Monroe News

Police jurors under fire over drainage, flooding

Ouachita Citizen - Tue Aug 19

Flooding concerns dominated most of the Ouachita Parish Police Jury meeting Monday as several local residents pleaded with parish officials to take measures to prevent future flooding.

OPPJ wants state help to tackle three local projects

Ouachita Citizen - Tue Aug 19

The Ouachita Parish Police Jury will ask for state funding for three local projects through a state program that aids local governing bodies.

Accused Teen Murderer Moved From Concordia Parish Jail

KNOE-TV Monroe - Tue Aug 19

MONROE A 14-year-old Ferriday boy accused of stabbing his stepgrandfather to death is being held at the Renaissance Home for Youth in Alexandria.

Man charged with third DWI

News-Star - Mon Aug 18

State police arrested a man on his third driving while intoxicated charge late Saturday night on Louisiana 143.

Starting off on the right foot

News-Star - Mon Aug 18

High gas prices and inflation are making it hard for many families to make ends meet.

Diners beware when using debit, credit

News-Star - Mon Aug 18

Two women went into a West Monroe restaurant for lunch on a Saturday and were surprised to learn three days later their waitress had stolen from them.

Monroe losing doctors

KLFY-TV Lafayette - Sun Aug 17

Experts say a slow exodus of private primary care physicians in the Monroe area could lead to a health care crisis.

An Accomplished Monroe Attorney Dies

KNOE-TV Monroe - Sun Aug 17

A prominent Monroe attorney has died. KNOE 8 news has confirmed William "Billy" Boles, senior died Saturday at St.

Suspects arrested in Thursday homicide

News-Star - Sat Aug 16

Monroe police Friday were investigating a homicide that occurred shortly before midnight Thursday.

The celebration of a lifetime

News-Star - Sat Aug 16

Manning H. Kemp of West Monroe turned 100 years old today, reaching a major milestone in an eventful and memory-filled life.

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