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Auditors: Ticket fixing is a major Richwood issue
A state advisory report on the town of Richwood has found repeated instances of ticket fixing and missing debit card records over the last year.
Family fights D'Arbonne charter ruling
Ten-year-old Autumn Faircloth's letter to Judge Robbie James is simple and to the point.
Auditors: Ticket fixing is a major Richwood issue
A state advisory report on the town of Richwood has found repeated instances of ticket fixing and missing debit card records over the last year.
Hooray for Robert Barham, Wildlife and Fisheries secretary, for enforcing litter laws! However, it is not only litter that trashes our beautiful scenery and turns businesses away.
Suspect found in bathtub at home
Richwood police early Monday arrested Timothy Daniel Berry, 24, 208 Royal St., Monroe, on charges of driving with a suspended driver's license, driving without taillights, public intimidation and aggravated ...
Richwood to ask Bond Commission to approve $100,000 loan
The town of Richwood will ask the state Bond Commission later this month to approve a $100,000 loan to help pay for operations.
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I've watched with great interest the evolution of the way our community consumes and interacts with the information we produce every day.
VIDEO: Louisiana Mayor Breaks Bank
A Louisiana town is nearly broke after the out-going mayor wrote checks to himself and some of his colleagues.
Richwood student attends Beta convention
Diarra Bryant-Harden is a 13-year-old honor student at Richwood Junior High School.
Checks written by ex-Richwood mayor questioned
Richwood officials are investigating whether the town's former mayor illegally wrote more than $70,000 in checks to himself and other employees who left their jobs as a new administration took over this week.
Pool in Richwood tests positive for West Nile virus
A positive West Nile mosquito pool has been found in the Richwood area of Ouachita Parish from samples collected the week of June 16.
Toney sworn in as sheriff; Hunter takes oath in Richwood
When Richwood Mayor Steve Hunter officially takes over Tuesday, he will be the town's first new mayor in more than two decades.
Ollie Burns library branch will have 'fitting' name
When the people who knew her well speak of the late Ollie Burns, the list of praise tends to get lengthy.
Swearing-in ceremonies set for Ouachita sheriff, Richwood mayor-elect
Two local elected officials will be sworn in today, though they will not actually take office until July 1. Ouachita Parish Sheriff-elect Royce Toney will take the oath of office tonight at a private ...
Sewer-pump station near OCC inadequate
It is not uncommon for Richwood resident Terri Douglas to hear the loud sound of the sewer-pump station down the street at all hours of the day.
Ouachita Parish names support staff of the year
Ouachita Parish School Board announces its Support Staff of the Year for each school.
Job fair preps Richwood students
A career and college fair was held at Richwood High School in the school's auxiliary gym.
School board ponders price increases for student, employee meals
Higher fuel and food prices may require the Ouachita Parish School Board to increase its meal prices for students and school personnel.
Judge commits 165 shooter to state mental hospital
The suspected shooter in a January spree on U.S. 165 has been found mentally incompetent to proceed with trial.