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A local child was severely injured when an automobile tore into his family's home in a situation that could have turned deadly. The unidentified 11-year-old who was reported as having "head injuries" was taken to Ochsner LSU Hospital in Shreveport. The extent of the damage to the house located on Parkview Drive showed that the impact from the automobile revealed just how serious the crash was. There was extensive damage to the front of the house, with debris strewn across the front lawn. In addi...
A shootout occurred in a parking lot on Winnsboro Rd in Monroe, LA around 5:00 PM, Friday, May 28, 2021. Sources tell the Monroe Dispatch that rivals fired several rounds at one another with no regard to innocent bystanders in the area until the sounds of police sirens were heard when said parties jumped into their vehicles to flee the premises. Now more than ever, we live in an unpredictable world, where shootings that once only happened in major U.S. cities now happen in obscure places too. Many wonder if any place is truly safe, including...
A visit to a health center last week by a local man to see the doctor who was his healthcare provider turned into an experience that he was not expecting. As the individual was in the doctor’s office, he was told that results from recent tests were good. The man was pleased to hear the news, but things took a turn when he asked the doctor for refills on some medication for pain that he was taking. The individual claimed the doctor began shouting at him out of nowhere. In his rant, the doctor allegedly said that the patient's former doctor is g...
Hearts are saddened at the passing of hometown hero Ambrose Jenkins, 66 of Monroe, LA. Ambrose made his way to King's Row Tuesday, May 25, 2021. His parents were the late Rev. Emma Thompson Richardson and the late Ben Jenkins. Ambrose was a Carroll 1972 graduate, where he was an All-Star basketball player and talented musician who could play several instruments. He honorably served in the United States Army and obtained veteran status. Ambrose was a skilled electrician before his health began to...
The country (Monroe and West Monroe, LA) used to be a great place to live. Life was considered to be slow and easy in our area, where people often bragged that they could get anywhere in 15 minutes or even leave their homes unlocked without fear of an intrusion. With the change in times, much has changed, including the safety of the area. Safety has certainly dissipated as younger generations show a lack of respect for life. Without love, life takes on a different meaning. This may be the...
5 West Monroe High School Senior graduate Valedictorian Daylan Davis earned a 4.0 GPA, making her a well sought-after student. Davis' academic scholarship awards were based on her high school grade point average and standardized tests, 32 on the ACT and 1320 on the PSAT, college entrance exams. Davis has credited the law studies course that she took for three years with helping her discover her passion for law. While receiving offers from several universities, including UCLA, LSU, ULM, and...
A child that had high hopes of going to the next grade with her classmates now has to wait another year and repeat a step despite having passing grades on her report card. The decision has left her parents angry with the Monroe City School Board District, as they felt they were led to believe that their child would advance to the next grade. The child was in the first grade and was set to go to the next grade level, according to her parents, but was allegedly told by school officials that the child “was not ready” for the second grade. Thi...
Memorial Day is a day set aside in the U.S. to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military: now officially observed on the last Monday in May. A True American Hero is Veteran Hardy Gunn who served America so we can enjoy our freedom. We salute Veteran Hardy Gunn for his service to America....
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School in Monroe, LA held its Annual Coronation of Kings and Queens 2021 on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Reigning as Royal King and Queen was Jaxon Hamilton and Jessika Murphy. Queen Cadence Comanche and King Carter Underwood were also recognized along with other court members. Reigning Royal Court Queen was Cadence Comanche....
DeAngelo Williams is a Richwood High School 2021 graduate. While at Richwood, DeAngelo participated in numerous of activities, including SGA, head of the student council, ULM TRIO, ETS member, and Monroe Twin Cities Rotary Club member. Outside of school, he is an intern at The B Law Firm and is a graduate of the AKA Omicron Iota Omega Chapter #CAP Program. DeAngelo will attend Grambling State University with a four-year scholarship. While in his senior year of high school he received five...
Carroll High School's Deon'te Edwards is headed to Northwest Tech after signing a letter of intent to play basketball on Wednesday June 2, 2021, at Carroll. Before family, friend, school officials and media Deon'te Edwards is on his way to Northwest Tech in Goodland KS. Deon'te is the son of Vance and Janet Jones. Congratulations Deon'te!...
Juneteenth has come to symbolize for many African Americans what the 4th of July symbolizes for all Americans: freedom. Juneteenth celebrates the freedom of more than 250,000 slaves at the close of the Civil War. The celebration is based on events that occurred mainly in Texas, but it is now celebrated nationally and is recognized as a state holiday in 37 states of the United States, including New York. The name Juneteenth is a portmanteau of June and nineteenth, a celebration that takes its name from the day Union troops, led by Major General...
Funerals are held to respect the memory and legacy of those whose lives have come to an end in this life. According to sources on Saturday, May 22, 2021 a altercation allegedly broke out at a funeral at Log Town Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. Sources shared that the deceased relative’s brother was consoling his sister when a distant relative was heard saying, "I got this.” From there an argument ensued, and a knife was pulled. Police were called to the church. Once they arrived, a relative allegedly asked police to leave, saying that it was a f...
It was horrifying to watch. A man should still be alive. A family should not still be seeking justice two years later when so much of the truth has already come out. Will there be accountability for the actions of those who beat a man to death? Will there be accountability for those who stood by and did nothing? The videos of Ronald Greene's last minutes on earth are one of the most painful things anyone with a heart could witness. The treatment of Greene by police officers who had him...
Hearts are saddened at the passing of Ellis Lowe on Monday, May 24, 2021. Ellis was a people person who never met a stranger. His outgoing personality was contagious and energetic. He was a Vietnam veteran and a Grambling State University graduate. He found success working and retiring from General Motors. Former co-workers knew and thought the world of him as many expressed on the job that time passed so fast working with Lowe. He was very well-read and could speak on many subjects. He was a...
Members of the Monroe City Council listened in silence Tuesday, May 25, 2021 as several citizens voiced their deep concerns over recent Monroe police officers' conduct. Though there are sometimes limited comments from council members when citizens from the audience voice their concerns over civic matters, none of the council members said anything. There wasn't even a head nod to acknowledge what concerned citizens were saying. Members of the city council are keenly aware of recent and...
The question about what happened to Monroe resident David Harris (similar questions about Ronald Greene) just won't go away. It has been almost two months since Harris died in the custody of the Monroe Police Department (MPD). Harris' family and the public still have no answers concerning Harris' death. The family has been asking questions as a follow-up to an initial investigation conducted by the Ouachita Parish Sheriff Office. At the Thursday, May 29, 2021 Monroe Police and Fire Civil...
Recently before God, Family and friends Judge Marcus Hunter was sworn in as Judge of the Court of Appeal by retired Chief Judge Felicia Toney. Judge Marcus Hunter's wife Dr. Tonya Hunter held the bible as Judge Hunter was sworn as Court of Appeal Judge....
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School in Monroe, LA held its Annual Coronation of Kings and Queens 2021 on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Reigning as Royal King and Queen was Jaxon Hamilton and Jessika Murphy. Queen Cadence Comanche and King Carter Underwood were also recognized along with other court members. Reigning Royal Court Mr. Blue was Austin Nash. Stacie Sylvestri is Principal at Barkdull Faulk Elementary School....
Yolanda Bias was named Advocate of the Year by the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault recently. Bias is the Sexual Assault Prevention Coordinator for The Wellspring of Monroe and has been with The Wellspring for 5 years. Bias is an advocate for victims of sexual violence. She has made a tremendous impact on this community as well as the surrounding areas. She partners with area coaches and Girl's Academy, where she supports and empowers them to accomplish their goals and foster healthy...
5 Graduate Myles Jamal Goldman graduated from Carroll High School in Monroe LA recently with a 3.8 grade point average. Myles is headed to Southern University in Baton Rouge LA where he will pursue a career in criminal justice. Myles is the grandson of Melvin and Donna Goldman....
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 Mezpath, 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 taught manners, being...
Walter C. Rush (W.C.) was born February 11, 1932 to the late Laura Rush Grayson, and he was reared by his loving grandparents the late William and Serless Rush. His mother Laura and her husband the late Zebedee Grayson provided W.C. with much love and support. On May 15, 2021, he departed this life at St. Francis Medical Center, Monroe, LA. On June 7, 1958, W.C. was united in holy wedlock to Shirley Cross Rush who preceded him in death. To this union, one daughter was born. He was a faithful...
When diplomacy doesn't work, some will take situations to the extreme. Most often, tensions heighten when people don't realize that the moment's actions have consequences, especially when deadly force becomes the alternative. According to police reports, a domestic dispute transpired on May 6, 2021, in Richwood, LA, in Southpark. Suspect Porchea L. Goins alleged the victim tackled her onto her bed when she grabbed a shotgun beside her. Goins then fired the shotgun to get the victim off her. She...
Texas Ave. and 8th Street has been the sight of many vehicle accidents. Residents who live by this dangerous intersection have constantly complained to elected officials about the need for a traffic signal which has fallen on deaf ears, with more excuses and travel studies, while accidents continue. On Friday May 14, a car careened into a deep ditch at the intersection. Emergency Professionals raced to the scene assisting the injured. Luckily, the driver and passengers weren't fatally injured....
A union representative of Amalgamated Transit Union 1160 told members of the Monroe City Council Tuesday(May 11) night, that it should not pay First Transit any more money to operate the city's transit system. Stanley Smalls speaking during the audience participation period following Tuesday night regular council meeting, said the city is paying First Transit in excess of $300,000, that could be best suited staying in the city. Smalls also addressed the issues that has plagued concerning the...
The saga of local Monroe resident Timothy Williams' unfortunate encounter with several officers of the Monroe Police Dept., took a turn to where MPD officials may soon say more than what we have heard from them. The plight of Williams' encounter with MPD officers has been well documented and now that MPD appears to be slow in speaking to the public, perhaps the federal government can do what local civilian government wont do. Now that a federal lawsuit against MPD is a matter of public record,...
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School in Monroe, LA held its Annual Coronation of Kings and Queens 2021 on Saturday, May 15, 2021. Reigning as Royal King and Queen was Jaxon Hamilton and Jessika Murphy. Queen Cadence Comanche and King Carter Underwood were also recognized along with other court members . Stacie Sylvestri is Principal at Barkdull Faulk Elementary School....
Bernard Menyweather is a native of Monroe LA. He is the middle child of four siblings. Menyweather has been married to Thelma J. Menyweather for fifty- five years. From their union came one daughter, MonaLisa Michelle, and two grandsons, Nicholas D' Andre' and Cameron Alexander. Menyweather received his B.S. Degree in 1965 from Grambling State University. He received from Northeast Louisiana University, his M. ED of Art in 1974, a Masters plus 30 hours in 1975, Secondary and Combination School...
On April 29, 2021, KaBriana Kirk achieved her bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Mississippi State University and now plans to attend UMMC in Jackson, MS to earn her master's degree in healthcare management. Graduating from Germantown High School (Canton, MS) in 2018, KaBriana was able to earn her degree in only three (3) years. KaBriana is the granddaughter of the late Arthur Manyweather and Barbara Jean McGraw, both from Monroe, La. Her parents are Keith and Emanami Manyweather...
So very proud and thankful to God, Freddrick Mack graduated from Minnie Ruffin Elementary recently and is now going to junior high school. His parents Laria Goodin and Fred Mack lll. Maternal grandmother (deceased) Rita Goodin. Paternal grandparents Robin Smith Brass and Fred Mack Jr. are extremely proud of Freddrick. Congratulations Freddrick!...
Whitley's new venture is "Whitley's Restaurant and Live Entertainment Center" located at 201 Apple St. off South Second St in Monroe LA. And like all his ventures he has spared no expense given the massive size of the venue, renovations, huge fenced in parking, and beautiful flower garden. A ribbon cutting was recently held as "Whitley's Restaurant and Live Entertainment Center" opens for business....
Richland Parish has lost a trail blazing pioneer and community leader, Dr. Moses D'jon Wilkins, 58! Moses D'Jon Wilkins was born to the late Moses and Doretha Wilkins on November 27, 1962. He transitioned to be with the Lord on May 4, 2021. Moses was preceded in death by two of his siblings Mr. Percy Derell Jones and Mrs. WyVette Demetria Wilkins-Charles. He was a proud 1980 graduate of Rayville High School and 1984 graduate of Southern University A&M University in Baton Rouge, LA, receiving a...
Family and friends can't believe the news shared about the death of Bobby Rose. According to police reports, Rose from Winnsboro, LA was working off duty in Bastrop, LA on May 9, 2021 where he was found murdered from a gunshot wound near an apartment complex in Bastrop. Reports are unclear and many question why Rose's body was found at an apartment complex and not at the club where he was working. Rose was a family man who was well respected by family and friends. He was a community servant and...
Stephen Eric Mercy was born May 27, 1964 to Tom Mercy Jr. and Barbara Strawder Mercy, the second child of four. He was baptized at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church in 1965. Stephen graduated from Wossman High School in 1983. Stephen attended Northeast Louisiana University and then decided to join the United States Air Force. Stephen married Carolyn Doublin in 1986, and to this union, two children, Markeya and Shondraneika, were born. Stephen had various jobs in Monroe and surrounding...
Another escape by juveniles at the Swanson Youth Center once again raises many questions from residents who live around the facility in south Monroe. What are the facility's leadership and corrections officials really doing to keep them safe? This and many other concerns are being raised once again, as residents who live in the facility's immediate vicinity learned of another escape by inmates. This time more than ten juveniles allegedly escaped. According to law enforcement authorities, the...
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer; behold, the devil shall cast some of into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. Revelation 2:10 Evoria Darrington Sillers was born in Monroe LA on October 18,1934 to the late Julius and Earnestine Darrington. She exchanged her earthly home for her heavenly home on May 5, 2021. Evoria accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Free Gift...
I pray this information reaches you in the best of health and spirit. I wrote this open message with deep concern regarding the death of Mr. David Harris in Monroe Police custody and the Ellis Administration's refusal to offer condolences to the family. I must remind you that you are elected by the citizens of Monroe in your respective council districts. The City of Monroe is known by her people of all ethnicities, creed, class, religions and national origins. Therefore, when a member of the...
7 is an amazing age! Happy Birthday Judy "Slim" Wilson, who is blessed and thankful to see another year of life. Wish Judy "Slim"a happy birthday and tell her you saw her in the Dispatch!...
Cortincia Shelborn is a mother and a hard-working business owner yet still finds time to enjoy this thing called life. Despite a hectic schedule juggling her responsibilities, Cortincia has what she calls an unexplainable love for horses that she finds time to nurture. Raised in Farmerville, LA, she is a tried and true country. Every moment she finds, she loves to take her horse out for a ride, spending time in the great outdoors. Cortincia also runs Country Girl Catering & Events LLC. She is...
The Louisiana Delta Community College "Veterans Upward Bound Program" (VUB) is a federally funded TRIO program designed to motivate and assist qualified military veterans with the development of academic skills and other requisite skills necessary for acceptance and success in a program of post-secondary education. All services are FREE to eligible veterans. Undeterred by challenges of Covid-19, Director of the program, Dr. Gloria George, shares her vision with such infectious compassion,...
Jerome Gold, the author of "Sex, A Love Story" has published over 100 articles, stories, reviews, and poems in literary journals, as well as several books, most recently memoirs based on his career as a rehabilitation counselor in a prison for children. "Sex, A Love Story" is a moving and terrifying story of the intersection of sex and identity, all the more moving because those personalities are still being formed. There’s a distinction between erotica and pornography. Erotica is rooted in character and pornography is not. Sex and love aren’t...
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 June 3, 2021. 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...
It was a Spring Fashion Tea honoring Greater New Antioch Baptist Church first lady Minister Candice Perry Russell Saturday May 1, 2021. Among the many, in attendance at the celebration included Greater New Antioch Deacon and Mrs. Walter Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Welton Holman....
Life is so precious but is often taken for granted. When someone loses their life tragically, it's a very emotional time for a family who most often wonders what could have done to keep their loved one alive. According to police reports, a double shooting occurred at the Parkview Apartments in Monroe, LA, where two people were wounded, and another fatally on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Sources allege that the shooting was from an ongoing feud that occurred, leaving seven people shot on April 3,...
Anytime illegal drugs are involved in any situation, expect the unexpected. For some, it is hard to spot erratic behavior until the unthinkable happens. According to police reports, police were summoned to a disturbance on Tippit St. in West Monroe, LA on May 2, where authorities made contact with three victims, several witnesses, and suspect, Bobby J. Leonard. Witnesses shared that the altercation began with one of the victims during a fistfight where the victim was punched numerous times and...
Mrs. Juanita Collins Brown was life-long member of the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe LA. She was a mother of eight, who went home to be with the Lord on Saturday May 1, 2021. She will be memorialized at St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday May 8, 2021 at 11am. Visitation is Friday May 7 from 7 to 8pm at the church. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by two of her children Samuel and Edward Lee Brown. Left to cherish fond memories are six children Emmanuel, Willie, Louis,...
Gunshots were once unusual but have now become a normal occurrence in south Monroe neighborhoods. At one time, gunshots were only heard on peculiar nights or New Year's Eve, but now gunshots can be heard on any day at any time. As the years go by, no neighborhood is safe especially hearing gunshots so loud that they sound as if they are right outside one's doorstep. This leaves no time to pray, much less time to move to a safe part of a home. When gunshots are fired, the bullets travel until it...
A former Monroe resident who was recently in-town visiting the area with his wife experienced an encounter at a local business that didn't turn out pleasant. John Robert Badger was in town staying at Studio 6 and was booked to stay two nights. On the morning of the day that they were scheduled to leave, an incident happened on the motel premises, which left the couple angry with an employee at the motel. According to Badger, they returned back to the motel after running an errand to find that th...
The community is still waiting for an explanation from the Monroe Police Department (MPD) regarding what happened to David Harris. More importantly, the family of Harris wants to know the truth of what led to their loved one's death, but no one is talking to them. Harris, a Black man, is another victim who has died while in the custody of police officers, this time allegedly by MPD officers, and the Harris family is no closer to the truth about his death. The family and community only know that...
