Carroll students, members of the community, and friends in attendance were a part of the Renwick St. Crosswalk dedication. First Baptist Church Pastor Tegitra Thomas prayed a blessing over the crosswalk, and Carroll students wrote messages on the bridge....
Members Elect Nominating Committee & Set Voting Date/Time September 22, 2022 6 p.m. @ Benoit Community Center 1700 Oaklawn Drive, Monroe LA -To serve on this committee, you must have joined by 8/22/2022. Nominating Committee Presents Report & Nominations Accepted from the Floor October 27, 2022 6 p.m. @ Benoit Community Center 1700 Oaklawn Drive, Monroe LA All candidates must have joined by 5/1/2022 & in good standing. Election of Officers November 17, 2022 – Electronic Ballot Distributed by National In order to vote, you must become an a...
Another school year is well underway, as thousands of children go to one of the places where they want to should feel safe. Friendships are reacquainted, expectations are high, classrooms are being kept covid-free as much as they can, leaving the academics to school faculty and students into a year that will bring more cherish memories. That will happen for most of the returning students, but not all of them, because some of those students will face bullying and other types of harassments from other students that continues to be a problem....
The cream of the crop, Dr. William Alexander celebrated his 95th birthday on Wednesday September 14, 2022. Dr. Alexander has steered many students on the right path to fortune and prosperity. Happy 95th birthday Dr. Alexander!...
PEEP Inc. is hosting back to School Backpacks on Saturday September 17, 2022 at 12 noon at 1411 Orange St. in Monroe LA. There will be barbers on-site to cut school age students’ hair (Ages 4-18) and food will be served. PEEP “Bringing Light to Dark Places!...
Dazzle Dance celebrated ten years of spectacular dance and exemplary dance instruction Saturday, June 4, 2022. The 10th annual celebration, held at the Monroe Civic Center, Jack Howard Theater, featured performances for girls ages 3 to 18. Dazzle Dance is now enrolling for its 11th dance season. Visit www.dazzledanceonline.com or call 318-500-3299 to register! Photo Dazzle Dance 11-Dazzle Dancers Photo Dazzle Dance 12-Dazzle Dancers Dazzle Dance 13-Dazzle Dancers...
Monroe Councilman Carday Marshall presented Family Day and Movie Night Sunday September 18, 2022 at 3pm until at Lida Benton Park 3317 Lee Ave. in Monroe LA. Movie starts at sunset. Come joins us for daytime activities and learn about community resources, then stay for a movie DC League of Super Pets! Community resource vendors from 3-6pm, free Zumba Class with Perk it up! Fitness, food fun and giveaways!...
You probably won't see it on your calendar, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. It is indeed important to be aware of the importance of life insurance. Nicole C. Davis, a licensed life insurance producer at Anna Schneider State Farm, wants to inform everyone of just how important life insurance is, and how you can plan for yourself, as well as your loved ones. Nicole is fairly new to the insurance industry but has taken it by storm in a matter of months. Nicole began her insurance...
Sunday, August 28, 2022: Hallelujah and what a glorious day it was for The Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Monroe, LA! On that magnificent day, the disciples of The Liberty Hill Baptist Church celebrated the Installation of its new Pastor, the Rev. Herbert Shields. Inspired by the celebratory hymn, A Charge to Keep I Have, Rev. Shields is, indeed, a man of God dedicated to his calling in the ministry. He has served faithfully in the Christian Church for numerous years, including officiating...
The Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office Youth Fishing Tournament will be held Saturday, September 17, 2022. Fishing will begin at 6:00 a.m. until the time of the weigh-in. This is a free event and the tournament is open to all children ages 2 to 12 years old. Participants may fish any public or private waterway in Ouachita Parish. You do not need to report to the tournament headquarters before fishing. Bring your biggest fish (any species) to the weigh-in which will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the tournament headquarters at the Ouachita Parish P...
A recent alleged incident at a local dentist's office has some in the community talking. Sources tell the Monroe Dispatch that a minor was at the dentist's office when something unfortunate happened. Sources say that the minor was having a procedure performed when the minor suddenly had a medical emergency. As an employee was attending to the minor, the procedure was allegedly interrupted as the minor began to experience complications that needed an immediate response from those with him. According to unconfirmed sources, the minor was said to...
A local woman says that a headstone that she ordered for her father has yet to be delivered. The woman said she ordered and paid $950.00 for the headstone from a local business on Desiard St. in June of 2021. Seeing that it's been over a year since the transaction, she recently decided to go speak to the owner of the Desiard St. business. When she got to the business, she said she spoke to someone who did not sell her the headstone back in 2021. As she told the man behind the counter why she...
The HBCU and Gramblinite Stars were out at the 20th Annual Evening with Grambling on Thursday, August 25, 2022 at the Monroe Civic Center B.D. Robinson Hall. It was a night to remember as former Grambling Superstars Gilbert Culpepper, Murphy Reed, Larry Wilson, and Toriano Young were honored. Grambling's new head football coach Hugh Jackson promised a exciting football season with Grambling Athletic staff introductions. Jo and Summer Young were among the Stars at the event....
A controversial Richwood town ordinance initiated by Mayor Gerald Brown was challenged in a Ouachita Parish courtroom by a Richwood businessman, resulting in his tickets being dismissed, along with others with tickets and were present in the courtroom. Aaron Rayburn, who operates Angelina Bail Bond, located on Hwy 165, argued his case after receiving three tickets from a speed control program initiated by the town. The ordinance has been in effect for weeks, resulting in thousands of tickets...
Customers for Louisiana's only energy source have been paying to help keep the utility giant going for decades through utility bill payments. Many customers believe they are still paying for the damages caused by natural disasters like Hurricane Rita in order not to affect the company's bottom line and keep shareholders happy. That is the assessment of angry customers who continue to not only pay utility bills but pay bills that continue climbing higher, and a continuation from disaster-related incidents. Many customers, including local residen...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. There is a saying that goes, "hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" which may be justifiable to some, but when bodily harm is possible, a line has to be drawn. That doesn't happen in all cases. On Sunday, September 4, 2022 a woman was allegedly armed with a knife and chased an unnamed victim with a knife and a broom. According to Monroe Police, officers were called to the Parkview Apartments to answer a disturbance at the...
The Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi held a reception for its newly inducted members, welcoming them into the brotherhood, Thursday, September 1, 2022 at a local Monroe restaurant. MTA Chair Antonio Howard introduced brothers Jack Russell, Rusty Potter, Mathew Williams IV, Christopher Broussard, Vernon Moss, and Otis Brooks into the great Kappa brotherhood. Each new member received the coveted red Kappa blazer. Congratulations Kappa Nupes!...
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Everyone should realize that suicide deaths can be prevented by making sure you check in on your loved ones and with your health care provider and asking for help if you need it. It’s so important to keep an eye on your overall health and well-being, paying attention to your mental health as a key piece of that. Are you struggling to get through daily tasks? Do you have overwhelming feelings of anxiety, stress or depression? Have you stopped enjoying things you used to take pleasure in? Are y...
Football Grambling State University vs Prairie View A&M Dallas TX Al Derry is sponsoring a time to the Grambling Prairie View Football Game, State Fair Classis Saturday October in Dallas TX. Trip & Package includes Hotel accommodations Saturday night (Rooms double occupancy) game ticket (admission to State Fair) & Transportation. Cost $170.00 person; $70 Deposit balance due by September 23. Call Al Derry 318.789.9690....
