Happenings

Happenings

Race Equity

Teaching critical race theory in schools has become a hot topic and politicalized. Truth hurts for those who don’t want all to know especially if the wait is 100 years later!

Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl”

Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM and Saturday, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM. All plates come with coffee or fountain drink. Great food! Great service at reasonable prices. Three Monroe locations: Now Save #1 4399, Hwy 165 South, 318-737-7873; Tiger Market Café, 1800 Forsythe Ave, Suite 1, 318-325-4000; Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 S and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s Cooking features $4.99 breakfast and coffee, $6.99 lunch, drink & ice cream waiting for you. Terentius Deburr will serve you up!

Sexual or Domestic Violence Assault

If you or a friend or family member are facing a situation of sexual or domestic violence or assault, call 211 to be connected to information and certified professionals who can help navigate your situation. Don't wait – call today Bonnie’ s Whatever Hats & Etc.

Bonnie’ s Whatever Hats & Etc.

Stop guessing trust a hat expert in incredible hats is Bonnie who has the eye for the perfect hat for you! Call 318.614.1578 Let Bonnie fix you up with the right size, color and décor of hat appropriate for any occasion female and male. Bonnie will take care of you! Happy Holidays-Jesus is the reason for the season! See Ad display pg. 4

.GUNAA 2021 Virtual Convention

The Grambling University National Alumni Association (GUNAA) will host its 2021 Virtual Convention with the Inaugural GUNAA Alumni Week. The Alumni Week will begin Monday, August 2, 2021 and will feature presentations from the membership committee, fundraising committee, special projects and updates from GSU leadership. The virtual convention will commence on Friday, August 6, 2021 and close on August 7, 2021.

Great Gift

For the person who has it all give a gift that never gets old, will not fade, become too small or will just sit in the closet. Send that person you think a lot of a subscription to the Monroe Dispatch 6mos - $22, 1 year - $40.00. Send name address and $$$ to Monroe Dispatch P.O. Box 4823 Monroe LA.

New Location-New Name-Same Quality Service!

Got an old vehicle or about to buy a used vehicle, you’ll need good honest mechanics. Trust EasyDoesIt Auto Care Center 675 Kansas Lane, Monroe LA because they do great guaranteed work. They know how to fix and repair vehicles in a timely and reasonable manner. Stop letting you know who, get cha; making you pay crazy dollars you really don’t have, unless you got it like that! Call Easy or Rocky at 318-331-5524, you’ll be glad you did! See ad display pg. 3

Quality Mental Healthcare

Looking for a qualified mental health counselor? Try Serene Mind Counseling for your counseling needs. Serene Mind Counseling is a private practice office that provides exceptional mental health counseling services with the mission to provide the best clinical care rooted in safety, security, and attachment. Treatments are available for both adolescents and adults. BCBSLA, Cigna, Aetna, Tricare East, and Vantage commercial insurance plans accepted. Visit http://www.serenemindcounseling.co or call 318-342-6918 for more information.

Radio Advertising

Call Art Edwards 318 680.1691 or 318.388.2323 and forget the fancy title Art sells radio advertisement.

Personal Trainer

Ready to get back in shape, increase endurance, become stronger, or increase skills for high school sports, college etc. Personal Trainer Derrick Greer is the guy to get you on track. Give Derrick a holler and let him put you on the schedule to fitness. Derrick’s motto is “good health is worth more than gold!” Call 318-460-4098.

Contact Us

Got news, been somewhere, or need to tell the world something important? Call the Monroe Dispatch! Subscriptions/advertising-old newspaper copies, call or text 318-789-0098 or 318-325-2858. News or religious log, email [email protected]. Monroe Dispatch, P.O. Box 4823, Monroe, LA 71211. Subscriptions (mailed) $40 - year, $22 - 6 months. Subscriptions (home delivery) $45 - year, $25 - 6 months. We accept cash, or credit cards (fees apply). Visit us online, http://[email protected]

Shawnuff BBQ Best in Town

Have you tried the best BBQ in town? Why are you waiting? If it’s not Shawnuff, there’s a difference! You be the judge! BBQ so good you don’t have to say grace, its already blessed! There are 3 sides to every plate: beans, potato salad and slaw, your choice. Right off I-20 and Hwy 165 South. Shawnuff BBQ is here to serve you Tuesday - Friday. New hours 11:00 AM – until all the food is gone. On Saturday, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM. Get there early to enjoy lip-smacking BBQ and kool-aid. Call ahead, 318-855-3652. Events catered, and smoked or fried turkeys or hams for the holidays!

JB’s Lawn Service

Dependable, reliable and reasonable lawn service, trimming hedges, flower beds cleaned, tree trimming, fence row cleaning, trust the best, JB’s Lawn Service call 318-537-9136.

Rob Lloyd’s Smooth Jazz

Rob Lloyd has been involved in jazz over 4 decades and is a regular reporter to smoothjazz.com. Check out his jazz show, Smooth & Tight, on a Sunday nights at 6:00 PM using your smartphone, tablet or computer.