Thursday Mar 11 | News-Star
Cities weigh benefits, cost of recycling
New Monroe resident John Hughes has been shocked by the amount of litter he sees throughout parts of the Twin Cities and along the banks of the Ouachita River.
Three hundred fourteen students received diplomas at Louisiana Tech University's winter graduation ceremony Saturday at the Thomas Assembly Center.
Local residents achieve while in military
Our local heroes, the men and women serving in the Armed Forces at home and around the world, continue to achieve in their respective careers.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials are compiling a report that could determine whether federal money can be secured to repair Ouachita Parish bank cave-ins caused by fall and winter flooding.
Juvenile system plans new facility
A crucial part of the Louisiana's effort to overhaul its juvenile justice system will begin in northeastern Louisiana.
Rain, Snow Slow Down River's Decline
The Ouachita River is at a standstill as a result of heavy rains last week. In Monroe, it sits at 39.9 feet, and in Columbia it's at 61.7 feet.
Ouachita Parish deputies early Wednesday arrested a Columbia man suspected of drug possession.
Waffle House cook charged with pot possession, attempted distribution
Community Briefly: Group seeks nominees for health care awards
Monday is the deadline to nominate people from northwest Louisiana for their exemplary efforts in health care.
North Dakota Has 3rd Lowest Auto Insurance Rates, Commissioner Says
North Dakota Insurance Commissioner Adam Hamm says drivers in his state are still paying among the lowest auto insurance premiums in the nation, according to the "Auto Insurance Database Report 2006/2007" recently issued by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.
Mark and Jean Ann Price of Ruston, La. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Meggie Ann Price, to John Michael Rowland, son of Dennis and Susan Rowland of Columbia, La.
ULM announces fall semester graduates
Diplomas will be awarded to 454 students during the University of Louisiana at Monroe's fall commencement exercises to be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Fant-Ewing Coliseum on the ULM campus.
Levee inspection nears; cave-ins cause pointing of fingers
As the Ouachita River continues its gradual fall, bank cave-ins are now a growing concern.
Report: Man was drunk, asleep in car
Louisiana state troopers Tuesday night awoke a Columbia man and charged him with drunk driving.
Tornado Watch issued for parts of Ark-La-Tex
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for parts of the Ark-La-Tex. The watch is expected to remain in effect until 9 p.m. tonight.
Four Thanksgiving holiday deaths in Union and Caldwell parishes cut short young lives and shattered their families.
Parades to march through Monroe area
The tradition of holiday parades continues Friday and Saturday with two Twin Cities parades and others just a few miles away.
Columbia man charged with vehicular homicide
Ouachita parish deputies arrested a Columbia man Tuesday afternoon on a warrant accusing him of vehicular homicide.
Columbia woman dies after being ejected from car
A 19-year-old Columbia woman who was not wearing her seat belt was killed Sunday night after being ejected from her vehicle.
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