Monroe News

A Monroe resident was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison and three years of supervised release for illegal possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and possession of firearms.

How could I and others say no to something that would enhance the entertainment quality of life for adults and children living in Central Louisiana and which would especially benefit Alexandria economically? Now, with what seems like a disagreement, or better yet, a feud escalating between the Rapides Parish Police Jury and the City of Alexandria ... (more)

A small group, mostly against implementation of the Common Core State Standards, assembled Tuesday night in West Monroe to participate in a nationwide interactive show hosted by Glenn Beck.

Attorneys for Monroe businessman Dean Hart Jr. have asked the 4th Judicial District court to exclude evidence, including suspected narcotics, that were seized during searches conducted after Hart allegedly held his wife captive for five days last year.

Birthdays George Curvin, 61; Glenn Frith, 44, Columbia; Paula Anderson Hinkle, Monroe: Tamika Howard, 46, Monroe; Myrtis Mophett Newkirk, 80 Anniversary Sonny and Shirley Freeman married 59 years, West Monroe Tuesday A new GriefShare support/recovery group is 1-3 p.m. Tuesdays at Louisiana Hospice, 1101 Hudson Lane, #D.

West Monroe's Board of Aldermen is expected to vote this week on a ballot initiative to raise the city's sales tax.

Romero Brown, 27, of 306 Garfield Drive, Monroe, is accused of aggravated battery, flight from an officer, aggravated battery on a police officer, possession of marijuana, possession of a schedule II controlled and dangerous substance with intent, possession of a firearm in the presence of a controlled and and dangerous substance, illegal ... (more)

The Twin Cities Mayors' Committee on Disabilities would like to express appreciation to this community for their support of our commitment to the disabled in the area.

While New Orleans' "Smoke-Free Week" begins this week , New Orleans City Council District B Councilwoman LaToya Cantrell is preparing to introduce legislation in the fall to prohibit smoking in bars and public buildings citywide.

Al Robertson, the oldest 'Duck Dynasty' son of Kay and Phil Robertson, did some preaching on the Duck Commander cruise.

BancorpSouth said it's being delayed in gaining regulatory approvals to acquire Ouachita Bancshares Corp. of Monroe, Louisiana, which owns Ouachita Independent Bank, as well as and Central Community Corp. of Temple, Texas, which owns First State Bank of Central Texas.

The appeal of a convicted teen murder will be heard by the Second Circuit Court of Appeal in August in Shreveport.

The Monroe Police Department is asking the public to be on the lookout for a man wanted for attempted second-degree murder.

Lisa Dixon with TruCare Home Health will be at the West Ouachita Senior Center 9:30-10:30 a.m. Wednesday to host an "Eat This, Not That!" Dixon will provide tips to equip seniors to become an expert in every eating situation.

Birthdays Betty Allen, West Monroe; Erma Bordon; Anna Cannon, West Monroe; Peggy Dunn; Annette Elliott, West Monroe; John Grigson, West Monroe; Linda Parker; Adam White, 20, Ruston Anniversary Randy and Debbie McKinnie, married 39 years, Sterlington Friday The Family History Club meets at 2 p.m. at the Snyder Museum at Bastrop.

Barbara Hart, wife of Dean Hart Jr., no longer believes that Hart raped or kidnapped her, according to a sworn statement she made to Hart's attorneys in June.

The Obama administration has approved the use of sonic cannons to explore for oil and gas off the Eastern Shore.

A man arrested on an outstanding warrant Thursday evening faces several new charges, including felony theft.

A Calhoun man is in custody after a high-speed chase followed by a barricade situation early Friday morning.

There's just something about Central Louisiana. Once it gets in you, it's hard to get it out.