Monroe police have arrested a suspect in connection with a deadly hit-and-run that claimed the life of a pedestrian earlier this month. On August 11, 2025, around 8:48 p.m., officers responded to South 3rd Street and Plum Street after reports…
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Free Speech suit against Senator Jackson-Andrews dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed a First Amendment lawsuit against State Senator Katrina Jackson-Andrews on August 15, 2025. The lawsuit, filed by New Orleans resident Maya Detiege and later joined by Ponchatoula resident Dayne Sherman, claimed that Jackson-Andrews violated their…
Shooting, police chase, ends in suicide here
A somber investigation is underway in West Monroe following a violent incident earlier this week that claimed the lives of two people, including a young teen and the alleged perpetrator. The ordeal began on August 11 when police responded to…
Monday murder breaks 78-day violence pause in Monroe
Monroe’s 78-day streak without a homicide ended tragically on Monday, August 4, 2025, with the shooting death of 38-year-old Aaron Dunn. Police were dispatched to 9 B Lock Drive following a domestic dispute call. Upon arrival, officers found Dunn, who…
Latron Jones convicted of murder, faces life sentence
On July 11, 2025, a unanimous jury in Ouachita Parish found Latron Thomas Jones, 34, guilty of second-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, and felon in possession of a firearm following a five-day trial at the Ouachita Parish Courthouse. The trial,…
Did he do it? Jury says Diddy Not Guilty on major charges
NEW YORK: A federal jury in Manhattan delivered a split verdict Wednesday in the high-profile trial of hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, acquitting him of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking but finding him guilty on two counts of transportation to…
Keys arrested for aggravated battery after Cotton Bayou shooting
A Monroe man is in custody following a shooting that took place Saturday evening in a Cotton Bayou neighborhood. According to the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call around 9:06 p.m. on May 24 regarding a shooting…