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Local news for Downsville, LA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

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Parish leadership sits down with DOTD

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.

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Sat Jul 26, 2008

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iPod leads to child porn arrest

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 ...

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Related Topix: West Monroe, LA, Monroe, LA, Monroe Metro

Sun Jul 20, 2008

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iPod at pawn shop leads to pornography arrest

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 ...

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Related Topix: West Monroe, LA, Monroe, LA, Monroe Metro

Tue Jul 01, 2008

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Residents disgruntled about animal control

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

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Related Topix: Spearsville, LA, Farmerville, LA

Sun Jun 29, 2008

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Alvis - Scalia

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

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Thu Jun 26, 2008

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Around campus

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

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Sun Jun 22, 2008

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Cole - Chevallier

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 ...

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Related Topix: Wedding, Farmerville, LA, Marion, LA

Thu Jun 19, 2008

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Downsville man arrested for felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile

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

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Related Topix: West Monroe, LA, Monroe, LA, Monroe Metro

Wed Jun 04, 2008

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Fatal wrecks plague recent travels

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

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Related Topix: Calhoun, LA, Shreveport, LA, Shreveport Metro, Bastrop, LA

Mon Jun 02, 2008

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Union Parish mayors set example

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.

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Related Topix: Bernice, LA, Spearsville, LA, Farmerville, LA, Lillie, LA, Junction City, LA

Fri May 30, 2008

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Downsville man charged with two counts indecent behavior with a juvenile

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

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Wed May 21, 2008

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Around campus

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

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Mon May 19, 2008

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Hanks - Jay

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

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Related Topix: Shreveport, LA, Wedding, Monroe, LA

Sun May 11, 2008

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Pinton - Gardner

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

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Related Topix: Monroe, LA, Monroe Metro, Keithville, LA

Thu May 08, 2008

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Sheriffs Buckley and McDonald and Mayor Skains appointed to state highway commission

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

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives

Tue May 06, 2008

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New light to a timeless art: Beverly Hinton is a lifelong student of sewing

“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

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Related Topix: Life, Sewing, Hobbies

Fri May 02, 2008

The Shreveport Times

Friday, May 2, 2008

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

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Thu Apr 24, 2008

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Louisiana man facing more charges

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

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Thu Apr 10, 2008

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Charges have been filed against Slaughter

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

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Sat Apr 05, 2008

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Log truck kills man sweeping debris after minor wreck

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

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