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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!

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.

Juneteenth Festivities

NELA Regional Black Chamber will host an all white party, Friday, June 21, 2024 at W Event Center, 2348 Sterlington Rd. in Monroe, LA. Food and entertainment provided. BYOB. For tickets and more info, (318)460-1639 or mrbcc.org.

Irma DeTiege Scholarship

The late legendary Irma DeTiege left a legacy of hope for many she encountered. Her humble beginnings were a testament to grace and mercy, and her life exemplified the values of hard work and determination. The 2024 scholarship recipients are David Thomas, Nyia Fort, and Katelyn Harris. Sincere thanks to all who have donated and continue to donate to the Irma DeTiege Scholarship Fund. Special recognition goes to her Delta Sigma Theta Line Sister, Elaine Coleman, for her unwavering support.

To contribute, please send donations to: Irma DeTiege Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 4823, Monroe, LA.

Minniefield Reunion

The Minniefield Reunion will be held August 9 - 11 2024. All family members are encouraged to participate. Contact Mrs. Mary Ann Ross at (318) 417-3492.

Radio Advertising

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

Parade

NELA Regional Black Chamber will host a Juneteenth Parade, Saturday, June 22, 2024. Lineup begins at 8:00 AM, parade starts at 10:00 AM. Registration (318)235-4848 or http://www.mrbcc.org.

Thanks

Your kindness and thoughtfulness is and always appreciated! Thanks from Wyatt and Louise Wilson.

Freedom Market

NELA Regional Black Chamber will host Freedom Market, Saturday, June 22, 2024, 5:00 - 9:00 PM at the downtown River Market in Monroe. For vendor registration, (318)235-4840 or http://www.mrbcc.org.

Be Your Best

Praise God and live every day as if it’s your last, because the last day can come without warning, notice, or alert!

Thank You

God Bless you with the same peace, hope and love that you bring to the lives of others. We thank God for Dr. Ice. You truly are a blessing to me and my family in Jesus’ name. Just believe, only by grace! Happy Father’s Day, Dr. Ice! From Pastor Brenda Porter, Angie, Za-Za and Kenzie. Dr. Ice

Bonnie’s Hats & Whatever

Check with Bonnie! 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! You can rest assured that Bonnie has the right hat for you that heads will turn! See ad display or call (318) 614-1578.

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! Shawnuff BBQ Hwy 165 S. next to Extended Stay in Monroe LA.

Family Day/Rosenwald Reunion

All are invited to Family Day/Rosenwald Reunion - Friday, August 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM; Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 1: 00 PM, Emily P. Robinson Community Center in Monroe, 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

Thank You

Thank you to Dr. Ice and the Monroe Dispatch for helping "Ain’t Nobody’s Business" become a success. Sincerely grateful and humbled by your kindness and support! - Sherka Shabang

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. A/C tripping? 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, unless you got it like that!

Rob Lloyd’s Smooth Jazz

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