Jonesboro News

Ouachita Parish Sheriff's deputies arrested 11 people after a street fight at 360 East Olive St.

The Jackson Parish Police Jury held a public hearing on potential pay raises for jurors today, but did not vote on the issue.

The Jackson Parish Police Jury is scheduled to hold a public hearing and regular meeting on Monday to receive comments from the public on a proposal to raise juror compensation to $1,600 per month.

Jack Abreu of West Monroe, a disc jockey, died Monday. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Entergy emergency crews from south Louisiana were en route to this area today, as storms that swept through northern Louisiana during the night caused widespread damage.

When event coordinator Carmen Horne heard that churches had the opportunity to host a live simulcast with popular Bible teacher Beth Moore, she said she jumped at the opportunity.

John W. Bradshaw of Monroe, a heavy equipment operator, died Tuesday. Graveside service is at 10 a.m. today at Mulhearn Memorial Park, Monroe.

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Harold Allen, Jr. of Hodge, La. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Natalee Nichole, to Mr.

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The Jonesboro lawyer running for 2nd Judicial District attorney was found guilty today of domestic abuse battery.

The Jonesboro lawyer running for 2nd Judicial District attorney was found guilty today of domestic abuse battery.

A Jonesboro lawyer running for district attorney of the 2nd Judicial District said today he is ready to defend his residency requirements if challenged.

David and Betty Lethcho of Fontana announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Angela Dawn Lethcho, to William Dustin Holder.

Most of the 11 area legislators assembled for the Monroe Chamber of Commerce's annual legislative delegation luncheon talked about their typical topics that follow a regular session of the Legislature: ...

Jessica "Jessie" Lynn Gibson and Adrian Phillip Ables were united in marriage on Saturday, the 8th of March, 2008.

Micheal "Randy" Moffett was standing in the foyer of the Claiborne building when a staff member approached him with urgent news.

Northeastern Louisiana legislators are afraid that Gov. Bobby Jindal may veto funding earmarked for parish Councils on Aging in House Bill 1 after the governor vetoed a $10,000 appropriation for the Livingston ...

RUSTON - For Louisiana Army National Guard Soldier Brent D. Barnett of Chatham, the chance to serve as the highest-ranking noncommissioned officer in his unit is the challenge of a lifetime.

BATON ROUGE - Micheal 'Randy' Moffett, president of Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond, has been selected to become the new president of the University of Louisiana System.

ANGUS Chemical Co. in Sterlington has scheduled its first 'Take Your Child to Work Day' on Wednesday.