Downsville News

Union Parish officials had a rare opportunity last week when they were able to meet with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary William Ankner for an hour.

An iPod has led to the arrest of a Downsville man on child pornography charges. Randy Allen Powell, 28, 133 Jake Frost Road, Downsville, was booked into Ouachita Correctional Center on suspicion of possessing ...

An iPod has led to the arrest of a Downsville man on child pornography charges. Randy Allen Powell, 28, 133 Jake Frost Road, Downsville, was booked into Ouachita Correctional Center on suspicion of possessing ...

When Union Parish Police Jurors meet tonight they'll face a group of residents with a bone to pick about animal control issues.

Terry Lee Scalia of Swartz and Terry Lee Alvis of Downsville exchanged marriage vows June 28 at the American Legion Hall in Monroe.

The following students were not included on a list of Louisiana Tech's spring quarter president's and dean's honor lists.

Mark and Tama Cole of Farmerville are pleased to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Ashlea Michele, to Stephen Wayne Chevallier, son of Johnny and Wanda Chevallier of ...

A Downsville man was arrested today after a 14-year-old juvenile's parent told police that he had impregnated the teenager.

A Calhoun man suffered fatal injuries Tuesday in a one-vehicle wreck on Interstate 20.

FARMERVILLE - With little pomp, a small group of about a half-dozen unassuming people quietly stroll into the backroom of a restaurant on the outskirts of this town.

Union Parish sheriff's deputies arrested a Downsville man today at his home on two counts of indecent behavior with a juvenile.

MONTICELLO, Ark. - The University of Arkansas at Monticello has released its chancellor's list and dean's list for the 2008 spring semester.

Julie Ellen Jay and Brian Craig Hanks exchanged marriage vows at 5 p.m., May 17, 2008 at Lea Joyner Memorial United Methodist Church in Monroe, La. via News-Star

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Pinton Jr. of Ruston are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kristin Jeanette Pinton, to David Brasher Gardner, son of Dr. via News-Star

Union Parish Sheriff Bob Buckley, Richland Parish Sheriff Charles McDonald and Downsville Mayor Reggie Skains have been appointed to the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission, Gov. via News-Star

“I love teaching young people how to sew.”

When Beverly Hinton made a trip to Ireland, she made sure to bring along an empty suitcase. via News-Star

Kennedy, Kenneth Wayne, 54, of Downsville, died Tuesday; services at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lane Chapel, Downsville; burial in Lane Chapel Cemetery, Downsville; arrangements by Paradise Funeral Home, Arcadia. via The Shreveport Times

Larry D. Slaughter's file at the 13th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney's Office grew thicker this week. via Http

Charges were filed Wednesday in the Union County Circuit Clerk's Office by 13th Judicial District Prosecuting Attorney Robin Carroll against Larry D. Slaughter, 63, of Downsville, La., for Forgery II. via Http

A man helping police clear debris after a minor highway accident was hit and killed by a log truck, and a deputy looking for the log truck was in another crash.

Officers directing traffic around the first accident's wreckage ordered the log truck's driver to stop late Friday, but he continued, driving off after hitting Ronald Dean Covington Jr., 44, of West Monroe, Trooper Mark Dennis said.

Police said Covington worked for Warren's Wrecker Service.

Police arrested Julius Greely, 66, at his home in Monroe early Saturday. After being booked with negligent homicide, hit-and-run and failure to obey police, he was released on $13,150 bond. Read more