Happenings

Onyx Flow & Throw

If you can rap, sing or freestyle come show your stuff Thurs. Night at the ONYX Thursday. Open Mic Night begins at 9pm. Onyx Lounge open Tues. –Sat. 9pm-3am @Onyx Lounge

Beauty only Skin Deep

Easy to jump in, hard to getaway. Don’t become a victim. Eyes are deceiving!

Social Justice

There are 750,000 people with disabilities currently incarcerated in our nation.

Vehicle License or Title

In a hurry and need Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) vehicle title, transfer, tag, registrations. Duplicates & renewals, need to buy or rent a house visit “Super T” 1612 Garrett Rd. Monroe LA down past Sam’s Club or call 318.855.3899 or 318.509.8150

Laugh of a Lifetime

Aunt Susie & Crew Gospel Comedy Show, Live In Monroe Saturday November 11, 7pm, Wossman High School 1600 Arizona Ave. in Monroe LA, $10 /”VIP” / With Reception $25/$15 at the Door. More Info 318- 791-2392

Mr. TCU

Recently Brandon Victorian was named Mr. Texas Christian University (TCU) during homecoming activities. Mr. TCU is from Monroe LA and is a former Ouachita Grad. Congratulations Brandon!

Cold Cuts

Southside King at Jena’s Professional Hair on Plum St. in Monroe, LA

Veterans Forum

Saturday November 11, Mount Olivet Baptist Monroe LA, W.L. Brannon Hall, 2918 Maddox Street (Building behind the Church) 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Public forum dedicated to connecting Veterans, service members, and their families to local resources. Information on VA Benefits- Claims / Appeal Process and VA Health Care Benefits/ Services topics discussed. more info John Wilson 318- 547-0560 or johnewilson@ bellsouth.net

Different Generation

New rules, no respect, think everyone owes them, very little respect for elders. Jails will remain filled mentality. Raise your kids and think everyone owes them, very little respect for elders. Jails will remain filled mentality. Raise your kids and grandkids or be ready to spend lots of money or not!

Contact Us

Got news, been somewhere, need a listening ear, been wronged, need to tell the world, call us, we can help! Subscriptions/ Advertising-Old newspaper copies 318.789.0098 phone/ fax 855-299-0718 news or Religious Log email monroedispatch@yahoo. com –Monroe Dispatch P.O. Box 4823 Monroe LA 71211 318.325.2858. Subscriptions Mailed $37.50 year-$20- 6mos-Home delivery $40 year-$22- 6mos or Chase Bank Quick Pay monroedispatch@ yahoo.com

Domestic Abuse Crisis

In an abusive relationship, need help and don’t know where to go or who to call? Domestic abuse crisis line is answered 24/7. The phone number is (318) 323-1505.

Shawnuff BBQ Best in Town

Right off I-20 and Hwy 165 S Shawnuff BBQ is here to serve you Tues.-Fri. New Hours 11am – until all the food is gone. On Sat. 11am -2pm get here early to enjoy lip-smacking bbq, and koolaide. So good you don’t have to say grace, already blessed and there are 3 sides

to every plate beans, potato salad and slaw, your choice. Call ahead 318.855.3652.

Community Conversation

The 318 Community Ambassadors are back on the radio Majic 97.3, 10 am. Brother Brian Johnson motivates & educates every Sat. at the Roundtable where you can EAT (Evaluate All Things). Check it out and lock it down!

Radio Advertising

Call Art Edwards 318 680.1691 or 318.388.2323 and forget the fancy title Art sells radio advertising for 6 radio stations. Give Art a call. He can make your event successful!

Stigmas

Only 27.6 percent blacks with a disability in our nation have a job, and 40 percent live in poverty.

Social Dilemma

Babies raising babies

Blues & Soul Report - PPW’s Top 10 Blues

1. Do Thanks – Vick Allen

2. Kiss it Goodbye -Lomax

3. I Need A Drank – Big Robb

4. Slow Motion – Lamorris Williams

5. Side Piece Motel – David Brinston

6. Baby Sitter -Charles Williams

7. Grown Folks Spot – Donnie Ray

8. I’m in Love By Myself – Peggy Scott

9. Deadbeat Lover – Chris Ivey

10. Call Me -Nelson Curry

Handyman Services

Experienced Reasonable Service, mowing, tree cutting, dirt leveling, chain link fence repair, landscaping, painting, firewood, fence row cleaning and more need the job done right the first time- call 318.512.0715. References. Reliable, dependable and professional.

Rob Lloyd Top 10 - Smooth Jazz

1. NATHAN EAST-Reverence

2. RICK BRAUN-Around The Horn

3. NORMAN BROWN-Let It Go

4. MARC ANTOINE-Laguna Beach

5. PAUL BROWN-One Way Back

6. RICHARD ELLIOT-Summer Madness

7. GERALD ALBRIGHT- G

8. LINDSAY WEBSTER- Back To Your Heart

9. JEFF LORBER FUSION- Prototype

10. BRIAN CULBERTSON - Funk