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The University of Louisiana Monroe Cultural Diversity Counsel and the Office of International and Multicultural Affairs presents A Black History Program at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Bayou Pointe Event Center in Monroe LA. The program is free and open to the public. This year's program will highlight the talent of ULM students and youth within the community. The keynote speaker is Sen. Katrina Jackson. Jackson serves District 34 in the Louisiana State Senate. She is a practicing...
Mrs. Ethel Berry of Rayville LA celebrated her 86th birthday on February 7, 2022. Shel is blessed and thankful for another chance and another year. To God be the Glory! Pictured with her is her daughter, Abbie Wilson....
The parade is Saturday February 26, 2022, Parade lineup will begin at 7 am on Washington Blvd. at North 6th St. in Monroe LA. It is essential that the following are returned to the committee; your entry form, signed participants’ agreement and parade fee no latter than Wednesday February 16, 2022. The parade ill start at 10 am. All parade entries should be submitted on the website or to Renaissance Committee P.O. Box 865 Monroe LA 71210-Additional info call Herb Guillory 318-280-5580; Sherry Ray Wilson 318-237-5949; Kenya Roberson 3...
Open Municipal Primary Election in Richland Parish March 26, 2022 The Honorable Harry Lewis Democrat will seek re-election for the mayor of Rayville on March 26, 2022. Two opponents are Cassius Muhammad, Independent Party, and Marcus "Pickle" Hubbard, No party. Mr. Willie L. Robinson Sr. will seek re-election for Rayville Police Chief. His challengers include Markus Turner, Democrat, and Barbara Carroll, Democrat. Eight candidates will vie for the Town Alderman seat for Rayille Town Council:...
February 9 at 4 PM - 113th Founder's Day Program Benoit Recreation Center, 1700 Oaklawn Drive, Monroe, LA February 12 from 2 to 4 PM - West Monroe Candidate Forum with District 3 and At-Large Candidates at West Monroe Community Center in the Gymnasium, 400 S 5th St, West Monroe, LA. The forum will be moderated by Dr. John Sutherlin, ULM Political Science Professor. February 26 from 6 to 9 PM – Voter Registration & Black History Celebration with Fireworks at the Rivermarket, Monroe, LA Please join us for each and every event. COVID-19 p...
Shootings are happening more frequently in Monroe, LA, just as any community in the US, creating an unusual amount of uncertainty about where residents feel safe, especially in Black communities. Places that we once thought were safe are now terrifying in broad daylight, not to mention the fear they hold after dark. According to police reports, on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, police were summoned to a shooting on Spurgeon Dr. where a dispute got out of hand between two groups that led to gunfire,...
Manuel Calloway Sr. was born July 25, 1939, in Rayville, Louisiana to the union of Prince Albert Calloway, Sr. and Kate Lee (Harris) Calloway. Both Parents preceded him in death as well as his daughter Lisa Calloway. He was the fourth of fifteen children, seven brothers and seven sisters, of whom he now reunites in rest with Bernard, Roosevelt, John, Irene, Teresa, Willie, and Shirley Mae. On Friday, January 21, 2022, Reverend Manuel Calloway Sr. heard the call from The Lord and he answered...
Domestic abuse continues to be a recurring problem that happens more often than one may think, as some couples decide to live together instead of being on their own. When that happens, no one actually "belongs" to the other, but there are times when one or the other may want to be in charge. A West Monroe couple has been arrested stemming from a violent incident that occurred on January 26, 2022, between the two over alleged messages from an outside source. West Monroe Police was called to the...
Police Reform has been at the top of the list since Governor John Bel Edwards became governor. Though LSP released an initial statement saying that Greene's death resulted from an automobile crash following a high-speed chase between him and pursuing officers, it was not true. According to what is now known, that is not what Reeves told the governor hours after Greene died. Reeves only mentioned a "lengthy struggle'' with Troopers, and that Greene became unresponsive by the time EMTs were...
There are warnings of false prophets in the Bible warning us to beware. At one time, people trusted those who were thought to be of the cloth. Now that trust has steadily been shattered by wolves in sheep's clothing. According to police reports on January 31, 2022, a victim allegedly made accusations that Suspect Rhodric L. Randle inappropriately touched a victim in their bedroom, crawling around their bed, then reentering and touching the victim's genitals. After rising from bed, the victim...
Charlotte Crayton was one of those rare people who knew how to push all the right buttons to get the job done. She was well respected throughout Monroe, LA, in her neighborhood, and among the seniors at Emily P. Robinson Community Center. Charlotte was a church pillar at her church, Little Flower Catholic Church, where she was a devoted Grand Lady of the Knights of Peter Claver Auxiliary Organization. She had an elegance about herself that others always immediately noticed. Her demeanor was warm...
The Los Angeles Rams are headed to the Super Bowl to face the Cincinnati Bengals, who experts said, was one team that wasn't expected to play in the big game; but experts, what do they know? Both teams are winners on the small stage, but only one can stand on the main stage to receive the Vince Lombardi Trophy. After last Sunday's game, the Rams received the National Football Conference(NFC) trophy, and the Bengals received the American Football Conference(AFC) trophy for their win. The...
Thomas Jefferson Upper Elementary School in Monroe, LA recognized a few distinguished individuals recently. Kailee Hamilton was named the 2022-2023 Student of the Year at Thomas Jefferson Upper Elementary. She is a fifth-grade student who has worked extremely hard to become Student of the year. She is pictured above with her mother, Amecia Hamilton, who is a third-grade teacher at Thomas Jefferson Upper Elementary. Coach Andrew Finley, the school's Physical Education teacher, was named the...
Christina Gary is a 14-year-old 10th grade student at Franklin Parish High School and a native of Winnsboro, LA. Christina skipped kindergarten and has cumulative 3.9 GPA in school. She is the daughter of Dr. Christy Allen-Pleasant and Mr. Jerry Gary. She has been a member of Beta club since 4th grade and placed at district competition several years competing in the public speaking category. Christina was currently elected Beta Club Chaplain for the 2022-2023 school year. She has been a member...
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Remembering one of the G.O.A.T. - DJ Star, who was a beast on the mic and 1s & 2s. He left us way too soon on January 26, 2020. Celebrating his legacy is his family and the Radio People. In loving memory, gone but never forgotten!...
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....
