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I would like to congratulate Mrs. Emma Jones for completing the sales of her Monroe Ave. and Crescent Dr. properties. Mrs. Jones is now starting her new life in Atlanta with her daughter Natalie, son-in-law Talib, granddaughter Mary, grandson Isaac, and great-grandchildren Jenasis, Isaac, and Elijah. Mrs. Jones has been an upstanding citizen in Monroe, LA, for many years. Mrs. Jones became an on-site Supervisor at J.S. Clark Elementary in the late 1970s. In 1981, she became the first African...
Those that pledge their vows before God and man stay together for the duration, going through the good and bad times, and finding the real success of love. Many married couples who say and mean their vows reap the benefits of marriage through trust, loyalty, and commitment. Thomas & Carol Wood's love has undoubtedly stood the test of time!...
Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards visited Monroe on Monday, April 13, 2020, hosting a press conference at the Monroe Safety Center. During the press conference Gov. Edwards discussed the challenges of dealing with a natural disaster along with COVID-19. Gov. Edwards praised the area's emergency servicemen like police, firefighters, EMT, and healthcare professionals for their work thus far. "We are moving as quickly as we can, because we understand challenges that this presents to everyone."...
Starlight Baptist Church Swartz LA 9th Appreciation for Dr. & Sister Rory L. Bedford was Sunday March 15. Special guest was Rev. Kenneth Sapp Moderator of the New Hope Baptist Association and Pastor Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Ruston (Clay) LA. Also pictured is Sister Diane Murray...
ll Chronicles 7:11-14 How often have we heard, read, taught and preached the words of ll Chronicles 7:14.. If my people which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked way, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. After reading this verse in six different bible versions, the response of God is the same and man's problem/dilemma is the same, that of wicked ways of sin. Israel, God's people had...
Job 38:22-23, II Chronicles 7:14 Copyright 2012 inspired by God Since our tears have been revealed, as the water that is spilled, from raining and leaking eyes When our soul has been broken, and no words can be spoken, that will give peace to a soul that’s tired. I wonder how God would express, the pain that’s in His chest, when He looks down on this earth That He loved to the extent, that His only son was sent, to pay a price that no man is worth. Whenever the Lord cries, the clouds become His eyes, and the rain is the tears He sheds Try...
Catastrophic Tornadoes Shake Our City, But Won’t Break Our Will Easter Sunday 2020 will be one we will always remember. Crumbled brick, crushed cars and mangled wires are just mere representations of the hundreds of families whose lives have been forever altered. It has now been confirmed by the National Weather Service that three tornadoes struck Ouachita Parish on Sunday, April 12. Two of the tornadoes touched down in north Ouachita Parish in Sterlington; and, the third and most powerful tornado (an E-F3 with an estimated wind speed of 140 m...
One of mankind's best secrets are Black Women. Their beauty has stretched man’s imagination for centuries. Being the most beautiful on earth, Black Women create an excitement in the world which is explainable, believable while enchanting. Black Women are beautiful, breathtaking, affectionate and of course intelligent. Their charm, demeanor and smooth chocolate skin has always devastated human nature while tantalizing mankind. There is nothing in this world, as a beautiful Black Woman as B...
There is something inherent about listening to those things that let us know when ominous weather is headed our way. Long before Doppler Radar came on the scene, nature has always given us signs of when bad weather is approaching. Dark ominous clouds are usually the first warning, followed by a sudden drop in the temperature. Ever notice that the birds seem to disappear? Even though we can get updates on incoming bad weather, it is when we look to the heavens, and can almost instantly realize th...
As the City of Monroe continue to look for ways to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19, Monroe Transit General Manager Marc Keenan believes that his department can do something about the situation. Knowing that Transit operators of the city bus fleet come in contact with the public on a daily basis, Keenan sent an emergency ordinance to the city council seeking waiver approval of bus fees by passengers. At Tuesday(April 14)night regular city council meeting, the ordinance being...
It is always sad when people die even though it is a part of human nature. Everyone on earth has connections with family and friends but death is still tough. Hearts are saddened to hear the news of a tragic single car accident that happened on Saturday, April 4, 2020 which claimed the life of Tyhildra "Ty" Johnson, 21, of Monroe, LA. According to police investigations, the vehicle traveled from off the right side of the road and rolled over traveling north on Highway 139 on the Old Bastrop...
The road to glory is the final step in the journey of life. Upon attending March Madness in Shreveport LA a Church of God in Christ Conference held annually, Shirley Louis returned home ill. She and family members became hospitalized where she died Sunday April 5, 2020. She was a member of Heavenly Traveler C.O.G.I.C. in Monroe LA where her husband is the pastor. Please remember her and her family in your prayers since the nature of illness is grave....
Goldie "Sonnyman" Sellers 78, was a Richwood, Grambling and NFL great who was like one of us. God blesses us all with a special talents. If you never discover your hidden talent, you lose it. "Sonnyman" went to Glory on Saturday March 28, 2020. He was a ferocious football and basketball player at Richwood High School in Monroe LA, who played for Legendary Richwood Football Coach Mackie Freeze according to Thomas "Tommy Duhe" Jenkins. There were so many Richwood High School Superstars including...
When thinking of family, there are many fond memories love, good times, birthdays, graduation, children etc. There are some families that love others more than flesh and blood. Its hard to understand the reasoning or bad blood immediate family members have for one another. According to police reports on April 3, Deputies responded to a disturbance in West Monroe LA to a verbal argument between the suspect and his sister who was seated in the driver's seat of her vehicle when the suspect turned...
Although life is filled with many ups and downs in this world, there are simply some things for which we just are not prepared. Losing a child is one of the hardest things that anyone can ever experience. No one is ever prepared for the loss of a child. When we face death, one of life's ultimate challenges, we realize how fragile life truly is. It has never been promised to us that we will live as long as we want. What we can concentrate on is how to live the best life we have been given. A...
My name is Gerald Brown. I have the honor and pleasure of serving as the Mayor of Richwood, LA. I ran for office so that I could work to make financial, structural and strategic advancements in Richwood, my hometown. Thankfully with the help of the Board of Aldermen, our staff, our community partners, our legislative delegation and last but not least our citizens we have made many strides and look to continue to build on taking positive steps forward both seen and not so seen. It is indeed the...
We often find ourselves in situations and places where others don’t want us to be mostly from the decisions/choices that we make. Most of the time, we make decisions/choices based on what we know and from what we hear from others. Sometimes what we hear is not always good, but we make the decision to act. It is those decisions that we make that we have to live by. When good decisions/choices are made, good things tend to happen for/to us. But when they are bad they can set us on a path that is no good for us. Two teens housed at the Swanson You...
Always God's Will, which will always be done remembering the good times especially 35-29-26 The Promise Birthday Celebration for Rob Lloyd, Brenda T. and Al Derry was to be March 28, 2020 but due to the Coronavirus Pandemic was cancelled. Those of you who had been knowing from ages 21-90 it would've been a signature event drawing crowds from the 318 and beyond. With so many fond memories happy birthday Rob, Brenda T. & Al, the birthday parties still stay on our minds!...
The Monroe area is mourning the death of Mrs. Ollie Little Riley, a beloved teacher and community leader who passed away on March 29, 2020, in Monroe, LA. Mrs. Ollie Little Riley 101, was born on October 22, 1918, to the late Malinda Brown and Early Little in Alto, LA. She was baptized at an early age at Morning Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Ivory Jacobs. She grew up and was educated in Oak Ridge, LA. She later moved to Ouachita Parish by way of Morehouse Parish in 1939. S...
For the second Sunday on April 5, Rose of Sharon Baptist Church Monroe LA held Sunday Services on the parking lot of the church. Cars were lined in the parking lot as Pastor A. B. Davis Johnson Sr. gave a rousing sermon to the delight of those present. From the church sanctuary to the street, God's Word is being heard. Photo Pastor A. B. Davis Johnson Sr....
Les Martinique Debutante Ball, featured fourteen debutantes, elegance at its finest from the parents of the debutantes, to the debutante's escorts and of course a packed audience dressed in formal attire in December 2019 at the Monroe Civic Center B. D. Robinson Conference Hall. Les Martinique Debutantes and their escorts, enjoyed dancing with their fathers, stepfathers or significant person while mothers had fun as they danced with their daughters' escorts. Miss Les Martinique 2019 Lauren...
As the world continues to search for answers on how to halt the spread of COVID-19 through hand washing, wearing of face masks and social distancing, researchers are looking for that “smoking gun” clue that may signal a cure for the virus. As the rate of infections and deaths increase, researchers are literally racing against the clock to develop a vaccine either to slow down the virus’ spread, or a cure altogether. There are many voices that we hear from on how people are to cope with the virus, mostly from people who are not the scien...
Now, this is a strange topic because almost nobody wants to think about dying, not to mention the BEST time to die. However, during this COVID-19 period, at some point and time the thought crosses our minds. We all agree that people die when their time on earth comes to an end. Let’s explore some concepts on the BEST time to die. Using a major Biblical reference, Ecclesiastes 3, as it tells us, “There is a time for virtually everything… “ To everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born and a time to...
Wisner Gilbert High School Graduates during the 1960's and 1970's included l to r David Bouie Sr, Jessie Toliver, Betty Sue Ward Cooper & Margaret Bowie-Thompson, standing William Chinn, Caesar Ray Chinn, Isreal Chinn, Titus Bouie, Robert Bouie Sr., Richard Bowie, Sr. Photo Wisner Gilbert High School Graduates Photo Dispatch...
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury might have a new weapon to use when it comes to getting badly needed resources to meet the parish infrastructure needs. District “A” Juror and former jury president, Scotty Robinson introduced an ordinance at Monday night (April 6) meeting, asking for his colleagues’ support. As jurors discussed various agenda items, the meeting was streamed on Zoom, as Jury President Shane Smiley (dist. E) explained the circumstances of why the meeting was held in the manner that it was held. Smiley said that he was “foll...
Mayor Jamie Mayo & the Monroe City Council share this announcement on behalf of Public Works Director Tom Janway and Sewer Manager Charles Westrom. The City of Monroe Sewer Division has 75 lifts stations around the city. We have been experiencing problems at the lift stations and sewer plant with disinfectant wipes, paper towels, baby wipes, and other sanitary products being flushed down the toilet. This is causing major blockages in our sewer system resulting in Sanitary Sewer Overflows (SSOs). Toilet paper is designed to dissolve almost...
These times we live are uncharted yet challenging. Pastor O.W. Billups Jr. Mount Olivet Baptist Church Monroe LA preaches an uncompromising Word which give people Hope while challenging the people of God to remain steadfast in their faith. His messages are timely while his praise and prayer remind us of who is in control. Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Photo Pastor O.W. Billups Jr....
Many of our conversations over the years, have been complaints about there being too many churches. Why don't they merge, we say? Why this, why that, we say. The premises for this cry are understandable, but so too are the reasons and premises for why we have so many. All attributed to and found inside the unique brutal journey of African Americans in America. Some of us are so serious about it that we participate in these debates with vigilance like the legendary debaters of Wiley College, who back in the thirties and beyond won all kinds of...
St. Timothy Baptist Church Monroe LA celebrated Family and Friends Day Sunday March 8. Special guest was Rev. Greg Williams New Hopewell Baptist Church Bernice LA. Sister Clydell Jones was program hostess, Sister Betty Lloyd made everyone welcome and Sister Monique Davis gave the occasion. "These things said he: and after that he saith unto them our friend Lazarus sleepth, but I go that I may away him out of sleep." John 11:11 Photo St Timothy Family & friends 1-Among those in attendance. Photo...
Monroe Colored High School Class of 1938 in Monroe LA was a special unique group of people. All the classmates strived to make things better for their next generation while being all or the best. Some of the members of the class included top row Jessie M. Lincoln, Virginia Williams, seated third Thomas Williams, fourth Ann Wiiliams, fifth Inez Clay and sixth Birdie Pargoud Keal. Photo Monroe Colored High Class of 1938...
Refuge International Healing Church Monroe LA celebrated Overseer Inez Walker's 29th Pastor's Anniversary Sunday March 15. Refuge International Healing Church held a celebration for Overseer Inez Walker's 29th Pastor's Anniversary with a sit-down dinner at Benoit Community Center Ballroom. Church members, family friends and City Councilman Kenneth Wilson were in attendance....
News reports across the country are sharing the unfortunate story of an elderly woman, and her three sons contracted the malicious Coronavirus and all succumbing to it. Antoinette Franklin, 86, along with her two sons Herman Franklin Jr., 71, Anthony Franklin, 58, and Timothy Franklin, 61, all passed within a week of one another. All four were residents of New Orleans, Louisiana. Antoinette Franklin leaves nine other children to cherish her memory. Louisiana has been one of the epicenters for the Coronavirus and is considered one of the...
COVID-19 Fraud and Hoarding of Critical Medical Supplies In response to the evidence that fraud schemes are being developed around the country to exploit the coronavirus epidemic, U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph announced today that he has formed a task force in the Western District of Louisiana to identify, investigate, prosecute, and dismantle fraud schemes designed to unlawfully profit from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Western District of Louisiana’s COVID-19 Fraud Task Force (Task Force) brings together multiple federal investigative agencies u...
The longer the Coronavirus sticks around, the more revealing it is revealing. African-Americans are contracting and dying of coronavirus at an alarmingly higher rate than White Americans. Diallo Brooks, Senior Director of Outreach and Public Engagement with an organization called People For the American Way released the following statement: “Newly released data about the alarming rates of African Americans contracting and dying from exposure to the coronavirus exposes the egregious, racist systemic disparities, and health policies that have a...
For millions of Americans awaiting coronavirus cash, help is not on the way. Although the $2 trillion stimulus bill passed last month includes payments of up to $1,200 for everyone who makes less than the limit, many Americans will fall through the cracks. That includes most college kids, immigrants without Social Security numbers and some disabled adults. Why so many gaps? Part of it is the urgency that faced Congress as it rushed to get money to Americans as fast as possible. There wasn't much time to fine-tune the bill to address every...
Some have it, others want it, but Odell "Cuz" Jackson knows exactly what it takes. Cuz does her part but knows it is her faith that has brought her this far. When it come to believing and faith, Cuz never wavers, and always sings "this too shall pass!" She also needs you to know this, when the time comes vote Chresancio "Chee-Chee" Jackson, City Council District 5. Don't Forget!...
A spirited, happy-go-lucky young woman who lived life to the fullest and made it her mission to enrich the lives of everyone she encountered is free and fearless. A flight attendant, Brittany was suddenly grounded by a rare and incurable disease. She decided to embark upon the adventure of a lifetime, and asked her best friend — her father — to accompany her. Their unforgettable journey would eventually result in Free and Fearless: The Amazing Impact of One Precious Life, an award-nominated story that underscores the resiliency of the hum...
8-year-old man was arrested for allegedly punching his mother during a fight over the family's toilet paper supply. Police were called to the residence where the man had accused his mother of hiding the family's toilet paper, which is in short supply because of stockpiling during the coronavirus crisis. He reportedly punched her after the argument escalated. The woman later told police she had hidden the toilet paper because he uses too much....
To date, the US has over 374,329 confirmed COVID-19 cases and reported over 12,064 deaths as reported by the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Louisiana has over 17,030 COVID-19 cases and 582 deaths as reported by the Louisiana Health Department....
Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving Southern Style Hot Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday- Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm and Sat 7 am – 2 pm All Plates come with coffee or fountain drink Great Food! Great Service @ Reasonable Prices 2 locations Now Save #1 4399 Hwy 165 South Monroe, LA /318-737-7873 & Tiger Market Café 1800 Forsythe Ave Suite 1 Monroe, LA 71201/318-325-4000 Ms. Edna & Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Lenten Delicacy Only at Ron’s World’s Famous Cajun Boudin 1502 S. 2nd St. Monroe LA can you find seafood boudin made wi...
Amid a Coronavirus that’s infecting and killing people by the thousands without warning, signs or symptoms, you would think that would be enough to have people fearful and obeying stay at home orders by the government. It appears police are working even harder as gun violence continues to plague. According to police reports, a body was found somewhere in the 4600 block of Hadley St. in Monroe LA on Friday March 27 around 8am. Monroe Police discovered the body of a male suffering from a gunshot wound. The unidentified victim was n...
John Efrem "Jay" Wilson of Hagerstown, MD, formerly of Monroe, LA, was born September 16, 1992 on the island of St. Croix in the United States Virgin Islands. He passed on Monday, March 23, 2020 in Ranson, West Virginia. Jay, as he was affectionately called graduated from Ouachita Parish High School in Monroe, LA in 2011. He took classes at Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC) but did not complete his course of study. He was active in the JROTC program at Ouachita. Jay loved sports and was...
Everyone has a choice. Some choices, however, violated laws. As adults its is important that we try our best to make good decisions. According to police reports, a victim reported his mistress since 2017, suspect Jamie C. Chambers, held him at her residence where he was unable to leave her during the early morning hours of March 27. Chambers allegedly pulled out an orange handle knife and held it up, blocking the bedroom doorway. The victim thought he could escape and tried, but the suspect...
Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl” Serving Southern Style Hot Breakfast & Lunch Daily Monday- Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm and Sat 7 am – 2 pm All Plates come with coffee or fountain drink Great Food! Great Service @ Reasonable Prices 2 locations Now Save #1 4399 Hwy 165 South Monroe, LA /318-737-7873 & Tiger Market Café 1800 Forsythe Ave Suite 1 Monroe, LA 71201/318-325-4000 Ms. Edna & Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Lenten Delicacy Only at Ron’s World’s Famous Cajun Boudin 1502 S. 2nd St. Monroe LA can you find seafood boudin made with s...
Mrs. Christena Johnson Huff, the ninth of nine children born to the late Eugene Robert Johnson and Arabella Nicholas Barrington on July 26, 1927, transitioned on Monday, March 30, 2020. Mrs. Huff received her education at Monroe Colored High School and Grambling State University where she received her degree in Education. She was employed in the Monroe City School System as a second and third grade teacher at Lincoln Elementary and Minnie Ruffin Elementary. Her soft-spoken demeanor displayed...
We live in some unpredictable times, where you never know what terrible plague might occur. All the things happening now are nothing new because they have already happened in a different form. In the Bible, stories of what is happening now are written, all one has to do is read. According to police reports, suspect Richard Gilbert, 38, reportedly attempted to get a juvenile to perform a sex act. Alarmed by the cries of her daughter, the mother was informed by her daughter that the suspect...
Two shootings that happened hours apart last Tuesday, March 24, are a big concern for residents in the two neighborhoods, but all over the city of Monroe. The first shooting that occurred in the parking lot of Roy Shelling Elementary School on Elm St. was about an alleged altercation over a female, according to sources. As in so many instances, an alleged fight ensued, and someone produced a gun, and shots were fired. The victim that was engaged in the alleged altercation was shot in the hand...
The Dispatch recently reported that the Swanson Youth Center here in Monroe allegedly received five teens from the New Orleans area, with many who were said to have had high temperatures upon arrival at the facility. There has not been any information shared with the community confirming this allegation involving any of the teens at the facility. One of the symptoms of COVID-19 is a high temperature. There have been several teen deaths attributed to COVID-19, which would raise concerns about...
Some people are confused about who qualifies for the coronavirus government stimulus payment. According to varying media reports, Congress spent quality time determining how to allocate this two trillion-dollar package. As far as most people are concerned, they want to know if they will receive a check, how much will it be and when will they receive it. Those Americans who earn $75,000 a year or less all qualify for the $1,200 stimulus payment. Checks in smaller amounts will go out to those who make up o $99,000 per year. The $1,200 stimulus...
