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Richwood Mayor Candidate Edward Harris has been disqualified to run in the 2020 election for mayor of Richwood LA. According to sources, Ouachita 4th District Judge Robert Johnson disqualified the former Mayor of Richwood in his election bid. Details were sketchy why the candidate was disqualified? We were surprised when we read all the candidates who qualified for the 2020 election. Hopefully there was an error why Harris was disqualified? Inquiring minds are curious what led to the...
It appears that former City Councilman Mike Echols is not going to Baton Rouge without firing a parting shot aimed at Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo. Echols gave up his District 1 City Council seat to become a State Representative in Baton Rouge. Echols was unopposed in his state race as was his heir apparent Doug Harvey, who will be District 1's next City Council member. One of Echols's last order of business was to request that Harvey start serving immediately as a Councilman even though the...
Monroe Dispatch 2017 Entertainer of the Year Ghetto Cowboy has released the hottest CD this side of the Mighty Mississippi River "Southern Soul Legend!" Get yours today with hits Toot it Up, If You Want It, Can I Take You Home. Music critics are giving the Southern Soul Legend 5 Stars. Photo Ghetto Cowboy Photo Dispatch...
On Monday January 20, MLK Day 36th Annual Parade was held in Monroe LA. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Foundation of Ouachita Parish is the sponsor of the annual National Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday which is every 3rd Monday in January. The foundation's goal is to keep Dr. King's dream alive and to perpetuate his philosophy of justice and equality for all people. Mrs. Rotena Russell was the parade grand marshal....
Riverside Missionary Baptist Church Monroe LA showed Pastor and Sister C.R. Jackson Sr. much love at their 38th Pastoral Anniversary on Sunday January 19. Guest speaker was Rev James L. Boatner New Salem West Monroe LA and Mt Zion Baptist Churches Grambling LA. Escorts were Pastor Henry and Sister Harvetta Reddix. A pastor devoted to giving so much. God only know all the souls that you touch. Committed to serve when answered God's call, you prove it by being a servant to all....
On Tuesday January 14 DownSouth Sports Magazine MVP's were Nikevia Coleman (Carroll) and Wesley Williams (Richwood). Nikevia was the leading scorer with 16 points in the Lady Bulldogs victory over Richwood. Wesley led the Rams with 16 points and 15 rebounds in their victory over the Carroll Bulldogs 77-50. The DownSouth MVP Award is sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch and Aubrey's Graphic Designs....
On Saturday, December 28, 2019 at 5 p.m. at the Mt. at Zion Family Life Center, Rev. James and Virginia Howard celebrated 50 years of marital bliss. The ceremony performed by Rev. A. B. Davis-Johnson, was a renewing of the marriage vows which left the audience of nearly 200 friends and relatives spellbound. The couple danced to their favorite song, "God Blessed Our Love" by O.V. Wright, while the audience looked on. Their dance was followed by line dancing, dancing to the oldies, and several...
Mark your calendars for our 2020 State of the City Address. The annual event will be held at the Monroe Civic Center Arena Thursday, February 13. Doors will open at 11:15 am – where all our departments will feature various displays and informational booths. We encourage the public to come and meet our various department & division heads and other city personnel. This is a unique opportunity to talk one-on-one and learn more about city operations, ask questions or make suggestions to the people who need to hear it directly from you. My speech w...
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was observed Sunday January 19, 2020 at Trenton Baptist Church in West Monroe LA. Special guests were Grambling State University Choir, West Monroe & Monroe Mayors Stacy Albritton Mitchell and Jamie Mayo. Living Legends honored included Dr. L.R. Martin, Mrs. Frances Reddix and Rev. Charles D. Jones, Post Humous Judge Daryl Blue, Rev. John L. Russell, Sr. and Mr. Patrick Robinson....
Swanson Correctional Center has enjoyed a relatively quiet reputation with occasional reports that are usually cleaned up with explanations. Recently, serious concerns have surfaced about internal administration improprieties, which have led to youth takeovers in far too many instances. During the month of December 2019 and going on into January 2020, youth are reportedly assaulting staff and actually getting away with it. Reports from staff about youth behavior have fallen on deaf ears, which...
*Inspired by God through Mary Roggerson & Morning Day Prayer Ministries under the leadership of Pastor Kenneth Nolley, St. Mary Baptist Church Purpose: For all children to learn, pray and confess the Word of God. Goal: For all children to have an intimate relationship with God through prayer & His Word. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday Who will also confirm you to the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:8 Prayer: Father, thank You for the power of Your divine grace operating in my soul by the Holy Spiri...
The Owl Street Neighborhood Ministry celebrated the spirit of giving, keeping the goal and objective of the organization in mind, that includes assisting others who are less fortunate and need a helping hand. Our ministry partners with neighborhood outreach programs to make life a little better for others. This year 2019 the ministry partnered again with the DeSiard St Shelter Monroe LA with a financial donation to help secure food and other needed services for their clients. The Owl Street...
The Northeast Louisiana Delta African American Heritage Museum opens Wandering Sprit: African Wax Prints. This exhibition is a tribute to the century-old handmade designs and patterns on textiles that originated in Indonesia and were copied and industrializes by Europeans and exported to Africa. Wandering Sprit: African Wax Prints traces the developmental pathway of the African wax print and tells how these fabrics reflects the stories, dreams, and personalities of the people who wear them. The exhibition opens January 15, 2020 – March 1, 2020...
You may have known him as your mild-mannered church member, schoolmate, college mate, life insurance salesman, American Legion Member, street DJ (aka Silver Fox), radio advertising sales executive or your neighbor the guy nest door you can count on. But few have known or know him as the combat warrior he was...a Vietnam Veteran country 1969. For 50 years this warrior remained silent. But he has found his voice, in his book; "From Sword to Pen!" Art Edwards through poetic expressions, exposes...
Prison reform has become a grand topic of conversation in mainstream media over the last several years as celebrities have begun lending their voices to spread awareness about the inhumane conditions of which some prisoners are forced to live. Inhumane conditions include harsh weather conditions and unethical essential health and human rights are just a few issues that have been shared, peeling back layers of the American prison system. Inmates who are also Monroe Dispatch subscribers have shared their frustrations with the conditions of which...
Irvin Lee Besant, 90 Irvin Lee Besant of West Monroe, LA Lawn Care Specialist died January 15, 2020. Service: 1 pm Saturday January 25, 2020 at Zeigler Cemetery in Eros, LA. Burial: Graveside under the direction of Hester Central State Funeral Home. Jamie Lee Hall, 45 Jamie Lee Hall of Monroe, LA Truck Driver died January 13, 2020. Service: 12 noon Saturday January 25, 2020. Visitation: Friday January 24, 2020 from 1 pm until 5:30 pm at Hester Central State Funeral Home. Burial: Richwood Memorial Gardens under the direction of Hester Central...
Promoter Doc Chilly has many entertainment tricks up his sleeve. He's laying in the cut for the right moment to release the show or give you the time of your life. Stay tuned, its coming so get ready and stack your cheese so you'll have a great time. Doc Chilly is Cold! There's only one in Monroe! Photo Doc Chilly....
He's been down but not out. After suffering with bout of illness, DJ Big Show is slowly but surely making his way back on post. He's very blessed and thankful for the wakeup calls before it was too late. He thanks all who've prayed, visited and wants everyone to know about God's Grace and Mercy. DJ Big Show was spotted at PPW's Birthday Bash enjoying the party....
Anyway, the Impeachment process of the President of the United States is looked at will result in a division along party lines. The Constitution says a president may be impeached and removed over charges it describes as “treason, bribery, or other high crimes and misdemeanors”. One should understand that this impeachment process goes much deeper than preparation to remove the president from office. Everyone believes that the President of the United States of America is not above the law. Yet, it appears that the president is excused from man...
The United States Navy celebrated this past Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, Monday, January 20, 2020, with a special announcement, naming its newest aircraft carrier after Doris Miller, a US Navy serviceman who heroically saved his ship from being destroyed. Doris was the first African-American to earn a Navy Cross for valor in 1942. He earned the prestigious honor after he took over a machine gun, using it to return fire to Japanese fighters after an attack on Pearl Harbor. When he served,...
Happy New Year! It started off with a bang. Our great S. U. Human Jukebox Marching Band participated in the Rose Bowl Parade on January 1st. It was a proud moment for Southern University. There were approximately 150 alumni from various parts of the country in attendance, including Monroe chapter president, Dilcie Green. The alumni were seated in a viewing section near the beginning of the parade and cheered and held up signs as the band passed by. While in California the band participated in se...
New Thinking No Excuses is a globally faith-based nutrition program. It is NOT a diet; it is designed for individuals that are truly ready for a LIFESTYLE change. The program provides information on proper nutrition, portion control, daily motivation/encouragement and prayer. Services currently offered are: Weekly Nutrition Classes, Personal Coaching, Customized Meal Planning, Meal Ideas, Private Meal Preparation, Accountability Coaching, and Community Nutrition Workshops. If you're ready for a...
The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was observed Sunday January 19, 2020 at Trenton Baptist Church in West Monroe LA. Special guests were Grambling State University Choir, West Monroe & Monroe Mayors Stacy Albritton Mitchell and Jamie Mayo. Living Legends honored included Dr. L.R. Martin, Mrs. Frances Reddix and Rev. Charles D. Jones, Post Humous Judge Daryl Blue, Rev. John L. Russell, Sr. and Mr. Patrick Robinson. Presenters to persons who've contributed for our advancement were...
At Ave. Baptist 92nd Church Anniversary in 2019 in Monroe LA, Reverends Kelvin Horne, Robert Clark, Morristine Chisley, Ricky James and Johnny Lyons filled the pulpits. These might men of God are true servants to those which they serve....
Carroll "Big 15 Plus Reunion" Carroll High School Classes of 1953-1972-If you were not in attendance at the August 2018 Carroll High School "Big 15 Reunion" (Classes of 1953-1967), we cannot adequately tell you what you missed, but let us try anyway! It was simply fantastic, outstanding, unforgettable, wonderful, perfect, and exceptionally pleasing and well done! Approximately 300 excited beautiful persons from 15 different classes participated. Former students of Monroe Colored High, Terzia (Ri...
The road to glory has no appointed time or date. One of the best has made his way to king's row. Albert Lewis Crayton fondly known as "Dad," "Pops," "Cuz," and "Uncle Pops" by close friends and family was called upon for the next leg of his journey to a place that been prepared for him by our Lord and Savior on Monday, January 13, 2020 at his home in Lancaster, Texas. Albert was the first male child born to the union of Virgus and Johnnie Crayton on January 5, 1950.Albert was a graduate of Littl...
Margaret Adams Birden, 74 of Oakley, California died December 30, 2019. Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Olive Branch Baptist Church, 110 Short Jackson St., West Monroe, LA. Visitation will be from 2:00 P.M. – 6:00P.M. Friday, January 17, 2020 at Millers' Funeral Home in Monroe, LA . Burial will be at Hasley Cemetery, West Monroe, LA under the direction of Millers' Funeral Home. Margaret was born October 18, 1945 to the union of Robert Lee and Margie Williams A...
New Thinking No Excuses is a globally faith-based nutrition program. It is NOT a diet; it is designed for individuals that are truly ready for a LIFESTYLE change. The program provides information on proper nutrition, portion control, daily motivation/encouragement and prayer. Services currently offered are: Weekly Nutrition Classes, Personal Coaching, Customized Meal Planning, Meal Ideas, Private Meal Preparation, Accountability Coaching, and Community Nutrition Workshops. If you're ready for a...
These candidates qualified for the April 4, 2020 election. Ouachita Parish Mayor City of Monroe L. Marie Brown D, Friday Ellis I, Fredrick Louis D, & “Jamie” Mayo D, Monroe Council; District 1 Douglas Harvey R, Monroe Council District 2 Gretchen Ewe-neck R, Jackie S. Slack D,; Monroe Council District 3 Alicia “Cocoa” McCoy Calvin D, Juanita G. Woods D,; Monroe Council District 4 Carday Marshall Sr. D,; Jesse Smith D, Jesse Walker D, Trandon Welch D,; Monroe Council District 5 Kema Dawson D, Chresancio “Chee-Chee” Jackson D, Kevin Johnson D,...
Swanson Correctional Center has enjoyed a relatively quiet reputation with occasional reports that are usually cleaned up with explanations. Recently, serious concerns have surfaced about internal administration improprieties, which have led to youth takeovers in far too many instances. During the month of December 2019 and going on into January 2020, youth are reportedly assaulting staff and actually getting away with it. Reports from staff about youth behavior have fallen on deaf ears, which...
In life people face many challenges which can become overwhelming. Hearing and seeing all types of messages and images of bad and good influences the mind. Some have thoughts which can get the best of anyone at that inopportune moment. One life changing instant happened recently and according to police reports, a would-be robbery/suspect Shakkil J. Thompson walked into Circle K 1600 MLK Dr. in Monroe LA pointing a handgun demanding money, then immediately walked out the store without any money....
The holiday season may be over as 2020 has arrived, but it seems as though some 2019 habits still linger. People talk about change in a new year, perhaps not realizing that change is more about action than talk. In relationships between people whether it be a couple being together, or being friends/acquaintances with others, making a change can sometimes determine where one may end up. According to media and police reports, a West Monroe woman is behind bars for allegedly stabbing her boyfriend...
At the Monroe City School Board Meeting Tuesday January 14, 2020, School Board Member Betty Cooper was elected President and Brandon Johnson Vice President for 2020. Cooper and Johnson replace President Bill Willson and Vice President Darryl Berry....
Community activist Cal Williams was born on November 30, 1941 in Monroe, Louisiana. A college graduate, Williams served in Vietnam in the United States Air Force during the early 1960s and participated in the historic March on Washington and was affiliated with the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE). In 1965, he moved from Louisiana to Alaska, seeking job opportunities, racial integration and a better life. In Alaska, Williams continued his political and civic activism working with the AdHoc...
St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church Monroe LA Pastoral Installation of Minister Alonzo Clark is Saturday January 18, 2020 at 3pm, Rev. Wesley Daniel King Solomon Baptist Church Monroe Presiding and Rev. Richard Wilson St. James Baptist Church Sterlington will guide the program....
John Moorhead's Memorial Service John Moorhead, 83, born in Montrose, Arkansas, raised in Monroe, Louisiana, and longtime resident of Yonkers, New York died on December 10, 2019. Services were held on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Riverside Church in the City of New York, New York. John Moorhead was born to Grant and Emma Moorhead. He had six brothers (Lyndsay Moorhead and Julius Kenneth Moorhead of Monroe, LA) and three sisters (Corinthia Jackson of Houston, TX and Paulette Whatley of Saratoga...
It's only been a little while since Eugene Ellis become Monroe's top Cop. Mayor Jamie Mayo announced Wednesday January 15, 2020 the Monroe Police Chief Eugene Ellis was retiring. Being Police Chief is not an easy job, especially in times such as these. Managing a staff, police officers, equipment can be a job and figure the criminal aspects can be a bit much. Who will be the next Top Cop looms? Next person up is an easy alternative, yet it doesn't work like that! Good luck Monroe Police Chief...
The American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholars Program is offering renewable scholarships of $1,000 to $5,000 per year for African American, Hispanic/Latinx and Native American students majoring in chemistry-related fields and pursuing chemistry-related careers. Qualified students may be studying at community colleges or four-year institutions. Graduating high school seniors and college freshmen, sophomores and juniors may apply. Eligible majors include, but are not limited to, chemistry, materials science, forensic chemistry, biochemistry,...
Mayor Jamie Mayo Jamie Mayo announces the following community meeting: The threat of this past weekend's severe weather event, coupled with this week's rain, prompted the need to update residents in south Monroe about some very important projects that will help make major flood control and drainage improvements in various neighborhoods Thursday, January 16, 5:30 - 7 pm Monroe Public Safety Center 1810 Dr. MLK Jr. Drive (Fire Dept. side). Targeted Neighborhoods in District 3, 4, and 5 including:...
What could have been every parent's nightmare involving a school aged child happened Thursday afternoon at Carroll High School. An incident involving a bus belonging to the Monroe City School Board had a lot of students and school personnel frightened, after seeing it crash into a public library. The accident happened on Renwick Street where the Carver-McDaniel Library Branch is located next to Carroll High and Carroll Jr. High Schools. According to sources that witnessed the accident, the bus...
The road to Glory has no appointed time or date. Hearts are saddened by the untimely passing of Altecia "Tweety" Hawkins Pegross. She is sadly missed by her family and customers who all are devastated upon hearing of her death. Altecia "Tweety was a very well-known beautician in Bastrop LA where her expertise as a beautician was phenomenal. Altecia "Tweety" went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 4, 2019. She will always be remembered as a remarkable person who served humanity with...
The difficulties of being young in the 21st Century continues as black on black crime is escalating. Will it ever cease? Poverty and parenting remain among the culprits which plague. According to police reports on December 4, police were summoned to a shooting on Gordon Ave. in Monroe LA. Two victims were transported to the hospital for gunshot wounds. Witnesses or the victims told police of five suspects that shot at the victims identifying Suspect Malik Capers 19, due to fights in the past. A...
Earnest Lee Frank "Deano" Dean was a common young black African American whose earthly longevity of 54 years ended peacefully on December 4, 2019, after he had returned home from his normal work day. Some may ask themselves or others "Who was this man worthy of honor some knew as "Frank", "Earnest", "Dean" or "Deano." I would like to inform you how I came to appreciate him in my many years of personally knowing, interacting and working with the man I referred to as "Deano". Deano's reputation...
Hundreds of thousands of food stamp recipients have a new reason to panic: The Trump administration is stopping benefits to an estimated 688,000 people on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Rather than directly cutting food benefits, the USDA today released a press release entitled "USDA Restores Original Intent of SNAP: A Second Chance, Not a Way of Life," with a half-dozen subdocuments, one of which explains that a longstanding rule allowing states to extend SNAP benefits...
The gospel message includes forgiveness. This idea is easy to grasp and to appreciate for a person who realizes they're a sinner, or particularly for a person who's led an immoral life before coming to Jesus. God has wiped the slate clean. God gives people a fresh start. A family which has suffered numerous family members deaths is suffering another tragedy. Two wrongs don't and won't never make anything right, while two families are finding it difficult to find forgiveness. If not two families...
The all new Head Mechanix Grooming Lounge 122 S. Grand Downtown Monroe LA brings to you new modern innovative barbering techniques and specializing in today's advanced male grooming services had a check us out event Saturday December 7, 2019. Co-Owners Dejuandre Evans Sr. and Kerrico Holmes collaborated to create a diverse, safe, professional barbering experience that everyone can enjoy while still maintaining that traditional barbershop atmosphere....
The gospel message includes forgiveness. This idea is easy to grasp and to appreciate for a person who realizes they’re a sinner, or particularly for a person who’s led an immoral life before coming to Jesus. God has wiped the slate clean. God gives people a fresh start. A family which has suffered numerous family members deaths is suffering another tragedy. Two wrongs don’t and won’t never make anything right, while two families are finding it difficult to find forgiveness. If not two families will live in fear where innocent family members...
One of Monroe's oldest residents celebrated a milestone birthday, Mrs. Annie Davis, who still sings in the choir at King Solomon Church, celebrated her 107th. birthday on November 25, 2019 surrounded by her family and friends. Mrs. Annie was born in 1912 and raised by her parents John and Rebecca Horace, in what is now known as Milhaven Estates, where she grew up on a farm, worked in the field and went to "a little school" with only one teacher, at Colored High, she told Dispatch. Mrs. Annie is...
It is difficult being young in the 21st century. Now days people are having to look at life with a new set of eyes forsaking some of the past. A change in some people should have all on guard. Choosing a partner, mate, or ride or die is challenging. Many who look righteous are not, as it is becoming harder to tell until an unforgiving situation occurs. Many times, the signs are misleading, until the bottom falls from the bucket and people are faced with a terrifying situation wondering how they...
DownSouth Sports Magazine recently presented MVP Awards and Richwood's Rod Jenkins Memorial Shoot-out Wednesday November 27 at Richwood Gymnasium. The recipients were Wossman's Nick Traylor and Richwood's De'Javion Mathis. Nick help lead the Wildcats to a victory over Bossier with 24 points, 10 rebounds and 5 steals. De'Javion had 18 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals in the Ram's win over West Monroe. The DownSouth Sports Most Valuable Player of the Game award is sponsored by The...
