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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...
Members of the Monroe City Council were told that a historic building is facing the demolition ball if the owners doesn’t make the necessary repairs. The Martin Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church located at 1906 Adams St. Monroe LA was the only structure on the council’s agenda for proposed condemnation. The building has been in disrepair for some time, and the city was moved to bring it before council members for their consideration. The city, through Code Enforcement, had given mem...
Gregory I. Bishop sunrise August 14, 1955 and sunset November 9, 2019. He was known as Deacon, Father, Husband, Greg, Daddy, Brother, Izear, Honey, Papa and Friend. MSGT Gregory Bishop retired from the United States Air Force in 1997 (27 years of service). He was a Carroll High School Class of 1973 Graduate. Gregory and Carolyn made their home in Ocean Springs, MS. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife Carolyn; two daughters, Monica (Darrick) Ft Worth, TX; Sherrika, Ocean Springs, MS and...
A recent social media post made by a Neville High School student has had a hurtful impact on Blacks, and has exposed how some non-Blacks feel. The post "when you are the only one with money, so the nigg-s have to watch you eat your food like old times." made by a young non-Black male, has triggered many emotions and conversations about race relations in our area. Racism is a learned behavior that is passed on from generation to generation. Hatred is a choice with consequences that sometimes...
A "silent march" was held Sat. November 9 to address the issue of crime within the community by the NAACP. Local NAACP president Rev. Ambrose Douzart and other community leaders including members of the clergy are expanding efforts to bring down crime. Crime is everywhere, but more in some places than others. The city of Monroe has seen a rise in crime, particularly in homicides. That rise is happening far too often in the black community. Different groups across the community are coming togethe...
"God bless his little heart", said newly re-elected Louisiana governor, John Bel Edwards as he referred to President Donald Trump during his victory speech Saturday (Nov.16)night in Baton Rouge. Edwards won a race that could have easily gone to his challenger, wealthy businessman Eddie Rispone, had he defined himself as someone who would work for compromise in Baton Rouge instead of tying himself to President Trump. Rispone had no record to run on when it came to politics, as he was short on sub...
Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 11 am Natural Health, Nutrition & Wellness: Angy O'Pry of Fiesta Nutrition Center will discuss a natural and organic health regimen, vitamins, and herbal supplements, nutrition, and tips on beauty care and essential oils. Thursday, Dec. 5 at 11 am Different Colors of Louisiana Cotton: Retired teacher Anthony Mullins grows different colors of Louisiana cotton. He will share how he makes throws, rugs, and uses textiles and fabrics without dyes. Thursday, Dec. 12 at 11 am...
Monroe Football Officials Association held its annual end of the season banquet was Wednesday November 13, 2019 where Vincent Spears won the "Tom Powers" sportsmanship award. An award voted on by only other Tom Powers award winners. The Biggest honor of the event went to William Lee as he received the Official of the Year award....
Monroe City Council Member Kenneth Wilson's Organization PEEP will host their annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway with all the trimmings Saturday November 23, at 11 am at the PEEP Office 14ll Orange St. Monroe LA. This year 80 senior citizens were chosen to receive the much need Thanksgiving Assistance. In addition to the Thanksgiving Event, Councilman Wilson will be making a special announcement concerning the District 4 re-election 2020....
Hearts are saddened as the Wilson Family has suffered another family loss, especially one of your children. Ka'Reena Evette Johnson-Brown was a very vibrant young lady. She was born February 2, 1982. Her amazing attitude was contagious, while her smile brightened the day. She was a daughter and a wife with a promising future. Ka'Reena crossed the Jordan River going home to be with the Lord on November 9, 2019. One of the most difficult things to deal with in life is the death of a loved one....
One of the scariest moments is when someone has pulled a gun on you unexpected. Hard to imagine with so many scary thoughts running through your mind. It is an unpredictable instant, where most are unfamiliar. In the land of milk and honey, if or when it happens, hopefully not, how do you think you might react? According to police reports on Saturday November 9, West Monroe Police responded to a robbery complaint. A victim was held a gunpoint and robbed by two black males. After the robbery shot...
In loving memory of our loving brother, father, and grandfather Hazelma Spencer Harris. On July 18, 1948 John Lee and Clotine Harris, gave birth to a bouncing baby boy, Hazelma Spencer Harris. He confessed Christ at an early age, uniting with the Little Bethany Baptist Church in Collingston, LA. Hazelma graduated from Richwood High School where he played basketball. Many years later he met and fell in love with Laura Burrell and to this union two children were born, a daughter, Betina Burrell...
After many prayers and supplications to God, a phenomenal event took place in Monroe LA on Wednesday night April 26, 2019 at Triumph Baptist Church. On Sunday November 10, 2019, Rev. Jacquelyn Simmons, Family and friends celebrated 41 years of Healing Service. Prophet Elisha Cook Missionary Soul Winners Monroe LA delivered the Word. Photo Rev. Jacquelyn Simmons...
Fed up with the youth in the community harming and killing each other, Brandon Wilhite got fed up with seeing the same old pattern of two families suffering when a situation occurs and two lives are ruined(or more), fed up with hearing the statistics thrown at the male youth that looked like me that says either you or your friend or your friend's friend is going to either go to jail or die early. Wilhite got fed up of being reactive by doing stuff after another tragedy had happened while...
K-9 Entertainment presented the soldout Outreach Tour Saturday November 9 at the Bastrop Municipal Center Bastrop LA starring Tucka, "The King of Swing," Ghetto Cowboy, Rodnae Da Boss featuring "Sugar Daddy!" Outreach Tour fans packed the municipal from the back to front, both sides while sitting and standing around the walls. Photo K-9 -Tucka the King of Swing, what more can I say!...
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. Psalms 37:23 Happy 90th birthday to the first man I ever loved, my daddy, my hero Henry L. Jackson, Sr. from your baby girl Doris. Henry celebrated his 90th birthday on November 1, 2019. He is a long-time deacon at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe LA. He is the father of six children. We all love You! With much love, respect and gratitude, your wife Beatrice of 67 years, your surviving children; Pat, Doris, Greg Sr., grandchildren, extended family, friends, church family. His...
The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord. Psalms 37:23 Happy 90th birthday to the first man I ever loved, my daddy, my hero Henry L. Jackson, Sr. from your baby girl Doris. Henry celebrated his 90th birthday on November 1, 2019. He is a long-time deacon at Mt. Pleasant Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe LA. He is the father of six children. We all love You! With much love, respect and gratitude, your wife Beatrice of 67 years, your surviving children; Pat, Doris, Greg Sr.,...
That's what military service is founded upon. It seems sweeter when coated with patriotism and a little easier to bear when a few benefits are added. But the bottom line is sacrifice. Untold sacrifices. Like those ambushed at Fort Hood recently, or the soldier in Afghanistan who returned to New Orleans yesterday from the battlefield to bury his 7-year old daughter who was killed by a stray bullet. Like the hundreds of old veterans still on the battlefield of their minds, still fighting, still...
Election results from the October 12, 2019 election show that only 41% of eligible voters in Ouachita Parish voted. If you drill down further, you will see that 46% of eligible white voters and 33% of eligible black voters voted. A 46% turnout is not acceptable. Further, a 33% turnout is embarrassing. The 15th Amendment of the Constitution protects the rights of Americans to vote. But you know the stories. African Americans suffered intimidation, harassment, and physical violence (remember the...
The DownSouth Sports Magazine Game of the Week Most Valuable Player was Wossman’s defensive end, Jacoby Collins. He help lead the Wildcats to a big 64-28 victory over the Richwood Rams on last Friday with 3 sacks, 4 solo tackles, 1 TD for 65 yards, and 1 fumble recovery at Grady Jones Stadium at Wossman High School in Monroe LA. In their next game, the Wildcats clash with the Union Parish Farmers (Farmerville, LA) in a 3A District 2 match, on Friday, November 8. Wossman will attempt to move o...
We hear about unsolved cases through the media in different states throughout the country. Now, we hear about the unsolved killings right here in our own backyard at home. Even when there are arrests made, the cases seem to fade away and there seem to be little to no follow-up to such violent crimes. Failure to solve some of the homicides is since no one will talk, not friends nor family members. We must wonder if there is fear among them, either for their lives or other family members or friends. Some people are not talking to authorities...
I never thought I would be receiving a call from the Angola Prison in Tunica LA. stating that my brother, Anthony Cornell Williams, had died at the young age of 53. Anthony was a healthy young man only having severe asthma. The call came through to me on October 24, 2019 at 6:30pm by a Chaplain at the prison who had just gotten off work but got the call in transit while leaving work. She stated to me: "They believe he had a heart attack and was transported to the local hospital which is a few...
The Extra Mile Region 8 was a social program designed to help those who are marginalized by society, having nowhere else to turn to when they needed help. The organization was funded through North East Delta, as it also had several other programs that were instrumental in helping to prevent people from slipping through the cracks such as homeless people who had no place to go. The biggest program that Extra Mile was involved, was Peer Support. This program not only had a hand in helping the homeless, but it reached out to those that had...
Starting Point: The Old Popeye’s Building on S.2nd Saturday November 23, 2019, 1:30pm. Lineup is 1:15pm....
Join us to end the violence in our community Saturday November 9, at 9 am, New Light Baptist Church 1623 S. 4th St. Monroe LA ending at LA Purchase Gardens & Zoo. Because of destructive forces at work in our community, we are committed to ending the violence. Come out and show your support by raising the awareness that these merciless acts must be put to an end! “Evil Prevails When Good Men Do Nothing!...
Love thy neighbor as thy self. Entering the presence of God means to cultivate a deliberate awareness of the reality and nearness of God. Another neighborhood experienced fear of helplessness when shots rang unexpected without warning while not being able to pray. Shock and fear ran through the neighborhood as alleged suspect Bileejah A. Riley fired shots at a victim striking the victim. According to police reports on Monday October 28, a fight occurred between the suspect and the victim. The...
At Richwood 2019 Homecoming, Richwood Homecoming Stars Jeanell Neal Barber '81 and Regina Cyrus Mays '84 have been fiends for over 30 years. They were among the hundreds of Richwood Alumni who celebrated their Alma Mata's Homecoming. At Richwood 2019 Homecoming, from whence they came, Richwood High School has lots of pride and dignity. During homecoming, they show support while representing a Richwood Tradition of Excellence which is second to none. The Richwood High School Story is filled with...
Mrs. Barbara Reed wife and confidant of the late Herbert Reed, who preceded her in death, was called home to paradise early Sunday morning October 27, 2019.Mrs. Reed attended Southern and Northeast LA University. She became a well-known, successful and prominent businesswoman with her late husband. She continued the business that she and her husband started after his death for 26 years. She will be and is sincerely missed by family, friends, the business community and associates. Gone but never...
The DownSouth Sports Magazine Game of the Week Most Valuable Player was Carroll defensive back & wide receiver, Cedric Woods. He helped lead the Carroll Bulldogs to at 29-8 victory over Wossman with two interceptions and two touchdowns - (one for a "pick-6" TD) on Thursday, Oct.24 at Thomas-Blade Stadium at Carroll High School in Monroe LA. The DownSouth Sports Magazine MVP award is sponsored by The Monroe Dispatch and Aubrey's Graphic Designs. This week's MVP Trophy was presented by DownSouth...
Roland Edwards Endorsements There were six candidates for Police Jury District F Race. Four of the six Donnie Bright, Verbon R. Muhammad, Sonja Smith-Schaffer and Clifford “Cliff” Thomas endorsed Roland Edwards #92 for Police Jury District F. We thank our friends and voters for supporting us. Roland Edwards is the best choice. Vote early beginning November 2, and vote Saturday November 16 Roland Edwards #92....
Lovejoy 1st Wedding Anniversary I just love me some you! Happy first anniversary Percy and Deborah Lovejoy who celebrated October 21. Happily married for one year, God has truly blessed their bond. Both Percy and Deborah are inseparable, and their love is as wide as all four oceans on earth! Photo Percy & Deborah Lovejoy...
Happy Birthday George "Jew" Campbell Celebrating a birthday recently was George "Jew" Campbell. George celebrated his birthday with his favorite kinfolks his wife Pamela and Rob Lloyd his favorite nephew. Happy birthday "Jew!" Photo Rob Lloyd, Pamela and George "Jew" Campbell Photo Dispatch...
Comcast Cares Community Service My name is Angela Jones, the current Bookkeeper (this is my 3rd year) at Carroll High School. Sharon Jones Small (my sister-Carroll High School Alumni Class of 1992), nominated Carroll High School and I submitted the application for selection and facilitated the project management in partnership with Comcast for Comcast Cares Day which was held on May 4, 2019. We are the daughters of Coach Jimmy Jones, the former teacher, boys and girls’ basketball coach at Carroll High School; former principal at Carroll Jr. H...
Dr. Sophie Roberson's Musician Appreciation Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church Alto LA. Appreciation Program honoring or musician Dr. Sophie Roberson is Saturday October 26, 2019 at 6pm. Guest Minister is Rev. Dr. Timothy Henderson Peter Rock and St, Paul Missionary Baptist Churches Monroe LA. Churches are invited to come and fellowship with us. "Refreshments will be served." Photo Dr. Sophie Roberson...
Carver-McDonald Library November Programs Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2 pm Yoga & Nutrition: Arely Castillo demonstrates yoga exercises and discusses the nutritional value of eating healthy and stretching your total body. *Monday, Nov. 4 & 11 at 10 am *Tuesday, Nov. 5 & 12 at 1 pm Microsoft Word Beginner Class: Learn to create and edit a document and manage information on a computer. Bring your own laptop. *Thursday, Nov. 7 & 14 at 1 pm Microsoft Word Intermediate Class: Learn how to add tables, charts, customized formats, and graphics. Bring your own...
Envisioning the Future Exceptionally Friday and Saturday October 11 & 12 were special days in Monroe LA when the LA State Women's conference 2019 settled at Mount Olivet Baptist Church Monroe LA where Dr. Oliver W. Billups Jr. was host Pastor. Women Auxiliary of the Louisiana Baptist State Convention witnessed lots of praising, praying and singing. The spirit was high and rewarding. Many are still reeling from this phenomenal experience, which always happens in Monroe! Photo LA Women 4- Arvie...
Mother's Fight For Justice By Eddie D. Gillis Willie Mae Reed Clinton is a mother who strongly believes that her son is serving the sentence of another man. Clinton's son Stanley Leroy Reed has been in prison for eleven years, part of an original twenty-eight year sentence that his lawyer argued was excessive and unconstitutional. It all began years ago when Reed was tried and convicted of Attempted Second Degree Murder when he confronted his wife allegedly in their bedroom with another man....
True GSU Fan Jackie Slack Gramblinite Jackie S. Slack, an alumna of Grambling State University is known for her love and life-long support of Grambling State University. Jackie has supported the University through personal contributions to the athletic programs, and GSU. She is also known for her organization of other events to support the" Bring It Home Campaign." Jackie has displayed other acts of kindness through contributions to individual students by assisting with enrollment fees, books...
Favorite Doing good in another neighborhood is Legendary Dr. Louise H. Dunbar. Dr. Dunbar revived Carroll High School Monroe LA in the late 20th and early 21st Century being a visionary of the Carroll Magnet Medical Programs at Carroll Junior & Senior High Schools. She created a medical magnet program which included nursing, EMT first responder programs which gave promising Carroll Medical Magnet Interns high school and AP college credit. Medical Magnet Interns interned at St. Francis Hospital,...
