Monroe News

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.

The following professionals have joined Affinity Health Group: Robin Burchfield; Gloria Crews; Lula Grimes; Pam McCormick; Kimberly Oliver; and Lindsay Romero.

July comes to an end and that means only one thing -- the start of school cannot be far behind.

Parents of the couple are Janet Sorenson of West Monroe, Louisiana, and the late Richard Sorensen, and Larry and Johnette Norris of Monroe, Louisiana.

An August wedding is planned at First Baptist Church in West Monroe, Louisiana.

Parents of the bride are Shirley Wilkes and Bobby and Donna Johnson all of Columbia, Louisiana.

Vicki Smith manages the Colonial Grove Apartments on DeSiard Street. Lisa Patrick is the principal at Jesus Good Shepherd Catholic School.

The organizers of the 2014 Mt. Zion Baptist Church Women's Conference have planned an array of activities for Aug. 8-9 to address the spiritual, physical, financial and emotional needs of women.

Monroe police responded to a rape complaint Friday night. Assistant Police Chief Don Bartley said the 24-year-old female victim was located on Lionel Street.

Monroe police responded to an armed robbery Saturday morning at the Circle K on Sterlington Road.