VOLUME 46, NUMBER 42 October 26, 2017 - November 1, 2017 Mr. Carroll 1985, Shootings Shooting Rattles GSU When teens go off to and end up with a Stanley White’s college, parents have wrong sense of pur- Continue some reassurance that pose serving time, It’s difficult being their children are in regretting their Cherished Memories a young person and a safe, nurturing en- past actions. Po- Stanley the question why re- vironment. Unfortu- lice arrived to the Bernard mains overwhelming? nately now in the times crime scene where White was According to police in which we live, some gun shots were born Febru- reports, police officers people make the deci- reportedly heard ary 20, 1966 were sent to the 1200 sion to bring chaos around midnight, to Eula B. block of South 3rd St., and despair into places Tuesday, October White Har- Monroe, LA in refer- which were once a safe 24. Two dead bod- ris and the ence to a shooting on haven. Young people ies were found, late Edward Tuesday, October 24. look the same, but act Earl Andrews, 23, Wheeler in The initial investiga- differently. Many have and Monquiarious Monroe, Loui- tion revealed that the shoot first, then Caldwell, 23. An- siana. Stanley Dominic Dickens was think mentality. Some drews was a senior Victim Monquiarious Caldwell shot one time in the transitioned grew watching movies at Grambling State Both were from nearby left leg. Dickens was to Heaven on that have warped real- University, and Caldwell Farmerville, Louisiana. walking down South October 18, ity with their thinking was a visiting friend. See Shooting, P.9 2017 with the 3rd St when a black six most cher- vehicle drove by and ished women one of the occupants Ontario Hogg Hit’n in his life by inside of the vehicle his side. Stan- began shooting at the ley gave his Stanley Bernard White victim several times. Run Casualty life to Christ at an early Monroe City School Sys- Dickens was taken to a A family’s worst less someone or the age and rededicated his tem and graduated from nearby hospital where nightmare is to never see party responsibility life to Christ in 2013. Carroll High School in he is being treated a loved one when they speaks. According to See Continue, P.11 He was educated in the See White, P.9 leave home again. The Monroe Police, they Hogg family is left with believe Ontario D. a void in their hearts Hogg 36, of Monroe William Thomas Jefferson Gone Home losing a family member LA was hit by an Carroll High Grad accomplished. He loved not knowing the circum- 18-wheeler on Hwy William Thomas Jeffer- the Saints and is now stances surrounding 165 at Ruffin Dr. son took his final bow one of them. Funeral their death. People come Authorities can’t Tuesday, October 20, arrangements are in- and go all the time to pinpoint the time of 2017 in Ogden Utah. complete at this time. various places or destina- the accident or how Jefferson grew up in Please keep William tions. Shocking is when long the victim had Monroe, LA and left Thomas Jefferson in a person leaves never to been deceased. The the south to become your prayers, “he was a William Thomas be heard from, then a call victim was either Jefferson. Photo Dispatch prosperous, which he good man!” from law enforcement or found or seen and an unknown party brings reported around 6:45 am. Ontario D. Hogg reality full circle. What Police need anyone with that the responsible par- Club Nuvvo Loses happened on Friday information to help them ty will step forth to help Morning October 20 will solve this crime. Please bring closure to a tragic Alcohol Renewal remain a mystery un- pray for this family and event. By Eddie D. Gillis Residents of Frances Towers and the com- munity were out in full NAACP... School Board Unitary force Tuesday night at the Monroe City Coun- Status Unacceptable cil meeting to voice their By Eddie D. Gillis the city’s schools has strong disapproval to re- A local civil rights been a sticking point cent incidents in/around group said that it could through many appear- Club Nuvvo. The club not support the Monroe ances before the courts. located at 109 Catalpa City School Board as it NAACP President Rev. Street had been the sub- seeks relief from federal Ambrose Douzart said ject of recent city coun- oversight concerning that he believes that his cil meetings, where a Club Nuvvo a decades old deseg- group should have been spokesperson for Fran- that someone could get said that when it came regation lawsuit. The asked for their input ces Towers Residents killed. At the last coun- to the “safety of the el- Monroe chapter of the from the school board urged council members cil meeting two weeks derly”, he would vote NAACP held a Tuesday prior to the board’s an- “to do something” be- ago, Councilman Ken- to shut the club down. afternoon press confer- nouncement that the cause they were afraid neth Wilson (Dist. 4) That was in reference to ence, denouncing the system was seeking Rev. Ambrose Douzart the upcoming alcoholic school board’s attempt unitary status. Douzart beverage license renewal to free itself from a fed- The Consent Decree said that a decision that the club’s owner has eral lawsuit that liter- that has had jurisdiction that will have a lasting requested for council ap- ally looked as though it over how the Monroe impact on the children proval. However, there would never come to a City System has gone that attend Monroe City See Nuvvo, P.9 satisfactory conclusion. about desegregating See NAACP, P.9 Prayze Factor People’s Choice Awards Urban Solo Artist of the Year Prophetess Shereka Sha- Bishop Danny Hunt and Minister Jackie L. Bang (left) and Attorney Krystal Williams. Photo Freemont. Photo Dispatch Dispatch ORDAINED Above and Beyond the Imagination At Walk in the Word Family Church in Monroe, Pastor Ronald and First Lady Marilyn Green Urban Solo Artist of the Year Prophetess Sher- LA, Minister Jackie L. Freemont was ordained eka ShaBang and her guardian angel supporters before family, friends and church members by Leadership Worth Following celebrated a night of glorious victory on Monday, Bishop Danny and Apostle Carolyn Hunt, and Spirit Deliverance Church of God In Christ Mon- October 25, at the Ouachita Parish Public Library Pastors K.C. and Vivian Wade on Sunday, Octo- roe LA honored worthy servants Pastor Ronald in Monroe, LA. Prophetess Shereka stated that ber 22, 2017. With ten years of studying the Word, and First Lady Marilyn Green 7 years of tireless being named as Urban Solo Artist of the year Minister Freemont is ready to give Hope to those kingdom service Sunday October 15. Special 7th 2017 by Prayze Factor People’s Choice Awards. who’ve lost their footing and preach the Word of Anniversary guests were Pastor Robert M. Moody Attorney Krystal Williams presented the simula- God. Holy Way Ministries Family Worship Center. tion of the award. PAGE 2 THE MONROE DISPATCH October 26 - November 1, 2017 Starting Your Day By Jessica DeTiege How do you start your day? Do you roll over to your phone and scroll news or social media? Do you begin by turning on the radio? Do you reach for the remote control to turn on your TV? How does your day end up going? Does it go smoothly or do you have small situa- tions that consume you? Start your day by being reminded to whom you Jessica DeTiege belong. God wants us to be in constant relation and with Him. communication with Him. Start your day by giving Pastors Dennis R. Martin Sr. and Donald Woods. The closer we stay to Him reverence to God. It can be the farther we are away from by praying, reading a scrip- sin, depression, and anxiety. ture, or even just mediating Throughout the day as you on one verse. This simple would a close friend, call change can make an amazing on Him and talk things out difference. Our Children, Our Responsibility Children need inspira- tion, instruction, and ex- amples. The greatest of these is “examples.” We must teach our children to love God. Parents should teach by instruction and example. Proverbs 6:20-21 teaches “...my son keep the commandments of the father and forsake not the law of his mother.” This Scripture Dr. Joseph Capers indicates that parents have a great responsibility. the Sunday school teacher Our children will reflect will read four of them, but Deacons and Mothers filled the pew including Sisters Mary Tucker, Florece Staten and Brother Robert our teaching and the ex- the world only reads the Bilton. amples that we have been last one. We are the only exemplifying. We must Gospel some people read. take heed of the statement Our children read us parents. made by the great evangelist The comments made by the Gypsy Smith. He said, “there evangelist behooves each are actually five gospels - parent to train, teach and lead Matthew, Mark, Luke, John their children in the way of and you. The preacher and God and righteousness. PRAYING STUDENTS *Inspired by God through you righteous! For praise Mary Roggerson & Morning from the upright is beautiful. Prayer Ministries under the Psalm 33:1 Photo 4th Anniv 1- leadership of Pastor Kenneth Prayer: Father, my heart is Photo 4th Anniv 2- Nolley, St. Mary Baptist filled with praise and my lips Photo 4th Anniv 3- Family Connection “He Made a Way!” Church with thanksgiving.