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Edna’s Cooking “Home of the Breakfast Bowl”

Serving southern style hot breakfast and lunch daily: Monday – Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM. 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 #8 Winnsboro Rd., Now Save # 5, Hwy 165 South and Hadley St. Ms. Edna and Staff ~ Serving up LOVE every day! Edna’s Cooking features $6.99 breakfast and coffee, $9.99 lunch and drink waiting for you. Edna’s Fried Chicken is the best in town! Get Some

Correction DeWayne Black Scholarship

In the April 27, 2023 edition of Monroe Dispatch should have read, the late Prophet Dewayne Black was a well-know and highly sought out evangelist. A Scholarship Program was held in his honor on Saturday April 29, 2023. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Correction Dr. Davis’s Last Season

In the April 27, 2023 edition of Monroe Dispatch should have read, Carroll Dr. Davis’ Last Season should have read Now one of the hottest leadership chairs is available at Carroll High School. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Cedric’s Smoked Meat & BBQ

Cedric’s Smoked Meat and Barbeque specializes in BBQ ribs, chicken, turkey legs, brisket, sausage, and boudin. Catering available! Open Thursday-Sunday, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM at 705 Winnsboro Road, Monroe, LA. Call ahead, 318-801-1052.

Southside Despair

A former southside of Monroe LA resident made a profound statement which she sid she had to get away from south Monroe because there was too much pain and despair which was visibly seen daily.

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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!

Black Votes Matter & Count

Black voters’ biggest policy priorities — stronger federal protections against restrictive voting laws, student loan debt relief and criminal justice and police accountability measures

Happy Acres Yard Cards

Celebrate your special event with Happy Acres Yard Cards for birthdays, retirements, Anniversaries, baby showers, any occasion etc. Happy Acres is the best Yard Card service in NE LA. Give them a call at 318-732-2602, you’ll be glad you did! Se ad display pg 2.

Shooting Rampage

Across the U.S. since Jan. 1, 2023 there have been at least 18 shootings that left four or more people dead, according to a database maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today, in partnership with Northeastern University.

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Shootings

Shooting violence is sparked by a range of motives: murder-suicides and domestic violence; gang retaliation; school shootings and workplace vendettas.

Radio Advertising

Call Art Edwards 318-680-1691 or 318-388-2323 and forget the fancy title Art sells radio advertisement.

Bonnie’s Hats & Whatever

For new church and casual hats, check out Bonnie’s Hats for the latest styles. See Bonnie first for the best hats in town. Bonnie is the hat professional and expert. Bonnie knows hats! See Ad Display or call 318.614.1578.

Vehicle Repairs EasyDoesIt

Got an old vehicle or about to buy a tax car used vehicle? You’ll need good honest mechanics. Trust the best EasyDoesIt Auto Care Center at 675 Kansas Lane in Monroe, LA because they do great guaranteed work. A/C on the blink? EasyDoesIt can get you cool in a flash! 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 that you 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!