Monday Dec 7 | News-Star
OPPJ may decide how to spend disaster relief funds
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury may make a decision next week on how to spend nearly $1.3 million in federal disaster relief funding.
New Libraries in Ouachita Parish on track
Construction on new Ouachita Parish Public Libraries in Richwood and Luna seems to be moving along nicely.
Former correctional officers face June trial
Federal prosecutors say two former correctional officers at the Richwood Correctional Center face a June trial on allegations stemming from the beating of an inmate.
Man walking in road charged with possession
A Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office deputy arrested Freddie L. Gordon, 47, of 2825 Gay Dr., Richwood, on Monday after he was seen walking in the middle of the road on Lynn Drive, according to an arrest affidavit.
Richwood residents grasp bleak outlook
Since its incorporation in 1973, the town of Richwood has been wracked with repeated controversy and shattered dreams.
In light of record rainfall in recent weeks, Ouachita Parish is expected to receive another one to three inches of rain by this weekend.
Former Richwood Mayor Ed Harris, who faces a malfeasance in office charge, is back in the mayor's office at Town Hall.
Voters to decide V-Vehicle tax, Supreme Court race
Voters across northeastern Louisiana will have a chance to vote Saturday in municipal primary elections ranging from economic development and school funding to public office elections.
The Oct. 17 ballot offers Ouachita Parish voters the chance to decide issues that matter greatly to our area's economic future and our quality of life.
Richwood mayor sues over recall election
Richwood Mayor Steve Hunter has filed a civil suit in 4th District Court seeking to stop a recall election against him scheduled for Oct.
FLOWER MOUND, Texas -- Kaye Evans, formerly of West Monroe, a retired school psychologist, died Tuesday.
Police Jury president: 'We've thrown away a lot of money'
As long as people continue to dump items in off-road ditches, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury wastes money cleaning them up.
LISBON -- Elsie Bingham, a secretary, died Sunday. Services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Lisbon.
Richwood mayor says he will oversee officers since town cannot afford ...
Town of Richwood police Chief Cliff Thomas, who has been on unpaid leave since April, said Mayor Steve Hunter is putting the property and safety of Richwood residents in danger by leaving the town's police department without an acting chief.
The arrival of construction equipment at the site of the future library in southwestern Ouachita Parish provides some peace of mind for residents there that the promise will come true.
Monroe man booked for making harassing phone calls
Ouachita Parish deputies arrested a man Thursday afternoon suspected of making harassing phone calls.
Police jury considers grant funding for sewer project
The Ouachita Parish Police Jury may be able to use some state grant funding to help pay for a project to turn West Ouachita Sewer District No.
Prep Football: Week 1 scores, upcoming schedule
NEXT WEEK'S GAMES Neville at West Monroe Rayville at Ouachita Many at Ruston Bastrop at Richwood West Ouachita at Winnfield Franklin Parish at Delhi Wossman at Carroll Caldwell at Sterlington Port Gibson at Madison Caldwell at Sterlington Homer at Farmerville Delhi Charter at Mangham Vidalia at OCS Independence at St.
Richwood police make arrest in kidnapping
Richwood police arrested a man Tuesday night suspected of kidnapping and assaulting a former girlfriend.