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The Monroe City School Board held a meeting last Wednesday evening (November 1) that may have caught many in the public off guard. That is because the vast majority of school board meetings are held on Tuesdays, which is common knowledge to the public. However, the meeting last Wednesday was attended by a small segment of the public, which led some to wonder why the change in meeting days. Wednesday is a night generally set aside for bible study at area churches, which probably meant that people would have had to make a choice of attending a...
At Carroll High School Homecoming, Miss Carroll, Chekala Jones, was crowned Homecoming Queen before students, parents and friends on Tuesday, October 31, 2017 in Monroe, LA, by Carroll Principal David Breithaupt assisted by Nicole Thomas. Congratulations Miss Carroll Chekala Jones....
On Saturday, November 4, Word of Faith Revival Center in Monroe, LA honored faithful servant Pastor Dottie Rivers for 27 years of preaching hope, salvation and prosperity while saving souls. A banquet was held at the Tri-District Boys & Girls Club in Monroe, LA for Pastor Rivers. It was an affair like none other Praising the Lord for his wonderous works. Pastor Dottie Rivers was escorted by Mark Downs and Minister Eddie Hamilton....
Carroll High School Alumni journeyed from throughout the U.S. to Bulldog Nation to be a part of the 2017 Carroll Homecoming Festivities which began Sunday, October 29- Saturday, November 4. Carroll 2014 Alumni Valencia Grissom and Kristian Marshall were two of the many Carroll Alumni at Friday November 3, homecoming football game....
On Saturday, October 28, 2017, Mrs. Nola Faye Green was called home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Green was originally from Farmerville, LA, but spent much of her life in Monroe, LA. Her funeral services are Saturday, November 4, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Little Flower of Jesus Catholic Church, 600 So. 16th St. in Monroe, LA, with viewing at 9:30 a.m. prior to the funeral service. Visitation is Friday, November 3, 1 – 6 p.m. at Miller's Funeral Home, 2932 Renwick St. i... Full story
Grambling State University President Rick Gallot is in a difficult position following the recent shooting deaths of two men on the school's campus. As president of Grambling, many in the area see Gallot as being the best choice as a university leader for Grambling in a long time. Attendance is up at Grambling. It was homecoming weekend for the school, as everyone was in a festive mood. However, the shooting deaths of Earl Andrews and Monquiarious Caldwell, both 23 years old, changed all of... Full story
Willisha Monique Miller was born August 7, 1994 and passed to Glory Friday, October 27, 2017 She was the daughter of Brenda Miller Copning-Hatfield and Willie Copning. "Lisha" as she was known by friends and family, graduated from Wossman High School in Monroe, LA and was a full-time mother. She enjoyed family cookouts and spending time with family and friends. She was full of life. Willisha leaves to cherish her memories to her parents, one son Jayceon R'Moni Miller, four sisters LaQuenna...
On Monday, October 30, a man's truck was stolen in the late afternoon. The owner of the truck found his truck and the thief somehow, which remains unknown. The man confronted the thief somewhere on Owl St. in the Booker T. Community in Monroe, LA. When he caught the thief, who was allegedly his brother-in-law, he stabbed him several times. Upon the arrival of law enforcement, ambulance and paramedics, the victim was found in critical condition and needed to be airlifted to be saved. There was...
In the Bible the last book addresses the things which happened long ago and the current events as well. Many things which are happening have already been predicted which we're witnessing every day we live. According to police reports on October 25, police contacted suspect Terance Elliot who told police that he and his mother Zerita Jones had a verbal dispute where he pushed his mother away from him attempting to stop her actions toward him. His mother grabbed her pistol and began firing at him...
A Tribute to Music Legend Maurice Johnson was a major highlight of GSU's homecoming festivities, Friday, Oct. 27, held in the William Wiley Band Room of the Conrad Hutchinson's Performance Arts Building. Performances by the GSU Jazz Band Ensemble "lifted the rafters", especially when Band Director, Dr. Larry Parnell asked former GSU musicians local and those who had come in from around the nation to join them, the names of whom, too many to mention. However, the Monroe Dispatch felt compelled...
Ladies, men, boys and girls have dressed in various shades of pink in observance of Breast Cancer Awareness month during October. Thank you to all my sister survivors who willingly shared their stories from this dreaded disease in an attempt to enlighten and help educate other women. We as Survivors do not want to see another woman or man walk in our shoes. Realizing that African American women have the highest mortality rate from breast cancer although we are diagnosed less frequently. Our...
Monroe Police Department Executive Officer Reggie Brown has won his legal challenge to take the upcoming Monroe Chief of Police exam next month. Brown’s challenge was held at the Safety Center on MLK Boulevard Tuesday afternoon. There was a discussion prior to the event, as members of the Monroe Municipal Fire and Police Civil Service Board and attorneys for Brown, got into a discussion as to whether the Board was having a hearing, or something else. That was because there appeared to be a misunderstanding, if the meeting was in fact, a hearing...
Nation of Islam Association of Grambling, Monroe & Shreveport, LA, will present "Black Power," a message to the students of GSU from Student Minister Nuri Muhammad on behalf of the Hon. Min. Louis Farrakhan on Wednesday, November 8, 11am at T.H. Harris Auditorium, Grambling State University. For more information contact Student Minister Verbon Muhammad, Sr. 318-387-0117....
It’s difficult being a young person and the question why remains overwhelming? According to police reports, police officers were sent to the 1200 block of South 3rd St., Monroe, LA in reference to a shooting on Tuesday, October 24. The initial investigation revealed that Dominic Dickens was shot one time in the left leg. Dickens was walking down South 3rd St when a black vehicle drove by and one of the occupants inside of the vehicle began shooting at the victim several times. Dickens was taken to a nearby hospital where he is being treated f... Full story
Stanley Bernard White was born February 20, 1966 to Eula B. White Harris and the late Edward Wheeler in Monroe, Louisiana. Stanley transitioned to Heaven on October 18, 2017 with the six most cherished women in his life by his side. Stanley gave his life to Christ at an early age and rededicated his life to Christ in 2013. He was educated in the Monroe City School System and graduated from Carroll High School in 1985, where he was voted MR. CARROLL his Senior year. Immediately after high... Full story
When teens go off to college, parents have some reassurance that their children are in a safe, nurturing environment. Unfortunately now in the times in which we live, some people make the decision to bring chaos and despair into places which were once a safe haven. Young people look the same, but act differently. Many have the shoot first, then think mentality. Some grew watching movies that have warped reality with their thinking and end up with a wrong sense of purpose serving time,... Full story
A family's worst nightmare is to never see a loved one when they leave home again. The Hogg family is left with a void in their hearts losing a family member not knowing the circumstances surrounding their death. People come and go all the time to various places or destinations. Shocking is when a person leaves never to be heard from, then a call from law enforcement or an unknown party brings reality full circle. What happened on Friday Morning October 20 will remain a mystery unless someone...
Carroll High Grad William Thomas Jefferson took his final bow Tuesday, October 20, 2017 in Ogden Utah. Jefferson grew up in Monroe, LA and left the south to become prosperous, which he accomplished. He loved the Saints and is now one of them. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please keep William Thomas Jefferson in your prayers, "he was a good man!"...
Residents of Frances Towers and the community were out in full force Tuesday night at the Monroe City Council meeting to voice their strong disapproval to recent incidents in/around Club Nuvvo. The club located at 109 Catalpa Street had been the subject of recent city council meetings, where a spokesperson for Frances Towers Residents urged council members "to do something" because they were afraid that someone could get killed. At the last council meeting two weeks ago, Councilman Kenneth...
A local civil rights group said that it could not support the Monroe City School Board as it seeks relief from federal oversight concerning a decades old desegregation lawsuit. The Monroe chapter of the NAACP held a Tuesday afternoon press conference, denouncing the school board's attempt to free itself from a federal lawsuit that literally looked as though it would never come to a satisfactory conclusion. The Consent Decree that has had jurisdiction over how the Monroe City System has gone...
Urban Solo Artist of the Year Prophetess Shereka ShaBang and her guardian angel supporters celebrated a night of glorious victory on Monday, October 25, at the Ouachita Parish Public Library in Monroe, LA. Prophetess Shereka stated that being named as Urban Solo Artist of the year 2017 by Prayze Factor People's Choice Awards. Attorney Krystal Williams presented the simulation of the award....
At Walk in the Word Family Church in Monroe, LA, Minister Jackie L. Freemont was ordained before family, friends and church members by Bishop Danny and Apostle Carolyn Hunt, and Pastors K.C. and Vivian Wade on Sunday, October 22, 2017. With ten years of studying the Word, Minister Freemont is ready to give Hope to those who've lost their footing and preach the Word of God....
Spirit Deliverance Church of God In Christ Monroe LA honored worthy servants Pastor Ronald and First Lady Marilyn Green 7 years of tireless kingdom service Sunday October 15. Special 7th Anniversary guests were Pastor Robert M. Moody Holy Way Ministries Family Worship Center....
This past weekend, my two daughters, four grandchildren and I attended the Texas State Fair in Dallas, Texas. The highlight of the day was attending the 94th Annual State Fair Classic--Grambling VS Prairie View football game held in the Cotton Bowl. Grambling won the game 34-21. The crowds enjoyed the game, the fair, food, music, rides and excitement. Around 9 p.m., a band began to play on the fair’s main stage. This local band-- Authentic Soundz - made everyone stop, take notice and dance. Some spectators took a seat, some stood, many d...
In the world we live, a person working on a job can always make more money than they can steal. To have a job is a blessing. Many would live longer if they had a job paying decent money. There are so many young folks walking around idle and can't get a job due to circumstances like drug screens, criminal records, etc. In West Monroe, LA, police were alerted of missing money from a business on October 13. According to police reports documentation and video evidence were provided in reference to e...
Probably one of the most difficult challenges in this community is to deter violence. As parents, many are not aware of the extent their children are involved in violent acts. They certainly do not know where and how their children can get their hands on dangerous weapons. Community leaders are quite vocal with different pleas to stop the senseless killings and violence. Is there documentation that any elected official has placed himself or herself in the mainstream of neighborhoods where such problems exist? This is not a complaint....
Ever wondered why people are apprehensive about getting involved with others? Many won't lookup, acknowledge or give strangers the time of day! According to police reports, a deputy was summoned to a residence for a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, law enforcement contacted the victim, who stated her ex-boyfriend/arrestee Christopher Johnson arrived at her residence without permission. The victim told the deputy that the arrestee banged on the door screaming, "Let me the -uck in." After asking th...
President Donald Trump must have thought that he came up with "a winner" when he invoked professional football players kneeling during the playing of the National Anthem, as a sign of disrespect to the flag. Colin Kaepernick started his one-man protest long before Trump became president. The facts should show that President Trump didn't say anything about Kaepernick's kneeling until just a few weeks ago. Where was the president's outrage over kneeling before then? Where was his passion for the...
It was a shock that many had not a clue and others already knew at Wossman High School. At Monroe City School Board's latest meeting, board members voted to name the new Wossman fieldhouse which is still under construction for Pat Williams, a former Wossman football player/ NFL pro. Many Wossman Alumni who knew or may have known of the vote wanted to name the new Wossman fieldhouse for former Wossman football coach Ray Gambino, if not split the name between the two which is a moot issue since...
A Ouachita Parish homeowner is still very upset with an area contractor who claims to do quality work on houses. The work quality has left the homeowner in strong disagreement with the contractor. However, what makes the homeowner even more infuriated with the person that she hired to work on her house is that individual is working on another house, leaving her home just the way it was when he stopped working on it. Robert McFarland started working/renovating a house near the ULM campus...
Za'Kiya Simmons was crowned Homecoming Queen before students, parents and friends on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at the Wossman Homecoming Coronation in Monroe, LA. Congratulations Miss Wossman Za'Kiya Simmons!...
Congratulations to Jennessa Beard, 5th grade Student of the year - 2017, at Madison James Foster Elementary School in Monroe, LA, where Jennifer Harris is Principal. Jennessa is the daughter of Gregory Beard....
Donald Ray Kims went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2017. He was a Richwood High School 1978 Graduate and was in the U.S. Army for 19 years. His memorial services are Saturday October 21, 2017, 11am at Central Baptist Church Syracuse New York. His services are entrusted to Hollis Funeral Home in Syracuse, NY.Donald Ray Kims went home to be with the Lord on October 6, 2017. He was a Richwood High School 1978 Graduate and was in the U.S. Army for 19 years. His memorial services are...
On April 10, 1944 God blessed the union of the late John Gray, Jr. and the late Naomi Brown Gray with the birth of their first son Julian Maylon Gray. Julian passed to his eternal reward Thursday October 5, 2017. During his early years, Julian was reared in the Gentry Quarters of Monroe LA known as "Newtown". He began his primary education at Newtown School, and later attended grade school at Carver Elementary School. Julian was a very bright child and an academically gifted student. As early...
The family of Marquinton Terral Brooks laid their beloved to rest Saturday( Oct. 8), as they are slowly coming to accept that Marquinton is no longer with them. A sheriff's deputy in western Ouachita parish killed Marquinton last Monday afternoon (Oct.2). According to media and law enforcements accounts, Marquinton and two other passengers were pulled over for a traffic stop. Deputies allege that Marquinton refused to comply with the deputy's orders, and tried to drive away. The report says...
Sources close to the Dispatch tell us that Zion Traveler Baptist Church Pastor Willie resigned after preaching his final sermon either this past or last Sunday. It was very unclear as to why Pastor Mabry resigned. Whenever the community was in turmoil, with shootings, community protests, marches etc., Pastor Mabry was always there, offering prayer or support many times representing clergy. The community remains in suspense as to what prompted his resignation? He will be misse...
Hurting the one you love seems impossible, yet in the heat of the moment something overwhelms the mind, instead of calmer heads. Once the devil is involved, love has not a chance until later after each party chills, which most times is too late. According to police reports on Tuesday, October 10, police were summoned to a domestic disturbance where a live-in girlfriend was slapped numerous times in the face by suspect Jalisha Modicue. The victim and suspect continued to fight for or over the...
At Richwood Homecoming on Friday, October 6, at the Mackie Freeze Stadium, former Richwood Alumni were present in big numbers representing that Richwood Spirit from 1961-2016. The tailgating, grills smoking and music playing was such a wonderful homecoming atmosphere in 2017. Richwood Football douched Union 14-7 to the delight of Richwood Alumni. Richwood Alumni chilled and grilled the entire game and then some! Richwood believes!...
At Richwood Homecoming, Miss Richwood, Michaela Weeks, was crowned Homecoming Queen before students, parents and friends on Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Richwood Homecoming Coronation in Monroe, LA. Congratulations Miss Richwood Michaela Weeks...
From nobody to somebody, Irma Hall DeTiege beginnings started in one of America's obscured places, Riverton LA population 40 including livestock in 1931. Someone who dared to be denied, Irma learned at a young age that work was noble while making one prosperous. During this time, school was taught at a church where one teacher taught everything and every grade. Her teacher Maude Tucker Eddy taught the boys and girls of this era that an education was valuable while the times were tough on black...
When students make it to high school, they begin to make their stride in understanding what is required of them. In their rearview mirror, they have the perspective of being a kid. Looking ahead, they have a hopeful future available to them as a young adult. Michael Sherman was a teen full of promise. He graduated from Richwood High School this past year and was a popular athlete. Those who knew Sherman spoke highly of his character, sharing that he was kind and respectful. On Friday, June 18,...
News of the passing of Gregory Bridges, 70, sent shock waves throughout the Monroe community and beyond. Hearts are saddened by his unexpected passing shared by family and friends on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Gregory was a great guy who had a heart for people. He was a Lincoln High School and Grambling State University graduate, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting. Gregory was married to Dorothea Joseph Bridges. To their union, three daughters were born. He lived a life in which he...
Debra Renee McGee was born October 5, 1975 in Monroe, LA to the late Hosea McGee Sr. and Freddie Mae Kirby-McGee. She received her final wings on June 16, 2021, passing away peacefully at home. Debra was a Lincoln Elementary, Carroll Jr., and Carroll High School 1994 graduate. She was a member of the Carroll Bulldog band and later worked with the Carroll band alumni. Debra served at Swanson Correctional Center as a Captain and Juvenile Justice Specialist for over 20 years. She loved kids,...
