West Monroe police arrested a West Monroe man on suspicion of obscenity last week after authorities received a complaint about a naked man walking around on Trenton Street.
West Monroe police arrested a West Monroe man on suspicion of obscenity last week after authorities received a complaint about a naked man walking around on Trenton Street.
West Monroe police arrested a West Monroe man on suspicion of aggravated assault last week after authorities received a complaint at a business on Blanchard Street.
The Louisiana State Bond Commission has approved $28 million in Superdome renovations after previously voting to delay the funding because of the New Orleans Saints’ COVID-19 policies.
Hurricane Ida has already caused oil supply losses of 30 million barrels, the International Energy Agency (IEA) reports, resulting in the first decline in global oil supply in five months.
Monroe police arrested a Monroe man on several charges including resisting an officer last week after authorities received a complaint about the sale of crack cocaine on Bethune Street.
Monroe police arrested a Ruston woman on suspicion of vandalism and burglary of a religious building last week after authorities received a complaint about a break-in at Temple B'nai Israel on Orell Place.
West Monroe police arrested a West Monroe woman on suspicion of felony theft last week after authorities received a complaint of employee theft at Harbor Freight, a tool and equipment retailer.
Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry posted links to exemption forms for students facing COVID-19 vaccine mandates at 10 different state universities.
Bastrop City Attorney Ricky Smith recently resigned from his position as the city’s legal counsel after a dispute among city officials about last month’s failed vote to appoint Bastrop Police Capt. Carl Givens as chief of police.
The West Monroe Board of Aldermen authorized an agreement with a local developer last week that could lead to a residential development on six to seven acres on the old Trenton Street golf course property.
Ouachita Parish sheriff's deputies arrested a West Monroe woman on suspicion of criminal trespass and other charges last week after authorities received a trespassing complaint from Biedenharn Drive.
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Area lawmakers say they hope the process of redrawing the state’s six congressional districts to match data from the 2020 Census does not result in the loss of the 5th District, anchored in northeastern Louisiana.
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Mayor Friday Ellis says his administration is weighing a plan to commit tax revenues from Monroe’s mid-city area to the construction of a research park aimed at attracting biomedical, science and technology companies to the region.
A bipartisan panel of state legislators slammed telecom giant AT&T for failing to appear Monday at a Joint Commerce Committee hearing at the Louisiana Capitol amid concerns over emergency communication failures.
Kevin M. Berken, 60, of Lake Arthur, has been sentenced by Magistrate Judge Kathleen Kay for violating the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, according to acting U.S. Attorney Alexander Van Hook.
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Editor’s Note: This is the fourth and final installment in a four-part series.
Sunday evening, West Monroe Police responded to a shooting that took place in front of 306 South 2nd Street. A person was parked in the road in front of the residence was approached by Christopher D. Williams. Williams asked the person for money. When the person refused to give Williams mone…
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West Monroe businessman Mike Mulhearn may continue to serve on the Hospital Service District No. 1’s board of commissioners though board members may be restricted in how long they serve in the future, a police juror says.
Annette Attaway
West Monroe police arrested a West Monroe man on suspicion of disturbing the peace through drunkenness earlier this month after authorities received a complaint about a man yelling at motorists on Bridge Street.
Ouachita Parish sheriff's deputies arrested two men on suspicion of illegal possession of property worth more than $25,000 (a felony) last week after authorities investigated the theft of a box trailer in West Monroe.
Louisiana State Police troopers arrested a Monroe man on several charges including possession of marijuana with intent to distribute last week after authorities stopped the suspect's vehicle for a seatbelt law violation.
A Monroe man who worked at a local Circle K store was arrested for felony theft last week after the store's management reported employee theft concerning lottery tickets that were not paid for but cashed out for winnings.
Ouachita Parish sheriff's deputies arrested a West Monroe man on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle on Saturday after the suspect's aunt said he came to her home and claimed the police and Taliban sought to kill him.
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Using a contractor selection process without advertising public bids, West Monroe chose Lincoln Builders of Ruston last week to build an indoor sports complex costing more than $18 million, city officials say.
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The Ouachita Parish School Board weathered a second wave of protests against Gov. John Bel Edwards’ face covering mandate during the board’s regular meeting Tuesday.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This news report is the third in a four-part series focused on a shooting that occurred decades ago in Ouachita Parish.
Four suspects will serve time in federal prison for drug and gun offenses prosecuted in the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Louisiana, according to acting U.S. Attorney Alexander Van Hook’s office.
The Morehouse Parish Police Jury zipped through an agenda of routine household matters last week, including an application for state funding to support recreational spaces.
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The Morehouse Parish School Board adopted a new emergency paid sick leave policy that extends additional leave time to employees who undergo vaccination against COVID-19.
Timothy Barfield
Ouachita Parish sheriff's deputies arrested a Calhoun man on suspicion of aggravated battery last week after the suspect's son-in-law reported being shot with a BB gun.
Monroe police arrested a Rayville man on suspicion of third-degree rape on Monday after authorities found a woman who claimed she had been battered and raped by the suspect.
Monroe police arrested a Monroe woman on suspicion of domestic abuse (aggravated assault) last week after authorities received a complaint from the suspect that her 17-year-old son would not return home.
Ouachita Parish sheriff's deputies arrested a West Monroe man on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle on Monday after authorities learned of a stolen vehicle during an arson investigation.
Ouachita Parish sheriff's deputies arrested a Monroe man on suspicion of aggravated assault with a firearm and other charges last week after authorities received a complaint from a woman who said her boyfriend threatened her life.
Monroe police arrested a Monroe man on suspicion of obscenity last week after authorities received a complaint the suspect exposed himself to his neighbors.
Ouachita Parish sheriff's deputies arrested a Monroe man on suspicion of aggravated assault with a firearm and false imprisonment last week after authorities conducted a welfare check for a woman on Burney Drive.
West Monroe police arrested a Houma man on suspicion of disturbing the peace through drunkenness last week after authorities received a complaint about the suspect appearing drunk and cursing customers.
Louisiana Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin met with Gov. John Bel Edwards on Tuesday and asked the governor to reschedule the Oct. 9 election for Nov. 13 and the Nove. 13 election for Dec. 11.
By William Patrick
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West Monroe City Marshal William Guyton’s office realized a general fund surplus of some $8,000 for the 2019-2020 fiscal year as well as one finding for spending training and equipment funds on operations, a recent audit shows.
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A state appeal court recently shot down part of Monroe businessman Stanley Palowsky III’s appeal in an ongoing lawsuit against Fourth Judicial District Court officials accused of conspiring to conceal illegal activity at the court.
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The Ouachita Parish Police Jury may reconsider reappointing West Monroe businessman Mike Mulhearn to the Hospital Service District No. 1’s board of commissioners after the board requested Mulhearn’s reappointment Tuesday.
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A Caddo Parish bank sued the town of Sterlington earlier this year claiming the town owed some $1.8 million it borrowed to finance the launch of a water treatment system that never materialized.
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Investigators are currently investigating a shooting in which one person is deceased and three others wounded.
Shorty before 6 p.m. on Sept. 4, Monroe Police responded to a shot spotter alert in the 700 block of South 10th Street.
Gov. John Bel Edwards recently announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions.
Shortly before 2 p.m. on Sept. 2, Monroe Police responded to a bank robbery at the Chase Bank at 1800 MLK.
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