(Monroe, LA) – This week, Ouachita Parish Public Library joins libraries nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries lead their communities through the transformative services, programs, and expertise they offer. April 8-14 is National Library Week, an annual celebration of…
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Three-year-old throws tennis shoes at cop choking her mother
A three-year-old told police investigators that she threw tennis shoes at a man who was choking her mother; the man was the mother’s boyfriend, a Monroe police officer. Officer Jonathan Cardale McMillon was arrested on March 19 on…
Wednesday’s storm brings downed trees, power outages
The Northeast Louisiana region was hit by a massive storm that included high winds and reported tornado touchdowns, intense enough to be reported on National News. The storm that swept through Monroe Wednesday was reported on ABC News Wednesday.…
Sandbags available at three city sites
Effective at 5 pm today, until further notice, the City of Monroe will open up “self-fill” Sandbagging Operations at the following three locations: Saul Adler Rec. Center – 3900 Westminster Avenue Marbles Rec. Center – 2950 Renwick Street Emily P. Rec. Center –…
Desiard Shelter needs $30,000 a month to help homeless, helpless
About 150 people get a hot meal every day at the DeSiard Street shelter, but at night many of Monroe’s homeless population have no place to go, especially since the Salvation Army shut down its shelter ministry last summer. …
University Women share special worship
Members of the local chapter of the National Association Of University Women worshipped with Log in to read the remainder of this story. Download the free iPhone or Android App to keep up to date on new posting and…
Bill to end old slave law allowing easy conviction, needs to pass
One of two slavery laws aimed at easy incarceration of African-Americans could be changed if a bill by State Senator J. P. Morrell of New Orleans is successful. It’s Senate Bill 243 and if it passes, the legislature could…