Eros News

While watching the Thursday TV interview with John Dennison and Sen. Bob Kostelka, R-Monroe, concerning the pay raise that Kostelka and others voted for, I felt compelled to respond.

A couple of months ago, while enjoying a steak at Moon's Cafe near Homer, I heard a familiar voice on the 70-year-old restaurant's official country music radio station.

It looks like the forces of ignorance have successfully hijacked Louisiana's public education system, as the state Senate just passed Senate Bill 733, the so-called 'academic freedom bill.' Sadly, the only ...

Trail Ride Ministries will host a benefit trail ride and cake auction for the Jackson Parish 4-H Livestock Club on Saturday on Century Loop off Louisiana 4 between Chatham and Eros.

A local man was arrested on a warrant for an alleged incident in which he threatened to kill a married couple and brandished a gun during an argument with them.

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Scott of West Monroe are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Ann Scott, to Daniel Shane DeLancy, son of Scarlette Black and Steve Sims of West Monroe.

Ray and Judy Osbon of West Monroe announce the engagement of their daughter, Heather Elizabeth Osbon, to Daniel Ross Bellard, son of James and Jean Bellard of Eros. via News-Star

“Fashion Week is like a coming together of the best of the best. There's clothing, there's shoes, there's accessories - it's humongous. It blows you away. It's like Mardi Gras to the 10th power.”

Fashion Week happens first in Milan. After the Italian shows, models strut down the runways of Paris. via The Daily Advertiser

“Most of the time she stayed right here at home”

SHREVEPORT - Stephanie Breaux spent the last two years searching for relief from the post-traumatic stress disorder she had suffered as a result of two tours of military duty in Iraq. via News-Star

Ouachita Parish Sheriffs deputies arrested an Eros man for what was reportedly a seven-hour incident of domestic abuse. via News-Star

James E. Bass Jr. and Valari Bass of Eros, La. announce the engagement and upcoming nuptials of their daughter, Ashley Elizabeth Bass, to Daniel Craig Grebow, son of Dr. via News-Star

DJs bring dance parties and big crowds to venues across New Orleans Stock up on antiperspirant. via The Maroon

Ouachita Parish sheriff's investigators have arrested the town of Sterlington's Public Works director after he reportedly used a work phone to sexually harass his ex-wife. Investigators arrested James Brian ... via News-Star

MARION - Lorean Archie died Monday. Services are 2 p.m. Friday at Blooming Grove Baptist Church, Farmerville. via News-Star

“They're in and out very quickly.”

Ouachita Parish Sheriff's deputies and West Monroe police are investigating five "smash and grab" burglaries that occurred early today at several businesses throughout the parish. via News-Star

“The theme for the annual meeting is Empowering Kingdom Growth based on the Matthew 6:33 passage, "Seek first the kingdom of God.”

An anticipated 2,000 messengers and guests will converge for celebration, reporting, preaching, official business, adoption of resolutions and selection of officers Nov. via The Baptist Message

“I am not in agreement with this timeframe. I don't want to wait till '09 to acquire the property (for the western Ouachita branch).”

Several Ouachita Parish police jurors are not pleased with efforts by the parish library board to build libraries in western Ouachita and in Richwood. via Ouachita Citizen

“At the annual meeting we'll be looking at some very important charter changes, some resolutions that articulate our biblical convictions to the public, and reports about our cooperative mission effort in reaching our Judea”

The 160th annual meeting of the Louisiana Baptist Convention is set to start at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. via The Baptist Message

Monroe police arrested two people this morning during a drug transaction and discovered they also had warrants for their arrest. via News-Star

“People always ask, 'What do they want?' But it's not what we want, it's what we bring”

As America's reputation abroad has hit an all-time low, Hollywood is attempting to expand its global grip. via Variety