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Jonesboro News

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

15 hrs ago | News-Star

11 arrested following fight; 2 people injured

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

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

Wed Aug 13, 2008

News-Star

Jackson jurors discuss pay raise issue

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

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Related Topix: Winnfield, LA, Big Box Retailers

Mon Aug 11, 2008

News-Star

Jackson Police Jury to discuss pay raise

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.

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Thu Aug 07, 2008

News-Star

DEATHS

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

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Related Topix: Winnsboro, LA, Ferriday, LA, West Monroe, LA, Hodge, LA, Sterlington, LA

Tue Aug 05, 2008

News-Star

UPDATE, 2:22 p.m. : Area under a storm watch, as Entergy crews clean up debris, restore power

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.

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Related Topix: Winnfield, LA, Louisiana, Tallulah, LA, Bastrop, LA, Shreveport, LA

Sun Aug 03, 2008

News-Star

Bible teacher Beth Moore will appear live via satellite at Rocky Branch Assembly of God

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.

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Related Topix: Winnfield, LA

Fri Aug 01, 2008

News-Star

DEATHS

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

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Related Topix: Ruston, LA, Jonesville, LA, Collinston, LA, Jena, LA

Wed Jul 30, 2008

News-Star

Allen - Menge

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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Related Topix: Hodge, LA, Zachary, LA, Texas Christian University, Ruston, LA

Mon Jul 28, 2008

News-Star

Mom explains cost of living to children

Editor's note: The News-Star takes a look at how the people of northeastern Louisiana are dealing with the issues America faces during a difficult period in our history.

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Related Topix: Monroe, LA, Monroe Metro

Sat Jul 26, 2008

News-Star

Jonesboro district attorney candidate convicted of domestic abuse battery

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

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Tue Jul 22, 2008

News-Star

Jonesboro district attorney candidate convicted of domestic abuse battery

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

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Fri Jul 18, 2008

News-Star

No one challenges 2nd Judicial District DA candidates residency

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

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Related Topix: Bienville, LA, Claiborne, LA, Ruston, LA, Gibsland, LA

Thu Jul 17, 2008

St. Louis Nursing News

Couple to wed Aug. 23 in Louisiana

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

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Related Topix: Wedding, Natchitoches, LA

News-Star

Lawmakers scold media over session's coverage

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: ...

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Related Topix: Rayville, LA, US Politics, US News, Bobby Jindal, Republican, US House of Representatives, Monroe (University of Louisiana System), Monroe, LA, Monroe Metro

Sun Jul 13, 2008

News-Star

Ables - Gibson

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

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Related Topix: Wedding

Fri Jul 11, 2008

News-Star

Jonesboro native and Tech grad on the job as ULS prez

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

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Related Topix: Claiborne, LA

Tue Jul 01, 2008

News-Star

Possible veto of earmarks for councils on aging worries directors, legislators

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 ...

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

Sun Jun 29, 2008

News-Star

Local deputy sheriff reaches top in state Army National Guard

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.

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Related Topix: New Orleans Metro, New Orleans, LA, Chatham, LA, Ruston, LA

Thu Jun 26, 2008

The Daily Advertiser

Board selects Moffett

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.

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Related Topix: Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Metro, Shreveport, LA, Shreveport Metro, Louisiana

Wed Jun 25, 2008

News-Star

Briefcase

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

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Related Topix: Sterlington, LA, Vidalia, LA, Monroe, LA

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