Mer Rouge News

Being a native of northeastern Louisiana, born in Mer Rouge and growing up in Bastrop and Monroe, I'd like to offer a little information on the G.B. Cooley House at 1011 S. Grand that the city is purchasing and ...

On Friday, June 20, 2008, Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations/North District Detectives arrested three suspects on an array of charges involving bank fraud and identity theft.

The Ouachita Economic Development Corp. could become part of the northeast Louisiana regional economic development alliance as soon as June 26.

Melvin Davis Jr. of Shreveport proudly wore a T-shirt emblazoned with Barack Obama's face as he chatted with friends at Pecanland Mall on Wednesday.

National Weather Service officials in Jackson, Miss., have confirmed that a tornado has touched down five miles north of Mer Rouge in Morehouse Parish. via News-Star

FARMERVILLE - Ruth B. Albritton, a homemaker, died Thursday. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at Sardis Baptist Church, Farmerville. via News-Star

“My subjects choose me, and they usually tell me what media to paint them in”

An exhibit by the Ouachita River Art Guild opens tonight with a reception at the Snyder Museum in Bastrop, and the Guild's gallery in West Monroe also welcomes a new featured artist this week. via News-Star

“But I don't enjoy it like I enjoy the dark room.”

Digital is seemingly the way to go in the photography world, but for Emily Brodnax, editing photos on her computer can never compare to working in the dark room. via News-Star

On Tuesday, Governor Bobby Jindal announced the appointments of twenty-seven members to the Commission on Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice, including several sheriffs, judges, district attorneys, chiefs of ... via BayouBuzz.com

“Then we began to realize that he might not be coming home.”

BASTROP - Jean Blackard's final face-to-face conversation with her uncle is still clear in her mind more than 40 years later. via News-Star

Robert Armstrong, 81 BASTROP - Robert Armstrong, an International Paper woodyard operator, died Tuesday. via News-Star

Published/Last Modified on Friday, January 11, 2008 2:08 PM CST Happy New Year! I'm just back in the office the past couple of days after being on vacation for Christmas and New Year's. I celebrated Christmas ... via Daily Iberian

Luis DeLira and Katia Yolanda Moales Solano, both of Shreveport. John Christopher Moore and Annette Michelle Sullivan, both of Vivian. via The Shreveport Times

United States Marine Corps Maj. Burrell Parmer, 34, was recently promoted to his current rank by Col Gerald Smith, chief of staff, 3rd Marine Division. via News-Star

What is northeastern Louisiana's image? According to foreign visitors, it is very good. via News-Star

“It's quiet, and everybody is, I don't know what the word is. Confused”

This time of year, Mer Rouge is typically bustling, with cotton gins busy and farmers doing business. via KATC-TV Lafayette

The Louisiana Tech School of Architecture has taken on the project of studying potential uses for the Georgia Tucker School building in order to make suggestions on possible future plans for the building. via News-Star

MONROE -- A University of Louisiana at Monroe student who is accused of possessing child pornography is free on bond after being arrested again Tuesday. via The Shreveport Times

“As of right now, we have yet to meet with Mr. Pruett or his counsel”

The EPA has issued a final round of administrative orders against West Monroe water system operator LWC following a July inspection. via News-Star