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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...
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...
Carroll High School Athletic Legend Willie R. Robinson was a member of the first State Championship Football Team in 1953 at Carroll High School in Monroe LA. He was born in Delhi, LA. Willie attended elementary school at Monroe Colored High. He transferred to Carroll High School (CHS) when it was built in 1953. He was a member of the Carroll High School Football Team from (1953-56) which won 28 games and lost 4, which included one State Football Championship, two Northeast Louisiana and three...
In 1964 Eula D. Britton High School a black school in Rayville, LA won the 2A basketball championship Elvin Hayes, Harry Lewis, and myself Henry Davison were on that team. When it came time to celebrate our notable achievement, the leadership of the town of Rayville, and the school board wouldn't allow the band and students to March through the town, rejecting our institution. Today Harry Lewis is mayor of Rayville. Elvin Hayes is in the Basketball Hall of Fame. and Henry Davison is president/ CEO of his family business in Rayville, DFALLC....
Free Me Association is proud to present the H.E.A.R.T of the City- art expo. The project is a three-part art contest for high school artists in Monroe/West Monroe Area. The contest will be held on December 19, 26 & January 2 at Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Museum 1051 Chennault Park Dr. in Monroe LA. The December 26 and Jan 2 portion of the contest will be open to the public at 5:00 PM. This year's contest theme is Around the Holiday of Kwanza. During the competition, students...
It's always best to be prepared and when opportunities present themselves, your professional credential are straight, when it's time to take on new challenges. Former teacher Dena Sampson, now administrator has moved on up. The former teacher has moved up to assistant principal in Monroe City Schools. Sampson has a special passion in helping children succeed. Congratulations Mrs. Sampson!...
Many unknowns lie ahead for our nation and the world as we continue to live in the middle of the global Coronavirus pandemic, but good news is coming as many vaccinations for the virus continue trials that are leading to hopeful gains. The FDA has reported it hopes to give a vaccine that has performed well in its clinical trials an emergency approval by next week, delivering 327,000 doses to California in attempts to combat the spread of the deadly COVID-19 virus. Pfizer found 44,000 volunteers to participate in its COVID-19 vaccine trial,...
Charles Allen Stevenson Sr. was born November 29, 1940 in Ruston, LA to parents, Charlie and Eliza Stevenson, and raised by his grandparents after his mother passed. He went home to be with the Lord November 25, 2020. His early years were full of experiences that developed his leadership skills. In high school he was a three-point star, sang in the choir, and played in the band. After high school, he attended Grambling State University (GSU). After graduating from GSU he became the first...
Sources tell the Dispatch that an early morning shooting December 2 around 3 am on Dick Taylor St. near Standifer has a Monroe Resident in serious condition. The victim Henry "Ned" Ross was allegedly shot five times in the wee morning hours. Police found Ross where he was taken to the hospital after being the victim of an apparent shooting. According to sources a vehicle with Texas plates sped from the scene following the shooting. There are three sides to every story. This was one side of this...
According to police reports, on Black Friday November 27, two brothers were victims at the Arden Fair Mall in Sacramento CA. Sa'Quan Reed James 17, and Dewayne James Jr. 19, were victims of a verbal altercation which turned deadly while both brothers were victims of a senseless shooting. The James Brothers moved to Sacramento CA from Monroe LA within the last year with their family....
A shooting at a shopping mall in Sacramento, California on Black Friday has left two teenage brothers dead. The victims were 19-year-old Dewayne James, Jr., who was pronounced dead at the scene, and 17-year-old Sa’Quan Reed-James, who died at a local hospital. The brothers who were very involved in football and basketball had recently moved to Sacramento, CA from Monroe LA with their family. 18-year-old Damario Beck has been arrested in connection with the vicious attack at the mall that started with a verbal dispute. A candlelight vigil t...
There have been mixed emotions displayed by residents in Parkview Apartments about the involvement of law enforcement to assist with finding safety relief for them. Naturally, most of them are elated that there is a possibility that criminal activities including shootings, thefts and drug trafficking will be addressed and ultimately be discontinued at the complex. Some very few residents who voice opinions express fear of retaliation from other residents and criminals if they say too much. This...
Payne Montgomery was a most interesting person. He lived several lifetimes --successfully – as a son, husband, father, step-dad, grandfather, great-grand-father, uncle, student, athlete, soldier, coach, public servant, businessman, entrepreneur, founder, fisherman, hunter, minister, mentor, and servant of God. Payne was born November 24, 1933 in New Land (near Bernice, La.). He went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday December 1, 2020. His parents were Gladys Payne and Willie Golden M...
Family and friends celebrated Mrs. Annie Davis on Wednesday November 25, 2020 with a birthday parade in Monroe LA. Mrs. Davis, who turned 108, was excited to see her King Solomon Church Family and well-wishers drive-by to show her love. Mrs. Davis is blessed and thankful to celebrate another milestone in her life and peacock proud of her son Jesse Ward who is due diligent with love and care. Happy Birthday, Mrs. Annie!...
Our local community is mourning the death of a beloved father, brother, and friend as Alonzo "Tank" Jones passed away from his earthly life on November 25, 2020. Alonzo Jones was born on February 27, 1956 to parents, Martha Jones and the late Goldman Jones on February 27, 1956. He served in the United States Army for many years and was honored as a disabled veteran. He is preceded in death by his father, Goldman Jones, and brother, Donald Jones. Alonzo leaves to cherish his memories: his...
Remember the good times waiting on the coast to clear, Bluestar Ghetto Cowboy Monroe Dispatch 2017 Entertainer of the Year, a proven showstopper is patient and knows when that time comes, there will not be a problem showing fans love by being the hardest working cowboy. At the Monroe Civic Center before the pandemic, Ghetto Cowboy showed up and out!...
Upon leaving his roots long ago, Cal "Cackieboo" Williams has been blessed and is very thankful to receive one more chance or another birthday to celebrate. Cal has been truly favored by God for those who know him. Although he's celebrated his birthday, still he rises! Happy birthday Cal "Cackieboo" Williams from all your hometown friends especially Little Flower!...
At Carroll High School Homecoming 2020, Anayiah McDonald reigned as Carroll Football Sweetheart. before students, parents, alumni and friends, Friday, November 20, 2020. The school's homecoming football game was held at Thomas/Blade Stadium in Monroe, LA amid the Coronavirus pandemic. Congratulations Carroll Football Sweetheart, Anayiah McDonald who was escorted by her grandfather Roy Barnett....
The Carroll High School Class of 1958-Monroe Louisiana presents its 2020 Special Award to Charles People in recognition of Outstanding Leadership, Youth Scholarship Program Development, Athletic Excellence in Golf, Service to the City of Oakland CA and Commitment to the CHS Class of 1958 Activities. Our 2nd Annual Leadership Award is being presented to our classmate, Charles Peoples, a resident of Oakland, California. He is a minority businessman who moved to California in 1958, who attended Mer...
Since 1962, GB Cooley Services has served Ouachita Parish advocating for individuals living with developmental challenges to have opportunities to live and thrive as members of every community. Literally hundreds of individuals and their families have benefited from services such as supported independent community living, supported employment opportunities, social and recreational activities and exceptional primary healthcare services. For several decades the citizens of Ouachita Parish have...
According to researchers and scientists the United States economy could take until 2023 to recover from the impact of the coronavirus crisis, as indicated by McKinsey and Company Consultants. If public health response is strong and successful by controlling the spread of the virus within two to three months, the outlook could be much more positive. Only WE (ALL citizens) can make this projection become a reality by doing what we have been asked to do since March 2020. Those things have not changed: Hygiene, by constantly washing hands and...
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 environment. Many students obtained success, while...
Gov. John Bel Edwards must feel like the Apostle Paul of the New Testament, as he continues to ward off political attacks by Republicans who have been trying to usurp his power since he became governor. Though the methods from different attacks have been around Edwards’ way of governing, much of the attacks has been from his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Louisiana. It was only a few months ago when Louisiana Republicans tried to limit Edwards’ authority to impose emergencies in the state and how long those emergencies may last. When Repu...
Mr. DeTiege, I thought I might see you at some point, but the pandemic makes that tough. I just wanted to thank you for the articles in the Monroe Dispatch about Little Flower Church and Academy a few weeks back. It certainly was appreciated. I hope you, your family, and the Monroe Dispatch are doing well in the midst of the Covid-19 problems. Take care and in case I don't see you before Christmas, I want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. God bless and keep you. Fr. Adrian...
The fish was smelling and looking good as well as the French fries at a community fish fry held on Burg Jones Lane Monday (Nov.30) afternoon. The tasty delicacies was sponsored by The Life Changers of NELA, and community organization lead by community activist Damian Coleman. The event was called "A Stop the Violence Community Appreciation Fish Fry", to make the people aware of the violence not only in some areas, but to the entire city of Monroe. The event was held in the parking lot of Quick...
Verbon Muhammad is no stranger to civic involvement. The former District 4 Monroe City Schools Board member has lent his voice and talents to make the city better through his tenure on the school board and his work within the Black community. Muhammad appeared before the Monroe City Council Tuesday (Nov.24) seeking approval to a request seeking permission from the city to open a religious themed initiative on Winnsboro Road. In order for Muhamad to move forward with his project, he voluntary agreed to a waiver whereby anyone who had an...
P.E.E.P. ( People Economics Education & Public Service) in recognition of the late Elaine Clay held it 25th Annual Thanksgiving Event Saturday November 21, 2020 at P.E.E.P. Corporate Office at 1411 Orange St. In Monroe LA. In memory of Elaine Clay these words were written and shared to honor her legacy by her Godson Judge Alvin R. Sharp. For the Race You Have Run-It seems you started with just a "click," like from a stopwatch that continued to tick. Your non-stop action moved on and on; Always...
During the past weeks, as coronavirus cases spiked across the United States, deaths rose far more slowly, staying significantly lower than in the early, deadliest weeks pf the nation's outbreak this spring. New treatments, many hoped, might slow a new wave of funerals. Now, signs are shifting: More than 1,000 Americans are dying of the coronavirus every day on average, a 50 percent increase in the last month. Twice this past week, there have been more than 1,400 deaths reported in a single day. According to Jennifer Nuzzo, a senior scholar at J...
The road to glory has no stop signs, no detours or rest areas. It's with a saddened heart to report that Darryl Savage went home to be with the Lord on Monday November 23, 2020. He was a father who loved his kids. His heart was so big with them that whatever they participated in at school or other places, he was always there cheering them own or giving them inspiration. Darryl was friend, co-worker and a great person. He worked as an educator in the Monroe City schools for numerous years, while...
