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Melvin White has a distinction that few, if any in the Monroe area can match. Mr. White believes that he is the oldest barber living and still cutting hair in the area. While listening White during this reporter's interview with him, one could hear him relive history all over again from the time he first obtained his license to cut hair. It was during the summer of 61, June 3rd to be exact, when White proudly graduated from the Little Rock Barber College in Little Rock, AR. White took an...
Jean Felton former licensed florist who wrote " Floral Corner" for the Monroe Dispatch celebrated her birthday in April along with friends Thomas "Sonny" Ward as birthday party hosts which also included family and friends Norman Felton, Annie Mae Felton Payne, Bernadine Adams, Charles Sewell, Alice Grayson, Charles and Linda Thomas, Jerry and Angelique Ward, James & Alice Brown, Albert Roberson, Frances Travillion Goodjoint, Dr. Avant Strong, Toby, Ashley and Maci Shoulders, Jake and Betty...
By now, as more details emerge from the case surrounding the death of local resident Ronald Greene, it is becoming painfully clear that the Louisiana State Police Law Enforcement Agency, now has a serious image problem. And it didn’t have to this way. Ever since details began to surface of how Greene died at the hands of LSP Troopers almost three years ago, it has been one thing after another that has led many to believe that Ronald Greene was murdered. One may believed that after videos of Greene being beaten repeatedly and dragged h...
The trial in the case of State of Louisiana v. Bobby Joe Brown Jr. began Monday, April 4, 2022, in the Ouachita Parish Courthouse. Brown, the defendant, was charged with one count of Aggravated Rape, two counts of Sexual Battery, and one count of Oral Sexual Battery. Testimony in the trial began on Wednesday, April 6, and concluded Friday, April 8. The state presented testimony from multiple witnesses, including the victim, family members of the victim, law enforcement investigators, and an expert witness. Brown took the stand and testified in...
A wreck involving an 18-wheeler on Interstate 10 in Beaumont, TX claimed the life of Emma Brooks, 67 of Bastrop, LA on Monday, April 11, 2022. According to police reports, an 18-wheeler went over the guardrail on Interstate 10 near the downtown Beaumont exit, hitting a black Escalade head-on. An investigation showed the 18-wheeler was traveling eastbound on I-10 in the left travel lane, striking the concrete divider and continuing into the westbound, crashing head-on with a black Cadillac...
Apartment Shooting, Two Injured - We all look forward to a peaceful, restful night of sleep, especially when we've had a rough day. The last thing we want to hear is gunshots. For one local couple, that happened. The shooting occurred on Evangeline Street and left two people injured when someone fired several shots into an apartment complex. The shooting occurred at about 1:00 AM, April 11, 2022 at the Shadow Hawk Apartments, as police responded to the scene to investigate. According to police...
Shootings continue in Monroe, LA and families are mourning their loved ones. There is a B.A.L.M. that can help curb these incidents. Few are searching for another alternative to help stop/solve the shooting violence affecting our community. One can only wonder how long the shooting violence will continue with no end in sight. Ouachita Parish Sheriff investigators are currently investigating a shooting on Carter Dr in Monroe, LA reported Tuesday, April 12, 2022. According to Ouachita deputies,...
Bethel Church of God in Christ – 1800 Parkview Dr. Monroe, LA Community Events Community Blood Drive Saturday April 16, 2022 from 11am– 2pm-FREE Easter Basket Giveaway (for children 12 and under) Saturday April 16, 2022 at 11am until supplies last-Come Join Us for Easter Service – Sunday April 17, 2022 Bethel C.O.G.I.C 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Worship Service- Easter Egg Hunt – Immediately after 11:00 Worship Service. Questions, contact 318.237.2741 or via email at [email protected]/....
Like the rest of us in the community, Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis is weary of hearing about the continuing reports of crime happening in the community. There has been a rash of shootings in the area, where there have been many injuries and several deaths reported. The Monroe Police Department (MPD) is doing its job by apprehending alleged suspects as quickly as they can. Officers are to be commended for their swift work in taking dangerous people off the streets. Unfortunately, we live in a violent world and a violent nation, where violence has...
Happy Birthday to the legendary LA Hall of Fame Coach Mackie Freeze who celebrated his 95thbirthday recently. Helping Coach celebrate were his family, church and friends....
The Monroe Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi presented its Spring 22 Initiated Six to the brotherhood recently.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. Congratulations!...
Recently Emma Jean Jones celebrated her 85th birthday back in her old stomping grounds in Monroe, LA at the Hampton Inn Ball Room. Family and friends gathered to wish Mrs. Jones a happy 85th. Mattie Crenshaw was among the many helping Mrs. Jones celebrate. Happy Birthday Mrs. Jones!...
High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship -email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph, contact information, official GPA, high school transcript, class rank and ACT score. Deadline is May 21, 2022. The late legendary Irma DeTiege was a poor girl who moved from a one house in Riverton LA to a three-room shotgun house in Monroe LA on North 11th St. There were three beds in each of two rooms where...
Melvin White has a distinction that few, if any in the Monroe area can match. Mr. White believes that he is the oldest barber living and still cutting hair in the area. While listening to White during this reporter's interview with him, one could hear him relive history all over again from the time he first obtained his license to cut hair. It was during the summer of 61, June 3rd to be exact, when White proudly graduated from the Little Rock Barber College in Little Rock, AK. White took an...
Hearts are saddened by the sudden passing of Kirkland Fitzgerald Hopkins, 29 on Tuesday, March 5, 2022. "Bubba" as he was affectionately known was a beloved son, brother, and dad. His favorite title was dad. He leaves many to cherish his memory including his mom, Theidia Breaux; dad and mom, Kirk and Tammy Hopkins, grandmother, Louise Breaux; two sisters, Tammathia Breaux of Baton Rouge, LA and Kayla Hopkins of Monroe; one brother, Josh Hopkins of Monroe; daughter, Khali; bonus daughter,...
Philippians 2:3 Don't act out of selfish ambition or be conceited. Instead, humbly think of others as being better than yourselves. Of course, it's understood- after all the injustice and harshness that Blacks have endured, why the emphasis of black lives have been at the forefront; but let's all take a moment to genuinely think. We must ask ourselves as a race of people, "Do Black lives really matter?" If so, to what extent? Let us reason together. When a black robs another black, does that...
A local group of community leaders issued a stern response to a recent news conference held by Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis, along with Police Chief Victor "Vic" Zordan, where the highlight of the conference was the recent activity of violence in the city. Of particular concern expressed in the news conference was the alleged shooting at a police patrol unit by members of an alleged gang. Chief Zordan said that the police department is "working" to get gangs off of the streets with local and federa...
Club Shooting, Two Dead - Sporadic shootings within the Monroe community continue, as weekend shootings occurred that left one individual dead. According to police reports, an overnight shooting happened at a Monroe bar on Saturday, April 2, 2022; four other people were injured in addition to a fatality. The shooting allegedly happened in the parking lot area of the club. As of press time, Monroe Police have not identified any suspect(s) or discovered what could have been the motive behind the...
There are some, maybe many more southside residents who are experiencing difficulty having to pay their water bills by the end of each month. That is because, according to several residents, many who are on fixed incomes, having to make the difficult decision to not pay for essential items and save what they can for the month ending due date for their water bill, is putting them under stress. They said that what they will have experienced every month is undue stress; that there is not an effort to not pay their water bill, but to come up with...
Former Ouachita Parish Chief Deputy of Voters made history Monday April 4, 2022 as the Ouachita Parish Police Jury named Isabelle Butler Ouachita Registrar of Voters. Butler has 32 years of experience in the registrar of voters' office while taking over from retiring Registrar of Voters Christa Medaries. Butler was sworn in before family and friends. Congratulations Ouachita Parish Registrar of Voters Isabelle Butler!...
Rayville LA Mayor the honorable Harry K. Lewis was re-elected Saturday March 26,2022 by a 67% margin. He won the election by receiving 474 votes in the mayor's election while Cassius Muhammad received 130 and Markus Hubbard received 104 votes. The five candidates winning at large positions on the Rayville Town Council were Ms. Consuela Hunter with 460 votes. Mrs. Debra K. Naylor James with 411 votes. Mr. Jerry Gordon with 380 votes, Mrs. Paula Buie Crumpton with 350 votes and Mr. Joseph Fletcher with 336 votes. Mrs. Toni Foster Potts received...
High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship -email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph, contact information, official GPA, high school transcript, class rank and ACT score. Deadline is May 21, 2022. The late legendary Irma DeTiege was a poor girl who moved from a one house in Riverton LA to a three-room shotgun house in Monroe LA on North 11th St. There were three beds in each of two rooms where...
Little Flower Academy in Monroe LA was that 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 nurturin...
Praise God as he blessed James Walker to celebrate his 45th birthday with family and friends. After wanting to but couldn't in 2022 it was bittersweet. Hey Hey, the gang was there wish and celebrating with James which was memorable and unforgettable. Happy 45th birthday James! Photo 45th 1- Walker Family l to r Shemekia, Overseer Inez, James Walker, Sherita Williams & Apostle Theallas Walker. Photo 45th 2- l to r Honoree James Walker, Kassondra Baker, Janea Walker & London Baker. Photo 45th...
Violent acts continue in the Monroe area, as the Monroe Police Department (MPD) reports that a police car unit was struck with gunfire around 2:00 AM, Sunday, March 27, 2022. Police say that a vehicle driven by the alleged suspect. Police apprehended the alleged driver of a Nissan Altima as Xavian Bilton. Four shots were fired at a marked police unit on Martin Luther King, Jr. service road. A high-speed chase ensued, reaching up to 70mph, according to MPD. The vehicle reached the Booker T...
It appears that one of Louisiana’s state lawmakers is looking for a problem that, for some, does not exist. State Rep. Dodie Horton(R) of Shreveport has introduced a bill that, if passed by the legislature and signed by Gov. John Bel Edwards, would “ban discussions of sexual identity” in the classroom. The bill also includes discussions of gender identity in certain classrooms. The bill, as written, states that "No teacher, school employee, or other presenter shall cover the topics of sexual orientation or gender identity in any class...
Angola’s historical relationship with slavery and its impact on the Louisiana criminal justice system will be the topic of the forthcoming virtual symposium titled “In Pursuit of Equal Justice: Race and Criminal Justice in Louisiana — Reconstruction, Convict Leasing, Jim Crow Governance and Prison Reform. The symposium will explore the impact of prison leasing, Jim Crow laws, the crack cocaine epidemic, mass incarceration, and the 2018 criminal justice reforms on Louisiana's disproportionate incarceration rate of black and brown people. Based...
Doris Olivett Galloway Lewis was born June 25, 1954 to Jerutha "Bit" Galloway and the late Rev. Acie Freeman Sr. She was a Richwood High School class of 1972 graduate and furthered her career at Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM) majoring in Speech and Hearing Pathology. She married the love of her life, Corby Clark Lewis, and to their union were three children, L Quincy, Derekia, and Jana Lewis were born. Doris loved the Lord! She worked at New St. James as a secretary for 25 years and...
Carolyn Williams, curator of the Quilted History Museum near El Dorado Arkansas, shared her family history from times of slavery, using quilts and other artifacts to illustrate her talk. "So much of Black people's history is told through quilts," she says. In 1999 she founded The Quilted History, an organization dedicated for the sole purpose of educating everyone that she could about the history of people of color. She created a traveling exhibit of artifacts and historical items found on the...
On Friday, March 25, 2022 in Antique Alley in West Monroe LA, the Dan Summer Band featuring Coco York with an evening of off the charts entertainment. Introduced by the inimitable Radio People Mix 101.9 spin master Rob Lloyd, Coco opened with "All of Me" and her rhythm, rhyme, meter, and metaphors danced through Jazz, Blues, R&B and Pop....
High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship -email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph, contact information, official GPA, high school transcript, class rank and ACT score. Deadline is May 21, 2022. The late legendary Irma DeTiege was a poor girl who moved from a one house in Riverton LA to a three-room shotgun house in Monroe LA on North 11th St. There were three beds in each of two rooms where...
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...
On Sunday March 27, 2022 at Philadelphia Word Church Elder Linda Sharp and at St. Peter Baptist Church in Monroe LA Rev. Elbert Taylor filled the pulpits. Elder Sharp's sermon was "A Trip to the Potter's House,"while Rev. Taylor's message was "Don't Ask, You Have to Believe."...
Chairman Vincent J. Pierre of the Legislative Black Caucus has a released a statement regarding the vote of the 2022 Veto Session on March 30, 2022. "I am disappointed in the vote that occurred today. The African American population in this state grew by 4.4% from 2010-2020. Because of this increase, our state’s congressional maps created should include at least two majority minority districts, but unfortunately, they do not. Furthermore, these maps as drawn violate Section 2 of the voting rights act. We as a caucus are extremely frustrated, a...
Grambling State University is currently taking applications for its Summer High Ability Program. Rising high school seniors will have an opportunity to earn six college credit hours, experience college life, and join a league of distinguished scholars. Students must have an ACT score of 20 or higher and minimum GPA of 3.3. For more information call Dr. Jacqueline Garrison at 318-274-3300 or Professor Xavier Henson at 318-274-3306....
Deputy Kenneth Tramble, a 15-year veteran of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office, has been selected to receive the Beyond the Badge "Heart of Law Enforcement" Award. He received the award on March 8, 2022 at the awards luncheon in Baton Rouge. Deputy Tramble was selected for his work, going above and beyond the call of duty, in the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office Deputies Making a Change (DMAC) program. DMAC is a youth mentoring program that addresses the incarceration rate among young...
There's a right and wrong way to do things. Nowadays, though, wrong appears right to some, while many can no longer tell what's wrong or right! It is a very confusing time, especially while lives are being lost to senseless violence. According to police reports, police were called to Robinson Place in Monroe, LA, on March 21, 2022, to a shooting. The victim, who was also a suspect, was found on Wilton Dr. Contact was made with suspect Obie T. Grayson, who possessed a 9mm pistol. The victim...
There are those who do not want to take "no" for an answer, which is why those individuals will oftentimes use intimidation and even force to achieve their objective. People who exert their will against someone else have done it more than once before. Once they are accustomed to having/getting their way, it can become a method where someone can get hurt. Often as in the case of domestic abuse situations, those times can be tragic. Thanks to an observant individual who saw something that he knew...
Harvey Lee Johnson 88, of Monroe LA, was a loving mother of twelve and adoring wife to J. H. Johnson, who passed away in the early hours on Thursday March 17, 2022. Harvey was born April 9, 1933, in Rhymes, Louisiana, and grew up in a large family of seven sisters and two brothers; and a host of aunts and uncles. Harvey was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. After relocating to Monroe, she worked in the hospitality industry at Carousel Cafeteria, Wyatt's Cafeteria, Two Brothers, and...
On Saturday, March 5, 2022, Edward Patrick was the victim of a shooting on Thelma St & Lynn Dr. not at a club located off Burg Jones Ln. in Monroe, LA as reported in the March 10, 2022-March 16, 2022 edition of the Monroe Dispatch. We apologized for the erroneous information....
There were hugs and smiles galore Thursday, March 17, 2022, as the Monroe Fire and Police Civil Board voted to have former interim police Chief Reggie Brown reinstated back on the Monroe Police Department. Brown became the subject of a controversial case involving a former Monroe police officer, where it was alleged that Brown, while chief, engaged in a coverup to drag on a case in an effort to help former mayor Jamie Mayo win reelection. Brown, who was still police chief when newly elected...
(A SPIRITUAL solution to a SOCIAL problem) A B.A.L.M. in Monroe is a collaborative plan that every citizen, elected and appointed official, clergyman, and organization can participate in to help improve the image of Monroe while inspiring at-risk males to take more responsibility for their actions and respect the lives and property of others. This is a Balanced Approach to Lower the violent crime and Murder rate in Monroe. A balm is a creamy salve made from selected plants that are used as a medicine to treat or heal wounds. The maker of the...
Quintin Jamel Shields ("Quik") was born in Monroe LA on November 22, 1983 to parents James Anderson Shields and Tracy Ann Richard. Quinton was the eldest of nine and was proud to begin the legacy of his siblings with an outspoken and infectious personality. Quinton accepted the Lord into his life at an early age at First Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of the late Pastor A.J. Mansfield. He attended J.S. Clark Elementary in Monroe LA, forest Meadow Jr. High and Lake Highlands...
God's amazing grace and mercy is upon James Walker as he celebrated his 45th birthday recently. Family and friends gathered for James' 45th, Saturday, March 19, 2022. It was a special birthday for James who is blessed and highly favored. Happy Birthday James!...
It is that time again!! The 23rd Annual Crawfish Boil, Family and Friends Day at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, 600 So. 16th St. in Monroe LA, on Saturday, April 30th, 2022, from 11 am - 5pm. On the menu for sale will be crawfish, corn, and potatoes; also, turkey necks, neckbones and chicken wings and fries will be available; also hamburgers and hot dogs for the kids. Menu items will be available for eat in, with social distancing, and take home. Because this is a community event, we encourage small businesspeople to participate by...
Hearts are saddened at the expected death of Yolanda Mitchell. She was born July 31, 1969 to the late Betty Windsor and was a Ouachita Parish High School Graduate. Her family is Marques, Courtney,Jameisha, Sharnae, Jarell, Sholanda, Yasmine, Diamond and Zarria are devastated . Her funeral services are Saturday March 19, 2022 at 2pm at rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Monroe LA. Her service are entrusted to Smith Funeral Home. Please remember her family in prayer. The death of a woman at a local...
Ervin "Peter" Turner was a husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle, friend, and a pillar in his community. He was born to the late Clara Lee Turner on March 20, 1948, in Monroe, LA. Ervin was called home on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Willis Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport, LA. Ervin dedicated his life to Christ at an early age at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, where he was an active member until he transitioned into his eternal home. He became a deacon in 1998, where he was...
The old saying, "look before you leap" are wise words that we all should not only consider before we are about to do something regrettable but also in times when we should reconsider. The consequences are not often worth our actions. A local man is facing a possible prison sentence following his arrest after he allegedly fired a weapon at a couple Saturday, March 12, 2022 in a local hotel room. Suspect Larry Mitchell, 28, of Monroe, is alleged to have gone to a motel on Martin Luther King Jr....
2 Corinthians 5:8 KJV - "We are confident, I say and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." Missionary Rosie Lee Scott-Augurson, affectionately known by family and friends as Peggy, peacefully transitioned from earth to eternity with her Heavenly Father at home in Monroe, LA, on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at the age of 91. With humble acceptance of God's will, her family asks all to join them in the celebration of Missionary Augurson's life. Visitation is...
Recently there was a heart-wrenching and disturbing sight of a Bastrop Police officer dragging a homeless woman to his cruiser that is causing outrage. The victim's family and community are speaking out on the unfair injustice. 58-year-old Patrice D. Ukeju was shown on a video recording Capt. Gerald Givens, as he dragged her on the ground, her pants and undergarments were allegedly around her ankles. The family was very distraught and angry with the way Ukeju was handled, and they are calling for an investigation into the matter. A family membe...
