Happenings

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!

Cedric’s Smoked Meat and BBQ

Specialize in BBQ ribs, chicken, turkey legs, brisket, sausage and boudin. Catering available Thursday - Sunday, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, 1311 Winnsboro Rd., Monroe, LA 71202. For orders call, 318-801-1052.

Suicides Soar

In 2022, the suicide rates among older individuals peaked at nearly 50,000 people, marking the highest point in 80 years.

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, 318-547-7643 Events catered, and smoked or fried turkeys or hams for the holidays!

Radio Advertising

Call Art Edwards, (318) 680-1691 or (318) 388-2323. Forget the fancy title, Art sells radio advertisements.

Pure Honey

Bee Sweet Honey, LLC has the best honey in the world and is in Swartz, LA. Purchase pints and quarts, call (318) 547-9942

Thanks for Your Support

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each one of you, our readers. The Monroe Dispatch thrives because of your continued support. Thank you for being an integral part of our community. Please consider shopping with and supporting the businesses featured in Monroe Dispatch.

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- J.L. Clay LA

Contact Monroe Dispatch

Got news, been somewhere, or need to tell the world something important? Call the Monroe Dispatch! Subscriptions /advertising/ religious log/ old newspaper copies: call or text 318-789-0098 or 318-387-3001; email [email protected].; mail - Monroe Dispatch, P.O. Box 4823, Monroe, LA 71211. 1 year subscriptions - $60, 6 months subscriptions - $42; home delivery, 1 year - $90.

Chullins We ain’t There Yet

A one vote victory has turned into a re-vote nightmare after a Black candidate won by one vote recently in Louisiana. A judge ruled for another election due to voting irregularities. Had the votes been in the other candidates favor would the outcome been different? Just wondering!

Highest Suicide Rates

According to a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), men tend to exhibit higher suicide rates as they age, with the most notable rate observed among men aged 75 and older.

Check in on your loved ones. Promoting open conversations about mental health, reducing stigma, and encouraging men to seek professional help when needed are crucial steps in helping decreasing suicide rates among men.

Irma DeTiege Scholarship

Join us in celebrating the remarkable legacy of the late Irma DeTiege by contributing to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship. From a nobody to a somebody through God's grace, Irma's story inspires us to uplift others. Celebrating her legacy, the scholarship offers a valuable boost to high school seniors pursuing college education. Join us in congratulating the 2023 Irma DeTiege Scholarship Recipient, Faith Porter. Heartfelt thanks to all who have generously donated to support this cause. Your contributions, big or small, are sincerely appreciated! Kindly send your donations to P.O. Box 4823, Monroe, LA 71211, and be a part of making dreams come true.

Vehicle Repairs EasyDoesIt

Need a car motor, EasyDoesIt can get you straight with the quickness! Got an old vehicle or about to buy a used tax car? 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. Heater tripping? EasyDoesIt can get you heat 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 EasyDoesIt at (318)331-5524, you’ll be glad you did! See ad display!

Bonnie’s Hats & Whatever

Ask about the senior discount 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! See ad display or call (318) 614-1578.

Rob Lloyd’s Smooth Jazz

Rob Lloyd has been involved in jazz for over 4 decades and is a regular reporter at smoothjazz.com

Monroe Dispatch North

Northside Monroe Dispatch customers can now find the Dispatch at Kyles Postal Print. Pick up your Monroe Dispatch newspaper at 2328 Sterlington Road in Monroe, LA (Geneva Plaza). Call ahead (318) 816-4185 pull up to the door and they will bring a newspaper to the vehicle!