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Anyone with a television, cell phone or printed media has to be aware of the unrest in Washington D. C. at the Capitol. There were reportedly 6 deaths and numerous injured during this riot which has been described as an “Insurrection”, which may be defined as a violent uprising against an authority or government. Noticeably, there were very few Blacks involved as participants with the riotous acts. Also, even more noticeably were the few law enforcement officers at any level which was such a difference from the overflowing numbers of off...
Silas White 40th All Black Bash "Southern Soul Style" was one of the hottest events kicking off 2021 on Friday January 1 at the Hub in Monroe LA. CDC social guidelines were adhered while patrons were entertained by Sir Charles Jones, LJ Echols, Jeter Jones, Nathaniel Kimble, Jeff Floyd, Jaye Hammer, Summer Wolf & Magic One. DJ Scott Banks handled the ones and twos. Happy 40th birthday Silas White!...
On Tuesday, December 29, 2020, on the steps of Monroe City Hall, Monroe City Marshal Robert Cherry, his chief deputy, and city marshals were sworn in by Judge Alvin Sharp and Retired Judge Elvis Stout before family and friends. Monroe City Marshal Robert Cherry takes command from retiring City Marshal Wince Highshaw....
Stephanie Vallinda Henderson Russell McHenry was born to the late Michael Flood and Sophie Henderson-Roberson, on December 6, 1969 at E. A. Conway Hospital at Monroe, LA. Stephanie departed this life on Thursday, December 17, 2020 after a fatal accident. She was reared in Warden, LA (5 miles north of Delhi, LA). She was nicknamed "Midget" by her late grandfather Henry Henderson Sr. Stephanie accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized. She united with the Palestine Missionary Baptist Church...
Betty Watson was a champion in her family. 2020 was a painful year for the Watson Family due to the loss of many family members. On November 30, 2020, God called home Betty's son Anthony Watson who passed away from heart condition complications. Anthony, an angel gone too soon passed away at a local hospital from COVID-19 on December 11, 2020. While the Watson family was mourning at the graveside services, the family lost their angel and family champion during services for her son. Left to...
Has anyone noticed anything different about 2021? No? I didn’t either. We may be in another decade of time, but we still have decades-old problems that go on year after year. There is still no peace on Earth, even though every December 25- 31, we say we want it, but somehow the effort to attain it continues to elude us. Is that by design for sinister reasons, or is it something that man may never attain? Take a look around the world and wait; look no further than the boundary lines of this nation. Racial, economic, and judicial disparity s...
P.E.E.P. (People Economics Education & Public Service) continues, "to bring light to dark places," following in the footsteps of the late legendary Benny Ausberry, P.E.E.P. brings hope to our community. On Saturday, December 18, 2020, the P.E.E.P. organization showered Christmas joy to those in need. Through the grace and mercy of God and sponsors, many families were blessed with bicycles and Christmas dinner with all the trimmings according to P.E.E.P. President Kenneth Wilson and his wife...
The family of Jakannis Golden laid their loved one to rest Saturday, January 2, 2021, following the news that the person who allegedly killed him has been captured. Golden was one of two individuals that were shot by the alleged gunman, Michael Jacobs, Jr., on Christmas Day, December 25, 2020. Both individuals have since died. The shooting allegedly occurred in the 2100 block of DeSiard St. in Monroe, LA, for reasons that are still unclear at press time. The other person killed by Jacobs was ide...
In the Black neighborhoods, shootings continue to victimize neighbors and families at an alarming rate. The shootings are not only traumatizing the victim's families, but all parties involved with retaliation recourses. According to police reports, police officers responded to a shooing at a residence in the 300 block of Jason Dr. in Monroe LA on Monday January 4, 2021. Upon arrival, police discovered two females shot outside. Samarius Colquitt 23, died while the second victim was in the...
Tilmon "Sonny" Taylor was a great guy who had others best interest ahead of his own. His demeanor was welcoming while his heart was for people. He was born on December 20, 1943 to Peter and Odie Taylor in Rayville LA being one of eight children. Tilmon transitioned from this life on December 19, 2020. He attended Eula D. Britton High School, then worked his way and graduated from Southern University in Baton Rouge LA. Upon graduating with a degree in special education, he embarked in a teaching...
A golden heart has stopped beating, hard work and loving hands put to rest; God broke our hearts to prove to us that he only takes the best. A heartfelt thank you to all for your prayers, calls kind words, and loving thoughts. The compassion and empathy that you have shown our family will never be forgotten and is genuinely appreciated. Brenda Delores Harris was born July 30, 1962 to the late Carrie Elaine Harris and Oliver Charles (O.C.) Willis. She departed this life Friday, December 25, 2020...
Blanche Luretta Goston Rodgers was born April 4, 1935 to the late Johnny and Lillian Goston in Monroe, LA. Blanche accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at Gaines Chapel Baptist Church, Rev H.S. Staten, pastor. She was converted to Catholicism at Little Flower Church in Monroe. She attended Bryant Addition School, Monroe Colored High, and graduated from Carroll High School. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from Grambling State University. She moved to...
The late Legendary Irma DeTiege was a nobody who became somebody only by God's Grace and Mercy. She came from Riverton LA to Monroe LA traveling some of the hardest roads in life, while becoming a beacon of hope to the world. She lived it all coming up poor then making a place in the sun, where there's hope for everyone. Never forgetting where she came, she inspired more people of all colors than we'll ever know to rise. She told people how it was which made you rise or mad with her homespun...
Beginning January 4, 2020 Louisiana will receive the first doses of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine. There are an extremely limited number of vaccines being made available. In Ouachita Parish, four pharmacies have received the vaccine: Brookshires Pharmacy #034: (318) 340-6470, 1801 N. 18th St., -RxONE St. Francis: (318) 966-7242, 309 Jackson St., Monroe LA; Parkway Pharmacy: (318) 812-2305, 10374 Hwy 165 North, Sterlington LA and Super 1 Pharmacy #602: (318) 325-3142, 2907 Cypress St., West Monroe LA. These vaccines are only available for: People 7...
The smoke from New Year's Eve fireworks has barely dissipated as people celebrated the incoming year 2021, has now been replaced by a shooting that had tragic consequences. Two local women were shot in the 300 block Jason Drive Monday January 4 that left one dead and the other with serious injuries. One of the women, Samarius Colquitt died from her wounds and the other unidentified(as of press time), was airlifted to a regional hospital according to media reports. The shooting was allegedly...
Family & friends; I am very happy and blessed to be alive and well to be able to greet you this 2021 New Year! May we life our purpose, living in the light! (1John 1:7 NLT) “But if we are living in the light, as god is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other and the blood of Jesus, his Son cleanses us from all sin.” The purpose of your time here on earth is not primarily about acquiring possessions, attaining status, achieving success or experiencing happiness. Those are secondary issues. Life is all about love with God and wit...
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 50 years being in the newspaper business. We look forward to serving you for years to come. Happy New Year 2021 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, Perry Thoma...
Preston McHenry, Jr. 90, was born September 6, 1929 in Monroe LA to Preston Sr. and Ethel McHenry. Preston attended and graduated from Little Flower Academy in Monroe LA. He passed from this life December 27, 2019 in Tulsa OK. Preston served in the United States Army from 1951-1954. He was a decorated Korean War Veteran. Preston was a longtime member of High Dimension Evangelistic Church in Tulsa. He later joined and remained a member of St. Matthews Missionary Baptist Church in Okmulgee...
By now, many of you have received the $600 stimulus check and possibly spent it. From all actuality, Democrats and Republicans could not agree on the payment, nor could they separate it from other political factors. Some have stated, “With all due respect, this doesn’t seem like a Republican versus Democrat issue. This seems to be a Senate versus the United States of America.” The business included in these actions were the $600 stimulus checks, the $300 weekly federal unemployment benefits, money to help small businesses meet employee payro...
Daniel Pratt 73, was born to Andrew Pratt and Ruby Dawson Pratt on September 13, 1947. Mr. Pratt departed this life on December 26, 2020. He confessed Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized at Cuba Missionary Baptist Church Bosco LA under the leadership of the late Rev. E.D. Nation. Mr. Pratt was loved by all the knew him especially places where he frequently visited. He was well known around Stamper's Barber Shop and pool hall where many knew him as Mr. Pratt. Hearts were saddened upon...
Neal Brown is thankful and blessed to have eyed and celebrate another thankful year. Neal is truly blessed while still reeling having another birthday. Happy birthday Neal Brown a Monroe Treasure! Happy New Year 2021!...
Bundle of joy Kyrie Terrell Miller was welcomed to the world on November 25, 2020 weighting 7.5 oz 20 inches. Kyira is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Terrance and Kyira Miller, paternal grandparents Ms. Brenda Miller and Mr. Terry Baker, maternal grandparent Ms. Carla Mercy, paternal great grandparents Mrs. Irma Baker and the late Ms. Eddie Lee Bell and maternal great grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Tom and Barbara Mercy. Welcome to the world Kyrie!...
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...
Yes, God knows we (Black people) can attest, and point to infinite racial, discriminatory, inequality, injustices, stumbling blocks, barriers, hindrances, and deterrents that have been exercised here in our local area, as well as nationwide by local, state and federal governments, the labor markets, the criminal justice system, and numerous other systems and institutions, public and private, against Black Americans. The above mentioned is respected as what others have easily done to us. However, there is more than just one side to everything....
The holidays usually bring out the softer side of people. Most people are found at home, enjoying the warmth of hot drinks and family. Songs speak of the peace and harmony the season brings. Even the earth gets a break, as it turns in early from its duties of holding the sun longer in the day. Some, however, don't relish in the peace of the season. According to police reports, on December 11, 2020, Quocharika Cobb and Krishelle McFarland were both arrested after an argument turned into a scuffle...
While driving a vehicle, drivers are most vulnerable. With all the vehicles which travel the highways and streets, accidents are prone to happen while trying to prevent them by driving defensively. A Sunday night December 13 accident occurred Sunday on I-20 in West Monroe LA which could have been fatal when a vehicle hit Alexaviar "Za Za" Gaston that totaled his 2005 Matrix. Gaston walked away from this accident with only a scratch. Upon examination of Gaston's vehicle only by God's Grace and...
Love is profoundly tender, yet passionate affection for another person while experiencing a feeling of warm personal attachment or deep affection. When love goes awry, love can be twisted into a monster which is unrecognizable. According to police reports, a domestic disturbance was reported on December 15, 2020. Police made contact with Suspect Gerica Standifer in a post Miranda interview where the suspect told police that nothing physical took place nor were there any type of weapons or harm...
"I've got a new home over in glory and it's mine, mine, mine." This is the song that Johnny Robinson sings now that he is in the presence of the Most High God. For to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord and what better place to be than with the heavenly father. Johnny Robinson was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Whoever was in his presence was instantly filled with joy and gladness because he had the gifts of charm, charisma, and humor. Johnny was...
On Saturday, December 13, 2014, the town of Mangham, LA celebrated the election of its first Black mayor-elect, Johnny L. Natt. Natt was a native of Mangham. He was the eldest of six siblings. Natt was a husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend. He was the assistant principal and coach at Lee Jr. High in Monroe, LA. He was a faithful member of St. Matthew Baptist Church in Mangham, LA, where he was the Sunday School superintendent and a deacon. Natt received a B.S. degree from Grambling S...
Undecided About Getting Vaccinated for COVID-19? Please consider: In getting vaccinated and protecting yourself, you also protect your family, friends, co-workers, and even people you don't know; If enough people get vaccinated, we will have herd immunity. That means people who can't get vaccinated because of illness or because they can't tolerate the vaccine will be safer from COVID-19; The vaccine can help prevent you from getting sick with COVID-19. But in the rare case you do develop COVID-19, your illness is less likely to be serious;...
Bruce Jefferson, Jr. was born in Monroe LA on December 2, 1980 to Carolyn Bates Jefferson and Bruce Jefferson. Sr. He accepted Christ in 1997 and was baptized by the late Rev. A.J. Mansfield of First Missionary Baptist Church. Our world was shattered when he transitioned from this life on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at his family home. Jefferson was a proud 1998 graduate of Carroll High School. He attended Grambling State University briefly before returning home to pursue another path. Jefferson...
William V. Smart, Executive Director, Monroe Housing Authority in partnership with PRIME TIME, Inc., celebrated the completion of the expansion to the Robinson Place Head Start Center. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony was held to commemorate the occasion which took place on Friday, December 11 at the Robinson Place Head Start Center, at 5307 Robinson Dr. Monroe LA. MHA and PRIME TIME, Inc. began their partnership in 2017 with the opening of the Robinson Place Head Start Center. The PRIME TIME Head...
The Birthday Fellowship Club will celebrate its 17th Anniversary/. The club was organized by Dr. Joseph Capers, Sr. retired Academic Dean of Grambling State University Grambling LA. The Club celebrated December 2020 honoree Mr. Angelo Frazier and will celebrate January honoree District Attorney Mr. John Belton. The club is composed of members with diverse backgrounds....
Quitman, LA - St. Rest Community-St. Rest Missionary Baptist Church Youth Ministry Christmas COVID19 Parade Sunday, December 20, 2020 - St. Rest Community/Recreation Center - 4:00 P.M. Vehicles – Donation $7 If interested in participating contact: Jennifer Calahan @ 318-475-0535; Christe Davison @678-654-1213; Ayonna Jackson @ 318-497-0869 or SaRita Jacobs @318-243-3735.Parade line up down Sugar Creek Road at 3 p.m. Wear your mask and stay in your car. Decorate your cars with signs that relate to COVID19 and Christmas. NOTE: Parade Subject t...
Christmas Fun like you've never had some unless you attended the South Pointe Christmas Party six years ago. Residents were given Christmas gifts, enjoyed food, had plenty of fun and fellowship. Many stayed until the lights came on while having yet another Christmas blast thanks to the Grace of God, a gracious Southpointe Manager and real friends. Remembering the good times, happy holidays while Jesus is the reason for the season!...
Women need to be in politics. This phrase brings to mind a few choice images, namely backward white males spouting defensively about wage gaps, feminists protesting stores like Hobby Lobby, and Hillary Clinton in a tremendous pantsuit. Hillary Clinton’s path to power has been inspiring to many other women, such as Katrina Jackson, Rosalind Jones and several other local Black women. There is a reason old white men have held office for so long which is there are not many people rising through the ranks to challenge them. Luckily, there are s...
The building that was the Monroe Manor Nursing Home and what should be done about it was up for debate Tuesday (Dec. 8) night at the Monroe City Council meeting. The building located at 4201 S. Grand St. was on the city's proposed condemned list because it is dilapidated and a hazard to the surrounding community, according to city department heads. However, community activist Damian Coleman said that he has a group and owner Karlin Richardson who are willing to work with the city and try to...
There was love in the air in Monroe LA at Carroll High School 57 years ago. Willie and Lela Robinson were 1956 Carroll High School Classmates and Sweethearts. This year 2020 marked their 57th Wedding Anniversary. Willie and Lela are both Southern University Graduates. Willie was a 1960 honor graduate with a B.S. in business administration. During his college years, he was Basileus of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, senior class vice president and Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities. After...
Beautiful Gate Worship Center in Monroe LA was founded February 8, 2013 by God who called Pastor Rose Briggs to be Overseer and to shepherd the church of God which he purchased with his own blood according to Acts 20:28. Beautiful Gate is a Holy Spirit filled church where we allow the Spirit to have its way. We're are a small church doing what God has ordained while being led by the Holy Spirit. Beautiful Gate Worship Center is also a loving, healing, deliverance Church as well giving to the...
Darlene Caesar has been on a crusade to clear up what happened to her father, Ivory Walker at the hands of a close family relative who she says, abandoned him. In a phone interview, Caesar pointed out some of the things her sister ALLEGEDLY did when Walker was very ill. During the time when Walker needed medical attention, Caesar and her sister Robin was to watch over him. But according to Caesar, Robin only half heartedly took care of Walker, allegedly saying that “she had her life” to live, and that most of the share of caring for Mr. Wal...
We often hear from politicians about how much the nations owe our veterans who has served and that they deserve the respect owed to them for protecting our freedoms. The nation has a vast complex medical system that is there to make sure that our veterans receive the best in care, no matter what it is. But we also know that the V.A. Medical System has "issues" with many veterans when it comes to receiving the kind of care that the private industry can supply. Kenneth "Duke" Arnold is a proud...
Love is great when you meet that special someone. Those long hours over the phone, dates and moments of intimacy. For some strange reason for some not all, the excitement where's away, communication breaks down while couples get so comfortable with each other, where one party takes advantage of the other by being dishonest. There are many relationships which turn toxic where one party wants out of the relationship knowing or unknowing their partners insecurity which turns into a nightmare...
God blesses us all with different talents or gifts. Many discover their talents while others squander theirs. To know who you are is truly a blessing while possessing your own gift or talent is amazing. Everyone on earth has their own special flair very noticeable to others. Michael Jackson was one of those persons. When you heard his talents, he made you look and made you notice. His special musical talent was phenomenal while your ears became your eyes hearing his flair. Michael possessed an a...
When Oliver "Friday" Ellis was sworn in as Monroe's newest mayor, one of the first things on his agenda was to make a change to the Chief of Police position. Ellis, being new to politics, surprised the region when he defeated former and longtime mayor, Jamie Mayo. Oliver Ellis became the first white mayor to sit at City Hall for almost twenty years. Ellis stressed that crime was an issue in Monroe, but he was never critical of operations at MPD, but one could acknowledge that Ellis' vision for...
Through the journey of life there's an entrance and exit for all. Never knowing when on both is what makes life amazing. While the exit is most difficult for those still alive, its that final peace all will face when we make our final destination. Charles "Chuck" Carr was such an amazing guy. He always worked and had his own. If you knew him, he was a friend. He was born August 28, 1943. "Chuck" went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 8, 2020 upon being found deceased. He worked hard...
At Neville High School 2020 Homecoming, Ashanti Hicks was a member of the homecoming court on Friday October 30, 2020 at Bill Ruple Stadium Monroe LA. Congratulations Ashanti Hicks, who was escorted by her father Darquise Hicks....
At Neville High School Football Playoff on Friday December 4, at Bill Ruple Stadium, Coach Rankins went into the Neville Football Dressing Room at halftime. Coach's halftime pep talk inspired what was a close playoff to a win and another step closer to a 4A football state championship. We don't know what was said at halftime, yet we witnessed an enthused Neville 2020 Football Squad handled the business Neville 53-Westgate 34. Get Down Tigers!...
Coalition of Love Members held a book signing for city legend Arthur "Silver Fox" Edwards on Friday, December 4, 2020. Hosted by President/Coordinator Earline Knox, calls were made to members encouraging purchase of Edward's compelling book, "From Sword to Pen." To members who dropped by to pick up their book were vice president/treasurer Attorney George Britton and singer/songwriter Shereka Shabang who had just returned from Atlanta, Georgia recording a video shoot of her new song, "Runit". On...
William V. Smart, Executive Director, announced that Monroe Housing Authority in partnership with PRIME TIME, Inc., will celebrate completion of the expansion to the Robinson Place Head Start Center. A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held to commemorate the occasion. The ceremony will be held on Friday, December 11 at 9 a.m. at the Robinson Place Head Start Center, at 5307 Robinson Drive, Monroe, LA. Social-distancing will be observed and, we ask that all attendees wear masks. MHA and PRIME...
A look at the agenda for Tuesday night's December 1 meeting for the Monroe City Schools Board seemed to be a typical one where there wasn't anything that would lead attendees to think that it would last long. There were several guests who spoke on matters before the board that was routine in that it was informative, and did not require any action from board members. That was until it was time for each board member to give their report of what was going on in their districts or anything else...
