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Harris Sisters celebrated birthdays while being twins for four days. Both sister are blessed and thankful to celebrate another wonderful year. Special thanks to their nephew Leroy Cameron who's thoughtfulness and kindness brightened his aunts' special days! Happy birthday Willie Mae Harris June 27 and Rosie Harris Jackson July 1....
Kierra J. Coleman is a Louisiana State University DVM (Doctor Veterinarian Medicine) class of 2023 graduate. Her accomplishments include being co-founder and president of the first Black affinity group on the vet school campus, the Student Association for Black Veterinarians (Fall 2019 - Fall 2021). The club was founded to create a safe space for Black and minority students to uplift, encourage, and support one another through the journey of veterinary medicine. The founders wanted to create an...
It seems as if the wheels of life for many young souls have fewer turns these days. For the life of Grambling State University Senior Kelssie J’Nycole Maze, the final wheel has spun. Kelssie, 23, a Monroe native, was the vibrant daughter of Jermaine and Monica Maze, also of Monroe, LA. She was indeed the sparkle in the eyes of her family and friends, and all who knew her knew she was destined for greatness. Her educational matriculation began in Ouachita Parish and Monroe City School systems. S...
Tragedy struck a Monroe neighborhood, as Monroe Police report that a 16-year-old youth is dead following a shooting. Homicide is the third leading cause of death for those between ages 12 and 17, behind accidents and suicide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Homicide is now the leading cause of death among African American youth. MPD said the shooting happened around 4:16 PM on South McGuire Street in Monroe, LA. The victim's name has not been released, nor have any suspect(s) identified. As of press time, this...
A local family wants the community to know more of the facts concerning a recent media article about their loved one who was the subject of two alleged murders that happened in 2017 and 2019. Devonte Coleman was arrested, charged, and convicted on murder charges stemming from the deaths of Junius Benton in 2017 and Darrell Stevenson in 2019. Colem Through a series of legal maneuvers, Coleman would have his 2017 conviction on negligent homicide overturned by the Louisiana Supreme Court....
Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal. Janie Lou Hudson was born on April 27, 1957, in Monroe, LA. She was one of twenty-one children born to the late Hazel and Lonnie Hudson, Sr. She professed her love for Jesus Christ at an early age and was a member of Riverside Missionary Baptist Church. Janie, affectionately called Kate, received her education through the Monroe City School system. She later became a chef and was very well known in Monroe for the delicious meals she prepared at...
Sister Janie Smith was born and reared in Bastrop LA. She confessed Christ at an early age and grew up in the Evergreen # 1 Missionary Baptist Church. In October of 1952 Sister Smith joined the St. Mary C.M.E. Church where her faithful membership remained for 70 years, where Rev. Diane Neal serves as pastor. Sister Smith had served as a Sunday School Teacher for over fifty years, president/vice president of the Missionary Society and the Stewardess Board, vacation bible school teacher, Christian...
Nolan Norman – Extension, LA, Wisner, LA, and the greater community! Gone but never forgotten. Mrs. Elizabeth King Norman and family affectionately called him Big Daddy. It is Nolan Norman Day each first Saturday in July in Wisner, LA. The family and community celebrate with a good-time party and blues concert in honor of Nolan, who loved helping others and listening to the blues. Big Daddy gave anyone the greatest gift by showing that he believed in us! Mr. Norman left his earthly life on D...
Weekend of July 14-16, 2023 at Former school’s playground on corner of Jackson & Thomas Streets in Monroe LA....
Many athletes came out of Bryant's Addition Reunion in Monroe LA. These men who were boys grew up, together back in the 1960's. They were an elite group who witnessed 22 players from their neighborhood enter the professional ranks. They want to high school, played their prospective sports, going to college with high hopes of one day being on television for the world could see. They had their differences but settled them in a way where they became boys to men. Recently they gathered for a...
Survivors of various types of cancer gathered at the Tri- City Community Center in Monroe LA to celebrate survivorship. Cancer survivors participated in National Cancer Survivors Fun Day on June 24, 2023 June is National Cancer Survivor Month, It is celebrated nationally and internationally. A variety of activities were provided for the Survivors while, everyone received a gift bag and ribbons for their particular cancer. Guest Nutritionist, Dilyah Aleksandra of Ochsner LSU Hospital in Monroe...
$20,000 in Grants Will Add Inclusive Equipment to the Jackson Parish Library Park for Residents with Disabilities in Jonesboro and Chatham, Louisiana. Jonesboro, LA — The Jackson Parish Library branches in Jonesboro and Chatham have been selected as 2 of the 240 libraries across the nation to participate in Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better s...
Please donate to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 4823, Monroe, LA 71211-4318. Checks payable to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship. Thanks for your generous support Delta Line Sister Geneva Gray!...
The regular school year may be over for many of our kids, but there are some that must attend summer school. Wherever a child attends summer school, the conditions must be the same in the classrooms and elsewhere on the campus. That includes the cafeteria area. The Monroe Dispatch has learned through sources that there appear to be alleged serious health concerns at Barkdull Faulk Elementary School in the school's cafeteria. Sources say that a recent inspection by the Louisiana Department of...
The shootings continue in Monroe LA where a victim was shot numerous times allegedly on Friday June 16, 2023. Another family has to bear the burden of a loved one being a victim of gun violence for reasons unknown. According to sources, a shooting occurred on Polk Street where a victim is suffering from gun violence. It isn’t the guns that are victimizing people, it’s the persons who have the guns and forever reason this seems the only alternative is to cause the end of someone’s life which has serious family repercussions causing harm to gener...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. According to local law enforcement, three individuals have been arrested on a variety of charges following a recent traffic stop. On Thursday, June 15, 2023, deputies of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office SCAT team stopped a vehicle on Orange Street that was occupied by three individuals. The three individuals were identified as Oterrance Matthews, Stephyium Burks, and Tavarius Cooks. During the traffic stop Oterrance Matthews...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Relationships, by and large, are what we make of them. Most if not all start out innocent enough as two people seem to enjoy being in each other’s company. But, as we all know, relationships can change at the drop of a dime. A local woman recently found out just how toxic and perhaps dangerous a relationship can be when the other party shows a side that can be frightening. On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, police officers were sent to check on the condition of an alleged victim. W...
Sunrise November 28, 1934 Sunset June 12, 2023 Charles Woodrow Ross was born in Ouachita Parish, LA on November 28, 1934 to the late Woodrow Ross and Christine Smith. He accepted Christ at an early age at Little Flower Catholic Church and attended Little Flower Academy in Monroe LA. where he achieved numerous accolades, graduated with honors and was the Salutatorian of his class in 1952. Charles entered the United States Air Force in 1953. After several tours of duties, he moved to Chicago, IL...
NOVA Workforce Institute of Northeast Louisiana held its class of 2023 graduation Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Monroe, LA. NOVA celebrated 15 years of growing the economy of Northeast LA by strengthening the workforce. NOVA guest keynote speaker was Beverly Lewis of Ochsner LSU Health in Monroe, LA....
Former Monroe, LA Mayor Jamie Mayo was recently invited to the White House by President and Dr. Biden to celebrate the 2023 LSU Lady Tigers basketball national championship. Mayo's invitation included hearing remarks from President Joe Biden, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Vice-President Kamala Harris as well as LSU head coach Kim Mulkey. A reception followed with Mayo invited to meet with players including Angel Reese, Alexis Morris, and Flau 'Jae Johnson....
Monroe Regional Black Chamber of Commerce always promotes black business and were at Legends Plaza, a food truck park at South 7th Street and Texas Avenue in Monroe, LA. Monroe Regional Black Chamber President Kenya Roberson and Vice President Herb Guillory were present for the festivities celebrating Juneteenth....
Celebrating Our Roots Juneteenth Celebration was held in Rayville, LA at the Rayville Rosenwald Eula D. Brritton Alumni Center on Monday, June 19, 2023. There were Senior Citizens' recognition, bike giveaways, free brown bag lunches, and artifacts from the past displayed. Special performances from the Rayville High School Drumline and Neville Boom Boom Club were among the Juneteenth highlights....
Edward Calloway, 44, of West Monroe LA, has been sentenced on federal wire fraud charges, announced United States Attorney Brandon B. Brown. At the sentencing hearing, Chief United States District Judge Terry A. Doughty sentenced Calloway to 24 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release. According to evidence presented to the court, Calloway served as the Financial Director for Ouachita Parish Hospital Service District’s G.B. Cooley Hospital (“Cooley Hospital”) from 2016 until October 2019. Prior to serving as their Financial D...
St John A.M.E. Church in Monroe LA is Sunday June 25, 2023 at 1pm where Rev. Betty Scott is pastor. Special guest is Rev. Morristine Chisley Avenue Baptist Church in Monroe LA. Program presiders are Brother and Sister Larry King....
A local woman is going through an experience that so many of those who rent an apartment or house have found all too common. For many that move, may start as “everything is going to be fine”. Nice pleasantries are exchanged, as the new tenant may feel that the place that they are about to move in, “is the one”. This particular woman said that she felt that way, but admitted that someone told her that she might be making a bad move. However, she felt confident that along with her dog, she made a good move. Everything, the woman said, was goi...
While there were parades all over the state, the Jackson Parish Branch decided to celebrate in a different way on Monday June 19, 2023. The Branch gave away snow cones and watermelon slices to anyone who stopped by the Signature Lounge, owned and operated by Mr. Shondell Osborne while conducting a membership and voter registration drive. Also, during this time, the branch members had devotion with Dr. Jacqueline Mason reading a scripture from Gal. 5"1' Sister Paulette Belton sang "Wade in the...
Eta Delta Lambda Chapter Education Foundation of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc held their 28th Scholarship Awards Banquet on Saturday May 6, 2023 at the Monroe Civic Center in Monroe LA. Banquet speaker was The Honorable Brother Judge Alvin Sharp 4th Judicial District Court Division l. Master of ceremonies was Brother Robert Gaines. Twelve 2023 Alpha Phi Alpha Outstanding Seniors were honored which included Channing Mack Ouachita Parish High School who was a 4.0 student going to USC on a...
Life is very unpredictable. We never know when the beginning or end will happen. Accidents are definitely unpredictable and can occur at a moment's notice. A family is dealing with the unexpected passing of a loved one which happened on Monday, June 12, 2023 from a vehicle accident. According to police Corkahn Zimmerman, 47, and an occupant were involved in a vehicle accident on 8th Street by the Monroe Civic Center in Monroe, LA. The victim later died on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. The vehicle...
Renzo Rendale Smith, 36, transitioned from his earthy life on June 6, 2023. Mr. Smith and his son Shaw Jackson lost their lives in a mass shooting incident in Richmond, VA, after a graduation ceremony. Renzo Rendale Smith was born on December 25, 1986, in Monroe, LA to Joseph and Grenda Smith. Renzo was baptized as a young child at St. James Baptist Church under the direction of Pastor J. J. Stewart. He was a devoted Christian that participated in Sunday School and sang in the youth choir. He...
Congratulations to 2023 Wossman graduate Makayla Jackson, who is moving toward greatness as she makes her next step into the world!...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A man alleged to have been involved in a 2017 shooting at the Parkview Apartments has been found guilty. Chadarrius Morehead was the lone suspect accused of shooting Kentarrius Webb at the apartment complex and was later identified as the shooter by a witness at the scene. Monroe Police also observed video evidence from the apartment complex, which showed Morehead allegedly committing the act. Webb died at a local hospital, as...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. As humans, we all have no say-so on how or when we come into this world. We are all the by-products of the actions of a man and a woman. After birth, we can't take care of ourselves, as our very survival depends on those who will care for us until we can walk, talk, feed ourselves, and adapt to our surroundings. As we grow older, our minds and bodies undergo an amazing transformation, but we still need those who brought us into...
A controversial resolution establishing purchasing and bidding procedures for the city of Monroe was again met with feedback from the community at Tuesday’s June 13, 2023 meeting, as the members of the city council brought the matter back for further discussion. When the resolution came up for the first time for council consideration, there was considerable backlash directed at council members and Mayor Friday Ellis. Before there was any discussion on the resolution, Council President Kema Dawson had Kurt Kelly from Purchasing address the m...
Averi Goins is a 2023 Kindergarten Graduate of J.S. Clark Magnet School. who is the 5 yearlold daughter of Avery and Kimberly Goins. Congratulations Averi who is on her way!...
t was a decision that Republicans weren’t expecting. One that they probably felt was in the bank. After all, they had the U. S. Supreme on their side. Well, at least four of the justices. Black Alabamians were elated following the news that Republicans in the Alabama legislature will have to redraw voting districts in the state as the Supreme Court said it violated the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Lawmakers, according to the ruling, will have to draw new congressional maps that “reflect the growing Black population” in the state. The 5-4 decis...
Congratulations Sonya Fields new Roy Shelling Elementary School Principal in Monroe LA. Principal was recently appointed principal recently. Fields has held several assistant principal positions in the Ouachita Parish and Monroe City Schools. She has a wealth of experience in education and looking forowrd to serving the community and Roy Shelling Elementary School....
Rubby Nell Whitfield 38 years later graduated from Grambling State Umiversity with a Master's degree in Public Administration this spring of 2023. Whitfield received a bachelor's of science degree in December 1985. She is a single parent who put two children through college Attorney CeCe Whitfield and Real Estate Agent Rorre Whitfield. She has four grandchildren Rylee, Rorre Jr., Ryatt and Reheem. Whitfield has a promoting company, catering business and co owner of RoRo's Snowball #1 and #2 and...
In the Prichard's Addition/Atkins Quarters in Monroe LA was an historic Rosenwald School Mt. Nebo. The school's historic significance is being recognized in by a written and video documentary which is in its initial stages. Those students, teachers, staff that were part of Rosenwald Mt. Nebo your assistance is needed to document the history of this historic site in the near future....
Community Program Presenter: Carl Haring, Wisner Catfish Farm & Chef Darrel Teats, on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 11 A.M.- 12 P.M. Carver-McDonald Branch Library, 2941 Renwick St., Monroe, LA 318-327-1477Catfish is delicious, easy to cook, high in protein, and pairs well with a wide variety of ingredients and sauces. How healthy is catfish? Catfish offer a wide range of health benefits. They are high in protein, low in fat, and contain omega-3 fatty acids which can help reduce inflammation and im...
The Alexandria Police Department is facing a federal lawsuit stemming from an incident where a Black woman died while in custody after two Alexandria police officers arrested her. The lawsuit was filed by the mother of Rose Marie Taylor, who was in the Rapides Parish Detention Center No. 1 on May 19, 2022, when she was found unresponsive in her cell, two days after she was arrested by Alexandria police officers Brian and Matthew Frost. The two officers are alleged to be father and son, with...
The shootings continue. The death toll keeps going up. When will it end? Only God knows. The next minute is not guaranteed to anyone. We are told to constantly be aware of our surroundings and to always be on guard But is that any way for people to live? Sadly, in this day and time, yes. A daily dose of reality reminds us. Just a few days ago, someone made the decision that they were going to end someone's life. On June 5, 2023, Monroe Police responded to a call around 10:14 PM about a shooting...
The road to glory has no appointed time or date which all must travel. One never knows when the end will come while we should live everyday as if its your last. Clydell Pugh Jones was a pillar in the Monroe LA Community. She was a mother, grandmother, an advocate and a friend. She was a former educator who gave all she had to her student's way past the books. She was a community servant serving and helping many causes. She was a church pillar at her church St. Timothy Baptist Church in Monroe...
Melvin Morrison Jacobs transitioned on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ray Jacobs, and her parents, Nathan and Lily Morrison. Melvin was born in Mer Rouge, LA. She attended Delta High School and Northeast Louisiana University (now ULM). Melvin was a retiree of the Monroe City School Board. She was a faithful member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church where she was the President of the Usher Ministry. Melvin's precious memories will live on in the hearts of...
Former Monroe police officer Reggie Brown has had what one could call a "complicated" relationship with some within the city of Monroe as a police officer. He has held several positions within the department, going all the way to that of chief. Many will say that was because of his "relationship" with former mayor Jamie Mayo, that as long as Mayo was the mayor, Brown was the chief. That all changed with the changing of who sat behind the mayor's desk when the current mayor, Oliver "Friday"...
Congratulations Monroe Firefighter Captain Reginald Hill for 28 years of dedicated service to the Monroe Fire Department and the citizens of Monroe LA Captain Hill retired on May 29, 2023 where his family and firefighters wished him the best at fire station #2!...
School’s out and the temperature is rising. Kids need to spend some time outside, no matter how hot it may get. It is in their nature. They also want to have some fun at the same time. One way for kids to have their cake and eat it too is to spend some fun time in a pool. The city is offering swimming lessons at two of the city’s community pools for the summer. The two community pools are at Henrietta Johnson Rec Center at 2238 Burg Jones Lane and Lillie Marbles Rec Center on Renwick Street next to Miller Funeral Home. Before the fun could beg...
State Representative Pat Moore expresses her congratulations to Shelby Wright, a 2023 Wossman High School graduate and the recipient of the prestigious Tulane Legislative Scholars Award for District 17 recently. This award of $61,306.00 is a well-deserved recognition of Wright's outstanding achievements, and is applauded for her dedication to education and civic engagement....
Lauren Stringfellow was crowned Miss Dazzle Dance 2023 at the Dazzle Dance 11th Annual Recital on Saturday June 3, 2023 at Monroe Civic Center Jack Howard Theatre. Miss Dazzle Dance was crowned by Dazzle Dance's Miss Jessica. Miss Dazzle Dance Lauren Stringfellow is the daughter of Perry and Stringfellow....
Dazzle Dance 11th Recital "Juke Joint" was Saturday June 3, 2023 on Monroe LA's biggest stages at the Monroe Civic Center Jack Howard Theatre. Dazzle Dancers perform an array of talents in jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, pointe from the blues, gospel, rhythm and blues, and jazz. It was a breath-taking recital which kept the audience on the edge of their seats standing the entire evening. Thanks to all Dazzle Dance supporters and fans for showing up and out for the Dazzle Dancers!...
The community is invited to learn how to plant and grow a vegetable garden by presenter Horticulture Kerry Heafner of the LSU Ag Center at Carver-McDonald Branch Library, 2941 Renwick St. Monroe, LA 71201, Thursday, June 15, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM; contact Branch Manager Joyce Powell, 318-327-1477, for more information. Vegetable gardening is a wonderful activity that brings joy and peace to the mind, while also nurturing and beautifying the environment. A home vegetable garden is easy to...
