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With God's favor the impossible is possible especially when you believe! Overseer/Pastor Inez Walker's 72nd birthday was a special time for a celebration honoring her Friday, July 7, 2023 at the Monroe Civic Center. Pastor Walker was escorted by Timorion D. Jenkins, Willie D. Jenkins and Timothy D. Jenkins....
NAACP held its annual Freedom Fund Banquet Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Mount Zion Baptist Family Life Center. Mistress of Ceremony was Shelia Howell, secretary, NAACP Ouachita/Monroe Branch #6068. Guest speaker was former Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, Shawn D. Wilson. At the Freedom Fund Banquet Betty Ward Cooper recognized elected officials, NAACP branch presidents, event sponsors, and other special guests....
A memorial tribute honoring the life and legacy of Coach Hershell West was held Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Rayville Rosenwald/Eula D. Britton Alumni Center in Rayville, LA. Prayers, tributes, and songs of gratitude were offered in memory of the late Coach Hershell West. Among the programmed participants were Coach Johnny McCaa, Larry Wright, and Rev. Richard Wilson lll among other programmed guests' tributes....
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, challenges and changes GSU fans can expect academically...
On Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 11:00 at the Carver-McDonald Branch Library, Horticulture Kerry Heafner, LSU AgCenter will discuss about composting and raised garden beds. Compost is a mixture of ingredients used as plant fertilizer and to improve soil's physical, chemical, and biological properties. It is commonly prepared by decomposing plants and food waste, recycling organic materials, and manure. With composting, it helps to have a vision of what the entire process will look like. How to Compost-Start your compost pile on bare earth.; Lay t...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Holidays are events reserved for celebrations of just having a good time with family and friends. The last thing one would want is to have something happen that would otherwise put a damper on the celebration. Guns should never be in the equation whether one is celebrating or not. On July 4, 2023, Monroe Police were called to respond to a report of shots being fired in a southside neighborhood. When officers arrived at a...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The so-called war on drugs continues in communities across the nation, and the city of Monroe is no exception. It may be worth it to some, but not at the expense of losing your freedom or perhaps your life. On June 29, 2023, around 7:40 PM, Monroe Police responded to reports of numerous shots fired in an area containing apartments on Bunch Circle in Monroe, LA. Upon arrival at the apartment complex, officers said an anonymous witness told them that alleged shooters ran into a re...
Sadly missed is Stanley Ray Scott, 69, who passed on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Stanley was born September 28, 1953, in Monroe, LA, to Johnnie Mae Scott and Leslie Scott. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Stanley attended Carroll High School. He served eight years in the United States Marine Corps, which he served and completed with an honorable discharge. He ranked as a sergeant. He worked several years at General Motors, St. Francis Medical Center, and, lastly, twelve years at...
Monroe Police made a grim discovery after responding to a call recently. On Monday, July 3, 2023, at around 4:30 PM, officers were alerted to respond to a call in the area of Jackson Street and Plum Street. Upon arrival, officers found the body of a deceased male. The male was identified as 51-year-old Randall Parrott. As of press time, there have been few details from MPD, but according to the department, there did not appear to be any foul play involved in the man’s death. MPD also said that after an autopsy has been performed, a cause of d...
I am writing on behalf of the FDK Foundation, local C.O.R.E members, concerned community citizens of Jonesboro, Louisiana, and the Jackson Parish NAACP. Over the past weeks, we have had several conference calls and community meetings with community members who have great concerns with the historical marker for the Deacons, including the proposed location, safety, and visibility to the community. My grandfather Frederick Douglas Kirkpatrick and uncle Earnest Thomas founded the Deacons for...
It was a decision that Louisiana Republicans didn’t want, but perhaps quietly acknowledged that there wasn’t anything that they could do about it. A decision by the U.S. Supreme Court requiring Louisiana legislators to redraw its congressional maps because the current one allegedly violates Voting Rights Act. Louisiana’s Black state legislators have been trying for years to have a second majority voting district in a state where the Afro-American population is one-third Black. But Republicans have resisted every attempt by Black leaders to ca...
Eleven years is a long time to wait for justice. That is like waiting a lifetime for someone to be in what seems to be limbo, waiting for that someone who has taken the life of an innocent to finally face justice. No, it is not about revenge. God will take care of that. It's been eleven years since one of God's angels left this world. It also has been eleven years of hurt and pain for a mother who misses her daughter so very much. Synkeva Latrice McGee left this world following a tragic...
The once youngsters are becoming oldsters while time continues to march ahead. A surprise birthday celebration was given to Tessa Turner by her daughter Charita Turner on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Mt. Zion Life Center in Monroe, LA. All in attendance had a great time surprising the guest of honor. Happy Birthday Tessa!...
Thousands converged in the Nolan Norman Park in Wisner, LA Saturday, July 1, 2023, for the 15th Annual Nolan Norman Day. There were folks everywhere, and the street leading into the park was jammed all day and night. Nolan Norman Day patrons enjoyed a day in the Nolan Norman Park in honor of Nolan "Big Daddy" Norman with performances starring Tucka, Ghetto Cowboy, Jeff Floyd, Keith Frank, and many more performers. Proceeds of the Nolan Norman Day go toward scholarships for deserving area...
Monroe/Ouachita NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet is Saturday July 8, 2023 at 6:30pm at Mt. Zion Family Life Center 101 N. 18th St. Monroe LA. Freedom Fund Banque Keynote Speaker is Mr. Shawn Wilson...
Join library presenter Juanita Cook, owner of A-Berry Farms as she talks all things berries, Thursday, July 13, 2023, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM at Carver-McDonald Branch Library, 2941 Renwick St., Monroe, LA. A berry is a small, pulpy, and often edible fruit. Typically, berries are juicy, rounded, brightly colored, sweet, sour or tart, and do not have a stone or pit, although many pips or seeds may be present. Berries are low in calories and extremely nutritious. In addition to being high in...
The Southern University Alumni Federation - Monroe Chapter is inviting Monroe area students who will new incoming freshmen to Southern University for the fall, 2023 semester to a reception that will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, July 15, 2023. The event will be held in the conference room of the G.B. Cooley Building, located at 211 N. Third Street (next to Doe's Restaurant), Monroe, La. 71201. We are looking forward to meeting future Southernites....
When Antoinette Hoard saw a chance to reach out to more local families and children she jumped at the opportunity. Having spent most of her career serving the needs of her community, she was intrigued by the new program that was launching to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services across the Ouachita Parish. Innovative Network of Knowledge (INK) was looking for a grants director to lead their new outreach effort and Antoinette was ready. Since graduating from the University of Louisiana...
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...
