Columbia News

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.

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.

A crucial part of the Louisiana's effort to overhaul its juvenile justice system will begin in northeastern Louisiana.

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.

West Monroe police early Monday charged Cody L. Baugh, 24, 273 Henry Martin Road, Columbia, with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, second offense; attempted distribution; and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Monday is the deadline to nominate people from northwest Louisiana for their exemplary efforts in health care.

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.

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.

The Ouachita River will likely fall below flood stage in Monroe on Thursday for the first time in almost two months, but the falling river will likely take more bank with it as it recedes.

As the Ouachita River continues its gradual fall, bank cave-ins are now a growing concern.

Louisiana state troopers Tuesday night awoke a Columbia man and charged him with drunk driving.

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.

The tradition of holiday parades continues Friday and Saturday with two Twin Cities parades and others just a few miles away.

Ouachita parish deputies arrested a Columbia man Tuesday afternoon on a warrant accusing him of vehicular homicide.

A 19-year-old Columbia woman who was not wearing her seat belt was killed Sunday night after being ejected from her vehicle.