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There are no hiding places when it comes to violence. It happens anywhere at anytime to anyone. An early morning shooting Wednesday October 21 claimed the life of a victim as police search for clues. Another family must go through the process of figuring out how and what happened to their loved one. Many families never find out when violence happens. Questions become numerous with very few answers when someone is a victim of a violent crime. Sources reveal the shooting victim was Kyle Harris....
Minister Louis Farrakhan once said long ago, things far away would be at your doorstep. With the rash of shootings in Monroe LA, which has happened in big cities for years are now happening in small cities and towns at an alarming rate. Gun violence is reaching an epidemic with shootings happening every day and guns being fired at any given time day or night. According to police reports, Monroe Police officers responded to a shooting at Parkview Apartments in South Monroe. According to officers...
Many never would have imagined the heinous crimes which are happening in the 21st Century. Looking back, Monroe LA as many other cities should have everyone on guard while crime happens and changes lives in seconds. A bizarre attack occurred on a convenience store parking lot on Saturday October 17, where an unknown female assailant jumped from her car with her face covered and attacked a victim with a hammer then fled from the scene. According to sources, Lil. Donnie was the victim of a...
No one is hardly talking about this, but is there something wrong with the Monroe Police Department? The question is asked, as the city of Monroe has hired it's third police chief since Quentin Holmes retired over three years ago. Holmes was replaced by Eugene Ellis who had a long career with the department, but he also retired after a few years on the job. He was then followed by Reggie Brown to fill in on an interim basis. Though Brown had let it be known that he had aspirations to be the top cop in the city, but newly elected mayor, Friday...
During the annual "Evening With GSU Athletics", Thursday October 15, 2020 at the Monroe Civic Center, Pastor Tegitra Thomas of the First Missionary Baptist Church made a donation to Grambling State University. The donation was $10,000 which was the 4th consecutive year that the church has made the donation. The donation was made in honor of former pastor, the late. Rev. Andrew J. Mansfield and his wife Mrs. Mae Mansfield. Rev and Sister Mansfield both attended, worked and educated their five...
A Better Quality of Life- I want to share my testimony and hope that this will help someone else. To have a testimony you must witness God's grace, mercy and His faithfulness. He has so much to give us and we must be willing participants to receive it. Being bound and addicted to food, my weight was at all time high of 432 lbs. at the age of 65. I had to nowhere to turn but to God. He paid the ultimate price for us at the cross, and I realized that I had to give up something too. Before I lost...
With all the attention on the election, it is easy to get caught up in a patriotic fervor. People are posting “ I Voted” on Facebook and other sites to encourage others to do the same thing. As Blacks, we are always reminded how hard our forefathers fought for us to exercise the “Right to Vote”, and we should be reminded of that major struggle that they went through because we are fortunate enough to simply pass it on to our children and grandchildren. But will the results of our voting be a Good thing? It is obvious that no matter who wins th...
Western Governors University (WGU), an online, nonprofit and accredited university, is working to close the digital divide by providing Online Access Scholarships to qualified students to help pay for high-speed internet access and technology. Thousands of dollars have been awarded to students across the U.S. with many more scholarships still available for Louisianans. The scholarship is part of WGU’s broader national initiative aimed at working with policymakers and private industry to give more Americans access to reliable internet in their h...
Recently Dr. Louise H. Dunbar celebrated another birthday while counting blessing. She is a very unselfish, kind and considerate person who's served while leaving a legacy of memories everywhere she's matriculated. Thanks for all the love, inspiration and thoughtfulness seeing the best in others while being a visionary. Happy birthday Dr. Dunbar from everyone back south, Ricky D., Clarence S. Jessica D. your grandchildren, great grands and just believe Dr. Ice....
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...
The Hines family is celebrating the birthday of Ollie Joe Hines. She is the heart and back bone of our family. We thank GOD for her every day. Love her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. We love you. Happy birthday Ollie Joe Hines!...
Please join us (Monroe Housing Authority) Thursday October 29, 2020, from 9-11 am. Ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 8:30 am at 1312 S 4th St. Monroe LA. Public is invited, light refreshment will be served. Social Distancing will be practiced, all attendees are asked to wear masks. Affordable single-family rental homes for working families. Preservation Mills is a housing infill project consisting of 23 newly constructed single-family homes. These homes were developed in a neighborhood situated between Peach Street and Beauregard Street...
Monroe LA We got the Power Tour Sunday October 25 2932 Renwick St. Monroe LA, (next to Lillie Marbles Community Center across from Carroll High School) 2pm Caravan Line Up (cars bikers, trailers, pick-ups) 4pm Rally- We must Rock the Vote-DJ* Food Trucks*Free PPE & Paraphernalia-More info 318.812.8148 or 318.269.8403...
Free Me Association will host the Second Annual Carroll High School Athletic Legends Banquet on Sunday October 25, 2020, at 4pm at Carroll High School James "Shack Harris" Field House in Monroe LA. The Banquet will honor Athletic Legends of Carroll High School. Honorees will include the late Michael Howell, Norman "Bear Chest" Harris, John Dillard and Carroll High School Class of 1953 LA State Championship Football Team. The team includes David Lawson, Louis Maddox, Henry Gibson, Jamie Caleb,...
There's a serious dilemma plaguing the U.S. shootings. They continue to happen with reckless neglect, many times over senseless situations. Poverty, mental challenges, poor education opportunities and family despairs continue to afflict those who commit crimes. Many of those committing jshootings are in hopeless conditions where they have no where to turn and no one to talk with, while being led by a dangerous spirit which leads to devastation. It's a vicious cycle that is destroying families....
Certainly, everyone wants to offer to help teens who find themselves facing a life sentence for taking another person's life, but what kind of help can be offered to a killer who appears to be cold-blooded and states that the victim "had it coming". There is nothing more frightening than a teen killer who is transformed into a hardened criminal and shows absolutely no remorse for a crime he committed. He is even ready to lose his own life for committing the murder. A killer without remorse is certainly devoid of empathy. There is no apology to...
Technology has changed the game as many rely on information from cell phones or computer sources. According to police reports, law enforcement was sent to 1101 Richwood Rd #2 Apt 95 due to a stabbing on October 12. The victim made contact with police stating Suspect Zakierra Jackson went live on Facebook after threatening to run up on her to fight her. Both suspect and victim were entangled in an encounter where the video was posted to Facebook which caused the suspect being maced and stabbed...
A violent crime occurs every 26.3 seconds. In real life, crime doesn't happen on a schedule. Louisiana ranks 6th in violent crime in the US. According to police reports, police were called to Parkview Apartments in Monroe LA to a stabbing. Victim 1 told police that Suspect Laporsche L Coleman maced her in the face during a verbal argument. While bending over shielding her face from the mace, victim 1was stabbed in the back and the side of her right breast with a kitchen knife receiving minor...
Hearts are saddened upon the passing of Thomas Ray Mansfield. Thomas was a Bastrop High School and Grambling State University Graduate who worked and obtained a track scholarship. After graduating from Grambling, Thomas found out and understood the science of business. He became and entrepreneur owning and running several business in Grambling -Ruston LA. His business ventures included Realitees, Glorious Photos and he also owned his own trucking company hauling freight throughout the US. Thomas...
Nine-year-old Ka'Mauri Harrison was given a suspension from a Jefferson Parish School because a BB gun was seen in his home while he was taking part in a virtual school class. The child did not point the BB gun at the computer screen, but simply explained that he picked the gun off the floor after a relative tripped over it. Makes sense to do that. Right? But not to administrators of the Jefferson Parish School Board, as they suspended the child for six days which sparked outrage among...
One of life's most special days are birthdays. A surprise birthday gathering was held Saturday October 10, 2020 for Lena Kelley by her son Travis at Blowin' Smoke in Monroe LA. Family and friends surprised Lena while tears flowed. Surprise birthday parties never fail to surprise those having birthday especially if it's the first one. Travis made his mom so happy, while family and friends enjoyed food, fun and fellowship. Happy birthday Lena! Photo Lena Kelley 2- Joy Bowie-Pitts & Travis Chatman...
William V. Smart, Executive Director, announced that Monroe Housing Authority (MHA) will celebrate the completion of Phase I of Preservation Mills with a ribbon cutting ceremony and open house on Thursday, October 29th. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 9:30 a.m. at 1312 South 4th Street, and the open house will immediately follow. The public is invited and light refreshments will be served. Social distancing will be practiced. We ask that all attendees wear masks. Preservation Mills...
Most great leaders remember/know their call to lead. It is one that is predestined with unique life experiences that prepare them for great responsibility, all at the right time. Martin Lemelle Jr. has come a long way from his humble beginnings as a student leader at Grambling State University. Now, as a top candidate for Louisiana's 5th District Congressional seat, he is ready to represent the state. His journey in leadership began while he was a student at the historically Black college, 40...
Let's hear it for Barry Sims' Boys, who've become strong black men. Ansell Mayes will be celebrating his birthday Friday with his dad Barry, and his brothers Mon, Barry Jr., Shutaskii, Ronnie and Mike. Happy birthday Ansell! Photo Ansell Mayes...
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...
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Witness Project of Northeast Louisiana has cancelled its annual Pink Gala for 2020. This affair is our major project to fund breast cancer awareness and education activities for Region 8 and surrounding areas. The members of the Witness Project of NELA thank you for your past support and look forward to your participation in this worthwhile event for October 2021....
Our kids are growing up in a world driven by technology and media, where sensitive subjects like race and inequality are permeating the airwaves. Gold Mom’s Choice Award-winner and author Nadine Haruni is addressing these hot button issues with acceptance and understanding in Freeda the Frog & Her New Blue Family. Appropriate for ages 3 to 11 (pre-K to Grade 3), the book encourages children (and their parents) to be sensitive to people of all different racial, ethnic, religious and gender backgrounds—and to celebrate the blended family. The...
It is truly strange and even mind boggling to consider an event such as The Famer’s Market during this COVID Pandemic yet, this Saturday we will be hosting the first of a yearlong venture right on the Southside of town. The purpose of the Market is to promote health and wellbeing so the question is “How can this be accomplished when crowds are discouraged and the pandemic is on an uptick”. The solution is very simple. We will abide by the rules given to us by the CDC. First of all, everyone participating whether they are vendor or buyer MUST...
The Witness Project of Northeast Louisiana hosted its' 1st Annual Candlelight Vigil on October 1, 2020 at the Monroe Civic Center. Hope was displayed throughout the Civic Center with pink lighting. The Witness Project of NELA encourages women to do your self breast exam, get a mammogram, see your health care provider for a clinical breast exam and share with them if you have a family history of breast cancer. This event was a kick-off to Breast Cancer Awareness Month, to honor our past members...
If You Suffered Losses During Hurricane Laura And You Live in One Of The Louisiana Parishes Designated By Fema For Individual Assistance, You Have Until October 27 To Register For Fema Disaster Assistance. Go Online Now To W-W-W-Dot-Disaster Assistance Dot G-O-V Or Call 800-621-3362. That’s 800-621-3362....
Apparently, it is inevitable that teens are not going to stop committing crimes and violating each other to the point of killing. You have to wonder what degree of anger would bring a person to kill another over "the way he looked at him" or over "a pair of tennis shoes" or over "what somebody said he said..." We really cannot grasp that kind of anger. There must be more deep-rooted reasons than what we are seeing and hearing on the surface. There are many psychological reasons why tempers flare. There are days that many people wake up angry....
Stampers' Barbershop in Monroe LA has been a community supporter for over 60 years holding clothing giveaways and helping those disadvantaged with food and other resources. Recently thieves broke into the building stealing everything which wasn't nailed down by wrecking and destroying the historic site. The owner and barber were at a lost for words finding their possessions stolen and shop in such disarray. Some of the possessions have been found and returned while the harm of the crime lingers...
Another local woman has come forward to tell her story of a harrowing experience she had at LSU/ E.A. Conway Hospital not long ago. The woman who wishes to remain anonymous, tells a story that is very similar to one that the Dispatch ran several weeks ago about a sickle cell patient being rudely treated at the facility. The individual upon reading the article recounted vividly in her memory almost the same details that she encountered as a sickle cell disease patient at the same facility at the...
Far too many shootings are occurring in Monroe LA, which are not limited to just one section of town, yet more south. No community is immune from violence, while its frequency is extremely noticeable. Many families are suffering due the shooting and violent crime which have southside residents wondering and on edge. Gun fire is heard at any given time in South Monroe, especially in the night. There are three factors which leads to shootings always, which are widely known in the hood. Other...
According to NBC News Reporter Daniel Hertzberz, the United States death toll could almost double in the next four months. As we reflect to March 2020 when scientists said we may end up with 200,000 or 300,000 deaths, everyone was saying that's impossible. In the United States, after a brief dip earlier this month, the number of new cases daily is creeping up again. For coronavirus modelers, the writing has been on the wall. But this infectious disease modeling can be a tricky science easy to criticize for its uncertainties. Experts say coronav...
When the public got notice of another alleged incident of police brutality involving a local man that occurred back in April, there were some who said that nothing was going to come of it. After all, the Monroe Dispatch has reported several instances of alleged police brutality from citizens, where their concerns appeared to have been written off by local authorities. It appears to have been an "us vs. them" version of the facts where the police department usually wins, as there is not enough ev...
A family is saddened as to a tragic vehicle accident on Thursday October 1, 2020 on Hwy 165 in Monroe LA. Two back seat passengers were injured later succumbing to injuries after being hit from behind by Louisiana State Police Trooper. When a vehicle is hit from behind its difficult to control or determine what and how to react. Rear end accidents are too unpredictable. There are 6 million car accidents in the U.S. every year, which is around 16,438 per day. Of these crashes, 22,471 caused only...
It's football season and what's football without all of the components, fans, football team and Wossman Golden Girls. During the halftime performance at the Baker Wossman Football Game, the Wossman golden girls gave their first performance of the season and all eyes were on them Friday October 2, 2020....
Rev. A.B. and Mrs. Davis Johnson Sr. of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church welcomed Louisiana 5th District Congressional Candidate Martin Lemelle Jr. recently during his stop in Monroe, LA for his "Meet and Greet" Road Tour on Friday October 2, 2020. Lemelle will host a Meet and Greet in Monroe's Charles Johnson Park, on Saturday, October 10, 2020. Come out meet to him and hear about his plans for Louisiana's 5th Congressional District!...
Reese London is a candidate for Monroe City Marshal. Though he has some big shoes to fill due to the recent retirement of Marshal Wince Highshaw, he feels confident that he is quite capable of being a positive figure within the department. London is originally from Union Parish but has lived in Monroe since 1975. He was a 1968 graduate of Westside High School and received a football scholarship to attend Marshall University in Huntington, Virginia. After several days of registration and...
There is a great deal of concern about just how much the COVID-19 guidelines should be followed with some activities returning, especially high school football and other public activities. Certainly, families are ready to engage in extra-curricular activities. However, everyone should follow guidelines as given by schools because schools are following state mandates to keep everyone as safe as possible. Residents of the public will still be allowed to go to grocery stores and pharmacies to pick up food, medicine and necessary supplies, go to...
Election Day is Tuesday, November 3, 2020. Louisiana offers absentee ballots by mail to voters who will be unable to vote in person. All other persons are expected to vote in person. Louisiana offers early voting. The following categories are recognized in Louisiana for absentee voting: · Senior Citizen: If you are 65 years of age or older you may apply through a general application to vote absentee. · Temporarily Absent: if you are temporarily outside of Louisiana or your parish during the early voting period and on election day, or expect t...
Happy birthday Linda Harris. Linda recently celebrated another birthday while being blessed and thankful. Wish Linda happy birthday and tell her you read it in the Dispatch!...
Some that pledge their vows before God and man stay together for the long haul. They inevitably go through good and bad times, but always find the real success of love. Many married couples who say and mean their vows reap the benefits of marriage with love, trust, loyalty, and commitment. Willie and Ella Hall's love is the kind of love that has stood the test of time!...
The goal of South Monroe Farmer’s Market is to create a safe Haven, a place where people of all walks of life can come to buy and sell fresh produce and artisan goods (arts, crafts, cooked foods) in an environment that conforms to the CDC guidelines of health and safety. Because of this we are requiring all participants whether Vendors or Buyers to abide by the standards of safety by wearing masks and using hand sanitizers. An additional level of safety is added by asking all to wear clear facial shields. This is not overkill but the attempt to...
We see them all the time. Most go unnoticed as they go about handling God's business. Good Shepherds do not boast or brag but are always there when you need them. Many times, you don't have to call them. They have that sixth sense and show up right on time. Before God shutdown the world, Good Shepherds where everywhere praising God. They just cannot get enough and cannot wait until it is ok to praise and worship in the Lord's house once again. Thank you, Good Shepherds Brother James and Sister...
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...
Monroe-Ouachita Chapter of Grambling University National Alumni Association presents the 18th Annual Evening with GSU Athletic Department on Thursday, October 15, 2020, 6 P.M. at the Monroe Civic Center BD Robinson Room. First 100 guests 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. **Door prizes will include 2 season tickets and 2 Bayou Classic tickets...
Free Me Association will host the Second Annual Carroll High School Athletic Legends Banquet on Sunday October 11, 2020, at 4pm at Carroll High School James “Shack Harris” Field House in Monroe LA. The Banquet will honor Athletic Legends of Carroll High School. Honorees will include Michael Howell, Norman “Bear Chest” Harris, John Dillard and Carroll High School Class of 1953 LA State Championship Football Team. The team includes David Lawson, Louis Maddox, Henry Gibson, Jamie Caleb, Elijah Johnson, Leon Conway, Joe Louis Brown, Willie Robinso...
Get Down Tigers Coach Rankins has made "Get Down Tigers" an iconic saying. Coach is still in the kid business only because of the love of the students. He has been a loyal Neville Tiger since Integration and remains loyal some 50+ years later. In 2020, during uncertain times, Coach Rankins can be called while performing unusual jobs because he's still in the kid business and only for the students. "Get Down Tigers!"...
