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A mind is a terrible thing to waste. It’s even worse if one isn’t given the opportunity to use it when it is sharp and can absorb much knowledge. If it were left to the Louisiana Republican Party, that would have happened yesterday. According to reports, officials with the state’s Republican Party held at a recent meeting approved a resolution whereby state lawmakers would “forbid” the study of racism at colleges and universities. The reason given for such a backward request, they argued, was to stop classes from examining (teaching) “inglorio...
A local family was looking forward to spending a weekend at a get-a-way in Union Parish on a recent weekend. It was to have been a birthday celebration for a loved one, as various family members, including sisters, brothers, nephews, nieces, and small children, were all there to mark the special day and what was considered a festive occasion. It would turn out to be a weekend that the family would rather not remember but would never be forgotten. A family member contacted the Monroe Dispatch to let others know that some people around may not...
P.E.E.P President Kenneth Wilson and the Board of Directors presented the Wossman Head Girls' Basketball Coach Otis Robinson, his staff, and the back-to-back Wossman Lady Wildcats 2023 Division III State Champions with a $1000 champion ring donation at the George "Vamp " Belton Sports Complex on the campus of Wossman High School in Monroe, LA on April 14, 2023. The P.E.E.P. organization is beyond proud of the Lady Cats' hard work, commitment, and dedication....
Boasting the motto "Let us lead by serving others" Carroll High School in Monroe, LA held its National Beta Club induction ceremony recently, inducting new National Beta Club members. The induction ceremony was held in the Carroll High School auditorium before older club members and well-wishers. Seventeen new members were inducted, joining sixteen senior Beta Club members. Dr. Eric Davis is principal of Carroll High School....
Iconoclast means breaker of images. Many paintings were defaced that represented historical figures (kings, queens, and famous religious figures) in 1453 A.D. Paintings of Blacks such as Moses, Sparticus, Saint Maurice, Saint Nicolas, Septimus Severus (a Black Emperor Of Rome), Pope Victor, Pope Melchiades, and Pope Gelasius (Black Popes), even Hannibal has been represented as White. A paint brush was dipped into white paint, then dark skin was painted over or white washed. Iconoclasts must have run out of paint or gotten tired, because some...
In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, a life can be gone. At an unknown moment, we will transition from living and breathing to closing our eyes for the last time. There is much grief in the air as the community comes to grips with the loss of three beautiful young Black women who tragically lost their lives on Thursday, April 6, 2023 in an automobile accident. The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's office said that 23-year-old Kierra McCraw, 24-year-old Annesha Coleman, and 22-year-old Anijah...
The road to glory has no appointed time or date. Hearts are saddened and shocked at the unexpected death of Janice Montgomery Prymus on Sunday, April 9, 2023. She was from Bastrop, LA and was a 1974 graduate of Bastrop High School. Her final rites are Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at 11:00 AM at King's Funeral Home Chapel, 1511W. California Ave in Ruston, LA. Visitation is 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Please keep her family in prayer....
The momentum by some conservative groups across the nation to get more involved in school board matters shows no signs of abating, as it could happen here in Monroe. At the Tuesday, April 11, 2023 meeting, board members heard from a former Monroe school member who voiced her concerns over a long-standing board policy. Nerrisa Bryant addressed board members saying that the policy that governs the curriculum process should have more involvement from parents. According to Bryant, current policy dictates that there is no requirement for parents to...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The violence continues, as many are asking, when will it stop? Will people step away, or can they, when passions become inflamed to the point where a violent solution is all that an individual sees? That seems to be the only answer for some, as another shooting incident rocks the community. This time, it came from Forrest Street, where Monroe Police Department (MPD) officers raced to a call of a discharged firearm on Saturday, Ma...
Otis Bay Powell, 61, was the son of Louis Glover and Cloteal Powell. He was born August 16, 1961. He was the youngest of eight children. Otis worked as a landscaper for 17 years at the Monroe City Schools before his retirement. He was called home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, April 6, 2023. Anyone who ever met Otis would tell you he was a cool dude. He would give anyone his last. All the kids in the neighborhood loved him. Otis was a good person to everyone. Left behind to cherish...
Matthew Thornton grew up in Monroe, LA. He graduated from Carver Elementary School and was a member of the Carroll High School graduating class of 1966. He was an honor student who also played football for the mighty Carroll Bulldogs. Thornton was a standout on the defensive line, where he starred as a defensive stopper. He was a renowned pastor for 45 years at New Direction Baptist Church in Seattle, WA. He was the National Baptist Association president for a number of years. Thornton went home...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. "He wanted to be famous". Monroe Police Chief Victor Zordan said those words following the arrest of 18-year-old Issazavian Webb, who had been on the wanted list of local law enforcement since February 6, 2023 and had been on the run eluding police. Webb was alleged to have fired at three police officers using an AR-15-style rifle and was arrested on April 6, 2023. A $10,000 reward was offered for Webb's capture soon after the...
Back to Back Louisiana Non-Select Division II Basketball State Champions are Wossman High School Lady Cats from Monroe, LA, who captured the LHSAA State Basketball title Saturday, March 4, 2023 at the Burton Coliseum in Lake Charles, LA. Wossman defeated Albany, 63-43. Congratulations Wossman Lady Cats Basketball team and Coaches Otis Robinson, Gerline Guillaume, and Zaire Dill....
How Mae Lucky was able to purge over 3,000 Black voters off Ouachita voter's registration. Make it legal...pass a law! That’s how it was done in 1956, and that is the way it is done today. All you need is a political consensus to write an amendment and then vote it into law. It doesn’t matter if it is morally or socially correct…it just has to be law. Page 9 of proposed decree document 2548, United States vs. State of Louisiana et.al, section 8.4 reads, “In early 1956 state officials and private White citizens launched an all-out program...
Save the Date: US 165 Safety Improvement Project from Renwick Street to Hwy 15 DOTD Community Public Meeting, Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Rose of Sharon Baptist Church, 716 Martin Luther King Jr, Drive, Monroe. Your input is important. Contact Persons: Representative Pat Moore (318) 362-3014....
Who and Where are the Black Leaders in Monroe LA?...
Show your appreciation and support for libraries by visiting your local community library during National Library Week, April 23-29! The theme for National Library Week 2023 is "There's More to the Story," illustrating the fact that in addition to the books in library collections, available in a variety of formats from picture books to large print, libraries offer so much more. You can check out at your local library items like DVD's, CD's, BCD's, ebooks, Playaway's and much more. Library...
Entries for the 17th annual Ernest J. Gaines Award for Literary Excellence will be accepted through October 15, 2023. Initiated by donors of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation to honor Mr. Gaines’ extraordinary contribution to the literary world, the award recognizes the outstanding work of emerging African American fiction writers. The winner receives a $15,000 prize. Eligibility and submission details for the award can be found at ernestjgainesaward.org/criteria. Entries must be a work of fiction – novels or collections of short stories – publi...
Eating too much sugar is a poor decision for your health for several reasons. Harvard Health notes that an excessive sugar intake can lead to higher blood pressure, weight gain, diabetes, and fatty liver disease. Another issue you put your body at risk of when you consume too much of this sweet stuff is blood sugar spikes. While a bit of fluctuation in in your blood sugar is normal, experiencing high spikes regularly can cause damage to your heart, kidney, nerves and more over time, according to MD Anderson Cancer Center. Unfortunately, many...
High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship, email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph, contact information, official GPA, high school transcript, class rank and ACT score. Deadline is May 15, 2022. The late legendary Irma Irma DeTiege, by God's amazing grace and mercy, helped many get through the race of life through her inspiration and fortitude. Please donate to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship...
At Greater New Antioch Baptist Church in Monroe LA, Minister Dorothy R. Harris church birthday surprise was surprising on Sunday April 9, 2023.The minister had not a clue she would behonored with a cake and a meal for her 80th birthday. Happy 80th birthday Minister Dorothy R. Harris! P...
The irony April 4: It is the 55th anniversary of Dr King’s death. Donald J Trump was prosecuted by a Black man, in a city headed by a Black man, and a police department headed by a Black woman. Walking in the same courthouse that The Central Park Five walked in, which called for their execution, who were later exonerated, and were never acknowledged it or apologized .Look at God!!!...
Christopher C. Avery was born on December 22, 1970 to Marilyn Owens Avery and the late Robert Earl Tucker. Christopher's early education began at Our Lady Help of Christians (OLHC), H.V. Adams, and Morehouse Parish Junior Schools in Bastrop, LA. He was a 1988 Bastrop High School graduate. He began his studies at Grambling State University and finished his Bachelor's degree at the University of LA Monroe. He longed for more medical knowledge, so he went on to receive an Associate's degree in...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A local man is fighting for what he says is to restore his dignity and character following an alleged domestic incident that led to his arrest. He also said that he is fighting false charges leveled against him, stemming from a domestic altercation with his ex-girlfriend. Jo'Darius Robinson said things between the mother of his son (his ex) started when he went to pick up his son on Wednesday, March 1, 2023. According to...
Lauren MaryAnn Ballard of Monroe, LA was recently elected Miss Sophomore at Jackson State University in Jackson, MS for the 2023-2024 academic school year. Her campaign platform, "L.O.C.K. in with Lauren", means Leveling Up Ourselves and Campus while answering the Knock to the door of endless opportunities. Lauren is studying Political Science with a concentration in Legal Studies. She was also inducted into the Beta Xi Chapter of Lambda Sigma Honor Society, a member of the JSU Blue...
The City of Monroe has received a 1.5 million dollar grant through the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to launch a Safe Housing and Healthy Homes Program administered by the Planning and Urban Development Department (PUD), Community Development Division, as a sub-grantee, in partnership with Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) to help homeowners and landlords who own houses built before 1978, rent to a family with a child/children 6 years old or younger, pregnant mom, and meet the low-moderate income criteria....
A Monroe man says he is on a quest for justice, not for himself, but for others who may find themselves in similar situations where justice has been denied. Michael Johnson said his ordeal began in December 2021 when he traveled north on Hwy 139. He said he was at a red light when he noticed that a police officer had pulled behind him. This was about 1:40 AM. Johnson said that the officers activated his lights when the light changed to green. Johnson then pulled over into a parking lot. According to Johnson, the officer was a Troop F Louisiana...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A Ouachita Parish man in the Ouachita Correctional Center (OCC) faces serious consequences following the aftermath of a fatal house fire. On Friday, March 31, 2023 at around 11:50 PM, deputies from the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's office, along with firefighters from the Ouachita Parish Fire Department, responded to a reported house fire on Davison Street in Monroe, LA. Firefighters extinguished the flames upon arrival, and as they...
Barbara Joyce Hall Caldwell was born in San Francisco, CA, on July 21, 1948, to the late Clarence and Barbara Hall. She accepted Christ at an early age and stayed active with her church community. She graduated from Rhymes High School in Rayville, LA, in 1965. She also attended Grambling State University from 1966 to 1967. She was married to Freddie Lee Caldwell on April 18, 1967, and four children were born to this union. Barbara earned her CNA certification, LVN, and other additional...
There was a war that this nation became involved in that bitterly divided it with the men who served and died, being caught right in the middle. It was the Vietnam Conflict, where thousands of young American men went and fought for a cause many said that America should not have gotten involved. Unlike Pearl Harbor, America was not attacked as was in World War II, but leaders from presidents down to the military saw otherwise. We all know someone who has either served or died from the war, as it...
Cuba Baptist Church in Bosco, LA showed appreciation to its Pastor and wife, Dr. Samuel and Mrs. Mary Toney on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Guest minister Pastor Curtis Allen and Hopewell Baptist Church helped commemorate 25 years of ministry for the couple....
At Greater New Antioch Baptist Church at the 27th Church Anniversary on Sunday April 2, 2023, church members were shown appreciation by the church and Pastor John Russell ll Mothers Roena Russell, Lillie Boyd, Lorretta Wilson and Geneva Gray, Deacon Walter Jackson and Sister Leola Blackston. Special guest was Rev Tegitra Thomas First Baptist Church....
"Let us lead by serving others," Carroll High School in Monroe LA held national beta Club induction ceremony on Thursday March 16, 2023 inducting new National Beta Club Members. The induction ceremony was held in the Carroll High School Auditorium. Seventeen new National Beta Club Members were inducted joining sixteen senior Beta Club Members. Dr. Eric v. Davis is Principal at Carroll....
King Solomon Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe LA 25th Anniversary for Pastor & Sister Wesley Daniel recently. Rev. Kenneth Nolley of St. Mary Missionary Baptist Church in Monroe LA was guest speaker....
– Origin Bank announced that Bobby Williams has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Louisiana Director of Community Development, a new position designed to serve as a resource for individuals and communities throughout north Louisiana. "Origin's commitment to the communities we serve is unwavering. That's why we've created this new position to serve as a proactive, effective ally for those who have historically been underserved in their banking needs," said Origin Bank Louisiana State P...
Who and Where are the Black Leaders in Monroe LA?...
Sources tell the Monroe Dispatch that a shootout allegedly occurred on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 on Cagle Dr. in Monroe, LA. According to sources, gunplay happens all the time and is so frequent that some residents are fearful yet immune to the activities. As one source put it, shootouts constantly occur in this community when individuals pull guns and begin firing at one another without regard to others. During the Wednesday shootout, an innocent bystander was shot in the chest by an errant bullet. The female minor was a victim of...
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A local family is happy to be alive without anyone getting hurt after a gunman kept them inside their home, later surrendering himself to the police. On Saturday, March 25, 2023, Monroe Police received a call of a barricaded individual inside a residence on Cagle Drive, who allegedly had a firearm in his possession. According to MPD, thankfully, the victim and her four children were outside the home when officers arrived. The...
Edward Ray Lawrence (Red), 53, of Monroe, passed away on March 24, 2023 in Monroe, LA. Edward was born in Monroe to Ernest Smith and Bobby Nell Lawrence Smith on August 26, 1969. He attended Carroll High School and went on to study at Southern University. Edward married Kimberly Haynes Lawrence on July 30, 2005, in Monroe, LA. He was an entrepreneur and worked as President and Owner of Celebrity Stylist Beauty School and Celebrity Barber School. He was also a franchise owner of Sport Clips....
Any type of fire is traumatic, especially when caught off guard or asleep. According to police reports, a house fire occurred on Saturday, March 25, 2023 on Lee Ave. in Monroe, LA where a child lost his life. There were others in the house, but they thankfully managed to escape. In the chaos of a disaster like a house fire, things happen quickly and can easily consume those caught within it. The most devastating news one can receive is hearing that a loved one they had seen moments before never...
The family of Kaci Coleman continues to mourn the death of their loved one, as the Monroe Dispatch learned more details of the tragic incident that claimed her life. The Monroe Dispatch did an initial report of Coleman's death, confirmed through family members that she had been killed in what is believed to be an automobile accident on Hwy 34 during the early morning hours on Friday, March 10, 2023. According to law enforcement's account of the incident, Coleman was walking/running in the...
“Strike the iron while it is hot” is what some may start to say regarding a proposed bill that is on Louisiana’s legislators’ plate. A pay raise authored by Joe Marino(I -85) would raise the legislator’s pay from $16,800 to $60,000. That’s a whopping almost 400% increase in pay for a job that is not full-time. You would need more than “two hands” to handle a whopper of that size. Seriously, some legislators should know that such a proposal could potentially raise the ire of many voters back home in their districts who do not have $60,000 sa...
Boasting the motto "Let us lead by serving others" Carroll High School in Monroe, LA held its National Beta Club induction ceremony on Thursday, March 16, 2023, inducting new National Beta Club members. The induction ceremony was held in the Carroll High School auditorium before older club members and well-wishers. Seventeen new members were inducted, joining sixteen senior Beta Club members. Dr. Eric Davis is principal of Carroll High School....
Ethel Turner celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends on Saturday, March 25, 2023 in Monroe, LA at a local restaurant. Family and friends reminisced taking Madear back down memory lane while dining and enjoying one another's company. What a joyous occasion for Mrs. Turner and family to treasure. Happy 90th Birthday Mrs. Ethel Turner!...
At Southern University in Baton Rouge LA the legacy continues 79th SGA President Brandon Horne (Monroe LA) and 93rd Miss Southern and A&M Jordan Williams (Madison MS) Congratulations Brandon and Jordan!...
High school seniors interested in applying for the Irma DeTiege Scholarship, email information to [email protected]. Scholarship requirements: biographical essay, recent photograph, contact information, official GPA, high school transcript, class rank and ACT score. Deadline is May 15, 2022. The late legendary Irma Irma DeTiege, by God's amazing grace and mercy, helped many get through the race of life through her inspiration and fortitude. Please donate to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship...
What a 46th birthday celebration for James Walker! Walker Celebrated a memorable year only by Grace and Mercy on Sat. March 18, 2023 with family and friends in West Monroe LA at Barbeque West. It was a birthday celebration fit for King James Walker with food, fun and fellowship. Happy Birthday James love Kassondra, Mom Inez Walker all your family and friends. Photo 46th 1- James Walker celebrated his 46th birthday. Photo 46th 2- Walker Family Members James Walker Jr., Janez Walker, Jayde...
It may have taken three decades to get it started, but it appears that persistence has paid off, as the official groundbreaking ceremony was held for construction to begin in the Kansas Lane Extension Project. Louisiana’s Gov. John Bel Edwards was in attendance as Monroe mayor Friday Ellis officially announced that the long-awaited project is off and running. It has been a project that has gone through at least three mayoral administrations and numerous gubernatorial administrations, but after hearing comments from mayor Ellis, it appears that...
"Birthdays are a new start, a fresh beginning and a time to pursue new endeavors with new goals. Move forward with confidence and courage. You are a very special person. May today and all of your days be amazing!" Happy birthday Joyce Powell....
Disclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. A Monroe man is behind bars for his alleged role in the shooting death of a local woman. On March 16, 2023, Monroe police responded to a call of a shooting on Spurgeon Dr. The shooting, according to the police department, left a female deceased as a result of the shooting. Officers arrested Chasire Powell as the alleged gunman who fired the fatal shots. Officers say that when they arrived at the scene, Powell was allegedly...
