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NOVA (New Opportunities Vision and Achievement) Workforce Institute of Northeast Louisiana will graduate 28 participants in its first drive-thru ceremony which will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 5:30 pm at The Rose of Sharon Baptist Church in Monroe LA. NOVA Graduates completed training through the Career Readiness / Essential Skills Program. This training prepared the graduates to fill high-demand jobs in the Northeast Louisiana Region. Job placement assistance for these Graduates is ongoing and proceeding as planned. Many of the...
Early Saturday evening, November 7, 2020 a few elder sisters of True Vine Baptist Church in Monroe LA were seen decorating the outside of the church, celebrating the newly elected President, Joe Biden, and Vice President, Kamala Harris while getting ready for a Veteran's Celebration Sunday November 8.. The church has transitioned to a socially distanced church service right outside the church's front doors....
City Marshal-City Court City of Monroe elect Robert Cherry campaigned, waited patiently while capturing 51% of the vote in the Monroe City Marshal Race over four challengers. Steve Tew will return as 4th Judicial Court District Attorney in a close race over challenger G. Mennon Campbell Jr. Other winners Supreme Court Jay McCallum, District 5 Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell, 4th Judicial District Court Div. B Sharon Marchman and 4th Judicial District Court Div. E Walt...
Charles David Hill Sr., the father of Donald Sr., Rickey, Charles Jr., and Tremaine Hill, Rita, Terry and Howard "Ray Richardson was born in Choudrant LA February 26, 1934. He was raised up on farms as a child in Downsville, Bosco, Buckhornbend and on North 18th St. in Monroe LA, where Brookshires is today. Charles's Father was Libert Hill who was a professional farmer. While living in Monroe LA, Charles worked for B.F. Goodrich Tire Store which was located on North 9th and Louisville Ave. drivi...
A shooting on Montgomery Ave. in West Monroe LA on October 10 has landed two suspects in jail charged with second degree murder. According to police reports two victims were shot numerous times with a small caliber firearm and a shotgun during a robbery. The male victim was shot multiple times in the leg and torso and the female victim also was shot multiple times by two suspects. Both victims have recuperated physically from injuries, while mentally that might be another story as to the trauma...
The best thing next to money or the other way around is love. It's a feeling like no other happy, mad or sincere. When love takes a different turn from the normal, be on guard while protecting yourself. It could be the chase of your life. According to police reports, a verbal dispute took a turn for the worse when the victim stated his live-in girlfriend, suspect Tamera S. Heckard of over a year chased him down a gravel road with a butcher knife. The victim was struck with a picture frame in...
Charles "Jack" Jackson 62, was a unique wonderful guy who was well known and respected in the community. "Jack" was a Richwood High School Graduate. He worked for the City of Monroe where he retired. He departed this world on Wednesday October 28, 2020. "Jack" was courteous and kind to those who knew him. He thought the world of others and gave praise if it was deserved. He was a proud husband, father and provider who took care of his family. "Jack" was whiz with numbers while he ranked high in...
Newspaper Retraction in the article Carjacking Death in the Monroe Dispatch October 29-November 4, 2020 edition was printed that Dennis Reed was the victim of a carjacking death. This information was incorrect, and Dennis Reed was not the victim of a carjacking. The Monroe Dispatch apologizes to the Reed Family for our incorrect newspaper reporting. Dennis Reed 56, was a loving caring husband, father and grandfather loved by many who was born July 25, 1964.. Dennis loved the outdoors. He loved...
Possibly, the best way for a community to come together to fight crime is to unite to establish means of crime prevention. Help is needed from law enforcement agencies, social services organizations, church leaders and residents. The thought of Neighborhood Watch may sound antiquated, but neighbors need to look out for each other. This is one way of knowing, communicating, and establishing means of watching each other's back. Residents should come together to approach landlords to seek...
Monroe Housing Authority Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Open House was held Thursday October 29, 2020 at Preservation Mills 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 between Peach and Beauregard Streets along South 3rd and 4th Street. This project of a Neighborhood Revitalization effort through partnership with the City of Monroe...
At Neville High School 2020 Homecoming, Miss Neville/Homecoming Queen-Anna Grace Hansen was crowned by Neville Principal Mickey McCarty on Friday October 30, 2020 at Bill Ruple Stadium Monroe LA. Congratulations Miss Neville Anna Grace Hansen. Also pictured with Miss Neville is her sister Lela Hansen, dad Mr. Hansen and Principal Mickey McCarty....
Voting is a fundamental right for every adult citizen in a democracy. Everybody’s vote does matter always. As reflected in the most recent election, voting is power. As you reviewed the election results, you could readily see the importance of the votes. Whether your candidate or proposition came out of the process with the majority of the votes or not, you could see that the most votes made a significant difference. voting did not matter much, we would not have seen efforts to make it harder for certain people to vote. For voters of color, eng...
Happy Centennial Birthday to Mr. Woodrow Jenkins-- one of Monroe's longtime residents and business owners. Hallelujah, congratulations, and all of the other kudos to you, Mr. Jenkins! You've hit the BIG ONE: 100 Years Young and still going strong! What a blessed privilege -- a momentous occasion -- it is to celebrate a Century of longevity -- the 100th birthday of an incredibly special Monroe giant ever so worthy of this honor! We not only acknowledge but also revere his historical 100th...
NOVA Class of 2020 First Drive Thru Graduation Thursday November 12, 5:30pm Rose of Sharon Baptist Church 716 Martin Luther King Dr. Monroe LA. For more information call or email Sherry Foy at 318.855.1923 or [email protected]...
At Wossman High School in Monroe LA the 2020 cheerleaders are ready to lead Wossman Sports Team to victory. Wossman Cheerleaders are Srilanka Barber, Amaya Jackson, China Miller, Makayla Jackson, Destiny Strawder, Roniya Carter, Kennedy Jackson, Kelliah Coleman, Jasimyan Tugler, Amwsha and Camora Collins, Janea Brown, Sajahnae Burrell and Navarre Flintroy....
What the Dreams of Children Mean for Twenty-First Century America? Every child — regardless of socioeconomic status — deserves to be a success story. Period. Dr. Irwin Redlener is a pediatrician, author and activist who is recognized as one of America’s foremost disaster and pandemic experts. His latest release, The Future of Us, addresses the very serious, grown-up business of fulfilling the promises and potential of all children, and how this could impact America’s next generation of youth in a post-pandemic world. “Motivating and immensely...
Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans, that is, persons who have served in the United States Armed Forces (and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable). Honoring True American Heroes 2nd Lt. Edmond Ray Johnson is a 2010 Carroll High School and a 2015 Southern University Graduate Baton Rouge. He is stationed in Colorado Springs Colorado. Sgt. Edward Ray Johnson...
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...
At Philadelphia Word Center Church Monroe LA, a drive thru trick or treat was held on Saturday October 31 at the church. Social distancing was practiced while masks were required. During difficult times, there are always other ways to show love to the children and adults. Photo Philadelphia Trick or Treat 1- Church Members drive thru for treats. Photo Philadelphia Trick or Treat 2-Family members having fun. Photo Philadelphia Trick or Treat 3-We had a good time....
Richwood High School celebrated homecoming football game on Saturday October 24, at Mackie Freeze Stadium. Reining as homecoming queen was Miss Richwood Rishante Cooks. Miss Richwood was presented to the homecoming fans along with her royal court....
Just Wondering Monroe Crime Monroe, Louisiana is a medium-sized city located in the state of Louisiana. With a population of approximately 47,877 people and 23 constituent neighborhoods, Monroe is the ninth largest community in Louisiana. Residents of the city have the good fortune of having one of the shortest daily commutes compared to the rest of the country. On average, they spend only 16.0 minutes getting to work every day. In terms of college education, Monroe is somewhat better educated...
Mr. Michael Thompson Police juror, District D , RE: Citizens of Lincoln Park Subdivision concerns regarding impending Drug Rehabilitation Center-Mr. Thompson: We the citizens of the Lincoln Park Subdivision have unofficially learned that the former nursing home (Southern Acres Care Center) building located at4600 Reddix Lane, Ouachita Parish, will perform services as a drug rehabilitation center after renovations are completed. lf the information we have learned about the operations at the...
Every day and night a family or mother wonders if her child will come back through the door which they exited. The uncertainty is frightening while fear of the unknown cause's anxiety. Young Black males 16-25 have reached that role of being grown, some having raised themselves or a lack of parental guidance. Many are high school dropouts and have very limited alternatives. Since 2008 and before, they are seen not going to a job, while idle in droves either congregating early seemingly trying to...
Another Mysterious Death Another mysterious death has happened in Monroe LA according to sources. It was revealed last week that an unknown person died and allegedly was found in or near a dumpster. The Dispatch has been searching for clues while sources reveal the death but are tight-lipped to who or what happened for reasons which are unknown. It has been baffling trying to obtain the deceased victim’s information knowing someone has knowledge of the death and crime....
If there was some doubt that Victor Zordan might not become Monroe’s next police chief, that doubt was erased Tuesday(Oct. 20 )night by the Monroe City Council. Council members gave their approval to confirm Zordan as the next police chief, fulfilling one of Mayor Friday Ellis’ agenda to bring a fresh approach to policing in the city of Monroe. But there was an obstacle that Ellis’ choice to lead MPD had to overcome in the form of opposition from members of the Black community who had reservations about putting someone in charge of the polic...
Shawnuff BBQ Best in Town had been down but not out now being back up and running - BBQ so good you don't have to say grace, its already blessed and there are 3 sides to every plate beans, potato salad and slaw, your choice. Right off I-20 and Hwy 165 S Shawnuff BBQ is here to serve you Tues.-Fri. 11am – until all the food is gone. On Sat. 11am -2pm get here early to enjoy lip-smacking bbq, and koolaide. Call ahead 318.855.3652.We cater events and smoke or Fry Turkeys or hams for the h...
At Richwood Homecoming Miss Richwood Rishante Cooks was crowned Homecoming Queen at Richwood High School in Monroe LA. Congratulations Miss Richwood Rishante Cooks...
Edward Hunter Jr. has been selected to become the next Forest Supervisor of the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in Georgia. The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests encompass nearly 867,000 acres across 26 counties in North and Central Georgia with the supervisor's office located in Gainesville, Georgia. "The Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests are swiftly becoming a primary destination for many. Balancing the needs of the land with those of the public we serve will be my guiding star,"...
Hailing from Monroe LA, contemporary mixed-media artist, Vitus Shell, returns one year later to Wisconsin to take us on a great migration back to the "dirty dirty" with his solo exhibition Birds Fly South, opening Friday, November 6, 2020 at 5 Points Art Gallery & Studios. In nature, birds inherently fly south to survive. But the saying "Birds Fly South" has a certain meaning in the streets. In the past decade, black Americans have been moving back to the South in droves. This reversemigration...
Martin Lemelle, Congressional candidate for Louisiana's 5th District, made a stop in Monroe's Charles Johnson Park to fellowship with citizens recently. Lemelle's commitment to serve and connect with Louisiana residents are two of the many reasons he would be the best candidate for the job, representing the state in Washington DC. Vote #38 Martin Lemelle Congress Tuesday November 3, 2020...
Vote yes for Sports Wagering on Tuesday November 3, 2020. Citizens have been betting on sports since the beginning of time and will not stop. Make it legal so those who ride to Mississippi and other places to place bets won’t have to take that ride while cities in the state of Louisiana will have extra tax money. Don’t lose a revenue stream, Vote yes for Amendment #8!...
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...
Every four years American citizens 18 years and older are eligible to cast their vote for the president of the United States. Seems simple – but many voters do not realize they are not directly voting for the president. Why? Because we use a system called the Electoral College to elect the president and vice president. Let us be clear to point out that the Electoral College is not a place. This is a system which was created by delegates in 1787 as a compromise between electing the president by a vote in Congress, or electing through a p...
Every generation is responsible for their children. There are many things which the world wants us to slack, raising our generations isn't one which should be taken likely. Just as the ole saying "Mama raised us," so should the children and grandchildren accept their responsibilities. Angie Smith is proud of her four generations of her family which includes her daughter Robin Brass, Robin's Daughter Chelsea Wise and Angie's grand and great grandchildren....
All Grown Up Proud Papa Barry Sims always talks about his children and how they are gaily employed. He never fails to mention something about each one of them, while he is blessed and thankful for all his grown up bundles of joy. Barry thinks the world of them, while they think the world of him....
The Kiwanis Club of Greater Ouachita proudly announces its 65th Annual Pancake Day to be held at the First United Methodist Church on Loop Road on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, with serving times from 6:30 am to 7 pm. We are very aware that many are worried about our current health climate with COVID-19, so you may also pick up your pancakes in our drive through! Please note that we will respect all COVID-19 social distancing , mask, and cleanliness standards. Tickets are $7 and may be purchased from any Kiwanian, online*, or at the door....
AN, ALERT, LOUISIANANS! Don’t be fooled by the national and state polling. MANY, MANY HAVE NOT VOTED, right on your street! Help get the vote out in the next few days! Contact Family, Friends, Neighbors, Others! Note: If you have a felony conviction, find out if you can vote at: vote-nola.org; 504.571.9599...
A Black pastor eulogized his 30-year old son who died after testing positive for coronavirus. The virus is real, my son had no preexisting conditions prior to the illness. It's not a hoax, or joke, its real. His dad thought he'd be fine, he was young while thinking his son could fight it off, while that was not the case. The son had no health insurance, had gone to the hospital twice, only to be sent home from the hospital emergency room. It's a bad time for Black people to become sick. Black folks are dying at a much higher COVID-19 rate than...
Unquestionably, Parkview Apartments in Monroe LA continue to be the focal area for criminal activity which leads to shootings and in many cases, ultimately, to fatalities. The entire country is already plagued by the coronavirus pandemic which impacts residents in the Parkview community. All of the news surrounding illnesses and efforts to keep families safe from catching the disease actually have some mothers afraid and fearful enough. Having to be cautious and protective of families and each...
A local family is seeking closure from an incident that happened on Beale Street that took the life of a cherish family member who is truly missed. Thirty-one-year-old Samuel Reynolds was shot on September 26, 2020 by an assailant that is yet to be identified; the family is wondering why the case is taking so long to solve. The family is also perplexed by what they see as a "lack of communication" on the status of Samuel's death between them and the Monroe Police Department. Eunice Bell and her...
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...
