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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...
Disclaimer: All Persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A domestic altercation between three individuals turned deadly when a male individual was shot and killed in a north Monroe neighborhood. According to a press release from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, in the early morning hours of October 20, 2022, deputies were dispatched to a residence on Dillingham Dr. in response to a domestic incident involving a shooting. When the deputies arrived at the scene, they found a male...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. We all want to feel safe when we venture outside our homes as we go through our day. It could be on the job or just going out to do some errands, especially when we go shopping. But things are not like they used to be. According to police reports, a local man was arrested after he allegedly pointed a gun in a Jackson St. business Tuesday morning, October 25, 2022. The man, who Monroe Police identified as suspect Laranza McDaniel,...
Former Carroll head football coach Johnny "What Time is It" McCall was honored at this year's Carroll High School homecoming football game for his service to the Carroll football program during his tenure. Carroll Principal Dr. Eric Davis honored the former coach during halftime after the royal court was presented. Congratulations Coach Johnny McCaa! "What Time is It!" ....
Wossman High School in Monroe, LA held its 2022 homecoming festivities October 16-23, 2022. There were numerous homecoming activities throughout the week with the culmination of the biggest event, the Wossman vs. Bastrop homecoming football game where Wossman alumni, students, fans, and friends packed the Wossman stadium. Some journeyed blocks, others miles just to enjoy the festivities and be in the mix of homecoming 2022....
Senator Katrina R. Jackson is giving away 2 tickets to LSU vs BAMA Game plus a 2 Night Hotel Stay!!!! Katrina R. Jackson & Associates-Must be a registered voter of District 34!!! You may check to see if you are registered voter in District 34 at: https://legis.la.gov/legis/FindMyLegislators.aspx You may register to run tickets at: https://jacksonlsugiveaway.eventbrite.com...
SOAR (Skills & Opportunities For Achievement & responsibility) is a new initiative by OIC Leadership to address empowering our youth ages 15-18 to better quality of life by addressing crime which is a majority priority....
If this beautiful 100-year-old woman, Mrs. Sinthy Joe, who loves to attend her church, work puzzles, mow her own lawn, play dominoes and has been voting since blacks were given the opportunity to vote in 1965; what's the matter with some of you? Please exercise your right to vote. Early voting is Oct. 25-Nov. 1. The Election is Nov 8. VOTE!!! It's your right. #WhenWeVoteTogetherAsOneWeWin...
The Wossman High School in Monroe LA held homecoming 2022 festivities beginning on October 16-23, 2022. There were numerous homecoming activities throughout the week with the culmination of the biggest event the Bastrop Wossman homecoming football game where Wossman Alumni, Students fans and friends packed the Wossman Stadium where many journeyed blocks to just enjoy and be a part of homecoming 2022....
The Annual Newtown Fall Festival is Saturday October 29, 2022, from 11am until 5pm at 414 S. 8th St. in Monroe LA (corner of South 8th Street & Texas Ave.). There will be plenty of food, a jumping house for the kids, games and music. Bring you lawn chairs! The Newtown Fall Festival is sponsored by the Newtown Community of Monroe LA. For more information (318-547-8536....
Bayou Classic Bus The Bayou Classic Bus will leave from Pecanland Mall (Belk overflow) in Monroe LA , at 5:30am Saturday November 26, 2022. The cost to ride the bus is $80. No refunds unless trip is cancelled. Deadline to turn money in is November 19, 2022.Contact: Ezzard Burton 318.680.9057 or 318.343.3313Email: [email protected] Mailing Address: P.O. Box 9447 Monroe, La 71211-Refreshments served and lucky riders will win cash prizes....
Symiah Frances Joseph was crowned Miss Wossman 2022 on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at the George Belton Sports Complex by Principal Dr. Harrington Watson lll and Assistant Principal Mrs. Dena Staten Sampson. The school celebrated its queen in a beautiful coronation themed, "Enchanted Night of Survival."...
The Bible states in Matthew 12:25, "And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation, and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand." Many citizens in northeast Louisiana are concerned about the divisions in our areas; North Monroe against South Monroe against West Monroe. Some residents who reside in West Monroe were products of the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM), formerly Northeast Louisiana University...
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. Love is a set of emotions and behaviors ignited by intimacy, passion, and commitment. It involves care, closeness, protectiveness, attraction, affection, and trust. Love can vary in intensity and can change over time. It is associated with a range of positive emotions, including happiness, excitement, life satisfaction, and euphoria, but it can also result in negative emotions such as jealousy and stress. When love goes south, it can be...
Wossman High School 2022 Homecoming Events Thursday October 20 Power Puff Football game at 1:30pm Admission $1; October 21 Pep Rally 9am/parade 12pm/football game 7pm; Saturday October 22, Homecoming Dance at 7:30-10:30 pm is formal event with music, food & fun $5 admission-More info contact 318.387.2932...
Denise Hardy presented a collection of fall-colored flowers is a great blend of vibrance and energy for any fall-themed occasion on Thursday October 13, at Carver -McDonald Branch Library in Monroe LA . There elegant fall flower arrangement were a great centerpiece to autumn parties and dinners, or a backdrop to even more elegant fall evenings. This program was a remarkable success and the participants enjoyed making their beautiful fall flower arrangements. Joyce Powell is Library Manager at...
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...
At Carroll High School Homecoming 2022, there's no other homecoming in the world with the alumni draw appeal as Carroll. Carroll LA Homecoming drew Carroll Alumni from throughout the United States beginning Sunday September 25- October 2, 2022. Carroll Homecoming Activities included a coronation for the homecoming queen, a parade, a block party, pep rally, football game and church services. The weeklong festivities drew thousands of Carroll Alumni , family , friends and students from other...
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury announces that the administrative offices are moving to 100 Bry Street on Monday October 24, 2022. This is the former Central Office for the Ouachita Parish School Board. We will be closed to the public starting October 24th. We anticipate being open on Thursday October 27th. Our post office box mailing address will remain P.O. Box 3007, Monroe LA 71210. Our new physical address will be 100 Bry Street, Monroe, La. 71201. Please be patient with us during this transition....
On Thursday, October 6, 2022, Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Deputies responded to East Ouachita Middle School regarding three juveniles that had become ill and were receiving medical care. Deputies determined all three had consumed a homemade candy that possibly contained a narcotic. Deputies also identified and located a suspect, a juvenile, who allegedly gave the candy to the three who were ill. He was found to be in possession of homemade candy that he had brought from home and that he had shared with the three victims. A presumptive test of t...
Every resident of Louisiana should be concerned after reading Act 246 from the 2022 Louisiana Legislative session. There are concerns about Amendment No. 7 on this year's November 8 ballot. Amendment No. 7 proposes changes to Article I, Sec. 3 of the Constitution of Louisiana, prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude. The Amendment proposes to delete “except in the latter case as punishment for a crime” from §3(B)(1). It proposes the enactment of a new subpart, (B)(2), to indicate that the prohibition against slavery and involuntary serv...
Deadria "Dee" Talton has gone through a lot in life. The domestic abuse survivor has gone through an ordeal that has broken many women. She tells her story with humility and honesty, all in an effort to help save the next abuse victim. "I've been there and I know what it's like," said Talton, as she recounts the years that she was with an abuser who took control over her life. "There were times when I questioned my self-worth. I almost gave up." Talton said that her faith in God held her and...
Sources alleged a fight almost occurred between a resident and a city council person’s relative where the City Marshals had to intervene in the city hall chambers recently. Tempers flared when the relative created a chaotic situation which eventually required they be restrained. It was also reported that two city council members were involved in a shouting match following the heated two hour city council meeting. Luckily no one was injured or hurt but there is lots to wonder if our elected officials are this fired up about issues. There are t...
Tensions and emotions were high at the Tuesday, October 11, 2022 meeting for Monroe city council, as a resolution asking Mayor Ellis to reconsider SEDD’s response to the mayor’s Tax Increase Funding (TIF) offer was denied. It was an unexpected reaction for SEDD members and many in the community who came to voice their concerns. But even before any items on the agenda were brought for discussion, Council chairwoman Kema Dawson(District 5) made it abundantly clear that she "did not block” TIF from the agenda as had been rumored. Dawson conti...
Carroll High School Homecoming 2022 drew Carroll alumni from throughout the United States beginning September 25 - October 2, 2022. Alumni of all ages celebrated with many festivities....
Ayanna Powell, the daughter of Tremaine and Jasmine Powell, is much more than a beautiful, amazingly talented former Dazzle Dancer from Monroe, LA. She is also an intelligent engineering student and one of four Freshman dancers to make the Alabama A&M Dancing Divas Dance Line for 2022. Ayanna, who was also a Neville Bengal Belle, is working hard to show that there is a place for talent, beauty, and brains when students work hard and stay focused on their dreams. Ayanna wanted to dance on the...
The Combined 1972 classes of Carroll, Neville and Wossman High Schools held their combined 50th class reunion this weekend with the Carroll LA Homecoming 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....
Three individuals were shot several hours after a football game near Carroll High School Friday, October 1, 2022. Sources say that a female and two males were at the intersection of Renwick and Rogers St., just standing and talking, when an individual suddenly approached them. Sources tell the Monroe Dispatch that without exchanging words, the individual produced a gun and fired multiple shots. The incident happened at about 11:45 PM as the trio attempted to flee, but all were struck by gunfire. The female, sources say, tried to run but couldn...
Life is said to be fleeting. We don't know how much of it we will enjoy because we are here today but could be gone tomorrow. It can be over in an instant, like clicking a light switch on the wall. Enjoy it while you can. A local family will not get to see a loved one's face around the family anymore as Monroe Police are investigating what has been described as a hit-and-run incident. According to MPD, the incident happened Monday, October 3, 2022, near the 7900 block of Desiard St. around 7:30...
May 14, 1940 ~ September 27, 2022 Anniero Walker, Jr., 82, was born on May 14, 1940, in Columbia, VA, to the late Anniero Walker, Sr., and Alma Carrington Walker. Anniero transitioned on September 27, 2022 to his forever home. He accepted Christ as his personal savior at Locust Grove Baptist Church in Columbia, LA. He maintained his relationship with God throughout his life and became a member of the Greater Flowery Mount Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He depended on his faith in G...
Denim Greely was crowned Miss Carroll on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 during Carroll High School's Homecoming Coronation. The school's gymnasium was transformed into a queen's dream with the theme "Once Upon a Fairytale". Carroll Principal Dr. Eric Davis honored the queen with a traditional crowning during the coronation. Miss Carroll reigned as homecoming queen, arriving by helicopter at the school's homecoming halftime festivities escorted by her dad Andrew Greely. Congratulations Miss Carroll...
On Sunday, October 2, 2022, Liberty Christian Center in Monroe, LA, welcomed and honored Carroll High School alumni in celebration of the school's homecoming week. Liberty Christian Pastors Drs. Johnny and Pamela Drumgole are proud Carroll alumni and were delighted to honor Carroll graduates through praise and worship. They also provided a delicious catered meal following church services....
Carroll, Neville, and Wossman High Schools Class of 1972 students joined forces to host a combined 50th class reunion during the week of Carroll High School homecoming, September 30, 2022 - 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 five decades....
Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in West Monroe, LA, held its Homecoming 2022 with fun fellowship on Sunday, October 2, 2022. There was plenty of praise, prayer, and worship, and many showed up coming back home for the first time since the pandemic. Calvary's praise team was outstanding, while Pastor William Armstrong prayed and preached the rafters off the church. Calvary church members were rewarded for bringing the most worshippers, and an overflow homecoming crowd shared food, fellowship,...
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...
