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Sterlington complete first road paving project
It took nearly two years, but Sterlington recently completed its first street overlay under an agreement with the Ouachita Parish Police Jury to spend its own monies from a parish public works tax.
GUIDEBOOK: Test your local knowledge with a trivia hunt
Been there, done that. Perhaps you have. Chances are just as good that you haven't. Either way, a scavenger hunt for the family provides a fresh, fun opportunity to explore familiar and unfamiliar spots in northeastern Louisiana.
GUIDEBOOK: Fine art available for your pleasure
In a tiny studio behind her home in Sterlington, artist Jenny Howse creates one-of-a-kind artistic treasures.
Man sentenced after being convicted of kissing minor
A 58-year-old Mer Rouge man will spend the next 7 1/2 years at hard labor without benefit of probation, parole or suspension of sentence after pleading guilty in April to indecent behavior with a juvenile under the age of 13.
Construction, renovation projects on schedule at parish schools
Summer construction and renovation projects at Ouachita Parish school system facilities are on schedule due to the dry weather.
Richwood school bids coming in August
Bids for the construction of a new Richwood Middle School are scheduled to be opened Aug.
Ms. Janet Jabbia of West Monroe is pleased to announce the engagement of her daughter, Allison Marie Jabbia, to Derek Michael Collins, son of Mike and Debbie Collins of Monroe.
Mr. Dennis Knighten of West Monroe and Ms. Bonnie Knighten of West Monroe are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Haley Rhena Knighten, to Tanner Lowell Brecheen, son of Mr.
Sterlington Local Receives Honors
A Sterlington local, Keffney Breland, has received two very prestigious professional awards this year.
Family sues city citing negligence in 2008 shooting
The survivors of a mother and daughter who were killed by shotgun blasts fired by the daughter's estranged husband are suing the city of Monroe for unspecified monetary damages claiming police were negligent.
Ouachita Parish principals will switch positions
Ouachita Parish School Superintendent Bob Webber announced the transfer of Richwood Principal Anthony Killian to the Ouachita Parish Alternative Center and Janet Dollar, current principal of OPAC, to the central office to work with the Title I federal program.
Powerful Allen ready for season
Pure strength and speed are the best ways to describe Sterlington, La. defensive tackle LaQuinton Allen.
James and Michelle Goldman of Sterlington, La. and Robert and Rene Robinson of West Monroe, La.
Flooding threatens southeastern parish
The swollen Ouachita River has caused flooding in southeastern Ouachita Parish. On Monday, the Ouachita River measured 43.82 feet.
The youth mentor of a Sterlington church was sentenced today to a total of 24 years in prison on three counts of sexual battery of a juvenile.
Sterlington board boots assistant police chief
Sterlington's board of aldermen voted 3-0 Tuesday evening to terminate assistant police chief Vince Hodnett in a 30-minute meeting.
Ouachita River continues to creep up; officials say levees should hold up
As the Ouachita River and its backwaters continued to rise past flood stage Tuesday, west Sterlington resident Edward Ellis decided he'd had enough to living near the river.
Trio appointed to top military academies
Three northeastern Louisiana high school graduates have earned appointments to top U.S. military service academies.
Easter weekend filled with parties, friends
For me, the long Easter weekend began as a blank canvas, just waiting to be transformed into a work of art.
Evangel and Sterlington play for the 2A baseball championship
For the third straight season, Evangel will play for a state championship. The Eagles handled University High Tuesday night in Monroe to advance to the Class 2A title game where they face Sterlington tonight in Monroe.
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