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A concerned city employee recently told The Monroe Dispatch that the city of Monroe front-line workers, the ones that do the “dirty work” are not appreciated by those who give the orders. They are, for lack of better words, “treated like garbage” on a daily basis. The city workers, like those who ride the garbage trucks or those who pick up the trash and work with sewerage and water, don’t have the luxury of working in air-conditioned offices. They are literally “on the front lines” engaging with the public who see them daily and see how hard t...
A concerned city employee recently told The Monroe Dispatch that the city of Monroe front-line workers, the ones that do the “dirty work” are not appreciated by those who give the orders. They are, for lack of better words, “treated like garbage” on a daily basis. The city workers, like those who ride the garbage trucks or those who pick up the trash and work with sewerage and water, don’t have the luxury of working in air-conditioned offices. They are literally “on the front lines” engaging with the public who see them daily and see how hard t...
Johnny Charles Lewis Jr., or "Junior" as he was fondly known and called, was born February 3, 1963, to parents Johnny Charles Lewis Sr. and VeVer Mae Price. Junior departed this life on Saturday, August 12, 2023, with his wife at his side. He accepted Christ at an early age under the leadership of Rev. Carter at Liberty Hill Baptist Church. He united with Riverside Missionary Baptist Church on April 4, 2004 under the supervision of Rev. Clarence R. Jackson Sr. Junior was educated at Lincoln...
Another tenant who lives in the Richwood Cottages Complex has reached out to The Monroe Dispatch in an effort to bring awareness to the living conditions that they find themselves under. The Monroe Dispatch reported on the living conditions of a previous tenant who spoke anonymously about what she had experienced since she moved into the complex. In an interview with the latest tenant, this reporter heard many of the same living conditions issues, supplementing what others had been saying...
5 years ago, at an annual Police Jury Budget meeting, I discovered that the maintenance and upkeep of the JS Clark Cemetery was the responsibility of the Police Jury. It had no perpetual funds set aside for this feat, so the upkeep was done at a bare minimum. It was the forgotten child and was in deplorable condition. More importantly, it was in my district therefore, it was my responsibility to advocate for a major change. This was my first and one of my most fulfilling projects as a newbie Ju...
A farewell for queens Mrs. Tereatha Chisley (54 years) and Mrs. Lee Nomie Robinson (53 years) was held Sunday, August 20, 2023 at the Monroe Civic Conference Hall in Monroe, LA. Both ladies were lauded for their contributions to the Ouachita Parish School System with numerous accolades and praise. Praise God for these ladies and their extraordinary service to our community!...
Family and friends traveled from Texas, Ohio, southern Louisiana and Monroe, LA to gather at the Wingate by Wyndham in West Monroe, LA to celebrate the 93rd birthday of Mr. S.L. Magee. Mr. Magee is a native of Tylertown, MS and a 75 year resident of Monroe, LA retired from the Monroe City School Board System with 26 years. He is also a member of the MW King George Grand Lodge A.F. & A.M. for 61 years. Mr. S.L. Magee (well known as Mr. Mack) was honored and celebrated by his wife Mrs. Gloria...
RJ West is well on his way to making a great name for himself. RJ West is six-time national champion and 13-time All-American, having recently competed in Toronto, CA competing in an international track meet with the Flying Angels Track Club. West competed in the Boys' 13U 100-meter dash,, shattering the previous record clocking 12.04 seconds. At the AAU National Championship, West won the 12U boys' 100-meter dash in 12.01 seconds. His family worshipped and celebrated his success at Little...
Beep! Honk! Wave! Cheer! Rayville's Mrs. Golden Girl turns 91 this year! You are cordially invited to "A Drive by Birthday Parade honoring Mrs. Irma Lee Holmes Curry Hunter on Friday August 25, 2023 at 4pm at 209 Mansfield St, in Rayville, LA. Everyone is asked to meet at the Rayville Civic Center Parking lot no later than 3:45pm. All gifts, cards and smiling faces are welcome! She will be so excited to see you!...
Happy 50th wedding Anniversary to a most special couple! Together you create magic and wishing you never lose this connection. Happy 50th Wedding Anniversary Clarence and Linda Sharp!...
Prime Time Family Reading Program brings families together for a free evening of fun-one night a week for six weeks to read award-winning children’s books, and then participate in a discussion centered around the important themes such as fairness, courage, and other topics. Our discussion strategies are proven to increase creativity, critical thinking, and academic success. Your child keeps the books to add to their home library. Prime Time Family Reading Program is designed for families with children 6-10 years old, but siblings of any age a...
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School's 6th Grade Graduation Ceremony was held recently At Wossman High School Auditorium in Monroe LA. Family and friends participated in this milestone as a turning point for more success to come. Class of 2023 Valedictorian Lyric Williams and Salutatorian Kimberly Hernandez channeled their motivational speeches to their graduates on the importance of consistently exhibiting their own individual virtues. It was truly an inspirational evening for all in attendance....
Another school year has begun. There is always excitement in the air as teachers and students prepare to face new challenges and expectations in an ever-changing learning environment. Some districts across the nation are going in different directions, either through changes by new board members or by legislative instructions by the state. As always, the kids that attend our schools will not be the focus of many academic concerns but cultural concerns. The other day, this reporter drove by Carroll High School in Monroe, LA, and saw the...
A concerned citizen is speaking about what she maintains are deplorable conditions for residents living at the Richwood Cottages Complex in Richwood. The Monroe Dispatch spoke to someone who has a relative living there but is in the process of moving and expressed alarm at some of the things that she saw while she was there. She said the manager is allegedly difficult to work with when it comes to making needy repairs. Not only that, she said, but with the onslaught of almost unbearable heat, ma...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The possibility of any one of us being a victim of a criminal act is a major concern for all of us. We have to remain vigilant and always be aware of where we may be at all times because a criminal act can occur anywhere. According to a recent police report, that appeared just to have happened to two unidentified victims. On August 13, 2023, officers of the Monroe Police Dept. responded to a disturbance call. Officers arrived on...
The last of three Carroll High School football coaches who were involved in an ugly incident during a football game in Franklin Parish in 2022 is slated to be sentenced Monday, August 14, 2023. Drouzon Quillen was one of four coaches who were situated above(not in) the press box. He asserts that it was his idea for the coaches to go back to the Carroll side of the field before the incident happened because late in the third quarter, the game was basically over. He said he was in contact with...
Wossman High School in Monroe, LA celebrated the Lady Cats 2023 LA Division ll State Champions' with a ring ceremony, Thursday, August 10, 2023 at the George Belton Sports Complex. The Lady Cats were celebrated and presented their 2022 3A State Championship rings by Wossman head girls basketball coach Otis Robinson before faculty, parents, family, and friends. Thanks to all the ring sponsors. Congratulations Wossman Lady Cats! Dr. Harrington Watson lll is principal....
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury District D has changed a little every time the census lines are redrawn. The funny thing is that no matter the lines or times...I have always been in District D. I was born on Flynn Street in Monroe, LA, which used to be in District D. I was raised on Reddix Lane in south District D. I practice dentistry on Powell Street in east District D. And, when I decided to build–you got it-I looked north, south, east and west but found my perfect spot near my parents on R...
Jamie Mayo, former mayor of our beloved city, is pleased to announce his candidacy for the position of mayor of Monroe. The official announcement will be made during a public event on Thursday, August 24, 2023, 5:00 - 8:00 PM at The Tabertorium, 311 N. 9th St., Monroe, LA. "I have spent countless hours listening to your concerns, hopes, and dreams for Monroe. I have witnessed the challenges we face, but I have also seen the incredible potential that lies within our community. It is this...
At First Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe, LA, 50-year church members were recognized by Pastor Tegitra Thomas which included Sisters Cynthia Foy, Evelyn Hall, and Sherry Manuel at the church's 154th church anniversary on Sunday, August 13, 2023....
Dr. Samuel Toney, Pastor of Cuba Baptist Cuba Church in Bosco, LA, after this August 2023 annual session will become the new Dean of Christian Education of the BB&O Association. Sis. Mary Toney, Dr. Toney's wife , will become Director of Widow's of Pastor's Wives of the BB&O Association. Congratulations to the Toneys....
Lil C., Rabbit, JRock, "Dee Ray" and Doe Boy along with others hosted the 2nd Annual Reunion at the Playground on Benson St. in West Monroe LA on Saturday July 29, 2023. Family, friends and former West Monroe residents had a ball at the Playground. There was plenty food, fun and music. The reunion was enjoyed by all ages. The Westside Reunion is back on and popping now thanks to Westside legends Lil C, Rabbit, JRock and Doe Boy. Ain't nothing like a Westside Reunion! DJ Russ B. was on the 1's...
Philadelphia Word Church 115 Arnold Dr. Monroe LA will celebrate its 20th Church Anniversary on Sunday September 10, 2023 at 8am, "Where Jesus Christ is the Main Attraction," Rev. Dr. Alfred L. Mack Pastor/Teacher...
Disclaimer: All persons are innocent until proven guilty. An incident in 2019 involving a local man using a crowbar toward his ex-girlfriend during an altercation led to a guilty verdict following a recent trial. On August 3, 2019, Anthony L. Willis was found guilty of Attempted Second Degree Murder against the female victim after he was accused of assault that led to multiple injuries to the victim. In December 2019, Monroe Police were called to the Aurora Trailer Park on Desiard Street about...
Toussaint L'Ouverture McCall was born in Delhi LA on March 26, 1939 to Rev. D. L. McCall and Hattie Garner-McCall. He was the youngest of five children. He developed an appreciation for music watching his oldest sister D'Ella Walters play the piano for his father's church, Seventh Star Baptist Church. Toussaint was seven years old when he started playing for the church. At the age of sixteen, he attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA, where he majored in music and pledged Omega Psi Psi...
A local barber says he wants to "set the record straight" about his experience while working as an instructor teaching Richwood High School students about obtaining a career as a professional barber/hair stylist. The individual said that he has been in the hair business for almost forty years and has not only learned his trade well but has made a reputation of being among the best in the business. He said he was under a contract to work at Richwood High School in Monroe, LA starting when the...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. They say that a criminal suspect almost often returns to the scene of the crime. Perhaps their way of thinking is to wait until the heat cools down before they begin to venture back out. Along with community involvement, it is only a matter of time and opportunity for law enforcement to apprehend the individual on their "wanted" list. That appeared to have played out concerning a recent arrest. According to law enforcement,...
Sister Williemena Beckwith Carroll, affectionately known as “Bill,” was born on October 10, 1941, in Gilbert, LA, to the late Willie Beckwith and Allean Bass-Beckwith. Bill confessed Christ at an early age, under the leadership of Rev. R.N. Teats at Cuba Baptist Church. She attended Cuba Elementary School, Franklin Parish Training School, and Southern University. Bill soon realized her passion for beauty and attended Cloyd’s Beauty School, where she later worked as a local hairdresser. After yea...
Why do I want my old seat back? Four years ago, I had 91 reasons to leave the Ouachita Parish Police Jury. At 91 years of age, my Mom was finally in need of my personal care. I could not serve her and my constituents at the same time. I pride myself as a "fully in or fully out" type of person. I was not willing to half-serve my constituents. They deserved better. And I definitely wasn't going to neglect my Momma. So, for the next four years, Olee (my Momma) and I were a "thing". I thought she wo...
Congratulations 2023 Kindergarten graduates Noah DeTiege and Amelia DeTiege. The two cousins will begin 1st grade next week. Best Wishes!...
On Friday, July 28, 2023, Interim Director of Programs, Minister Dr. Kaye Honeycutt, held the first computer-literacy recognition program for seniors at P.E.E.P. INC. Mr. Evin Hopkins, the instructor, awarded participation certificates for the "Introduction to Computers & Gadgets (Beginner-Level)" course to students LaDonna Barber, Sylvester Clark, Pastor Earnestine Green, Alice Handy, Sol Hill, Diane Howard, Donald Modicue, Jeanette Modicue, Melissa Morgan, Carlos Robinson, Amanda Smith, and...
The recent acquittal of a White Louisiana State Trooper accused of beating a Black motorist while he was down on the ground shows Black America that nothing short of death may win a guilty verdict in a court of law. That is, perhaps, the saddest part about what it seems to take for the average Black American to receive justice stemming from incidents of brutality by police officers against Black citizens. It has only gotten worse, as we can see that Black people are being killed by the hands of...
B.R.O.S (Beating and Redefining The Odds of Society) 4V4 Ballout Tournament was held Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Marbles Community Center in Monroe, LA, for boys and girls ages 15-20. All youth could attend. B.R.O.S was founded with a major interest in helping combat violence. The 2023 4V4 Ballout Tournament added a huge twist by adding one girl to each team as a substitute, which made for an epic and beautiful activity for the community. Follow B.R.O.S @BROSMentoring on Facebook and...
4th Rose of Sharon Millard Dean Lee Memorial Scholarship The 40th Rose of Sharon Baptist Church Millard Dean Lee Memorial Scholarship Program was held on Sunday, July 16, 2023, in Monroe LA The program honored Scholastic Achievers and Graduates for the 2022 – 2023 school year. Introduction of honorees was done by Sister Constance Wright. Devotion was done by the Masons of Moses Lodge #19 and the Order of Eastern Star (Guiding Light 7A and Dorcas #20). The Welcome was done by one of the m...
Prime Time Family Reading and Prime Time Preschool Reading programs brings families together once a week for six weeks to read award-winning children's books and then participate in discussion around the important themes found within them. Prime Time partners with local schools, libraries and community groups to bring these free programs to local families, who also get to keep the books used during the program to build their home libraries. An initiative of the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities, Prime Time has been reaching Louisiana...
All Alumni, Friends and Supporters of Grambling State University, we need your support for our annual fundraiser, Evening with Grambling State University Athletic Department! " This event is Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 6 p.m. in the Monroe Civic Center, BD Robinson Conference Hall. It will give fans and & friends of GSU Tigers a chance to mingle with each other and with GSU coaches. The Grambling State University Athletic Director and coaches will speak on the upcoming season, progress,...
Philadelphia Word Church 115 Arnold Dr. Monroe LA will celebrate its 20th Church Anniversary on Sunday September 10, 2023 at 8am, "Where Jesus Christ is the Main Attraction," Rev. Dr. Alfred L. Mack Pastor/Teacher...
The late legendary Irma DeTiege was a poor girl who moved from a one-room house in Riverton LA to a three-room shotgun house in Monroe LA on North 11th St. There were four beds in each of two rooms where Irma's mother, sisters, her brother and many kinfolks lived. Irma DeTiege by God's Amazing Grace and Mercy helped many get through the race of life through her inspiration, fortitude and experiences in life. Thanks to Cousin Charita Davis and Sylvia Brass for your generous donations to the...
Birthdays are special and you are special to me. Wishing my favorite, Aunt Freddie Brogdon, a happy birthday! You are so blessed to celebrate another thankful year. Happy Birthday Sweet Freddie, Love nephew Rob Lloyd...
Matthew Sims has gone through so much during the last nine years, but the last three years have been the worst for him, as he has been in and out of court 25 times over an incident that he says he is innocent of; Sims said that an incident with his second wife turned his life upside down. What was once just a misdemeanor charge has gotten worse over time. Sims was working for the city of Monroe when in 2014, he was arrested for alleged domestic abuse by his second wife. He was in jail for nine days. At his trial, Sims’ two stepchildren t...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A local man is in serious trouble after he was taken into custody by Monroe police officers for allegedly breaking into the home of a woman he alleged he was in a relationship with; according to reports, recently, officers were called to the victim's residence in response to a domestic disturbance. The victim's ex-boyfriend, who was identified as Rawtivis Ignont, allegedly broke a bedroom window while the victim was bathing....
Layton Castle is a beautiful Southern home with a European flair located in Monroe, LA. Layton Castle was originally called “Mulberry Grove.” Learn about its evolution from a creole cottage to a castle. It sits on five acres of gardens and ancient trees and hosts a family cemetery, a 1790s wine house and historic bottle museum, a converted carriage house for short stays and small events - and apartments. The virtual tour includes a talk and slideshow with visiting the family floor with its Victorian parlor, library full of 1800s books, Aud...
A community meeting was held on August 1, 2023, at the Marbles Community Center near Carroll High School in Monroe LA, where things like homecoming activities, witness statements about an ugly incident in Franklin Parish, and other issues were discussed. The school's football team will play the annual homecoming game Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM instead of the Friday before. The homecoming coronation will be at the Monroe Civic Center instead of Carroll Gym. There was some feedback on...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. High-speed police chases have become commonplace without regard to citizen safety. There are very few sidewalks in south Monroe, and other roadways have no shoulder space, which makes getting struck by vehicles extremely likely. Luckily, no pedestrians have been injured or killed by a high-speed vehicle chase. The risks are too great. Having a criminal record has been proven to keep some people held back from living productive lives, which should prompt the question - is it wort...
Michelle Johnson Richard is delighted to be a part of Winnsboro Elementary School (WES) in Winnsboro, LA, and honored to serve as its new principal! The school community has dedicated, talented members committed to doing what is in the best interest of students, and will continue to put students first at WES and work diligently to ensure their academic success. Richard's professional background is rooted in elementary education and leadership. For the past 33 years, she has worked in the public...
Piney Grove Baptist Church in Monroe, LA held pastoral installation services for Rev. H. Pernell Ford on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Pastor Jerome Lynch from Mary Goss Baptist Church delivered the installation sermon. Charge to pastor was performed by former Piney Grove Pastor Rev. Donald Woods. Charge to church was done by Pastor Samuel Toney of Cuba Baptist Church, while the Reading of commitments was performed by Pastor Roger Gaines of St. Mark Baptist Church, and the Prayer of consecration was...
Lil C., Rabbit, JRock, "Dee Ray" and Doe Boy hosted the 2nd Annual Reunion at the Playground on Benson St. in West Monroe, LA on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Family, friends, and former West Monroe residents had a ball at the Playground. There was food, fun, and music. The reunion was enjoyed by all ages. There were children with their parents, along with young and older adults enjoying the reunion. The Westside Reunion is back on and popping now thanks to Westside legends Lil C, Rabbit, JRock, and...
During its June 13 meeting, the Monroe City Council passed an ordinance to buy property from the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to be used as the new location for the city’s transit bus terminal. The current location on Catalpa St. will be moved to the adjacent property next to the Health Unit on Desiard Street. District 3 Councilwoman Juanita Woods inquired what it would cost the city to acquire the property. Woods also wanted to know the plans for the property once purchased. Marc Keenan, Director of Monroe Transit, asked the council to a...
On Tuesday, July 11, 2023 the Monroe City School Board named the cafetorium at Roy Shelling Elementary School in Monroe, LA honoring former teachers and educators the late Malvin Dade and the late Irma DeTiege. Thanks Monroe City School Board members Brenda Shelling, Jennifer Haneline, Brandon Johnson, William Willson, Darryl Berry, Michael Sampognaro and Betty Ward Cooper. Also in other Monroe City School Board business, the choir building at Carroll High School was named Bonner/Pine after...
Rumors have been swirling around lately that Carroll High School’s Head Football Coach Brandon Landers resigned. As of press time, no official word has come from the Monroe City School Board regarding Landers’ tenure, leading to speculation about what is happening behind the scenes. Landers’ questioned future with Carroll stems from an incident during a football game between Carroll and the Franklin Parish Patriots when an altercation between Franklin Parish Sheriff officers and Carroll's coaches suddenly happened. The sheriff of Frank...
