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VOLUME 46, NUMBER 44 November 9, 2017 - November 15, 2017 Gunroe Sunday Eugene “Duce” Newman’s Shooting Fatal Memory Treasured Gunfire in Monroe, very eyes. One witness Eugene Newman was Goodfellows, LA is heard throughout shouted don’t shoot, it’s born August 20, 1944 to charitable neighborhoods in the not worth it before the Eddie and Rosie New- organization city. On Sunday, Novem- first shot, which went man. He was the fourth and many ber 5, two shots rang a on deaf ears. After- oldest of thirteen sib- other dyna- little after 9am. Many wards bystanders began lings. Eugene was af- mite roles of hear gunshots, then scrambling for safety as fectionately known as trailblazing listen for sirens. This another shot was alleg- Victim - William Earl “Duce!” Many didn’t for Black past Sunday’s shoot- edly fired. According to DeGrate know his real name and America. ing had police racing to police reports, Monroe only knew Eugene as “Duce” is al- South Monroe where Police Detectives have “Duce!” Very few called ready missed they found a victim arrested the suspect re- him Eugene while ev- at the Mc- shot in the upper body. sponsible for the shoot- eryone knew “Duce” Donald’s on The victim was com- ing death of a black Newman. Hearts were 165 South munity activist William male Sunday, Novem- saddened when hearing where he was Earl Degrate. DeGrate ber 5. The suspect was the news that “Duce” one of the was well-known in the identified as Jerry Grey had passed. “Duce” was early morn- neighborhood and be- of Monroe. The victim Monroe’s all around ing fixtures. fore noon the commu- is identified as William outdoor man. He was His second nity was buzzing with Degrate. It appears that unofficially named the home was in the news of his untimely both men were involved Mayor of Black Bayou his boat out Eugene “Duce” Newman death. Eye witnesses in an on-going feud that Lake. He taught many on Black Bayou Lake which he caught seven saw this terrible inci- led to the shooting death children and adults how where he was a master days a week and holi- dent unfold before their See Fatal, P.9 Suspect -Jerry Grey to swim, water safety fisherman. There are days. In his early years, and recreational sports. still several deep freez- “Duce” ran Marbles “Duce” performed in ers full of cleaned fish See Newman, P.9 Thieves at … Again the 1960’s on one of Is this getting worse prayer, the holiest work. the Black Happiness or what? moment in church to It has always been Exchange programs From Geraldine There are people steal. said, “What goes on in aired on KNOE TV dur- coming to church ser- Thieves are bold. Las Vegas, stays in Las ing the Black Struggle. He was a leader for the McGee’s Heart vices, sitting through Unfortunately, one See Theives, P.9 most of it and stealing particular church has By Eddie D. Gillis It has been a long, out of people purses. We leaders who admonish hard and difficult year now hear that items are their members against for Geraldine McGee. being stolen from un- mentioning the inci- On Nov. 21, 2016 it will locked cars in the park- dents of theft outside one year since McGee ing lot. It is unfortunate the church family. We all lost her daughter, Syn- that thieves wait until know that would never kieva when she was killed by the man she was seeing, through an act of domestic violence. Quendron M. Bernard Synkieva McGee eva realized what kind allegedly killed Synki- of relationship that she eva because he was a was involved in, Ber- jealous and controlling nard was in the words of individual. When Synki- See McGee, P.9 School Board Disappoints Public Reginal “Monsta” Johnson By Eddie D. Gillis meeting last Wednesday The Monroe City was attended by a small School Board held a segment of the public, Johnson All-SWAC meeting last Wednes- which led some to won- Miss Carroll 2017 day evening (Novem- der why the change in Preseason Pick ber 1) that may have meeting days. Wednes- At Carroll High School Homecoming, Miss Carroll, The 2017-18 All- son, who was selected caught many in the day is a night generally Chekala Jones, was crowned Homecoming Queen SWAC preseason first as the SWAC Preseason public off guard. That set aside for bible study before students, parents and friends on Tuesday, and second teams is Men’s Basketball Player is because the vast ma- at area churches, which October 31, 2017 in Monroe, LA, by Carroll Principal highlighted by Alcorn of the Year. Johnson was David Breithaupt assisted by Nicole Thomas. Con- State senior forward an HBCU All-American, jority of school board probably meant that gratulations Miss Carroll Chekala Jones. Reginal “Monsta” John- NABC All-District Sec- meetings are held on people would have had ond Team selection and Tuesdays, which is com- to make a choice of at- All-SWAC Second Team mon knowledge to the tending a school board selection from a year ago public. However, the See Disappoints, P.9 after ranking fourth in the conference in points per game (15.6), sixth in rebounding per game (7.1) and fourth in field goal percentage (.527). Johnson was a steady contributor, scoring in double figures in 30 of 31 games played, and was a member of the All-SWAC Tournament Team and a two-time SWAC Player of the Week award winner in 2016-17. Additionally, Johnson was voted on as an All-SWAC preseason first team selection at for- ward. Reginal Johnson is a former Richwood High School Standout and 2014 Mark Downs, honoree Word of Faith Revival Center Dottie Rivers Louisiana Mr. Basketball. Carroll hoMeCoMing 2017 and Minister Eddie Hamilton. Photo dispatch He is the son of Reginal Carroll High School Alumni journeyed from and Geraldine Johnson. throughout the U.S. to Bulldog Nation to be a Pastor Dottie rivers’ 27th anniversary Alcorn State University part of the 2017 Carroll Homecoming Festivities On Saturday, November 4, Word of Faith Revival Center in Monroe, LA honored Basketball Tip-Off is which began Sunday, October 29- Saturday, No- faithful servant Pastor Dottie Rivers for 27 years of preaching hope, salvation Friday, November 10, vember 4. Carroll 2014 Alumni Valencia Grissom and prosperity while saving souls. A banquet was held at the Tri-District Boys & 7pm at LSU Assembly and Kristian Marshall were two of the many Car- Girls Club in Monroe, LA for Pastor Rivers. It was an affair like none other Prais- Center vs. LSU in Baton roll Alumni at Friday November 3, homecoming ing the Lord for his wonderous works. Pastor Dottie Rivers was escorted by Rouge, LA. football game. Mark Downs and Minis- ter Eddie Hamilton. PAGE 2 THE MONROE DISPATCH November 9 - November 15, 2017 Expectations By Jessica DeTiege Years ago, I saw a gor- geous hairstyle on a woman who worked in the same of- fice building as my company was housed. Each morning I saw her I would admire her hairstyle. It was cut in a long bob and she would style it in many different ways. After a few months I decided I wanted to take the plunge and cut my hair too in a bob like Jessica DeTiege hers, and asked her for her It eventually grew out and stylist’s information. After a I found another hairstylist consultation with her stylist, who was able to work with I pulled the trigger and had my hair and teach me ways my hair cut. to achieve the looks I desired. Many attended the homecoming including Sisters versie Larkin, Linda Smith, Wanda Smith, Mechelle It was bad and looked Circumstances and situ- Thomas and Adrianne Washington. nothing like I expected. ations often play out the I was so disappointed. I way my terrible haircut wanted to achieve a look turned out. There is a hope like hers but instead looked or expectation when we horrible. The stylist had to see something we like on cut mine a little shorter than someone else, and hope to anticipated because of some get the same outcome. Real- heat damage. I tried styling ity however does not always it different ways but it still give us what we want in that didn’t look the way I wanted. DeTiege, see page 4 PRAYING STUDENTS *Inspired by God through Awesome and Powerful! Mary Roggerson & Morning Your counsel lasts forever. Day Prayer Ministries under Whatever You plan will the leadership of Pastor Ken- always come to pass. I neth Nolley, St. Mary Baptist praise and worship You Church because You are completely Purpose: For all children trustworthy and consistent. to learn, pray and confess the Lord, I seek Your wisdom Word of God. and counsel for my life. Goal: For all children to Confession: The Lord’s have an intimate relationship plan stands firm forever. His with God through prayer & thoughts stand firm in every His Word. generation. Sunday, Monday, and Friday and Saturday The message was soul-stirring as Sisters Lena Allen praised the Lord with Sisters Johnnie Rodgers, Tuesday Blessed is the nation The Lord brings the coun- whose God is the Lord, The Corine henderson and Fay Strawder. sel of the nations to nothing; people He has chosen as Remembering He makes the plans of the His own inheritance. Psalm God’s Faithfulness people of no effect. Psalm 33:12 First Missionary 33:10 Prayer: Father, I acknowl- Baptist Church Prayer: Father, I rejoice edge You are my God and Monroe LA celebrated at Your Word that You bring my Lord. I commit my life homecoming Sunday the counsel of the nations to to You. I am thankful for the october 8. Guest nothing. You frustrate the inheritance You have given church was Mount schemes of the people of me through Christ Jesus. olivet Baptist Church the world. Lord God, You Lord God, thank You for the Monroe LA Rev. o. W. are the great I AM. promises of Your blessings Billups Jr. delivered Confession: The Lord on the nation who trust and the message. Bother shatters the plan of the na- obey You. I pray that all na- Calvin hunter gave the tions and frustrates all their tions and their leaders seek occasion/greetings. schemes. You for direction and coun- Keep therefore that the Wednesday and PRAYING, see page 4 Lord thy God, he is God, Thursday the faithful God, which The counsel of the Lord Spiritual Harvest keepeth covenant and stands forever, The plans of “Men Pursuing mercy with them that His heart to all generations. love him and keep his Rev. o. W. Billups Jr. Rev. Tegitra K. Thomas Psalm 33:11 God” Conference commandments to a Photos Dispatch Prayer: Father, You are Pastor Bob Dziadaszek thousand generations. and the men of Spiritual Harvest Worship Center 8th FAvoRITE annual “Men Pursuing God” Men’s Conference on Satur- ChURCh day November 11, 9 a.m. The UShER theme is “Walking as Jesus Walked,” based on 1 John 2:6. Guest speakers are: Pas- tor Charles Washington Path Restore Ministries, Monroe LA and Pastor Douglas Houston St. Mary Baptist Church, Ruston, LA. Men of this community are invited to join us and experience praise, refreshing fellowship with other men of God, and Keith Lewis the power of God’s Word. Doorkeepers or Women are welcome, too. keepers of the door, Information, spiritualhar- New Faith Missionary their church service vestministries.org Baptist Church, is invaluable. They Pastor Rev. Lenard are the first to meet Rev. Leo Montgomery Sr. and New Mount Ararat Church Choir. Montgomery, Sr. and greet you at Photos Dispatch church. If you have a Pulpits question, need a seat, A Place to Be need to speak or sit New Faith Missionary Baptist Church Monroe LA was the place to be at their 14th Church Anniversary with a certain group, recently. Rev. Leo Montgomery, Sr. and New Mount Ararat Baptist Church, Bastrop, LA were special church ushers are at & Pews guests. Pastor Lenard Montgomery had a “I Can’t Help It Moment praising God for bringing he and your beck and call to his family from a mighty long way. The Lord handled the rest! Praise ye the Lord. Praise God is his fulfill your desires and 128th Church sanctuary: praise Him in the firmament of His power. Fake people talk about other people being fake. are valuable church Anniversary Real people worry about their business and nobody else’s! servants. This week Mount Nebo Missionary the Monroe Dispatch Baptist Church 2930 Jack- salutes dedicated First son St. Monroe LA Sunday, ADvANCING ThE KINGDoM Our Children, Missionary Baptist November 12, 3 p.m Rev. Church Usher Keith Houston J. Simmons, Pas- Because He Lives Lewis who loves God Our Responsibility tor. Guest Pastor Linzie manifested in our body.” (2 and loves being a by Pastor K.C. Wade Play a Major Role Riley Saint Paul Missionary Corinthians .4.7-10.NKJV) favorite church usher. 2 Corinthians 4:7 — 2 in the Children’s Baptist Church Marion LA. Beloved BECAUSE HE Corinthians 4:10 But we Development LIVES!!! We can face all have this treasure in earthen Luke 2:52 tells of the boy- challenges, trials, and tribu- Book of Revela- vessels, that the excellence hood of Jesus as He increased lations. Why? BECAUSE tion Bible Study of the power may be of in widsdom and stature and HE LIVES!!! We walk by Philadelphia Word Cen- God and not of us. We in favor with God and man. faith and not by sight. You ter Church 215 Arnold Dr./ are hard-pressed on every Development is a four-fold have a treasure in your Buckhorn Bend Rd. Monroe side, yet not crushed; we process: (1) wisdom-mental; earthen vessel. AMEN! And LA Rev. Dr. Pastor/Teacher are perplexed, but not in (2) stature - physical; (3) in it is the POWER OF GOD!!! Alfred L. Mack. The book of despair; persecuted, but not favor with God; and (4) in So no matter what is coming Revelation Bible study be- forsaken; struck down, but favor with man - social. Par- against you remember that gins Sunday November 12, not destroyed— always car- ents be greatly involved Dr. Joseph Capers greater is He that is in you 6:30 p.m. You will learn how rying about in the body the in the total development of dren. A tremendous amount than he that is the world!!! Revelation in Greek mean- dying of the Lord Jesus, that their children. They must be of emphasis must be placed active in the life of the chil- PULPITS, see page 4 the life of Jesus also may be WADE, see page 4 on spiritual development. November 9 - November 15, 2017 THE MONROE DISPATCH PAGE 3

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Rev. Odell Blanson, that Country Preacher Photo Dispatch High Utilities Sponsored by Jackson Par- Happy Birthday Country Preacher Force Tough ish Branch NAACP, Windy On November 13, 1937, God’s Amazing Grace blessed Calahan, President and Dis- us with a baby boy who someday became that Country Decisions trict G State, Vice President. Preacher. Happy birthday Rev. Odell Blanson Monday The poorest among us pay November 13! But grow in grace and in the knowledge of more than they can afford for our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both their utility bills and energy Bringing Home now and forever. Amen. 2 Peter 3:18 assistance programs struggle Dangerous Chemi- to meet the demand. cals Timberland, Nike-$1000 318.509.8150 see ad display The chemical industry value for only $300. Call pg 6. Early Voting has been using a class of 318.450.5073 before it’s Early voting started Fri- toxic plastic softeners, called too late! Laugh of a Life- day, Nov. 3 and ends Satur- phthalates (pronounced day, Nov.11. Because of low ‘THAL-lates’), in every- time thing from cleaning products Energy Costs Soar Aunt Susie & Crew Gos- turn-out always, let’s show to children’s toys. Although Zryiah Zimmerman Louisianans are spending pel Comedy Show, Live In the parish, state and country not everyone knows about Honor Student Zryiah Zimmerman nearly $6,500 annually on Monroe Saturday November what voters do, and that is phthalates, scientists know Making the Swayze Elementary School Honor Roll energy, which for a low- 11, 7pm, Wossman High Get-Out-and-Vote for State they are linked to lowered for the second 6 weeks is Zryiah Zimmerman. Zryiah is a income Louisianan living at School 1600 Arizona Ave. Treasurer. For a ride to the IQs, reproductive harm, third-grade honor student and her mother Brittany Harper as the poverty line, translates Monroe LA, $10 /”VIP” / poll call your local NAACP learning disabilities, and well as great-grandmother Allie Goston are peacock proud. to over 54 percent of their With Reception $25/$15 at Branch. Election Day is individual income Nov 18 Please Vote. Your When Zryiah isn’t studying, she’s dancing at Dazzle Dance. the Door. More Info 318- HAPPENINGS, Keep up the excellent work Zryiah, love your mother and 791-2392 vote does make a difference see pg. 4 grandmother! NAACP Monthly Contact Us Onyx Flow & Meeting Nosotros hablamos espanol i Got news, been some- Throw The Monroe/Ouachi- where, need a listening If you can rap, sing or ta Parish Branch #6068 ear, been wronged, need to freestyle come show your Monthly Meeting Thurs. tell the world, call us, we stuff Thurs. Night at the November 9, 6 p.m. at Har- EAZY DOES IT can help! Subscriptions/ ONYX Thursday. Open vey H. Benoit Community Advertising-Old newspaper Mic Night begins at 9pm. Center 1700 Oaklawn St. copies 318.789.0098 phone/ Onyx Lounge open Tues. Monroe LA. Mobile Mechanic fax 855-299-0718 news –Sat. 9pm-3am @Onyx Does Your Auto Need To Be Fixed? or Religious Log email Lounge- @the onyx- Vehicle License or monroedispatch@yahoo. lounge See ad display p.3 Title Class, Home or Office - We Come to YOU! com –Monroe Dispatch P.O. In a hurry and need Box 4823 Monroe LA 71211 Department of Motor Ve- 318.325.2858. Subscriptions New Girl’s Clothes & Shoes hicle (DMV) vehicle title, Mailed $37.50 year-$20- transfer, tag, registrations. EAZY: 6mos-Home delivery $40 Over 200 items of Girl’s 318-331-5524 Clothes sizes 12 &14 Win- Duplicates & renewals, need year-$22- 6mos or Chase to buy or rent a house visit Bank Quick Pay monroe- ter/Summer coats, dresses, jeans, blouses etc,; Girls “Super T” 1612 Garrett Rd. [email protected] and Monroe LA down past Sam’s ROCKY: credit cards fees Shoes sizes 3 & 4 Jordan, 318-533-4059 Club or call 318.855.3899 or 108 Kansas Lane • Monroe, LA 71203 Monday - Saturday 9am-5pm

Julius Bud Wilson Wilsons Praised Almighty At St. James Baptist 148th Church Anniversary Sterlington LA Sunday October 15, Gerri Walker, Eleanor Sinclair (Sugarland TX), Bobbie McFarland and Julius “Bud” Wilson fellowshipped, worshipped and praised the Lord for being together another time. Pastor Brandon M. Smith of Grace Covenant Community Church in Baton Rouge, LA was special guest. Rev. Richard Wilson lll is Pastor. PAGE 4 THE MONROE DISPATCH November 9 - November 15, 2017 PULPITS, from page 2 HAPPENINGS, Church) 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. 6. Baby Sitter -Charles Handyman ing Apokalupsis, meaning to from page 3 Public forum dedicated to Williams Services reveal that which is hidden 14th Pastor’s connecting Veterans, ser- 7. Grown Folks Spot even asthma. Experienced Reasonable or concealed. You will have Anniversary vice members, and their – Donnie Ray Service, mowing, tree cut- New Faith Missionary 8. I’m in Love By in-depth chapter, verse to families to local resources. ting, dirt leveling, chain link Baptist Church 3029 Turner Myself – Peggy Scott verse explanation by Pastor Trouble Information on VA Benefits- fence repair, landscaping, St. Monroe LA, honoring Claims / Appeal Process and 9. Deadbeat Lover – Alfred Mack and maps and The most expensive or- painting, firewood, fence Pastor & Wife Rev. Lenard VA Health Care Benefits/ Chris Ivey literature available at each deal one can easily get into row cleaning and more need & First Lady Deloris Mont- Services topics discussed. 10. Call Me -Nelson class. So, if your Church is is trouble. Trouble costs so the job done right the first gomery Sunday, November more info John Wilson 318- Curry not having service come on much because there are so time- call 318.512.0715 19, 2:30 P.M. Guest Speaker 547-0560 or johnewilson@ over to Philadelphia Word many hands that have to references. Reliable, de- Rev. Eddie D. Montgomery bellsouth.net. Center Church, Children be paid that it will have the pendable and professional. St. John Baptist Church, Community Church available. poor among us living from Farmerville, LA. Conversation check to check broke for a New Exhibitions The 318 Community Rob Lloyd Top 8 long time! Too many hands Masur Museum of Art’s Ambassadors are back on are out when trouble arises! Monroe LA is proud to Smooth Jazz 20th Anniversary the radio Majic 97.3, 10 1. NATHAN EAST-Rev- present three new exhibi- Pastor D.R. Griffin Sr. am. Brother Brian Johnson erence tions, featuring artists: Pat November 9, 11 a.m. Zion Cold Cuts motivates & educates every 2. RICK BRAUN- Phillips, Victoria Smith, and Hill Missionary Baptist Southside King of Jena‘s Sat. at the Roundtable where Around The Horn Terence C. Williams, II. The Church 1001 Breard St., Professional Hair Salon on you can EAT (Evaluate All Museum is currently closed HAPPENINGS, Monroe LA. Plum St. in Monroe, LA. Things). Check it out and to the public while we are lock it down! see page 6 installing the new art, but Annual Friends Veterans Forum we will re-open November and Family Day Saturday November 11, 2017 with normal busi- Dead Church Shooting; Hopewell Baptist Church, 11, Mount Olivet Baptist ness hours. Pastor/Teacher Corey, LA, Sunday, Novem- Church 500 Swayze Street What’s next? Alfred Mack ber 12, 12 PM. • Monroe LA, W.L. Bran- non Hall, 2918 Maddox Domestic Abuse By Eddie D. Gillis Street (Building behind the Crisis When fifty seven people PRAYING, from page 2 Healing Services In an abusive relation- died and hundreds injured sel. May You be glorified! Healing Services con- ship, need help and don’t at the hands of one indi- Confession: Blessed is ducted by Rev. Jacquelyn know where to go or who vidual in Las Vegas weeks the nation whose God is WADE, from page 2 Simmons family & friends to call? Domestic abuse ago, many in this “nation Lord. Blessed are the people will convene Monday Nov. You are Healed! Why? crisis line is answered 24/7. of guns”, just knew that He has chosen as His own. 13, 6 pm Triumph Bap- BECAUSE HE LIVES!!! The phone number is (318) our leaders in Washington tist Church 800 Girod St. You are delivered out of 323-1505. would finally do something. DeTiege, from page 2 Monroe LA. The key word that problem!!! Why? BE- Many thought(or believed), moment in the way we want is Jesus with Rev. Brenda CAUSE HE LIVES!!! You that our country’s leaders Shawnuff BBQ Eddie Gillis it according to what we have Porter serving as speaker. are set free from worry, fear, were going to say, “enough”, seen. We have to figure out Music will be provided un- doubt, and unbelief!!! Why? Best in Town these killings have to stop. because mankind is slowly Right off I-20 and Hwy how to make it work or ap- der the direction of Marion BECAUSE HE LIVES!!! Or so they thought. After the headed to his final destina- 165 S Shawnuff BBQ is preciate it for what it is in Prudhomme. Thanksgiving Jesus, crucified dead and usual “thoughts and prayers” tion on earth, where he will here to serve you Tues.-Fri. the moment. Recess Nov. 14- Dec 3. buried, yet the POWER sentiment expressed by our no longer have dominion. It New Hours 11am – until all Does this mean we should Healing Services reconvene of GOD raised Him from political leaders including is with the time that we have the food is gone. On Sat. have poor expectations? Dec. 4. the grave!!! HALLELU- President Trump, for a left, that we need to show that 11am -2pm get here early to Heck no! It is good to have JAH!!! And BECAUSE moment there seemed to we can be good stewards, enjoy lip-smacking bbq, and great expectations about HE LIVES so do WE!!! be some momentum aris- especially to one another. Avenue Baptist koolaide. So good you don’t things that can potentially Amen! So Beloved It’s time ing from the populace to That’s where leadership 90th Year Church have to say grace, already happen to us. We do have to get up, dust yourself off, do something about gun comes in. Godly leaders are blessed and there are 3 sides the power to manifest what Anniversary square your shoulders and violence, and how to stop expected to be exemplary, Avenue Baptist Church to every plate beans, potato we think or expect. We also straighten your back!!! Now these senseless massacres humble and full of wisdom. Monroe LA, Sunday No- salad and slaw, your choice. have to be able to reconvene start taking steps of FAITH of innocent people. There They are also to be lead by vember 12, 3 p.m. Minister Call ahead 318.855.3652. if things don’t work the way towards your glorious future was early talk of eliminating the Holy Spirit. Roger Gaines, Sr. Co-pas- we expect. Keep your life and wonderful destiny. And the so called “bump stock” House Speaker Paul Ryan tor Second Street Baptist moving positively whether when they ask you how you on guns that could convert was heavily criticized for Church Baton Rouge, LA Radio Advertising circumstances happen at are getting it done, tell them Call Art Edwards 318 weapons into automatic fir- only saying that “his thoughts special guest. your expectations or not. that it’s …BECAUSE HE 680.1691 or 318.388.2323 ing weapons of destruction, and prayers” were with the LIVES!!! and forget the fancy title Art as was used by the shooter victims, defended himself sells radio advertising for 6 in Las Vegas. Leaders in by saying that those on “the radio stations. Give Art a Washington, particularly secular-left” didn’t under- call. He can make your event Republicans were starting stand, and their criticism was successful! See ad pg. 12 to “feel a little heat” from only dividing the nation. Talk angry Americans, saying about politicizing a tragedy! Blues & Soul that it is now time for action. But the Speaker, like his fel- But Republicans are good low Republican and some Report at the “wait and see game”, Democrats in Washington PPW’s Top 10 Blues where they are willing to will not ask for the wisdom 1. Do Thanks – Vick see how long public anger to be released from the yoke Allen will last, and how long the that the NRA has around their 2. Kiss it Goodbye media will keep the story necks. Could it be those large -Lomax alive. In both cases, Repub- campaign contributions that 3. I Need A Drank – Big licans came out on top. But keep them bound? Robb now, after the latest Religious leaders, who 4. Slow Motion – Lam- shooting in a Texas church, many lean to conservatism, orris Williams people are beginning to defend prayer though it 5. Side Piece Motel – once again have hope that needs no defending. People David Brinston leaders in Washington, will are not attacking prayer. It is have the political courage the inaction by our Repub- to enact simple measures lican leaders that do have K.C. WADE to hopefully stem the rising the power to enact changes tide of mass shootings, that that can make a difference, M.D. seem to occur with more but refuses. They talk about INTERNAL frequency in America. And God as a source of healing MEDICINE no, for the umpteenth time, and strength, but not about & PRIMARY this is not about taking guns wisdom/guidance on how away from people. to solve this gun dilemma. CARE The one thing that have The house of worship is (ADULTS) many people upset, is that seen as more than just a after the “thoughts and building with walls. It is an 401 HALL ST. prayers” gesture by our sanctuary for the lost, for MONROE, LA leaders, is that they are just those seeking redemption words, yet no action from and most importantly-love. (318) 324-9113 them. Don’t misunderstand, Violence from guns may thoughts and prayers for the keep some away. When the • BC/BS victims and their families world sees that the church is • VANTAGE are very important because just as vulnerable to violence that is our connection to one as anywhere else(and it is), • HUMANA another as human beings. the prayers must continue. • UNITED It is supposed to show that But God has shown that He we are “still connected” to moves when we allow Him HEALTHCARE God, showing that we have to show us the way. Perhaps • MEDICARE, empathy/compassion for that is what our leaders those that are suffering from should add when they offer AND OTHERS. a personal tragedy. Prayers their thoughts and prayers. New Patients are more important than ever Remember, the world is Welcome! watching. So is God. NOVEMbER 9 - NOVEMbER 15, 2017 THE MONROE DISPATCH PAGE 5 Mr. Pickem Grissom’s Football Predictions Week 10 - November 2 & 3 week 10 record: 13-3 featured games: 3-0 18-7 overall overall record: 112-31 POST-SEASON EDITION Thurs. & Fri. NOV. 10-11 As the regular season has ended, the second season for our area teams will begin thursday night when the 1st round of the lhsAA playoffs kickoff. The easy thing for area fans to do is to pick the team with the better seeding and go from there, but after years of prognosticating there’s never a sure-fire way to predict the outcomes this time of the year. I’ve filled out my brackets for each classification and there are some usual suspects that i predict to make a run and there’s also some upsetting losses that i think will occur in the early stages. Here’s wishing all of our area teams the best of luck in their quests to hoist the trophy in december. #7 NEVILLE TI- heavily when consider- MADisoN cArroll FooTbAll GERS (6-3) VS #26 ing how far this bunch of At Carroll Homecoming Fri. Nov. 3 Carroll used a smothering defense to stymy a Madison Parish Tigers will make it. Last WOODLAWN (BR) Football Squad. Carroll defenders were ferocious all night which gave Madison fits all night. Photo year’s senior laden squad PANTHERS (6-4) dispatch The Neville Tigers carried the load for Coach have somehow man- Mickey McCarty and not ed his 10th TD catch in aged to salvage a season many of this year’s band the past 7 games. By now once considered lost by of brothers touched the everyone should know novice on-lookers. Those field in any meaningful that I was high on the on-lookers could point to situations, but this is a Lions early on and big- the 3 early season losses PROGRAM. The old ad- time performances like which included 2 on their age, “We don’t rebuild, this is the reason why. own home turf and after we reload!” should be the DB Jaden Harris and an early 2-3 start I can motto on Forsythe Ave LB Chris Lewis continue honestly say I even had and these guys know ex- to stifle opposing teams’ doubts about how the actly what’s required of offenses and they’ll defi- Tigers could make this them at this point in the nitely need to reach deep season respectable to say season. Earlier I spoke if they want to end their the least. Well 4 consecu- about the quality of the senior campaigns on high tive wins and 9 straight opponents that Wood- note. district titles later they’ll lawn loss to, but they This game could’ve find themselves hosting pale in comparison to easily gone into the upset the opening round of the Neville’s losses (Ruston, alert category but with playoffs at home vs a fa- Warren Central and West the seedings being fairly miliar foe. That opponent Monroe) who are a com- close I said, “Why not will be the Woodlawn bined 25-5 on the season. just make it game of the Panthers who the Tigers I like a good old-fashioned week”? It’ll be all that beat a year ago 44-7 in ground and pound meets and a bag of chips if my brick wall type of game eyes serve me right. Not the 1st round of 2016. sTErliNgToN richWooD FooTbAll Jaiden Cole, Josh Diarse, and I think that’s what many people are familiar For the District 2-3A Football title, Richwood fumbled the title to newcom- and Bobby Newton led the fans at Ruple Stadi- with Terrebonne in these the Tigers in that game, um will get Friday night parts but after Friday er Sterlington with two fumbles and interception Friday Nov.3 at home in but this year’s cast will but there’s no way just they’ll open a few eyes. Mackie Freeze Stadium. Sterlington won a hard-fought football contest 28- be a bit different. Jor- any team can walk into They’re like a Chip Kelly 21. There are no winners that lose. Richwood Defense stood tall during dan Wallace now takes that stadium and snatch coached Oregon team. this game. The real test starts this Thurs. or Fri. Nov. 9 & 10 during the first the snaps for the Tigers a win from Neville. Riley Speed sweeps, bubbles, round of LHSAA Football Playoffs. Photo dispatch while Demaine Riley and runs wild and the Tigers zone-reads, RPO’s, you Joe Bouie provide the defense pitches its second name it and they’ll try Coach Landry Williams Caldwell for the past 7 OTHER GAMES: help. Last week it was shutout in a row. it. And they have the is doing is best to find re- weeks and when a team West Monroe 38 Cen- Riley that put Neville NEVILLE 17 athletes to do it and do placements. One of those loses on two improbable tral (Br) 13 ahead with his 1-yard WOODLAWN (BR) 0 it well. Ouachita hasn’t talented players in 2016 plays as they have I’m Ruston 29 East St. jaunt after a botched seen a team that will test was All-State RB Tyrese not quick to jump off John 6 the perimeters of their Bastrop Rams snap gave GAME OF THE WEEK Walker who returned in their bandwagon. This Carver (N.O.) 27 Bas- defense as much as the 2017 and has paced the squad could easily be 10-0 trop 23 Neville the short field. Ri- #15 OUACHITA LI- Tigers will, but with their Chargers with 1500 yards and perhaps #1 in class Sterlington 41 Bak- ley added 80 yards rush- ONS (6-4) VS #18 complete set of lineback- and 23 TDs. Last week 3A and for that reason er 13 ing for the Tigers while TERREBONE TI- ers and fast defensive Walker rushed for 185 is why I think Duplessie Richwood 29 Bouie snagged 3 passes GERS (7-3) backs the support on the yards and 3 TDs in just must be a bit annoyed North Vermillion 12 for a team-high 25 yards. This is one of those outside should be there. 3 quarters of action and by a #13 seed vs a stout Church Point 28 Car- Neville’s defense was at games where one would Terrebonne’s defense even intercepted a pass Madison Prep squad. At roll 16 its best against a Rams look at the seedings and isn’t one to brag and it’s while moonlighting on #20 Madison Prep has Iowa 38 Wossman 8 team that averaged 265 go with Ouachita if they obvious that they like defense. A shaky and in- to be licking their chops Union Parish 18 passing yards per game. hadn’t looked at the to put their talents on consistent MPA passing looking at a team that Donaldsonville 15 DE Anthony Freeman tape. Well that’s why I the offensive side, how- attack increases the value most people in the state Ferriday 40 Oak- put the pressure to QB warned you all earlier ever James and Ward will of Walker and Coach Wil- considered overrated and dale 12 SirQuan Hawkins forc- that seeding means prac- camp out when needed liams has alternated his Williams won’t let his Vidalia 28 Dequincy 7 ing several errant passes tically nothing when the defensively for Coach QBs throughout the year. team believe they’re the Rayville 28 Delhi while completing less post-season adrenaline Hill. If I’m a Lions fan I Caldwell Spartans underdogs in this one. In Charter 20 than 50% of his throws. kicks in. The Terrebonne wouldn’t be too happy head coach Buster one of my earlier predica- Mangham 26 Lake If there’s any team Tigers will march into with this 1st round draw, Duplessie must have 2 tions I warned folks to Arthur 22 than can testify to what a Monroe LA with upset but they’ve made their weeks of late night toss- watch out for Caldwell Kinder 48 General Neville defense is capable on its mind and right- beds and now it’s time ing and turning, after and even tinkered with Trass 14 of its Woodlawn. The fully so. The Tigers have to lie in them. The first suffering back-to-back the thoughts of them Oak Grove 60 Panthers strolled into a remarkable 7-3 record team to 30 will probably losses on last second making a deep run but Northwood-Lena 6 Ruple Stadium last year and feature one of the win this one and the one “Hail Mary” passes to that was before the Delhi 14 East Iber- and nearly left with the best rushing attacks in thing the Lions have go- Jena and Marksville. brackets were revealed. ville 13 same amount of points as the state. Three Tiger ing in their favor is home- Even in the losses, the They couldn’t have asked Elton 50 Sicily Is- it arrived with. A late 4th rushers have gained over field. I expect Fitzgerald Spartans have dispelled for a worse draw. Madison land 7 quarter score took the 500 yards on the year to have his team’s full any beliefs that they Prep has lost a few studs Kentwood 55 Tensas Panthers off the goose-egg but they’re led by junior attention especially on aren’t a legitimate foe in from their team of a year 15 and they’ve used some of RB/QB/WR Keshawn defense. They’ll bend a 3A and is a threat to beat ago but the cupboard OCS 28 Sacred that momentum to turn James’ 1100 yards & 14 little against this potent just about any team on wasn’t completely empty Heart 20 in a very productive sea- TDs on 125 carries. Se- offense, but they won’t any given night. A bit of and they’re actually one Cedar Creek 44 Han- son. After dropping their nior RB Chaz Ward also break. A lot of defensive a lapse and maybe a little 3A team that can coun- son 14 first game of the season rushes for 105ypg with stops seals the win and “looking ahead” doomed ter the rushing output of St Edmond 30 the Panthers ripped off another 12 TDs for the the Lions advance. the Spartans last week Eric London with a stud St Fred 13 6 straight wins only to Tigers. Coach Gary Hill OUACHITA 34 vs Marskville. Allowing running back of their lose 3 in a row to end the utilizes his weapons all TERREBONE 28 the visitors to score the own. If Caldwell had just year. Those 4 losses are over the field with James, #20 MADISON game’s final 20 points managed to pull out one very respectable though. Ward and sophomore QB GRISSOM’S G.O.AT PREP CHARGERS (4- after holding a late 30- of the final two games Lutcher, Plaquemine and Ja’Khi Douglas lining up 5) @ #13 CALDWELL 14 lead. Senior RB Eric they’d probably be sit- OF THE WEEK Parkview Baptist all beat at 4 different offensive SPARTANS (8-2) London was business ting top 10 with a slightly week 10 the Panthers, but the positions at any time dur- The Madison Prep as usual with 200 yards easier opponent but we’ll deficits were 10 points or ing the game. They aver- Chargers voyage to class and 2 TDs, but it wasn’t never know. London puts less. Woodlawn features aged a whopping 40ppg DYLAN ROBERTS 3A hasn’t been a steady enough to avoid the forth his best effort, but a power rushing attack during the regular season - RB one. After going 14-1 upset. JD Abrams con- I just don’t think it’ll be and sound defense that’s and feature one of the OUACHITA HS last season, which in- nected on a long 50-yard enough. Madison Prep bound to give Neville con- most dynamic offenses cluded a championship strike to leading receiver, pounds away and advanc- cerns. RB Xavier Lodge is and set of skill guys that 14 CARRIES, 222 game loss to Sterlington Cole Buffington but after es to the next round. lightning in a bottle with Louisiana has to offer on YARDS, 2 TDS on the final play of the those yards Caldwell’s of- MADISON PREP the ball in his hands and one team. Their 3 losses game, the Chargers have fense would go cold. 43 CALDWELL 30 is considered one of the came to #10 Hahnville, VS ALEXANDRIA lost the momentum of What I like about this better backs in the Baton #26 East St John and #8 a school that was once game is that with a win Rouge area. On the other Destrehan. considered the cream of by either school the mis- side of the ball Wood- Coach Jeff Fitzgerald Incredible Hats the crop. They’ve also takes of the recent past lawn’s defense has not has his group of Lions Rent to Own lost a ton of Division 1 will be easily erased and a allowed any opponent to re-focused and poised for caliber stars from that 2nd round date will come score more than 21 points nice little playoff run af- team as well and interim next. I’ve been high on in any game this season. ter crushing Alexandria 3B/1BTH Coach Dan Luquet won’t 53-21 at home last week. need a big hurrah speech The Lions showcased a Totally Electric going into Bill Ruple nice rushing attack and Jesus Cares Ministries Taxi because a majority of $2500 down - $500 amassed nearly 450 yards Monroe, LA his players made the 3 on the ground. Dylan Month 1/2-hour trek last year. Parker and Chaunzavia They’ll look to shorten Lewis each eclipsed the Bonnie’s Whatever Own in 2-1/2 years this game and get back to 100-yard plateau with Baton Rouge with a win. Parker rumbling for over Hats and Etc. 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BerdiaOBITUARIES Mae Ken- Sterling Turner, Arthur Johnson, Sofie Collins Walter Turner, 76 Bastrop, LA Homemaker, non, 65 97 Sr., 83 Mitchell, 85 Walter Turner of Monroe, died October 30, 2017. Ser- vices are incomplete at this Berdia Mae Kennon Sterling Turner of Taco- Arthur Johnson, Sr.of Sofie Collins Mitchell of LA Retired Veteran, died time, under the direction of of Monroe, LA Activity ma, WA formally of Monroe, Tallulah, LA Farm Worker, Monroe, LA Homemaker, November 6, 2017. Ser- Tennant Funeral Home of Director, died October 30, LA Laborer died on October died November 4, 2017. Ser- died November 1, 2017. vices: 11:00 A.M., Saturday Bastrop, La. 2017. Services: 11:00 A.M., 16, 2017. Service: 11 am Sat- vices: Saturday, November Services: 2:00 P.M., Satur- November 11 at Triedstone Saturday November 11 at urday November 4, 2017 at 11, 2017 at 1:00 a.m. at New day November 11 at New Baptist Church, Monroe, Mt Horeb Baptist Church, China Grove Baptist Church Bethel B.C. in Tallulah, LA. Covenant Worship Center, LA. Visitation: 1:00 - 6:00 Lee Daniel Powell, Monroe, LA. Visitation: in Monroe, LA. Visitation: Visitation: Friday, Novem- Monroe, LA. Visitation: P.M., Friday November 10 at 57 1:00 – 6:00 P.M., Friday Saturday November 4, 2017 ber 10, 2017 from 3:00 until 1:00 - 6:00 P.M., Friday Smith Funeral Home, Mon- Lee Daniel Powell of November 10 at Smith Fu- from 10 am - 11 am until at Tennant Funeral Home of November 10 at Smith Fu- roe, LA. Burial: Northeast Bastrop, LA died November neral Home, Monroe, LA. time of service. Burial: Rich- Rayville, LA. Burial: New neral Home, Monroe, LA. Veteran Cemetery under the 1, 2017. Graveside Services: Burial: Richwood Memo- wood Memorial Gardens in Oakwood Cemetery in Tal- Burial: Magnolia Cemetery, direction of Smith Funeral Saturday, November 11, rial Garden, Richwood, LA Richwood, LA under the lulah, LA under the direction Monroe, LA under the direc- Home. 2017 at 11:00 am at H.V. under the direction of Smith direction of Hesters Central of Tennant Funeral Home of tion of Smith Funeral Home. Adams Cemetery in Bas- Funeral Home. State Funeral Home. Rayville, LA. Robert Grant, 52 trop, LA. Visitation: Friday, Eugene Newman, Robert Grant a resident November 10, 2017 from Sr., 73 of Memphis, TN formally 6:00-8:00 pm at Tennant Eugene Newman of Mon- of Oak Grove, LA died No- Funeral Home of Bastrop, roe, LA Retired from City of vember 3, 2017. Services: La. under the direction of Monroe died November 5, Saturday, November 11, Tennant Funeral Home. 2017. Services: 2:00 P.M., 2017 at 11:00 am at Bloomy Saturday, November 11 at Shade B.C. in Kilborne, LA. John Edward Liberty Christian Center, Visitation: Friday, Novem- ber 10, 2017 from 6:00-7:00 Burrell, 65 Monroe, LA. Visitation: John Edward Burrell of at Tennant Funeral Home 4:00 - 6:00 P.M., Friday Collinston, LA Salesman, of Rayville, LA. Burial: November 10 at Smith Fu- died November 2, 2017. Ser- Bloomy Shade Cemetery neral Home, Monroe, LA. vices: Saturday, November in Kilborne, LA under the Burial: Richwood Memorial 11, 2017 at 11:00 am at Little direction of Tennant Funeral Gardens under the direction Bethany B.C. in Collin- Home. of Smith Funeral Home. ston, LA. Visitation: Friday,

November 10, 2017 from Sha’Darriyah 5:00-6:00 pm at Tennant Hal Greely, 79 (Bae Bae) Aahma- Funeral Home of Bastrop, Hal Greely of Monroe, rie’ Bryant, 5 LA. Burial: Trousdale Hill LA Maintenance, died No- Sha’Darriyah (Bae Bae) Cemetery in Collinston, LA vember 4, 2017. Memorial Aahmarie’ Bryant of Bas- under the direction of Ten- Services: 12:00 P.M., Satur- trop, LA Student, died No- nant Funeral Home. day November 11, at Smith vember 4, 2017. Services: Funeral Home. Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 1:00 pm at New HAPPENINGS, Jerusalem B.C. in Bastrop, from page 4 Mary Goodjoint, LA. Visitation: Friday, No- 3. NORMAN BROWN- vember 10, 2017 from Let It Go 84 6:00-7:00 pm at Tennant 4. MARC ANTOINE- Mary Goodjoint of Mon- Funeral Home of Bastrop, Laguna Beach roe, LA Daycare Worker LA. Burial: Trousdale Hill 5. PAUL BROWN-One died November 6, 2017. Ser- Cemetery in Collinston, LA Way Back vices: 11:00 A.M., Tuesday under the direction of Ten- 6. RICHARD ELLIOT- November 14, at Mt. Sinai nant Funeral Home. Summer Madness Baptist Church, Monroe, 7. GERALD AL- LA. Visitation: 1:00 - 5:00 BRIGHT-G P.M., Monday, November Angela 8. LINDSAY WEB- 13 at Smith Funeral Home, DeJohnette, 59 STER-Back To Your Heart Monroe, LA. Burial: Rich- Angela DeJohnette of wood Memorial Garden in Richwood, LA under the direction of Smith Funeral Home. Super T Realty & Services (tradename for Theadora Estis Realty & Business Services, LLC)

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Alesha L. Johnson Amanda R. Herington Carmen C. Brown FTA Bench Warrant Theft Armed Robbery

Cher M. Booker Clovencia G. Williams Danielle P. Tillman FTA Bench Warrant Theft Failure To Appear

Darin D. Brooks Deantonio D. Allen Derrick L. Johnson Simple Burglary Domestic Abuse Battery FTA Bench Warrant

Deshawn M. Brothers Francis G. Acreman Jeffery L. Johnson Ooperating a Vehicle Underage OWI Possession of Controlled Intoxicated Dangerous Substance

Olivia L. Bradford Operating A Vehicle Jennifer C. Hales Kelvin A. Butler Intoxicated Violation of Aggravated Assault Protective Order

Shelvi T. Bradberry Shelley M. Gray Operating A Vehicle Fugitive From Justice Intoxicated PAGE 8 THE MONROE DISPATCH NOVEMbER 9 - NOVEMbER 15, 2017 The Mayor’s Corner Early Voting ends are for the 10-year con- ments which are made November 11th for tinuation of property citywide. This includes Important City of taxes that Monroe resi- repairs, maintenance, Monroe Property Tax dents have been paying and enhancements to Renewals for many years. existing and future in- Early voting ends Proposition #1 is frastructure (roads, wa- on Saturday, November for the Civic Center, and ter, sewer, etc.) and city 11th and I just want to funds are used for the facilities. remind Monroe resi- operation, maintenance, Proposition #4 dents that exercising repairs and improve- is for our Police, and your right to vote can ments at the civic center Proposition #5 is for help shape the future complex. Fire. These funds are of our city. We never Proposition #2 is very important for our ing funds for state and want to take anything for the Zoo, and it pays city’s public safety ef- federal grants, and to for granted, so we need for a portion of the oper- forts because we use help pay off the cost of every eligible voter to ating and maintenance them to purchase equip- constructing our new show their support for of that facility. This in- ment and vehicles. airport terminal. the six items that the cludes repairs, improve- Proposition #6 is Collectively, these City of Monroe has on ments and additions. for the Airport, and six property taxes bring the November ballot. Proposition #3 is these funds are used for in just over $5 million These six propositions for Capital Improve- capital improvements dollars per year. That at the airport, match- Ministers Jackie L. Freemont and Tonya Wilson. See Corner P.9 Photo Dispatch Keller-Williams’ Tanji Minister Jackie “Black” Freemont Ordained At Walk in the Word friends and church mem- Vivian Wade on Sunday, is ready to minister Hope Elzie “Makes Your Family Church in Mon- bers by Danny and October 22, 2017. With to those who’ve lost their roe, LA, Minister Jackie Apostle Carolyn Hunt ten years of studying the footing and preach the Dreams Come True” “Black” Freemont was and K.C. and Word, Minister Freemont Word of God. My name is Tanji major remodeling project ordained before family, Elzie. As many of my as well as to manage per- friends and neighbors sonal real estate - Event Center know, I am a local busi- ties. As an enthusiastic, for Rent ness owner who has been newly licensed realtor in business for myself ser- with Keller-Williams Re- 318.512.7085 vicing the community for alty, I would love the op- over 30 years. Over those portunity to assist you in 30 years, I have learned fulfilling your real estate a lot about how to run a needs. Whether it’s sell- successful business. Re- ing a piece of property or cently, I decided to apply purchasing your dream my years of experience home, my goal is not just and business acumen in to “Make Your Dreams pursuit of another excit- Come True” but also to ing venture, real estate. “Bring Your Dreams to I am currently utilizing Life.” Let’s Talk! See these skills to complete a Display Ad below.

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Newman - From P.1 McGee - From P.1 Recreation Center with as an entertainer. When Ms. McGee, had become were afraid of Bernard. when he didn’t have any. out “in God”, thinking order. He was a no non- “Duce” graced the mi- possessive, as he “wanted But by the “grace of Synkieva’s father was a that the intended link “loving father” who just was made. But McGee sense guy who only crophone, you thought her” all for himself. “He God”, the children were spared, as Synkieva’s son spoiled his first child. throughout the time feared God. At Marbles Tyrone Davis was in the would harass Synkieva called 911 and McGee, Perhaps that is one of the with this reporter, talked you could feel his pres- building. At one time, on her job, not want her to fellowship with church telling them that “Mom- reasons why Geraldine about how God gives her ence where he earned everyone in Monroe, LA members and even have ma was not breathing” McGee can face these the strength to face an- his respect which wasn’t and throughout North- a relationship with me”, as McGee was at her job difficult days knowing in other day. Though she an easy task. “Duce” east LA knew or had said McGee. Synkieva’s when she got the terrify- her heart, that she had to takes one day at a time, was also a great family heard of Eugene “Duce” life came to a tragic end ing call. She says that do the right thing by for- she knows that she has to man plus he had skills Newman. He was a great a year ago this month, she is thankful to God giving Bernard for taking be strong for Synkieva’s guy who lived life the as she was killed with that her grandchildren her daughter away from children. McGee believes way he saw it! Eugene her children in the home are alive, but she knew her, when he should have that God is using Synki- “Duce” Newman went where Bernard also al- that “her princess” was left her alone. eva for His purpose, and From P.1 Geraldine McGee is that Synkieva’s legacy is Fatal - home to be with the Lord legedly stayed. The chil- gone. Bernard, said Mc- of William Degrate early Gee was “treated good” a strong woman of faith being lived through her. on Saturday, November dren, according to McGee Sunday morning. Jerry by the family, even giv- in God. People often She says that she wants 4, 2017. His funeral ser- would often times stay Grey was arrested and with her because they ing him money to travel times said that they are to educate other women, charged with 2nd de- vices will be Saturday back to Baton Rouge LA “of faith”, but will leave particularly young wom- November 11, 2017 at en, to not be involved gree murder and booked From P.1 2pm at Liberty Christian Theives - with men that are con- into the Ouachita Par- Vegas.” However, we against them. One suggestion is to trolling. ish Detention Center Center, 3200 Hwy 165 in know that there is not We may notice more have more ushers in the where he is being held Monroe, LA. Visitation one church around here ladies carrying their church to watch peo- on a $50,000 bond. De- is Friday November 10, by the name of Las Vegas. purses to the altar or sim- ple’s belongings. While tails at this time in the 4-6 pm, Friday at Smith News about the stealing ply kneeling at their seats someone says individu- Disappoints - From investigation are not be- Funeral Home in Mon- in church has spread like where they can watch als should handle their P.1 ing released due to the roe, LA. Cherishing his wildfire. Of course, the their purses. own affairs with law en- meeting, or bible study. story has many parts, Several ladies are pre- forcement and keep the on-going investigation memory are his wife Lin- From the number of peo- and one cannot figure paring to set a trap for church out of it. People into the shooting. There da B. Newman, brothers ple that showed up last out which church has the them with mouse traps should lock cars and se- Wednesday, most chose are three sides to every George and Lawrence Newman and a host stealing problem. set in their purses. A cure their purses by keep- bible study. The Monroe story. This was one side It may be better if couple of snapped fingers ing them with them… of family and friends. City School Board and of this story. The Mon- the church leaders point ought to teach them a les- even in church. the local NAACP chapter roe Dispatch welcomes them out so they can be son. This is sad, but re- have been trading barbs another or the other Church Signs truly embarrassed or Reportedly, some ality. Thieves are still between each other that side of this story. perhaps, legal charges smart phones are also stealing in the church. seems to be creating may need to be brought missing from purses. Photo Crime Photo 318.512.7085 distance, rather than co- operation. According to NAACP President Rev. Ambrose Douzart, the board looks as though it RELIGIOUS LOG is in a hurry to end the Consent Decree from the Jesus Cares Missionary Baptist Church Justice Department that Marbles Community Center has cast a long, lingering 2950 Renwick St. • Monroe, LA shadow over the district’s 1st-4th Sunday Worship - 11 am racial makeup in the com- Bible Study - Thursday 6:45 munity. It has taken fifty years(and counting) for “Seeking the People the District to come into of Isaiah 61” Pastor William & Wanda Carr full compliance, and to resolve those issues that will satisfy the Justice De- partment requirements as outlined in the Decree. The NAACP held a press conference recently voic- ing their strong objec- tions against the school board asking for a lifting from DOJ, which was met by strong criticism from the school board. Board President Bishop Rodney McFarland expressed his displeasure at the press conference, saying that he was “displeased” to hear about the NAACP’s action upon his return from being out of the city. Nonetheless, the sub- ject of any public output from those that attended the meeting would have been about the lifting of the Consent Decree. In a letter dated November 1, sent to President Mc- Farland, Rev. Ambrose asked that the board re- scind its desire for relief because “most issues are not presently resolved”, according to the contents of the letter. There was no formal discussion by the board, other than to say that a conference call Mrs. Earnestine Green is set for Nov. 14 with the Justice department. A de- cision, according to board attorney Doug Lawrence may be forthcoming WORD MINISTRIES shortly thereafter. Board Spreading the Member Darryl Berry P. O. Box 8061 • 318.343.0127 • Monroe, Louisiana 71211 [email protected] asked McFarland if those “Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that neededth not be in the audience, including ashamed, rightly dividing the word of Ambrose and his group truth.” (II Timothy 2:15 KJV). For a free weekly email transcript of the UMI could give their views (Urban Ministries, Inc.), Sunday School Lesson Summary; send your email address request to on the Consent Decree. Bro. James Goods, Jr. [email protected] Thank you! McFarland refused that request, saying that it (Decree) “was not on” the .

Corner - From P.8 is almost 10% of our city’s annual general fund operating budget. 201 Stanley Ave. • Monroe, LA Failure to pass these millages will result in the loss of jobs and im- portant services – if we must cut $5M from our annual budget. So, you can see why the renewal of these taxes are so important. Remember, these renewals are for the continuation of property taxes that you already pay. Early voting ends on November 11th. If you can’t vote early, that’s alright because Election Day is Saturday, Novem- ber 18th. We need your support! By working to- gether, we are making a difference! PAGE 10 THE MONROE DISPATCH NOVEMbER 9 - NOVEMbER 15, 2017

Carroll 1975 Roland Edwards, Moon Staten, Virginia Slater, Brenda Wade, Marie Brown, Eva Ashton, Alberta Simmons, Jennifer Harris, Brenda Sheppard, Barney Swinson, Donald Richard and Larry Sledge.

Carroll 1976 Rhonda Dennis, Debra Smith, Shirley Simmons, Medra Nolley among the many classmates.

Carroll Darrius Dunaway ’09, Patrick Taylor Sr. ’84 and David Dunaway ‘07

Carroll Keira Fenroy ’16, Ni’ Quedra Jackson ‘19, Tikira McClanahan ‘15, Rodricka Bilton ‘16, Jalexus Smiley’ 17 and Tamera Willis ‘18

Homecoming 2017 Homecoming has something special come and gone and about homecoming for Monroe LA’s Big and lately former Three Schools Car- alumni from these roll, Richwood and three schools gather Wossman where no for the week or week- school in the city does end for unbelievable homecoming as they old and new school do! Homecoming Cor- fun. The homecom- onations are off the ings are unique as chain only in Monroe Black folks, yet they LA is there elegance, all have that com- poise and grace dem- mon flavor which is onstrated by the hard to duplicate or Carroll Sharon Coul- students turned roy- copy by others. Take berson alty for this one grand a glimpse of Carroll, man Homecoming night. There’s always Richwood and Woss- 2017. Richwood New Schoolers NOVEMbER 9 - NOVEMbER 15, 2017 THE MONROE DISPATCH PAGE 11

Wossman 1973 Rose Lee, Curtis Heard, Vernon Hall, Alvin Ford, Gwen Johnson, Frank Colvin, Ruby Johnson and Brother Harris. Photos dispatch

Richwood Brenda Cleveland ’74, Brenda Powell Johnson ’74, Ruby Francis ’75, Robin Franklin ’75, Vertis Curry ’74 and Shelia Cleveland ’75.

Richwood Amanda Porter’77 and Perry Thomas Wossman Jessica DeTiege ’04, Tobyus Johnson ‘67 ‘04 Vote! Your vote is your voice! Richwood Latoya Turner ZION TRAVELER BAPTIST CHURCH Announcement The pulpit at The Zion Traveler Bap- Wossman Romona Bosworth Wossman LaKeshia Jones and Co- Reed ‘87 milla Jones tist Church is vacant. All preachers and pastors interested in being consid- Drivers, Class-A: ered for filling this important position LP Openings! are asked to provide a letter by mail to All Miles Paid, .85++ per loaded mile! the church, directed to the attention of 100% PAID Health, Dental, Vision and Roderick Gaddis, Chairman Of More for EVERY The Pulpit Committee. The address of Employee! th 21yoa, 1yr CDL-A w/ the church is 200 S. 11 Street, Monroe, HazMat & Tank End, (H&T Exp. NOT Req) Louisiana, 71201. An application form Martin Transport, will be mailed to all Baptist ministers Arcadia: Richwood Peta Cooper ’87 and Shelia Brown 877-353-8485 who send letters of interest. PAGE 12 THE MONROE DISPATCH NOVEMbER 9 - NOVEMbER 15, 2017

Urban Solo Artist Prophetess Shereka ShaBang Among the many at the glorius victory Vinetta Diggs, Bridgett Snowden, William Parker, Nita Cole- and Shirley Sawyer man, Lylon Collins, Shirley Sawyer, Reita Williams, Laquisha Hollinquest, Krystal Williams, Shelia Diarse, Pastor Reuben Oliver, Lashawnda Williams, Earlean Knox, Matisha Calloway and Urban Solo Artist Prophetess Shereka ShaBang. Photos Dispatch Catfight in the Dome Let’s go see the ing to Monroe after Above and Beyond the Imagination North LA Tigers the game. Trip cost Urban Solo Artist Factor People’s Choice was the mistress of cer- ary 11-16, 2019 to Cozu- take on the South $95 (game ticket of the Year Prophet- Awards was not what emony while, Martisha mel and Progreso Mex- LA Jaguars in the included) or $60 ess Shereka ShaBang she had imagined, hav- Calloway conducted ico. She stated that she Mercedes-Benz (game ticket not in- and her guardian angel ing only being in the in- interviews. Friends will continue to update Superdome at the cluded). Payment supporters celebrated dustry 19 months. The and guests bonded in the community on her 43rd Annual Bayou deadline Tuesday a night of glorious vic- night was filled with love, shared memories, upcoming events. She Classic, Sat. No- November 17. NO tory Monday October 25 fun, food, and fellow- laughs, and savored the invites everyone to con- vember 25. The bus REFUNDS (unless at the Ouachita Parish ship. ShaBang briefed moment with pictures. nect with her ministry will leave Pecan- trip is cancelled). Public Library Monroe the audience on upcom- Prophetess Shereka an- via all social media sites land Mall (Across Refreshments and LA. Prophetess Shereka ing plans for her minis- nounced that her min- @Shereka ShaBang and from Belk) at 7A.M. door prizes will be stated that being named try and sang songs that istry is hosting a Battle or email at sherekasha- and arrive in New given away. Contact as Urban Solo Artist of will be on her future Buddy Revival at Sea [email protected]. Orleans around 1 Ezzard O. Burton the year 2017 by Prayze projects. Earline Knox Cruise planed for Febru- Please email her if you P.M. Game time is 4 318-680-9057 or 318- would like to participate P.M. while return- 343-3313. in her cruise.

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