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Disclamer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. A local man is dead. A Ruston woman is facing charges for allegedly knowing who the killer is as police officers search the area. According to police reports, the woman allegedly left Ruston and traveled to Monroe with an unknown female friend after allegedly being told that her female friend's mother had been battered. Derrick Moore, 45, was in a southside business on Sunday, February 5, 2023, when an unknown male entered the business...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Monroe Police are looking for a second individual who was recently involved in a deadly altercation at a convenience store. One alleged suspect has been identified as Xavier Givens but has not been arrested. Police believe he is the brother of Jarvis Johnson, the other individual involved in the shooting. MPD responded to a deadly altercation Tuesday, February 7, 2023, in the 1200 block of Winnsboro Rd. in Monroe, LA, that...
Wossman High School in Monroe, LA celebrated Senior Night on Friday, February 3, 2023 at the George "Vamp" Belton Sports Complex. Wossman Golden Girls, cheerleaders, boys and girls varsity basketball graduating Seniors were recognized and honored by their parents and school....
At the 60th Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Louisiana District Conference, Brother Richard D. Smith was presented the Legacy Award for his visionary guidance, leadership, service, commitment, and countless contributions to the Louisiana District for service as District Director. Brother Smith received the Legacy Award in Baton Rouge, LA on January 21, 2023. Congratulations Brother Richard D. Smith!...
Salute to Learles "Diddy Bop" Lloyd, who was one of the first Black bail bondsmen to service Monroe, LA....
The local Monroe Chapter of the NAACP appears to be moving forward following the controversy of last year's election of officers, as Rev. Ambrose Douzart was elected to another term. The controversy came about as numerous individuals who had signed up as new members said that they were denied the opportunity to have their voices heard through their vote on who they wanted to have as president. Douzart's biggest challenger seems to have been community activist Marie Brown, who spoke to the...
One of the best barbeque pit masters in Monroe LA is Barbeque Pit Master George Potter. He is a master griller who prides himself on the product he grills. Tasting is believing while George is consistent in delivering grilled flavorful meats....
"Tawanna James and The Gloria Chorus will present their annual Black History Cantata Saturday, Feb. 18 at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church at 6PM with the theme: "How Can We Not Keep Singing!". Special musical guests will include soloist Irene Boyd; the Monroe, LA Chapter of the GMWA; and others. We will honor our Pillar in Music Award recipients as well as posthumously honor the legacy of persons that impacted the local music community in the past. Admission is free; and all are welcome to come and rejoice with us! We hope to see you...
Host Al Derry’s a one night trip on Saturday March 4, 2023 to Oklahoma`s Largest Casino, The WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, OK for $169 per person. Rooms are near the casino (double occupancy). $69.00 deposit per person due Feb 11, 2023 or until bus is full. Balance due Feb 18, 2023. Interested please contact Al Derry 318-789-9690. First come, First served, limited seating....
The Monroe City Schools District is very aware that there are some pressing concerns involving the food/lunch program in its schools. Not only is there the issue of proper and adequate staffing at school cafeterias, but now the issue concerning the quality of food served may be of significance too. Nonetheless, sources believe school board leadership needs to look further. The Monroe Dispatch ran an article detailing the concerns of cafeteria workers who have to work many days and long hours...
Disclaimer All persons are innocent until proven guilty. According to police reports, one or more individuals were reported to have fired shots at officers of the Monroe Police Department (MPD). The alleged incident took place around Kingsway Apartments in Monroe, LA. Monroe Police said the shooting took place Saturday, January 28, 2023. It is unclear if the officers involved were on regular patrol or if they were responding to a call. There also appeared to be no witnesses to the shooting or...
Hershell West was born on July 8, 1941 to the late Horace West and Emmaline C. Brice in Rayville, LA. West departed this life on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He grew up in Rayville, receiving his elementary and secondary education. West was a math whiz, an exemplary student, and a phenomenal basketball player. Coach Hershell West was a basketball player and coach. He played basketball at Eula D. Britton in his hometown of Rayville, LA, and won the Louisiana State AA Championship in 1959. After...
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Friendship is a precious commodity worth more than its weight in gold. Friendship can be earned from just one meeting or over a period of time. In any form, friendship should come with a level of trust in one another that makes the relationship worthwhile. A Monroe woman may have thought that she had that in a male acquaintance, only to find out that she was betrayed. The unidentified southside resident was at home when there was a knock...
I believe in giving honor to whom honor is due. For this past Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. week in our country, and every day, I salute him! I honor him with his own words. After hearing many of his speeches and various quotes, I noticed the main themes throughout his work are service, love, knowing your worth, freedom, equality, and victory. A minister of the word of God, chosen by God, who heard the cries of oppressed African-American people suffering from Jim Crow laws in the...
"Creating a Lasting Legacy" exhibition reception was held Friday January 20, 2023 at Masur Museum of Art at 1400 S. Grand St. in Monroe, LA, featuring live music from songstress CoCo York. The exhibition displayed the art collection of Cheryl and Will Sutton, featuring exquisite works of art by African American artists from the 20th and 21st centuries. There is surely a passion and purpose for art in our lives! Photo:...
On Friday, January 27, 2023, Wellspring Alliance and staff celebrated the retirement of Mrs. Florece Staten for her service and commitment to the organization. Among those in attendance were her husband Claude "Top Dog" Staten, family, friends, and colleagues. Congratulations Florece on your retirement - wishing you the best!...
James "Shack" Harris was the first Black Quarterback to start in an NFL (National Football League), with a playing career from 1969 to 1981. Harris originally began his front office career in 1987 when he joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a scout, a position he would hold for six years (1987-92). He then moved on to the New York Jets and served as the team's assistant general manager from 1993-96. In 1997, Harris was named the director of pro personnel for the Baltimore Ravens. He was a member...
It was senior night at Neville High School in Monroe LA on January 31, 2023. Neville Lady Tigers honored seniors A'Keyla Howard, Stalee Simmons and T'Kirra Willis at their final home game....
The Radio People's Platform and Polyester 70's Party was Saturday January 21, 2023 at Bayou Pointe at ULM in Monroe LA. 70's partygoers danced the night away to the Meet the Press Band. Radio People's Mix 100.1 the Beat was the master of ceremony....
The road to eternity has no appointed time or date. Many times, when young people leave, their parents pray until their return, glad to hear when their loved one's car pulls up or hear the door open. Friends often call to check in, and when there's no usual answer or text, minds wander to think the worst. An allegedly mysterious death claimed the life of Staci Stokes, 27, whose body was found on South 10th St. in Monroe, LA. Her family and friends are perplexed to know what happened to Staci on...
Ora Lee Brass was born on April 17, 1921, in Wisner, LA, to Saul and Neller Scott-Brass, who both passed away before her. In the 1940s, Ms. Brass moved to Monroe, LA, where she spent many years operating her salon adjacent to the house as a qualified beautician. Former customers continue to rave about how enthusiastic she was when styling their hair and how much fun it was to be in her company. Early in life, Ms. Brass made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. She joined Avenue Baptist Church...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A tattoo to some is glorified bodywork. A piece of art, if you will. They are dazzling to the eye with all of the intricacies and skills that a tattoo artist utilizes in their craft to ensure that the customer is satisfied with the work. Depending on the circumstances, they are not always pleasing to the eye. In an incident reported by Monroe Police, it appears that someone saw a tattoo that they didn't like. According to MPD, of...
The Monroe City School Board is off to a new four-year challenge for the kids they serve, as two changes are on the board in the form of a new board member and returning board member, Brenda Shelling. Board members Bill Willson, Brandon Johnson, Betty Ward-Cooper, Jennifer Haneline, and Daryl Berry were elected to serve for another four-year term. All appeared to be up for the challenge. And a challenge it will be. As with school districts across the nation, the Monroe City School Board has a responsibility to educate children with the best tha...
Mary Joshua Holmes, 76, departed this life on January 19, 2023. Holmes served her community for 36 years before retiring as an Educator in Monroe, LA. Her funeral services will be Friday, January 27, 2023, at 10:30 AM at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church in Monroe, LA. Visitation is 3:00 - 6:00 PM at Hester Central State Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Her burial will be at Richwood Memorial Gardens in Richwood, LA, under the direction of Hester Funeral Home....
Just about in every community, whether it is a small town, city, or large metropolitan area, there is always a part where it seems one is living in two different worlds. One side seems to be more affluent than the other, with economic growth sprouting up in every section of the area that is doing well. The area that is doing well gets the lion’s share of economic dollars, incentives, and a push from those who can make things happen. All of this goes on as the other side seems to languish over years of neglect, which can be called the side t...
Just before Martin Luther King Day, Cal Williams likes to share his story with school children of Anchorage, Alaska. He goes to classrooms dressed up as a 1960's Civil Rights marcher. Williams can still belt out songs like "We Shall Overcome" and "Oh, Freedom". He sings them as if he were stepping in time to the music, along with other marchers. Williams was 22 years old when Martin Luther King inspired him to take an active role in the Civil Rights movement, but his awakening about the importan...
This year's Radio People Platform and Polyester 70s Party was held Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Bayou Pointe at ULM in Monroe, LA. 70s partygoers donned their finest 70s inspired threads and danced the night away to tunes provided by the Meet the Press Band. Radio People's 100.1 the Beat mix master DJ Gravedigga served as this year's Master of Ceremony....
What’s the best way to file your taxes this year, call Adams Tax! We are conveniently located on ULM’s campus in Stubbs Hall rm# 107. Tax season is upon us.. Now is the time to gather all forms like W-2s, 1099s, and other essential tax statements and receipts. Adams Tax refund solutions can make your tax season much lighter on the pockets! We offer Refund Transfers (which allow customers to pay their tax preparation fees with their refund), and Easy Advance Loans (up to $6,000). We also offer several refund disbursement options. Customers can...
Every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving , there is a catfight in the Louisiana Super Dome which is the Bayou Classic between arch rivals Southern and Grambling State University. Both school are bitter rivals for what ever reason. At little Flower Catholic Church recently Southernites have 2022 bragging rights after Southern shellacked Grambling. Southernites bragged and ribbed Gramblinites. Among the HBCU Gramblinites Emma Williams, Mary Wilson, Beverly Mance, Alice Grayson and Faye Bess,...
The Sneakers' Ball was held recently at the Monroe Civic Center starring King George, Mr. Gotta Have 3, Kiko Pryor, Marcellus the Singer, J'Cenae, Mr. Po Me Some Mo FP Funyanna & Karen Wolfe. Sneakers' Ball Stars were Monica Singleton, Anitra Baskin, Brenda Burton, Sharon Moore & Flo Carroll....
At Carver-McDonald Branch Library in Monroe LA, LSU AG Center Agent Markaye Russell presented a workshop about Nutrition and Vitamin Supplements. Vitamins are a type of supplement. Other types supplements include minerals, herbs or nutrients. There are 13 essential vitamins which have different jobs to help keep the body working properly. Without these nutrients vitamins A, C, D, E, K and the B vitamins, the body produces red blood cells that are too large and don't work properly which causes...
On Sunday January 15, 2023 Minister Monica Benjamin preached her first sermon, "Fear Factors," at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe LA. Minister Monica was well received with plenty of amens and thank you Lords. Rev. John L Russell ll is Pastor....
Dear Black people of Monroe, LA, Why do we sit back and allow our own people to oppress us and deny us the progress that we seek and fight so hard to succeed and achieve for our people? Witnessing the voting process at the Monroe City School Board meeting held Tuesday, January 10, 2023, was humiliating and demeaning. It was especially disturbing to see Betty Ward Cooper be betrayed, stabbed in the back, and trampled over by Daryll Berry, who single-handedly made a mockery of our Black struggles...
An alleged hurtful and harmful racial remark made by a local woman who works in education is making its rounds. Many area residents are disappointed to learn that former Ouachita Parish Junior High School secretary Nelwyn Poland Fontana allegedly referred to Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as "Ni****" Day in a text conversation between her and a school coach. The exchange was shared via social media and has since gone micro-viral. It is unclear if Fontana resigned or was fired from her job, but she is no longer with the school. Unfortunately, many...
All of us who have gone to school have wonderful memories of those formative years in grade school, learning and interacting with others. That extends into our high school years, collecting memories. Some memories we remember more than others, but this writer is convinced that just about everyone will remember someone who worked in the school cafeteria. Yes, those tireless workers who are up at the crack of dawn year-round to greet and serve the children. When students get to school in the morning, the first people they see are most often the c...
In north Monroe blocks from the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM), gunfire erupted on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, where a car was riddled with bullets, with one person becoming injured in the melee. According to sources, a vehicle was shot up with numerous bullets injuring a victim in the leg. Police are investigating and need to solve the ongoing dispute plaguing a family for unknown reasons. The shooting occurred in the daytime, which is extremely alarming, especially with the numerous...
Johnnie "Liz" Cyrus DeBurr was born on August 11, 1923 to the union of the late Johnny B. and Annie Hill Cyrus. She was the third of ten children. Mother Johnnie transitioned from her earthly home to her heavenly home on January 10, 2023 at her residence. Mother Johnnie confessed Christ at an early age and joined Jerusalem Baptist Church in Calhoun, LA. She was active and dutiful with Vacation Bible School, Senior Choir, Sunday School, and the Deaconess/Mothers' Auxiliaries until COVID-19...
In April 2020 a lower court in Monroe, LA overstepped when denying Berry's wrongful termination and retaliation claim against the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office. Berry appealed this decision, and the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned the ruling of the lower court in favor of Berry. This now gives Berry the opportunity to prove his case in court with a jury trial. The Fifth Circuit Court Of Appeals cited several inconsistencies to arrive at their decision. (1) Timing in which Berry was fired versus when he filed his initial complaint...
There are many to blame for the deplorable conditions in most areas of the southside of Monroe LA, but residents are most at fault for allowing conditions to become so dire. The residents of the southside have not held its representatives accountable for achieving goals that signal progression for the area, nor have residents submitted a plan in writing to elected city council representatives, which would hold them accountable for the community’s demise. Voters and residents have attended numerous community meetings, but still, nothing has b...
Ruth Hart 92 is living her best life. She recently celebrated her 92nd birthday with family and friends. Ruth and her sister were the life of the party! Both sisters Ruth Hart and Catherine Green are blessed and thankful to celebrate another year. Both sisters are still going to church praising God, living their best lives!...
The Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation observed its 39th Annual MLK Day on Monday, January 16, 2023 at New St. James Baptist Church, with Rev. Samuel Andrews, Pastor. This year's celebration featured a message from Dr. K.C. Wade, who served as guest speaker....
Ruth Hart 92 and her sister Catherine Green are living their best lives. She recently celebrated her 92nd birthday with family and friends. Ruth and her sister were the life of the party! Both sisters Ruth Hart and Catherine Green are blessed and thankful to celebrate another year. Both sisters are still going to church praising God, living their best lives!...
The 2022 Impact Through Music Integrity Award recipients were Mr. Frank Williams, Mrs. Shirley Sapp of Sapp School of 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; the event was a combined Christmas Cantata and a toy giveaway coordinated in partnership with Pastor Quincy Gardner and St. Matthew Church of Christ Holiness. The theme was, "The...
The Monroe Dispatch thanks all of you who allow the Monroe Dispatch Newspaper to come to your homes another year. It’s always a pleasure to serve you and for you to trust us as you have for 52 years being in the newspaper business. We look forward to serving you for years to come. Happy New Year 2023 from all of us while without our advertisers and you our subscribers there would be no Monroe Dispatch, “Praise God.” From all of us at the Monroe Dispatch Nate Reed, Frank, Jessica and Noah DeTiege, Eddie Gillis, Christina Gary, Mary Rogge...
Grambling University National Alumni Association Scholarship Requirements 1. Attend Grambling State University 2. Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 3. Minimum ACT score of 20 4. Submit a typed essay of 100 words or more on “Why I Wish to attend Grambling State University” 5. Submit an Official High School Transcript 6. Letter of Recommendation from Non-Family Member 7. Submit a copy of ACT Score 8. Submit a completed Application 9. Applications MUST be received by the deadline date NOTE: Completed Application packets MUST be ret...
What’s the best way to file your taxes this year, call Adams Tax! We are conveniently located on ULM’s campus in Stubbs Hall rm# 107. Tax season is now. Now is the time to gather all forms like W-2s, 1099s, and other essential tax statements and receipts. Adams Tax refund solutions can make your tax season much lighter on the pockets! We offer Refund Transfers (which allow customers to pay their tax preparation fees with their refund), and Easy Advance Loans (up to $6,000). We also offer several refund disbursement options. Customers can rec...
A well-deserved honor will take place for Monroe's own, Mother Mildred Turner, noted gospel singer in the NE Louisiana Region. Mother Turner has been inspiring listeners for nearly 90 years with her spiritual renditions of varied selections in churches near and far. A salute in her honor will take place Sunday, February 12, 2023, at 3:00 pm, at the Green Grove BC 2432 Winnsboro Road, Monroe, LA, where the Reverend Chardrick Turner is pastor. You and your family are invited to attend. Please...
AKA Cinderella MaKayla Reed was crowned Miss Emerald 2022 at the AKA Cinderella Ball recently. Makayla is the daughter of Michael and Andrea Rice and the granddaughter of Johnny and Debora McCaa and the late Robertine McCaa....
Donterrio “Donnie” Anderson presents Celebrating Who We Are Black History Musical is Sunday February 5, 2023 at 5pm at Walk in the Word Kingdom Church at 1201 Stubbs Ave. in Monroe LA.Guest host Pastor Darrell Petties Memphis TN. For more information 318.791.2392....
April 1,1928 to January 9, 2023 Mrs. Frances Olee Pierce Reddix - mother, wife, educator, activist, and dignitarian - ascended to her next transition to be with the Lord on January 9, 2023. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Dr. John Ira Reddix, and is succeeded by her four remaining daughters, Dr. Johnetta McCalla (Eric McCalla), Attorney Brenda Reddix-Smalls (Milton Smalls), Dr. Ollibeth Reddix, and Dr. Irance Reddix McCray(Jimmie McCray). She also leaves a host of grandchildren...
