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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!...
Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” MLK THEME: Break the Silence þCHECK YOUR DREAM þDedication, þResponsibility þEducation þAttitude þMotivationMONDAY, JANUARY 16, 2023 9:00 a.m. – King Day Parade Entry Fee:$20-Line up begins at 8:00 a.m. – Wossman High School – Ends at Zoo ä 6:00 p.m. – Essay Contest and Recognition Program-New Saint James Baptist Church1010 Richwood Rd – Monroe, LA-Rev. Samuel M. Andrews – Pastor Guest Speaker: Dr. K. C. Wade, M.D. WHO MAY ENTER? Contest is open to all churches and schoo...
WHEN: Friday, December 2, 2022 WHERE: Tower Place 1500 N. 19th St. Monroe, LA TIME: 10 AM – 12 Noon- You are invited to attend a special meet and greet to recognize our Graduates. This reception is designed to provide Business Professionals and Community Leaders an opportunity to interact with our Graduates. It will also create an environment that will allow the Graduates to utilize/implement the skills acquired as they prepare to enter the workforce....
The MainLine Ministry Alliance will hold its monthly meeting Saturday December 3, 2022 at 1:pm at the Emily P. Robinson Recreation Center 3504 Jackson Street Monroe, LA. All ministers are invited to attend who desire to be active through activism in making a change in our community. For more information telephone 318 990-6180...
Pull Up to My Bumper (Things To Do When You Have a Car Wreck) Some time ago, I had the misfortune of finding someone “pulling up to my bumper”, thereby, causing a car wreck! While they did not do a “Grace Jones” on me, they did cause injury to me and they did do damage to my car! From that experience, I developed a checklist of things to do when you have a car wreck. That checklist is as follows: (1) Always stop your car and leave it where it is until the law says move it. (2) If someone is hurt...
The city of Monroe, LA is planning to redistrict the city council districts throughout the city. With a city with a Black majority, the redistricting of the maps is vital to fairer and equitable voting on the city council. As it stands, the current proposed redistricting maps exhibit that Blacks will lose the city council majority and return the city to be controlled by those in the minority rather than those in the majority. With the emergence of a crafty downtown plan and "redistricting" efforts, it only takes one Black vote to shift the...
James Tabb is facing life in prison. Tabb’s parents said their son and an alleged co-suspect “were railroaded” by the justice system in Rayville, LA. They also think the deck was stacked against their son from the beginning. Their son, James is facing a 114-year sentence for his alleged crime. Joshua Butler and his wife were allegedly attacked by two men back in August 2018 over an alleged business venture where there was to be an exchange of money for work. According to media outlets, James was alleged to have struck Butler with an objec...
A report published on November 16, 2022 indicated that schools in the state of Louisiana did better than expected when the state compared performance scores in 2022 as compared to those from 2021. That would be (and is) good news to state education officials, but the report also said that "a majority" of schools, not all, improved their scores. That being the case only highlights that more work is still needed. The scores come on the heels of numerous school disruptions caused by COVID-19 and...
On Saturday, November 19, 2022, the NAACP Monroe/Ouachita local chapter, held an election for officers. Several candidates were vying to unseat current president, Rev. Ambrose Douzart. Initial results of the votes showed that Rev. Douzart won with 35 votes, while Rev. Tharris Bishop, 10 votes, Mrs. Lynetta Whitehurst, 16 votes, and Ms. Marie Brown, 24 votes. That number of votes tallied is different from the total number of members in the local branch, perhaps indicating that many members did not cast their vote. An official complaint is in...
A young newlywed couple was returning home from getting something to eat on what began as an ordinary day, enjoying their life together. As they were headed to their Grammont St. home, a Monroe police officer was parked to the side ahead of them. As they approached where the officer was, the officer cut in front of them and continued on his way. Eddie Williams and his wife didn't think much of it at the time. The officer allegedly sped away as Williams and his wife turned a corner heading home....
On Saturday, November 18, 2022, 672 ENT, Roe City Riders, DownAz Ridaz, Number One Stunnas, Chosen Few, Big Dream Ryderz, Divaz of Clazz, and Big Dreams Ryderz came together to perform community service by donating and served Thanksgiving dinner at a motorcycle riders clubhouse on Winnsboro Rd. in Monroe, LA. The motorcycle clubs joined forces serving a delectable Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings including dessert and drinks. What a great act to foster good will in the community....
Zion Spring Baptist Church in Monroe, LA crowned Malcolm Sims and Characis Green as its new King and Queen recently. They were crowned at the 84th Zion Spring Church Anniversary on November 6, 2022. Zion Spring King and Queen Malcolm Sims and Characis Green were crowned by former Zion Spring King and Queen RaShawn Sims and Adasyn Pleas....
The HBCU and Gramblinite stars were out at the 20th Evening with Grambling recently at the Monroe Civic Center B.R. Robinson Hall. It was a 20th year 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....
Presenter: Davis Rennick, Owner of Daily Harvest DATE: Thursday, December 8, 2022TIME: 11:00 A. M.-12:00 P.M. What are the benefits of grains in a healthy eating pattern?Grains are important sources of many nutrients, including fiber, B vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals (nutrients naturally occur in plants). People who eat whole grains are part of a healthy diet have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases like heart and digestive health issues. The USDA recommends that half the day's grain...
The combined 1972 classes of Carroll, Neville and Wossman High Schools held their combined 50th class reunion at the Carroll High School homecoming festivities September 30 - October 2, 2022. The former Carroll High School students were split between three schools during integration. 50 years later, the 1972 reunion was held, and classmates rekindled that high school spirit after not seeing each other for 50 years.1972 Classmates fellowshipped at Whitley's Entertainment Cente...
Two hearts became one when Adam J. Bingham and JoAnn Washington said I do before God and man. They pledged their love to each other in Monroe LA at Southside Tire Shop before family and friends. Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Adam J. Bingham...
Parents beware a text message from any of your children's phone could change your family's livelihood. We live in a world driven by technology which can be a blessing or a curse. In this computer world which includes smartphones, parents beware that one text can change your families’ lives forever. Young people use social media facebook, Ticktock, Instagram, Twitter etc. as a means of communication. The problem with social media are the posts one makes, yet mamy text messages which were meant to be harmless, while when others see them they c...
We are continuing our support of Black owned businesses throughout the month. Thursday, November 17, 2022 - Support Black-owned publications like The Monroe Dispatch, operated by Mr. Frank DeTiege and The Free Press Newspaper, owned by Mr. Roosevelt Wright. Each of these businesses publish their newspapers on Thursdays. Please stop by a local convenience store to purchase. Friday, November 18, 2022 - Visit Coney Island Connection, located at 2635 North 7th Street, West Monroe, LA. The hours of...
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty People express love in many ways. One way love shouldn't be shown is with violence, especially with an object like a hammer. On Monday, November 14, 2022, police received a complaint of a disturbance. The victim stated he and his girlfriend, suspect Chequlia Jackson, were arguing when she picked up a hammer and used it to batter him. Jackson threw a silver metal hammer at him, which struck him as he attempted to leave the residence. The...
A Veterans' celebration was held at Roy Shelling Elementary School in Monroe, LA honoring veterans on Thursday, November 10, 2022. Veterans were provided with a meal, prizes, and praised for their service. Mrs. Nicki McFarland was one of many Vets honored. Guest speaker was Veteran Rev. O.W. Billups of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Special thanks to Coney Island Connection, Progressive Bank, TRIO Program, Leonardo McClinton, Ella Tarver, Barbara McHenry, and Sharon McHenry...
BESE board members voted on Thursday, November 10, 2022 to reject a proposal that would have made Louisiana’s K-12 accountability system more transparent. Many Louisiana students cannot write or spell their names, recognize alphabets, or read. "BESE failed Louisiana's kids today, siding with a deeply entrenched education status quo to reject an updated and improved K-12 accountability system. Our system has failed Louisiana families for far too long. Today, the board chose to continue down the same failed pathway. We'll keep fighting for g...
Wossman Royalty At Wossman High School homecoming recently, Zyniah Wilson reigned as Miss Sophomore 2022. Miss Sophomore is pictured here with her family, grandmother Pauline Clark, mother Constance Wilson, grandfather Robert J. Clark, Camber Wilson, and Drew Clark....
Eta Lambda Sigma Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority hosted its 20s Centennial Gala at the Hanger Saturday, November 12, 2022. The gala and fundraising event celebrates earning money to fund scholarships and community service endeavors....
The Louisiana Cancer Foundation (LCF) continued their support of ULM's Paul Sylvester, Ph.D with a $10,000 donation to support Sylvester's breast cancer research. The donation made on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 marks the 17th year that the LCF has donated to Sylvester's work, bringing the total amount donated to $170,000 over a 17 year period. The check was presented to Sylvester by members of LCF board. The donation will help Sylvester continue his research of tocotrienols, a rare natural form...
The Grambling State University Department Visual and Performing Arts is set to perform a fictional imagining of a well-known, actual story in the play “Knock Me a Kiss,” which will open at 7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at the Floyd L. Sandle Theatre inside the Conrad Hutchinson Performing Arts Center. Based on what was supposed to be the wedding of the century, at least in terms of African-American advancement, the play will also be performed at 7:00 PM, Wednesday, November 16 - Friday, November 18, 2022 with an additional matinee per...
3 million people in the United States and 38 million people worldwide are currently living with HIV. There are 35,000 new HIV diagnoses every year in the United States and 1.7 million new diagnoses each year worldwide. Approximately 36 million people have died of AIDS-related illnesses, making it one of the deadliest pandemics in history. Each year on December 1st, we commemorate World AIDS Day, which honors people with HIV who have lost their lives. It is also a day to show support for people living with HIV and is an opportunity for...
Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) in partnership with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation, presents The Angel Award®, a one-hour special honoring nine Louisianans for their work improving the lives of the state’s children. The program premieres Monday, Nov. 21 at 8:00 PM on LPB. Additionally, the program will livestream online at www.lpb.org, the LPB App, and the Facebook pages of LPB and the Foundation. The nine honorees come from across Louisiana, including; Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Monroe, Madisonville, Na...
On Veterans' Day Friday November 11, 2022, veterans were celebrated. These True American Heroes gave their lives to defend America. At the Council on Aging Carolyn Rose Strauss Senior Center in Monroe LA, veterans were honored. Having the distinction of being the youngest Veteran, Retired Lt. Colonel Corine Sutton was honored and recognized....
Pine Hill Baptist Church (Brick Yard) in Rayville LA celebrated 95 years (1927-2022) on October 23, 2022. The church is still holding up the blood-stained banner and the congregation is no-ways tired. It was a joyous occasion, where Pastor Albert L. Woods prayed and preached. Sister Alexia Elder welcomed family and friends; Deacon Solomon Payne read the deed. Historical reflections were offered by Mrs. Annie Staten and Deacon Rilly R. Randle recognized past members and families. The program was...
At Carver-McDonald Library in Monroe LA, a community program gave tips on heart disease and diabetes prevention on Thursday November 10, 2022 by LSU AG Agent Markaye H. Russell. Russell spoke about the key risk factors for heart disease is high blood pressure. One thing that we can do to help our blood pressure is to lower our sodium intake. Coronary heart disease-often called heart disease is the main form of heart disease. It is a disorder of the blood vessels of the heart that can lead to a...
Many accidents have occurred in Monroe, LA, at the intersection of South 8th St. and Texas Ave. Citizens and taxpayers continue to wonder why this dangerous intersection has yet to be addressed after ten years of pleas. Accidents are continually happening while residents living by the intersection cringe whenever they hear the slightest sound that sounds like a collision. They've witnessed numerous vehicle accidents, called city officials, and gone to city council meetings to hear another...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A woman and her unborn child's life was taken away following a tragic shooting incident that happened in Bastrop, LA, Monday, November 7, 2022. According to the Bastrop Police Department (BPD), a call came in that a shooting occurred at the start of the week. Police arrived on E Cypress St., where the alleged shooting occurred, and found a Black female victim who was deceased in the front yard. According to Bastrop PD, the...
We live in a world where no one is immune from the wrath of violence. It lurks everywhere and at any given time or place. Violence knows no color, race, or ethnicity. According to police reports, on Monday night, November 7, 2022, police are investigating a shooting that claimed the life of Nathaniel Gregory Church, 33, of Collinston, LA. The victim was pronounced dead at a convenience store in Bastrop, LA. The victim and a female passenger both suffered gunshot wounds, but Church died. Police...
Sunrise: June 29, 1935 - Sunset: October 24, 2022 Fred Decatur was cool, calm, and debonair. While growing up and living in Monroe, LA, Decatur was an outstanding student and athlete at Carroll High School, 1953 - 1956. He played on the first Carroll High School State Championship football team in 1953. He was a stellar baseball player and served as co-captain in 1956. Decatur graduated from Carroll in 1956. His graveside funeral service was held on October 28, 2022, at Inglewood Park Cemetery....
Alice Ruth Gates Riser was born March 4, 1945, in Clarksdale, MS to Finis Gates, Sr. and Vertie Louise Brown Gates. She passed from this life on October 27, 2002 in Monroe, LA, after an extended illness. Alice was an active and devoted member of Cedar Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Grayson, LA before her health prevented her from attending. She served in many roles in her life, but the roles of a loving daughter, sister, devoted wife, mother, and adoring grandmother were the most important....
America called and they answered. In recognition of Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022, we salute the men and women who defend and have defended the U.S. now and in the past. If not for their sacrifice and service, America couldn't enjoy the freedoms we all treasure. Happy Veterans Day!...
Coach Rankins is known throughout Louisiana and the United States. One of Coach's friends happens to be Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards. Coach Rankins' invitation to an LSU football game at the famous LSU Tiger Stadium is one of the best highlights in Coach's life recently. Attending the LSU football game with Governor Edwards, viewing tens of thousand fans, and being in the Governor's Tiger Stadium Sky Box left Coach Rankins, a man of many words, speechless. Congratulations on receiving...
St. Timothy Baptist Church in Monroe, LA celebrated its 155th Church Anniversary on Sunday, October 23, 2022. Special guests were Rev. Ricky L. James and Zion Spring Baptist Church of Monroe, LA. Sister Bertha Kelly Scott is a fourth-generation member of St. Timothy Baptist Church, who has been going to the church since she was a little girl. She compiled the church's rich history....
One of Monroe's oldest communities became tighter and celebrated its Newtown Reunion on Saturday, October 29, 2022, at the Jazz Club on Washington St. in Monroe, LA. It was a special celebration, reminiscing those years living in the Newtown Projects, never forgetting whence they came. At the Newtown Reunion, former residents enjoyed fried fish courtesy of Newtown legend Bay Willis, fellowship, and fun. Many were in attendance, including Newtown legends Jackie Hamilton, Otis Jones, Bay Willis,...
On Friday, November 4, 2022, the Carroll Bulldog nation invaded Union Parish High School football stadium. Over a thousand Carroll fans, jammed the visitors' side on the track and anywhere the game could be viewed. The outcome of the Carroll/Union Parish football game was disappointing to Carroll as their magical, almost perfect season was briefly halted as the two best District 1-3A teams squared up for the championship; Union Parish was the better team this time but the game was still...
The Monroe Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated presents A Crimson Winter in Paris - A Holiday Brunch. Sit back and enjoy some live entertainment while enjoying brunch catered by Chef Jeopardy Lord at Monroe Civic Center - B.D. Robinson Conference Hall on Saturday, December 3, 2022 | 11:00am - 2:00pm. Featuring live entertainment: Violinist - JBrown The cast of The Color Purple Various Spoken Word Artists And more! Attire: Semi Formal Black & White with an accent of Crimson Tickets: $30 or https://buyt...
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. A dog is said to be man's best friend because people's attachment to dogs is sometimes unbelievable to those who don't have them. According to police reports, a victim complained to law enforcement concerning a missing puppy whose value was $185 was missing from their residence in Monroe, LA. Thursday, October 13, 2022. Reports shared the victim saw his dog in a yard across the street. The victim was in the process of taking his dog back...
The Monroe community is in support of a favorable outcome for the Carroll High School football team as members of the Monroe City School Board are scheduled to attend a hearing concerning the incidents of what happened at a Carroll-Franklin Parish football game two weeks ago. The Tuesday night board meeting held November 1, 2022 focused on other issues like how all restroom updates at the school are about 90% completed, construction work done on the Neville High School band room, and painting wo...
Project Safe Neighborhoods The Project Safe Neighborhoods program brings together all levels of law enforcement – federal, state, and local – and this community to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. Because of this program and joint efforts of the agencies represented and other law enforcement partners, we have brought hundreds of federal firearm prosecutions in the Western District of Louisiana since 2018 and our efforts are increasing. “The goal of Project Safe Neighborhoods is to provide safe neigh...
Pine Hill Baptist Church (Brick Yard) in Rayville, LA celebrated its 95th Church Anniversary Sunday, October 23, 2022. Among the many programmed participants, Historian Sister Annie Ruth Stewart Staten gave the church's historical reflections. She is pictured with her Eula D. Britton classmate, Deacon Arthur "Silver Fox" Edwards. Many thanks to Sister Annie Ruth for your remarkable historical reflections! Photo 95th - Sister Annie Ruth Stewart Staten & Deacon Arthur "Silver Fox"...
Carver Elementary School in Monroe LA. 6th grade student Chance Washington was selected to participate in the 2022 All-State Children's Honor Choir in conjunction with the 2022 Fall Vocal Music Conference of the Louisiana American Choral Directors Association held October 27-29, 2022 in New Orleans, LA. The children's honor choir consisted of 4th-6th grade students and the guest conductor was Ms. Emily Ellsworth, a nationally recognized leader in the field of youth chorus directors. The concert...
True Vine Baptist Church kicked off it's Family and Friends Day on Sunday, October 30, with 3 services beginning with Dr. D'Antre Jackson. Pastor Jackson preached from Luke 15, "The Prodigal Son". Pastor Hunter continued the celebration preaching from Mark 3, Subject "Are you in the Family"? While listening to these two Powerful Men of God the congregation was on their Feet more than in their Seats. The family that invited the most guest received a monetary gift. Derel Harper, Usher Ministry...
Questions continue to arise over an incident that happened at a high school football game between Carroll High School and Franklin Parish on Thursday, October 10, 2022. Initial reports from the Franklin Parish Sheriff's Department say that several Carroll coaches were escorted out of the stadium press box for allegedly using profanity in the presence of others in the press box. Some accounts say that Sheriff Kevin Cobbs went to the press box to escort one of the Carroll coaches back to what was...
The trial in the case of the State of Louisiana v. Lester Ramsey, Jr. began Monday, October 7, 2022 in the Ouachita Parish Courthouse. The defendant, Lester Ramsey Jr., was charged with one count of Second-Degree Murder for the February 2020 homicide of Cadarion "Nuuk" Buggs. The state presented the testimony of multiple witnesses, including the investigating officers and Ouachita Parish Coroner. Ramsey chose to testify in his defense. After both sides rested, the jury deliberated for less than two hours before rendering a unanimous verdict of...
