Mer Rouge News

A 58-year-old Mer Rouge man will spend the next 7 1/2 years at hard labor without benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence after pleading guilty in April to indecent behavior with a juvenile under the age of 13.

A 57-year-old Mer Rouge man who pleaded guilty in April to indecent behavior with a juvenile under the age of 13 is to be sentenced in state district court.

Recognizing the dedication, courage and patriotism of our American soldiers in all branches of the military, Jes' Ramblin' is pleased to note the following achievements by our local women and men: ET2 Billie Jo Spann was among 20 sailors receiving the Navy Achievement Medal aboard the naval destroyer ship Mason.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe Flute Choir will present a recital at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Emy-Lou Biedenharn Recital Hall.

BONITA - Thelma L. Banks, a homemaker, died April 7. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at St.

A 57-year-old Mer Rouge man pleaded guilty Monday in 4th Judicial District Court to indecent behavior with a juvenile under the age of 13.

The University of Louisiana at Monroe Foundation announced Wednesday the addition of nine new members to its 27-seat board of trustees.

OLLA - Kristian Gauge Adams, infant son of Layton and Christina Adams, died Monday.

The North Louisiana Orthopedic and Sports Medicine Clinic is nearing completion on its new $7 million office in Monroe.

BATON ROUGE - Louisiana's top school board sent a message to Congress on Wednesday to be fair in distributing stimulus funds to education.

BASTROP - Danny Ellender of Mer Rouge was sworn in today as the 4th Judicial District's newest judge.

Tickets for Ag Expo 2009, scheduled for Jan. 16-17 at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe, are now on sale at select locations.