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Save Downtown, Save District 3 By Eddie D. Gillis The Monroe City Council recently gave approval to the Ellis administration to spend $120,000 for a downtown revitalization project. Campo Architect, a firm out of New Orleans, will look at areas in the downtown area that can be used as an economic springboard to revitalize downtown Monroe. The money for the study to be done by Campo Architect will come from the economic and administration fund of the city. Of particular interest to city officials...
Gerald Brown's job as mayor of the town of Richwood may soon come to a sudden stop. A recall petition to remove Brown was successfully completed, as a recall date has been set for November 13, 2021. The office of the Louisiana Secretary of State has confirmed that the necessary signatures needed to start a recall have been validated. It will now be up to Richwood voters to decide if they want Brown gone. The petition had to garner at least 381 signatures to start the recall, but perhaps in a...
Former Louisiana State Representative District 16 Fred Jones is now 4th District Court Judge Fred Jones. Judge Jones replaces Judge Marcus Hunter who was elected to the 2nd Circuit of Appeals. Congratulating Judge Fred Jones were uncle retired Judge Ben Jones, dad Charles D. Jones and former Judge J. Garland Smith....
At Carroll High School Awards Day 2021, Carroll Scholar Zariah Valentine was one of many Carroll Students awarded scholarships. Valentine accepted a McKendree College Academic/ Powerlifting/Scholarship to further her education recently. Congratulations Carroll Scholar Zariah Valentine!...
Kyles Postal & Print is Monroe, LA's newest Veteran and Black-owned business located in the Geneva Plaza, 2328 Sterlington Rd, Monroe, LA 71203. This is your one-stop-shop for all of your postal and printing needs. They offer packing, shipping, and receiving with UPS, FedEx, DHL, and USPS; specialty printing (banners, yard signs, car screens, fatheads, picture canvases, and business cards); color printing, copying, and scanning; mailbox rental; computer rental; passport photos, and more! The...
Daily COVID-19 cases continue to climb, and we have yet to even reach the "peak" of this fourth surge. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, originally rescheduled for October, was cancelled for another year. Events such as this are major economic engines for thousands of entertainers, hospitality, labor and much more. The cancellation of Jazz Fest alone will cost New Orleans an estimated $300 Million in lost revenue. These events are also cultural cornerstones that uniquely define our beloved communities. Sadly, the news grows even more...
A local man who has a record of domestic abuse has been charged with the same crime once again. According to police reports, Suspect Cameron Criner, 19, was charged with Second Degree Feticide after he allegedly physically abused the woman who was carrying his child. The incident happened Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in the 800 block of Orange St. in Monroe. Monroe Police made contact with the victim shortly after the alleged incident, where she told officers that she and Criner got into an...
One of Bastrop LA's biggest champions has made her way home. Pamela Reese Benton has been a trailblazer and motivator all of her life. She was one of six siblings born to Minnie C. Reese, her 90-year-old mother. She was one of the first African-American cheerleaders at Bastrop High School. She was named "Who's Who Among American High School Students" and participated in the 1983 Aloha Bowl as a National Cheerleader in Honolulu, Hawaii. Pamela had the privilege of being a member of the Mu Sigma...
The latest statistics from the Louisiana Department of Health show things that the public doesn't want to see. During the month between mid-July to mid-August, thousands of Louisiana residents have become stricken with COVID-19, and the outlook for any kind of let-up is grim. Statistics covering the weekend of August 13 - 15 revealed most who were admitted into hospitals were unvaccinated. As an example, to illustrate just how bad things are, the latest numbers show that out of 154 people admitted, an astounding 91% of them were unvaccinated....
Breshatta Davis of the B-Law Firm has never forgotten where she came from and showered her community with love, hosting a back-to-school celebration at Oak Manor Apartments in Monroe, LA on Saturday, August 14, 2021. The B-Law Firm along with friends, sponsors, and volunteers showered the children in Oak Manor with school supplies, fun, snowballs, nachos, bicycles, and lots of love....
People living in the area of South College alongside the railroad tracks are fed up with the overgrown lots that litter the neighborhood from the tracks to their backyards. There are many lots, neighbors say, that have been neglected for years, and not much has been done about them. As one drives down Sherrouse St. toward its end, large lots with high grass can be seen leading to the railroad tracks, where even alongside the tracks, one can see very tall weeds inches from the tracks. In one...
Local pastor and NAACP Ouachita Parish chapter President, Rev. Ambrose Douzart, said that he wants to "see some evidence" of economic progress in the community done by the Southside Economic Development District (SEDD). Douzart says he is not vindictive in his comments and concerns but that he "has not seen any evidence" of what the organization is supposed to be doing. "They [SEDD] have been around for a while now, but where are the results of what they set out to do?" said Douzart. Douzart...
Recently, "big AL" Cherry & his band, Cherri Jubilee took the Gospel to the streets! You could hear them from blocks away, as their music filled the air from the lawn of the Henrietta Johnson Recreation Center on Burg Jones Lane. Big AL partnered with the Well Church of Monroe, whose Pastor and Founder is Larrese Rollins, to present the Word to the masses....
Noah DeTiege, great-granddaughter of the legendary Irma DeTiege, was pictured giving 2021 Irma DeTiege Scholarship Recipient Ayana Bowden her award before she heads to the University of Louisiana in Lafayette to begin her first year of college on Friday, August 13, 2021. Best of luck Ayana!...
Zion Spring Baptist Church in Monroe, LA showered its leaders with prayer and love for five years of faithful service on Sunday, August 15, 2021. Pastor Ricky L. and Lady Linda James received their flowers and praised God for his faithfulness. Special guest was Rev. Glen McKinney of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Monroe, LA....
The Monroe-Ouachita Chapter of Grambling University National Alumni Association presents the 19th Annual Evening with GSU Athletic Department on Thursday, August 26, 2021 6:00 P.M. at the Monroe Civic Center BD Robinson Room. The first 150 guests will receive a free appetizer from Texas Roadhouse (West Monroe, LA). For ticket(s) and other information, contact Ezzard Burton at 318-680-9057 or Larry Mason at 318-503-5189. There will be several door prizes and silent auction items. The two major...
The start of a new school year is the mark of a new beginning for a child. During this time they get new clothes, new shoes, new school supplies, and sometimes even a new hairdo all with the premise of starting with a clean slate. This is big for a child. The transition to a new grade signifies kid growth for them. The beginning of a new school year marks transitional periods that they can actually see. Before the school year officially begins, take time to converse with kids and provide perspective on the blessing of beginning something again...
New Saint James Baptist Church in Monroe LA hosted a Back to School Youth Empowerment Explosion that was geared towards the youth in our community August 4-6, 2021. The theme for the Youth Explosion was the "Mighty Avengers, Game Changers." The purpose of this event was to let our youth know that they are empowered by God to be Game Changers. They have the knowledge, the wisdom, and the God-given ability to make changes to their lives and others in their communities. It is essential that our...
Praising God, because he is worthy to be praised. Congratulations Dewayne Dupree who has moved on up as building supervisor! Dupree has shown he has what it takes and gladly accepts the responsibility to fill big shoes as taking the role as building supervisor. Praying for your success and knowing you'll do great!...
The NELA-Delta African American Heritage Museum Presents: The Negro Motorist Green Book, an exhibition developed by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service (SITES) in collaboration with award-winning author, photographer, and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor and made possible through the generous support of Exxon Mobil Corporation. This nationally recognized exhibition will offer a visually immersive look at the reality of travel for African Americans in mid-20th century...
The road home begins with uncertainty, and the end, in some instances, happens without notice or warning. What started as a typical summer day ended with uncertainty and fear. To err is human and to forgive is divine! According to reports, police responded to a tragedy in the foster homes on Barrington St. in Monroe, LA, Tuesday, August 10, 2021. When police arrived, a female victim, Jamonese "JJ' Hudson, was found inside the residence with a gunshot wound in the neck area. The victim was...
Attorneys for former interim police chief Reggie Brown continue to press their case for reinstatement when they recently appeared before the Monroe Fire and Police Civil Service Board, July 27, 2021. Brown's attorneys asked board members to allow what they said was evidence and witnesses who could support their assertions that Brown was unjustly fired by new Monroe mayor, Friday Ellis. Brown was fired by Ellis following a complaint filed by local resident Timothy Williams over alleged police...
Henry Bonner, Jr., 98, was born on December 2, 1922. He went home to be with the Lord on August 6, 2021. God blessed Bonner to be a blessing to others. His demeanor was warm, and he was always willing to lend a helping hand to those he encountered. Dr. Bonner possessed a genuine spirit and was an inspiration to others through kindness. He was a devoted family man but still found time to sit on various boards with intentions to uplift people. He was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in...
Monroe City councilwoman Kema Dawson held a community meeting for District 5 residents, Thursday, July 22, 2021, held to share information and answer questions from concerned citizens from south Monroe. Councilwoman Dawson shared remarks first, followed by Monroe Mayor Friday Ellis, Police Chief Vic Zordan, and other city department leaders who shared information about their respective divisions. The many in attendance reflected the community's desire to hear from Mayor Ellis and Chief Zordan. The hottest topics of conversation were concerns ov...
When District Attorney Steve Tew announced that no charges would be filed against Monroe police officers concerning the death of David Harris, who died in MPD police custody, it did not catch anyone by surprise. The decision certainly brought no comfort to members of the Harris family. Family attorney Carol Powell Lexing said that the family was disappointed by the decision. Months have passed since Harris's death on April 21, and the family was hoping for a different outcome. There was much ang...
In Monroe, LA, city school students are hurting and in dire need of a new 21st-century school system education that could provide more hope and equity for a better, more prosperous future. With the new school year beginning next week, many hope school board leaders remember to keep the students' best interests first over conflicting agendas. The children of Monroe are a reflection of the city's future. In order for the entire city to move forward, more attention, more importantly, more resources have to go to the neediest schools in the area....
The Monroe Police Department (MPD) released bodycam footage of local resident (the late) David Harris and his encounter with MPD officers in an April 2021 incident that has been shrouded in much controversy. It was controversial because as a result of Harris' encounter with MPD, he would die not long after the initial contact with the officer who saw him walking on Standifer Street. Bodycam footage shows an officer engaging in a conversation with Harris, and he is told by someone that knew...
On April 28, 1960, Romona Hobdy (Montgomery) was born to the union of Floyd and Mary Hobdy in Winnfield, LA. She was the youngest of 3 children. Romona was raised in Union Hill Baptist Church, where she became a Christian at a young age and was an active member.She attended and graduated from Winnfield Senior High School in Winnfield, LA. After graduating from high school, she attended Northeast Louisiana University in Monroe, LA, where she relocated and remained. She married Lenard Montgomery,...
Jesse Williams began his career with Green Oaks Detention Center in Monroe LA over 47 years ago as a part-time detention worker, progressing to dentation manager before his tenure ended in May 2021. Williams was honored on Saturday July 31, 2021 with a retirement/birthday party in Monroe LA. Photo Jesse Williams...
At Carroll High School Awards Day 2021, Carroll Scholar Shemeka Varner was one of many Carroll Students awarded with scholarships. Varner received a ULM scholarship in the amount of $80,000 for her education recently. Congratulations Carroll Scholar Shemeka Varner!...
Enrich Personal Care Services and Enrich Behavioral Health in Monroe, LA held a backpack and school supplies giveaway on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at its headquarters. Over 500 bookbags were given. Kids were also treated to hamburgers and hotdogs along with cold treats from an ice cream truck, providing sweet treats on the sizzling summer day....
LA Legendary Football Coach Mackie Freeze of Terzia/Richwood High Schools was inducted into the 2020 Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame in Natchitoches, LA on Saturday, June 26. 2021. Other 2020 inductees along with Coach Freeze were Ronnie Coleman, Lou Dunbar, Kerry Kittles, Phil Robertson, Charles Tillman, Angela Turner-Johnson, Kent Lowe, Robin Fambrough, Joan Cronan and Tim Brando. Coach Freeze made history as the organization's oldest inductee at age 94 and won 4 consecutive Louisiana State AA...
Groundbreaking was held at the site of the city's water treatment plant on North 10th Street, Tuesday, July 10, 2021, as the city of Monroe is set to begin work at the plant that as city engineer Kim Golden indicated, will retrofit and bring the plant up to future standards. It is a project that was looked at during the Mayo administration, as Golden said that the city now has the "contract and funding to proceed with the project". Current Mayor Friday Ellis speaking to those gathered said that the project "was first on his list" when he took...
Psalm 90:10, states the days of our years are threescore (60) and ten (70) years, and if by reason of strength, they be fourscore years (80) years. The Rayville, Holly Ridge, Delcho, and Sugar Hill communities, thank God for Sister Ella Armstrong Wagner who has lived in the community for 97 years. On August 4, 2021, Sister Wagner celebrated her 101st birthday. Family, friends, neighbors and five generations came from many states to celebrate with Mother Wagner. Mother Wagner is a firm believer...
Matthew 24:10 - And then many will be offended, will betray one another, and will hate one another. One can never truly foresee the tragic difficulties we may have in our lives, especially when it comes to struggles with our family. Saturday, August 1, 2021, is a day one Monroe family will never forget after family drama led to a series of very unfortunate events. According to police reports, police responded to a disturbance on Marx St. where officers found a Black female with a severe injury t...
April 20, 1950 ~ August 1, 2021 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. - 2 Timothy 4:7 Our angel, Amy Lois Douzart Allen, 71, was born April 20, 1950 in Rayville, LA. She was the fifth child of nine, born to the late Eddie James Douzart and Hester Warren Douzart. Amy received her formal education at Carroll High School where she was a proud member of the graduating class of 1969. Amy realized that the Lord was the head of her life, accepted Christ as her...
October 28, 1934 – August 1, 2021 Abe Edward Pierce III was an educator and politician in Monroe, LA, who served as the city's first African-American mayor. Mr. Pierce held the position for one term from 1996 to 2000, when he was unseated by the Republican candidate, Melvin Rambin. A graduate of the former Monroe Colored High School prior to desegregation and the historically black Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA, Mr. Pierce was a classroom teacher who taught biology, chemistry, and p...
Something about this story just doesn't sound right. In one of the most bizarre and terrifying moments in life, a man who had just gotten married allegedly opens fire on a passenger in his car and on other people who were also in their vehicles. According to reports, Devin Jose Jones was stuck in traffic on the Bonnet Carre' Spillway heading back to Alexandria on Saturday night, July 31, 2021 when the alleged gunfire happened. An argument began as Jones allegedly accused his wife of having an affair with the male passenger, according to the...
Sunrise: March 24, 1955 Sunset: August 2, 2021 Arenta Peevy was the fourth of five children born to Leroy and Dorothy Peevy. He was the grandson of Eddie Leroy Warner, Hickory Henry Peevy, Bessie Walden Peevy and Elisha and Elsie Reed. Eddie Leroy Warner, Hickory Henry Peevy, Bessie Walden Peevy and Elisha and Elsie Reed, great grandparents Fred and Savanna Taylor, Birdie Wade Reed, sister Fannie Mae Thompson, son Rico Peevy Sr., and grandson Rico Peevy Jr. all preceded him in death. At an...
Congratulations Ouachita Parish High School 2021 Graduate Madison Nelson. Wishing Madison all the best as she takes another step in life....
The Monroe/Ouachita Parish Branch of the NAACP led by Branch President Rev. Ambrose Douzart recently met with Ouachita Parish Sheriff Jay Russell to discuss the possibility of parish officers using body cameras. The Monroe Dispatch spoke with Rev. Douzart, and he expressed his views on the need for body cameras to be worn by officers. Douzart shared a statement outlining why cameras can play a pivotal role for the community if trust is to be restored, especially after recent local events have...
Dazzle Dance will open its doors for it's 10th dance season this year! Invest in your child's dream of becoming a beautiful dancer. Register them online today - www.dazzledanceonline.com or register in-person at Dazzle Dance Studio (830 MLK Jr. Drive, Monroe, LA), Saturday, August 21, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM, and Sunday, August 22, 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Visit www.dazzledanceonline.com for more or text, 504-499-1227....
Of the three candidates vying for chair of the English Department, Terrence T. Tucker became the first African American selected as chair at the University of Memphis in Memphis, TN. Terrence, a 1996 graduate of Ouachita Parish High School, completed his undergraduate work at LSU in Baton Rouge. Then, he received his Master's Degree and PhD in African-American Studies from the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY. Prior to becoming chair, Dr. Tucker was the Coordinator of the...
Wyatt and Louise X were high school sweethearts. They 've been together so long that when you see one, you're looking for the other. Their love for one another has stood the test of time, while they've traveled the world how many times? Congratulations Wyatt and Louise X, you mean the world me!...
The Monroe-Ouachita Chapter of Grambling University National Alumni Association presents the 19th Annual Evening with GSU Athletic Department on Thursday, August 26, 2021 6:00 P.M. at the Monroe Civic Center BD Robinson Room. The first 150 guests will receive a free appetizer from Texas Roadhouse (West Monroe, LA). For ticket(s) and other information, contact Ezzard Burton at 318-680-9057 or Larry Mason at 318-503-5189. There will be several door prizes and silent auction items. The two major...
For I am ready to be offered, and the time of my departures is at hand. I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. - II Timothy 4:6-7 After months of battling with health complications, George Allen, Jr., 74, affectionately known as "Duck" entered his heavenly home on Monday, July 26, 2021. He was born December 15, 1946 to George Allen Sr. and Ozellar Kilgore Allen in Monroe, LA. George was the fifth of nine children. He was the life of the party wherever he...
Hearts are heavy today as a community is mourning the deaths of three teenagers who lost their lives in an automobile accident in Lincoln Parish. The three teens were all residents of Jonesboro, LA. News of the accident has rocked the small community, especially those who knew the teens. According to reports, law enforcement officers responded to the scene of an automobile crash that allegedly occurred on Works Rd. in Jonesboro around 3:45 PM on July 27, 2021. Officers said that the driver,...
Herman Brown was born July 20, 1934, in Eudora, Arkansas. He was a very bright, spirited individual who loved and enjoyed family, friends, and life. Exemplifying leadership as a young adult, he was responsible for leading his family to a better quality of life by moving them to Monroe, LA. With determination to be successful and a desire to contribute to the community, he worked in several capacities for the city of Monroe, which included Housing and Urban Development and the City Marshal's...
The Educational Foundation of Eta Delta Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. hosted its 26th Scholarship Awards Reception Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Living Water Ministries International in Monroe, LA. Outstanding scholarship award recipients for 2021 included Troy Bell Jr., Lee Dixon, Curtis Johnson Jr., Adrian Cole, Denim Hill, Brandon Kimes, and Paris Varnado....
On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Mrs. Rosie Mae Carr transitioned to her heavenly home. Rosie was a member of Peter Rock Baptist Church. She was a 1957 Carroll High School graduate. Rosie served as a Dietician at E.A. Conway/L.S.U. Medical Center until her retirement in 2000. Services for Mrs. Carr are entrusted to Hester's Central State Funeral Home. Visitation will be Friday, July 30, 2021 from 4:30 - 5:30PM. Her graveside service will be Saturday, July 31, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Richwood Memorial...
