Monroe News

Assistant Police Chief Don Bartley said at approximately 11 p.m. Sunday, two females were parked at a convenience store in the 1100 block of South Second Street when a black man armed with a handgun approached the driver's side and demanded money.

Thursday's cool morning was "quite unusual" weather for Louisiana in July, according to the National Weather Service in Sherevport.

James R. Stephenson, 42, of Lincoln Road, Monroe, was booked at Ouachita Correctional Center for driving while impaired and improper lane usage.

Over the past three years the arresting head chanteuse in charge of nine-piece Clairy Browne and the Bangin' Rackettes has transcended humble origins from playing a residency at a local club in Melbourne, Australia ,to joining an international tour with Oz stadium rockers the Cat Empire, to recently signing with Vanguard Records and headlining ... (more)

Phil Robertson , star of A&E's Duck Dynasty television show, is well-known for his devout faith and for never being afraid to speak his mind despite the consequences.

Birthdays Mary Anne Andrews, Monroe; Jean Carr, Monroe; Shirley Godwin, West Monroe; Olivia Hennen, 13, Choudrant; Rusty Humphreys, 40, Crowville; Joleen Martin, West Monroe; Gabriel L. Parson, 28, Monroe Anniversaries Martin and Ruth Ann Williams, West Monroe; Ricky and Becky Nichols, married 38 years, Baskin Wednesday Kiwanis Club of Monroe ... (more)

The Twin City Art Foundation is hosting a kitchen shower for the Masur Museum of Art, according to Mayor Jamie Mayo's office.

I note that a committee has been formed for the study of crime problem in Monroe.

The Northeast Louisiana District 4-H show was held July 1 and 2 at the Ike Hamilton Expo Center in West Monroe.

Agents with the Office of Alcohol and Tobacco Control in Baton Rouge recently conducted compliance checks at 173 businesses in the Monroe and West Monroe areas and found 28 restaurants, bars and convenience stores sold alcohol and tobacco products to minors.

The sport of BMX bike racing has put its American roots firmly in the soil of Ouachita Parish with the recent opening of Rebel BMX Park in West Monroe.

The Blue Star Mothers of NELA, Chapter 6, wants to let the community know how much we appreciate all the help we have received in Support for our Troops so far this year.

The Monroe Police Department announced when it will be conducting DWI/Safety checkpoints at undisclosed locations within the city limits in August.

A Ouachita Parish man arrested by Union Parish sheriff's deputies and investigators over the weekend has been accused of solicitation of murder.

A Ouachita Parish man arrested by Union Parish sheriff's deputies and investigators over the weekend has been accused of solicitation of murder.

A man was arrested by Louisiana State Police late Sunday, accused of speeding and reckless operation of a motorcycle on Interstate 20. Arrested was Joshua D. Brisco, 24, of 100 Jennifer Lane, Monroe.

Strong storms could hit northern Louisiana on Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Shreveport.

Too often, like other things in our everyday landscape, we take the river for granted.

Kiroli is better known, having been established many years ago. Kiroli has many facilities for the whole family to enjoy including walking trails that are paved and maintained and some of God's nature that He has created for all of us to enjoy.

CASA of Northeast Louisiana has more than 100 foster children in need of advocates to speak on their behalf for the courts.