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It is time to speak up and not shut up. It is time to show up. It is time to boycott West Monroe by not shopping at any of the city's stores and not eating in any of its restaurants. Blacks in northeast Louisiana should not spend any of their dollars in West Monroe until the city makes its government, educational systems, and businesses operate in ways that value Black residents. Some White people from the area think it is okay to say anything they want. They believe that other races, specifically Blacks, are supposed to lie down and take what...
Another hit-and-run fatality occurred in Monroe, LA, on January 19, 2022, on Standifer St. where suspect Jeremy James, 33, allegedly hit Leroy Dorsey, 61, in a hit and run accident. The victim, Leroy Dorsey, later died as a result of the accident. According to police reports, Leroy Dorsey was hit by a hit-and-run driver south of Monroe city limits. LA law states it's a crime to leave the scene of a crash, regardless of who is at fault for the crash. Police have charged the suspect with one...
All of the dust over a video that went viral of a West Monroe High School student allegedly using racial slurs will take a little longer to settle. The video went viral about a week ago after threats were rumored at the school's campus, causing some parents to check their children out of school. The presence of extra law enforcement was seen at the school though school officials would later say that there were no credible threats made at the school. The video, allegedly made by a female student...
"And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the LORD from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them." Revelation 14:13 Welton M. Holman was born in Monroe, La. on December 7, 1946, to the late Helen Holman Gary & Edward Calhoun, Jr. He was raised by Paul & Marie Taylor during his young years. His godfather, Legendary Coach Mackie Freeze, entered his life during his early childhood years...
Relationships are sometimes tricky, perhaps more often tricky because of the individuals. If there is no understanding or getting to know an individual very well, complications can and will develop. Sometimes one of the individuals may want more than what he/she is willing to give but still expect more. What makes matters worse is when one or the other feels they can leave and come back when they get ready. Life doesn't work that way. According to police reports, that happened recently when an...
Cypress Washington reigns as Miss Richwood High School 2021-2022. The Homecoming Queen and her royal court were honored recently at the Monroe Civic Center. Richwood's coronation, themed Vintage Hollywood, was a grand affair witnessed by hundreds of students, parents, family, friends and fans. It was an unforgettable evening of Richwood elegance!...
Giving honor and praise to God, St. Luke Baptist Church in Monroe LA recognized Rv. Alonzo and Sister Sheila Clark's 2nd Appreciation Sunday January 23, 2022. Special guest morning worship was Rev. Richard Wilson of St. James Baptist Church Sterlington, evening worship Rev. O.W. Billups Jr. Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Monroe LA. Pastors are special but a Pastor's Wife is a Blessing!...
We will always praise God for the late Irma DeTiege, who created a pathway for herself and others during a time when Blacks had nothing but themselves. She loved education, especially at Mezpat Baptist Church Riverton LA, where school was taught by the late Mrs. Maude Tucker Eddy. She taught Irma and all the brothers and sisters to dream and think big. Mrs. Eddy told students that there is a bigger world than just their farm and plantation. Maude Tucker not only taught education, but she also ta...
Every home in the U.S. can soon order #44 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests will be completely free—there are no shipping costs and you don’t need to enter a credit card number. Ordering begins January 19. COVIDtests.gov...
Virtual Book Talk: Saturday, February 5, 2022 at 3pm at Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum, 1051 Chennault Park Dr., Monroe, LA 71203, 318-342-8889, www.africanmuseummonroe.com , and books will be on hand to purchase. According to eight generations of family oral history, Dr. Bettye Kearse, was born in Tucson, Arizona and grew up in Northern California. She has a B.A. in Genetics from the University of California at Berkeley, a Ph.D. in Biology from New York University, a...
The parade will be held Saturday, Feb. 26, starting at 10 a.m. The 38th annual parade will start in downtown Monroe on North Fourth Street This year's theme is "There is Power in Hope." Line-up for the parade will start at 7 a.m. Registration is open until Wednesday, Feb. 16. Entry forms are available online or can be picked up at the Marbles Recreation Center, 2950 Renwick St., Monroe, and Benoit Recreation Center, 1700 Oaklawn Drive, Monroe LA. For more information, contact Larry Wilson at 318-512-5091 or Herb Guillory at...
Little Flower Academy in Monroe LA was a special place beginning in 1940-1968 for students' kindergarten to high school. The learning environment was second to none where those attending received the best education through a Franciscan investment into the Black Community which helped present the Catholic Faith. At Little Flower, students were taught discipline, values, respect, the ten commandments, sportsmanship, religion, music, the arts, drama and stage performance in a caring and nurturing...
Our federal, state, and local governments are considered democracies. With a democracy, there are checks and balances within each branch of government. Things are in place and have been since the founding of America to prevent skewed activity by administrations and governing bodies. Months ago, the Monroe City Council heard a proposed amendment that would give the mayor of the city the power to hand out contracts valued at $250,000 or less to individuals and companies without council vote or approval. That amendment was ludicrous then and is...
Is this how we're going to have to live? Is there any place safe? According to police reports, a fight broke out at a Neville High School basketball game in Monroe, LA, on Friday, January 14, 2022. The fight occurred in the gym foyer, where almost 30 people attempted to settle a dispute between two gangs. The fight got extremely violent, and soon, one suspect, Montrelle Jones, 20, pulled out a handgun. He was quickly subdued by police officers and placed in handcuffs while officers retrieved a...
Hysteria has been happening in our communities and is reflected in the deaths of young Black men who continue to die from gun violence. Although these tragic events should sound an alarm, many that read the Bible already know the times in which we're living. According to police reports, on Sunday, January 16, 2022, police found Roger Lynch, 19, with a gunshot wound on South 6th St. in Monroe, LA. He would later succumb to sustained injuries shortly after being discovered by authorities. Police...
Thomas Jefferson Upper Elementary School in Monroe LA had a celebration to honor Ms. Yolonda Kennon on Friday January 14, 2022. Ms. Kennon was the computer operator at Thomas Jefferson for 17 years. She worked under three different principals and did an outstanding job with each principal. Ms. Kennon was promoted to the Central Office with Monroe City Schools. Thomas Jefferson Upper congratulates Ms. Kennon on her endeavor, while she will be missed. Mr. Danzie Pierce is Principal at Thmas...
The Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. celebrated Founders' Day Saturday January 15, 2022 at Catfish Cabin Restaurant in Monroe LA. Guest speaker was Dr. Stanley Sims. Five Kappa Brothers were recognized for 50 years in the fraternity by Brother William Smart included Brothers Mackie Freeze, Andrew Hill, Ibra January, Johnny McCaa and Fredrick C. McHenry where each brother was presented a White Kappa Sportscoat....
It may have taken a federal lawsuit to get it done, but it appears that Monroe's sister city, West Monroe, may have its first Black representative on the board of aldermen. The Department of Justice filed the lawsuit against the city because the agency believed that the current method of electing existing candidates to office prevented Black office-seekers from being elected to city government. The way district lines were drawn diluted the ability of Black voters to select someone who looked...
Former State Senator Charles Jones spoke to the Monroe Dispatch recently, giving his views on where things stand in Congress concerning voting rights in America. Sen. Jones was very passionate in his words shared with this reporter over why we are at this juncture in American history fighting for something that was supposed to have been settled 57 years ago. Jones referred to the 1965 Voting Rights Bill signed into law by Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson after a long bitter struggle by...
Miss Richwood Cypress Washington and her Royal Court were honored January 8, 2022 at the Monroe Civic Center. Richwood Coronation was Vintage Hollywood with the Richwood Royal Court shining and glamming. n...
On Monday January 17, 43rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday was celebrated by the City of Monroe at the W.L. Jack Howard Theatre at the Monroe Civic Center. Guest speaker was Jon Alston. The Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation observed it's 38th MLK Day at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe LA. The Honorable Judge Fred Jones was guest speaker....
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 51 years being in the newspaper business. We look forward to serving you for years to come. Happy New Year 2022 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, Mary Roggerson, Pastor K.C. Wade,...
Every home in the U.S. can soon order #44 free at-home COVID-19 tests. The tests will be completely free—there are no shipping costs and you don’t need to enter a credit card number. Ordering begins January 19. COVIDtests.gov...
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 right around the corner. 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 opt...
Hearts are saddened by the passing of Enola "Molly" Hudson. She was born on January 1, 1954 to the late Lonnie Hudson Sr. and Hazel I. Hudson in Monroe LA. Enola attended J.S. Clark and Monroe Colored High Schools. She Met Willie James Mitchell now married to Karen Mitchell where they raised four beautiful daughters. Enola was a faithful member of Riverside Missionary Baptist Church. Her beautiful life will forever be cherished by her four daughters Charlotte McLemore (Jarvis), Lora Hudson...
The news that the headstone of a local family's loved one was removed without their knowledge has brought heartache and pain to them after closure had finally been reached. Now, the alleged actions of the manager at Richwood Memorial Gardens has reopened old wounds and has now caused the family to experience even more grief and pain from their loss. We know that it takes time for families, occasionally more time for some families to completely get over a loved one's death, as the one individual...
The difficulty of understanding the unknown and death continues to be a mystery to those left behind. Dealing with life struggles are hard enough yet factor a tragic unexpected event with unclear circumstances becomes one of life's most difficult moments. According to police reports, there was a shooting on Christmas December 25, 2021 at 4 am. Police were summoned to Deloach St. in Monroe LA in the 2400 block where they found Fransqwur Harris shot multiple times where he died from gunshot...
Police are investigating after a 10-year-old boy was hit in the face by a bullet that was fired during New Year’s Eve celebrations and fell from the sky. The child was hit about 10 PM. The bullet went in the boy's cheek and out his throat. It broke two of his teeth. “You have to be careful not to shoot the weapons up,” the boy told authorities pointing at his wounded cheek. “The (bullet) could fall down, and that thing could kill someone.” He was on a swing set in the backyard of a home in New Orleans when the bullet fell. The youth was looki...
In 2017, two new entrepreneurs stepped onto the business scene. Monroe natives and owners of SMIGS Errand Service, LLC, Larry and Katima Wiley made history, as they operated the first errand service in Northeast Louisiana of their kind. SMIGS Errand Service, LLC is an errand and delivery service, which caters to individuals, families and businesses. SMIG stands for "Send Me I'll Go", and was inspired by the Scripture, Isaiah 6:8. After losing their homes to a natural disaster and unforeseen circ...
It is a new year, and some people still try to settle disagreements the violent way. While most of us try to live in peace with our neighbor or other people, conflicts happen. It's how an individual attempts to handle a conflict or matters. It can mean the difference between apologizing, going your own way and in an increasing number of cases, going to jail. That is what happened to Keneka Dann Bennett 35, according to Monroe Police. According to police reports, Bennett allegedly went to...
The ghost of Ronald Greene continues to hover over the Louisiana State Troopers law enforcement agency (LSP)as news of a high-ranking official announced his intentions to retire from the agency. In recent developments, it was announced that Sgt. Albert Paxton has put in his retirement papers at LSP, which has to be discerning, given the nature of Paxton's involvement surrounding the circumstances of Greene's death. Paxton was the LSP officer who was actively looking into the circumstances in...
Upon the recommendation of LA State Senator Katrina Jackson, Gladys F. Smith-Coward was recently appointed to the Louisiana Real Estate Commission by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards November 19th 2021. LA Real Estate Commissioner Gladys Smith-Coward was sworn on Thursday December 23, 2021, at Mt Pleasant CDC in Monroe LA, before family and friends by Ella Loud for a 6-year term. Gladys Smith-Coward, GRI, MRE. AHWD, Broker Gladys F. Smith Real Estate Co 309 South 1st Street Monroe, La. 71202...
As the new year commences with varied new beginnings, Monroe native, Shannon Cloman, has been newly elected as president of the National Alumni Association of Alabama State University, Montgomery, AL. Having attended and graduated from the university, Shannon was actively engaged in many activities and organizations. Upon graduating from ASU, he became an active member of the alumni association and currently recruits and aids students from U.S. high schools with scholarship opportunities and...
Christmas Night in Monroe LA the Cirocmas Player's Ball was in glowing as the Players and Cuties got their shine on December 25, 2021 at the Hub Music Hall. It was a star-studded event with 100.1 the Beat GraveDigga on the wheels while B.J. Bell handled the mic....
Unity Serving the Community honored veterans on December 23, 2021 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Monroe LA. Veterans were honored with a meal and many veterans spoke about different benefits and programs offered to veterans. Unity serving Community was sponsored by the Tenth District, North LA Old Line and BB&O Associations and PHSC....
Welcome to 2022! If you are reading this, you are in the number of the most fortunate to make it to a new year. As I prepare for what is to come for this new year, the story of Job comes to mind. Surely Job never expected what would happen in his life. He was recorded in the Bible as one of God's most faithful and humble servants who had a special kinship with God. Despite his favor, Job still faced much adversity permitted by the top man himself. I am talking unexpected and underserved blow after blow. God not only allowed satan to take all hi...
The Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation Essay Awards and Recognition Program is Monday January 17, 2022 at 6pm at Greater New Antioch Baptist Church 301 Sherrouse Ave. in Monroe LA. Guest speaker is the Honorable Judge Fred Jones. You may also view this event virtually. The Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation invites you to participate in our efforts to keep Dr. King's Legacy alive by encouraging youth to participate in this year's essay contest. Submission deadline is Friday January 14,...
A previous shooting suspect was finally arrested on Monday, December 20, 2021 according to reports made by police. On August 1, 2021, two juveniles were shot during a drive-by shooting on South Second and Linderman Ave. in West Monroe, LA. The victims told law enforcement that someone in a silver SUV had attacked them. Police found the wrecked and abandoned SUV on South 1st St. near a railroad bridge. Police located the vehicle's owner and arrested suspect Jaleesa Parker, 27, of Monroe, LA....
Members of Monroe's District 4 met with their council member and city liaisons on Monday, December 20, 2021, to discuss hot topics important to the group, hoping to end the year with something to look forward to; Carday Marshall, the district's representative, shared a few of the neighborhood successes which included infrastructure-heavy projects like drainage repairs and road re-striping. The gathered crew, however, came to have a real conversation about the ways the city is changing and the fi...
Birthday Queen Mrs. Ola Tennant celebrated her birthday on Sunday, December 19, 2021 with a birthday parade at Wossman High School in Monroe, LA. Monroe police and fire departments escorted almost 150 cars lined up to celebrate Mrs. Tennant's birthday including family, friends, old co-workers, and former students. Those close to Mrs. Tennant got out of their vehicles to show her real love. Happy Birthday, Mrs. Ola Tennant!...
Statement by Dr. Calvin Mackie, founder and president of STEM Global Action “I applaud the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) for recognizing that a devastating lack of educational investments and resources in communities of color is contributing significantly to the creation of a wave of “Lost Einsteins.” Too many gifted and high achieving Black and Brown students throughout the country are not nurtured and therefore their talents and potential contributions to our nation’s competitiveness are being wasted. “Citi...
A Louisiana judge is in hot water for using racist language following the arrest of a Black man who was charged with an attempted burglary charge at the judge’s residence. Lafayette City Court Judge Michelle Odinet was among others in her home using the n-word as the Black man was being apprehended. At the time, the suspected burglary was captured by video with the voices of people inside the residence openly using the n-word, as Odinet was reportedly one of the individuals. Odinet would later confirm through her attorney that she indeed did u...
What's done in the dark will always come to the light! Many have speculated what really happened on November 15, 2021 when Jessica Lee, 29, was found dead in her apartment on Evangeline St. in Monroe, LA. According to police, a suspect has been identified and found. Authorities arrested alleged suspect Nelson Bridges, located in Houston, TX. Bridges was Jessica's boyfriend during the time when she was found dead by a gunshot in her apartment. The suspect who has connections in Bastrop, LA, will...
On Tuesday, December 14, 2021, dozens gathered for Monroe's City Council meeting. There were several resolutions listed on the agenda that were approved, including $800,000 for the zoo parking lot remodel with ease. Still, there were some that focused directly on the Black community and our youth that were not. A group of young men who serve and lead over 700 youth in our city appeared before the council, pleading for financial support on behalf of the impoverished youth. The young men, parents, and supporting community showed up to advocate...
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury may have rubbed some people the wrong way when members of the Jury voted unanimously to support a West Monroe venture to the tune of $1 million. West Monroe Mayor Staci Mitchell spoke at the Police Jury meeting recently and got Jurors to make a commitment. Her administration is proposing to build an indoor sports complex next to the Ike Hamilton Expo Center. Mitchell, who is running for re-election, said that the sports project would also drive economic activity benefitting the parish. She said that a million...
Hearts are saddened as a fatal vehicle accident on I-20 in West Monroe, LA claimed the life of Kenneth Mansfield on Friday, December 17, 2021. Kenneth Dwayne Mansfield was born January 26, 1964 in Monroe, LA to the late Frank Mansfield Sr. and Vera L. George Mansfield. Kenneth accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of the King Ollie Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe, LA under the leadership of Rev. SLV Johnson, the late Rev. J.L. Cotton and Reverend J.L. Perry Sr. Kenneth was fondly...
Thanks to all who have allowed the Monroe Dispatch newspaper to come to your homes another year in 2021. Happy Holidays! We will be closed over the next two weeks for a well-deserved vacation but will return to you again in January 2022, if the good Lord says the same! From all of us at the Monroe Dispatch - Frank, Jessica and Noah DeTiege, Eddie D. Gillis, Nate Reed, Jason Hamilton, Mary Roggerson, the late Perry Thomas, Katima Epting-Wiley, Pastor K.C. Wade, Dr. Joseph Capers Sr., Jeanette Herren, Po’ Folks’ Poet Marion Obafemi, Mr. Pic...
PEEP and the Board Directors held its 22nd Annual Christmas Giveaway at Harvey Benoit Community Center Pavilion in Monroe LA on Saturday, December 18, 2021. PEEP gave away 50 16 inch bikes to needy preschoolers(3-5 years of age) throughout Ouachita Parish. Also, PEEP provided a ham with all the trimmings to over 125 families. Recipients were also served with cornbread dressing and all the trimmings....
Monroe native Brandi Jelks made it home to Louisiana just in time for the Christmas holidays this year.This trip is extra special because it's both her husband and son's first time in Louisiana. The family is in town from Scotland, where Brandi now calls home....
At Wossman High School in Monroe, LA, Aubrey Crawford was selected as Support Personnel of the Year. Around the Wossman campus, Crawford wears multiple hats as a coach, the voice of the Wossman Wildcats and head custodian. There's no job too big or small for Crawford who is a valuable team member. Congratulations Aubrey Crawford!...
