Sterlington News

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.

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.

In a tiny studio behind her home in Sterlington, artist Jenny Howse creates one-of-a-kind artistic treasures.

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.

Summer construction and renovation projects at Ouachita Parish school system facilities are on schedule due to the dry weather.

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.

A Sterlington local, Keffney Breland, has received two very prestigious professional awards this year.

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 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.

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.

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's board of aldermen voted 3-0 Tuesday evening to terminate assistant police chief Vince Hodnett in a 30-minute meeting.

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.

Three northeastern Louisiana high school graduates have earned appointments to top U.S. military service academies.

For me, the long Easter weekend began as a blank canvas, just waiting to be transformed into a work of art.

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.