VOLUME 46, NUMBER 40 October 12, 2017 - October 18, 2017 Julian Gray Sr., Determined, Pastor Mabry’s Vote This Esteemed, Persevered Final Zion Sermon On April 10, 1944 strong ath- Saturday Sources close to the God blessed the union leticism and a By Perry Thomas Dispatch tell us that of the late John Gray, penchant for Please don’t Zion Traveler Baptist Jr. and the late Naomi sports. It was forget to go vote Church Pastor Willie Brown Gray with the there in grade this Saturday Oc- resigned after preach- birth of their first son school that he tober 14, 2017 in ing his final sermon Julian Maylon Gray. Ju- met the late some very impor- either this past or last lian passed to his eternal Mr. Charles tant local/state Sunday. It was very reward Thursday Octo- Edwards, who elections Monroe, unclear as to why Pas- ber 5, 2017. During his was to become Ouachita Parish tor Mabry resigned. early years, Julian was one of his ear- and state wide Whenever the com- reared in the Gentry liest coaches registered voters. munity was in tur- Quarters of Monroe LA and most pro- ALL elections are moil, with shootings, known as “Newtown”. found men- important and community protests, He began his primary tors. Upon your vote is too! marches etc., Pastor education at Newtown entering Mon- Your vote repre- Mabry was always School, and later at- roe Colored sents your right there, offering prayer tended grade school High, which or support many times and your voice in at Carver Elementary transitioned representing clergy. who is elected to School. Julian was a to Carroll The community re- Julian Maylon Gray very bright child and an High School, serve you. If you mains in suspense as academically gifted stu- Julian continued to ex- strict directives of the don’t vote, your to what prompted his dent. As early as grade cel in both sports and late Principal Henry voice is silent and resignation? He will may give victory be missed! school, he also displayed scholastics, under the See Gray, P.8 Pastor Willie Mabry to someone who won’t represent the best interest Couple’s Knock Hurting the one you Police Shooting Family Grieves and well-being of love seems impossible, By Eddie Gillis to drive away. The you, your family The family of yet in the heat of the report says that as and loved ones. Marquinton Terral moment something over- the car started to Blacks it does us whelms the mind, instead Brooks laid their be- move, the deputy no good to com- of calmer heads. Once the loved to rest Satur- reached inside the devil is involved, love has day( Oct. 8), as they plain about miss- car in an effort to representation not a chance until later are slowly coming stop the vehicle. It after each party chills, by government to accept that Mar- also said that the which most times is too officials if we quinton is no longer deputy was “in a late. According to po- don’t take ad- with them. A sher- headlock” as the lice reports on Tuesday, vantage of the iff’s deputy in west- car drove away, October 10, police were summoned to a domestic ern Ouachita parish but there were no opportunity to Jalisha G. Modicue disturbance where a live- killed Marquinton reports of injuries. vote candidates last Monday after- into office that in girlfriend was slapped lived together for the Somehow, the car numerous times in the past 3 months and were noon (Oct.2). Ac- have your inter- stopped, a struggle face by suspect Jalisha romantically involved. cording to media and allegedly ensued est as their com- Modicue. The victim The suspect was arrested law enforcements as William Under- mitment to serve and suspect continued for domestic abuse bat- accounts, Marquin- Marquinton Terral Brooks wood, the second you. No excuses, to fight for or over the tery. There are three ton and two other passenger, ran away plead vote Black victim’s cell phone where sides to every story. This passengers were pulled Marquinton refused to from the vehicle. Dur- People. It only the victim’s hands and was one side of this story. over for a traffic stop. comply with the dep- ing the struggle, police takes a minute. lips seemed swollen. The The Monroe Dispatch Deputies allege that uty’s orders, and tried victim informed police welcomes another or the See Grieves,P.9 that the suspect have other side of this story. SouthSide Vote, Crime Tops Council Agenda By Eddie Gillis wasn’t the only topic that day’s night meeting of ing to Wilhite said that be done to protect “our Clark. Clark, who was For the second city city council members ad- the Monroe City Council, they will not operate at young people”. Wilson is instrumental in getting council meeting in a row, dressed, as an upcoming concerned residents (and this time, hoping that the on record as saying that the Bond Commission to the overwhelming topic election in November will there were many) be- bullet “can work” its way in addition to security on place a 2% hotel tax on that generated the most give south side residents seeched council members out. Wilson said that he the ground, he said that the ballot, if passed in dis- talk centered on crime the opportunity to chart to do more to protect the talked to City Marshal metal detectors would tricts 3, 4 and 5, voters in and safety. However, that their own future. At Tues- city from what they see Wince Highshaw, who also be helpful. those three districts will as a dangerous upswing said that he is willing “to “The upcoming elec- receive money through in crime, to where no one work with the council” tion in November is an the South Side Economic feels safe anymore. At the in any way that he can. opportunity for much Development District, last council meeting, con- Wilson said that he is in needed economic devel- an organization that cerned citizens one after contact with the mayor opment to come to the will spearhead economic the other, made a plea to and others in an effort south side”, said Coun- growth on the south side. cilman (Dist. E) Eddie the city council and the to do everything that can See Agenda, P.11 Mayor Jamie Mayo for in- creased security at neigh- borhood recreational and retirement home centers. The conversation was a virtual repeat in council chambers Tuesday night. City Councilman Ken- neth Wilson(dist. 4), as he did at the last council meeting asked the admin- istration if safety features could be enhanced at the recreational centers fol- lowing the shooting of a teen after an argument started between other parties. Foster Wilhite, known as “PPW” in the community, once again pleaded with council members to support Wil- son. This time Wilhite Miss Richwood Michaela Weeks. Photo dispatch was accompanied by his RICHWOOD HOMECOMING 2017 MISS RICHWOOD 2017 grandson, the young man At Richwood Homecoming on Friday, October 6, at the Mackie Freeze Stadi- At Richwood Homecoming, Miss Richwood, Mi- who was shot in the leg. um, former Richwood Alumni were present in big numbers representing that chaela Weeks, was crowned Homecoming Queen The teen can walk slowly Richwood Spirit from 1961-2016. The tailgating, grills smoking and music before students, parents and friends on Thurs- with the aid of crutches playing was such a wonderful homecoming atmosphere in 2017. Richwood day, October 5, 2017 at Richwood Homecoming while the bullet is still in Football douched Union 14-7 to the delight of Richwood Alumni. Richwood Coronation in Monroe, LA. Congratulations Miss his leg. Doctors, accord- Alumni chilled and grilled the entire game and then some! Richwood believes! Richwood Michaela Weeks PAGEPAGE 22 THETHE MONROE MONROE DISPATCH DISPATCH OCTOBEROctober 12 -12 OCTOBER - October 18,18, 20172017 Wildcats, Wildcats are you ready? This week my high school, “the Wossman High School” will celebrate a much-antic- ipated homecoming week. Like most Wossman alumni, I am excited that this time has come once again and I am here to enjoy it. When I first begin ninth grade at Wossman High School, I was a little intimi- dated. The transition, from middle school to high school seemed to be a scary one. Luckily though, I had friends Jessica DeTiege Among the many in attendance including Philadelphia faithful Bonnie Harris and Margie Davis. who had already attended a “Swamp head” along with year earlier along with two all my fellow freshman class. big brothers, one who would Living the experience, it felt be there when I attended. so cruel, but just as it was I remember many days allowed by teachers and spent at Wossman. I remem- administrators, I understood ber my first day of school. it was a WHS tradition and My grandfather picked us rite of passage. I remember up; as it was our standard racing to seventh period, try- first day of school tradition. ing my best not to be tardy so I remember my first pep I wouldn’t have to run extra rally, where I was called a WILDCATS, see page 4 Our Children, Our Responsibility Our children are special. Each child is a separate and Church goers heard the Word. special creation, created as God’s climax. This differs from that of other creatures, mot after their own kind, but in the image of God. They are spiritual creations; soul bearers, and children of God. There is an enormous unbridgeable gap between man’s creation and that of Dr.