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Bastrop man arrested on drug charges
West Monroe police arrested a man Friday evening for drugs after initially being pulled over for failing to use a turn signal.
Jindal signs career diploma bills in West Monroe
WEST MONROE - Gov. Bobby Jindal on Thursday signed into law a pair of career diploma bills at West Ouachita High School's agricultural sciences building that require public high schools to offer an alternative, vocational-based curriculum in addition to a traditional, college preparatory track.
Jindal: No comment on appointee asked to resign
WEST MONROE - Gov. Bobby Jindal isn't saying much about why he's asked for the resignation of one of his appointees to the state Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Officials offer fireworks safety tips
Many local residents will take the opportunity to celebrate the Fourth of July by shooting their own fireworks.
70-year-old charged with domestic abuse
A 70-year-old West Monroe man was arrested Wednesday and booked into the Ouachita Correctional Center on a domestic abuse battery charge.
COADE donates CADWorx Plant and CADWorx P&ID software to Louisiana Technical College
COADE announced today that the company has donated 43 seats of CADWorx Plant and 43 seats of CADWorx P&ID to Louisiana Technical College , Region 8, Delta Ouachita Campus, in West Monroe, Louisiana, to train students on using software for plant design and process and instrumentation diagram applications.
Smith remembered for fairness, work ethic
Friends and family laid to rest Wednesday one of the most respected men in the law enforcement community.
Local company may fix La. roads
A West Monroe construction company could secure almost $3 million in federal stimulus money, according to the state.
West Monroe product turned pro fisherman returns thome Saturday for autograph signing
Area fishing fans are in for a treat Saturday when West Monroe product Jim Dillard, one of the nation's top pro fishermen, comes for a visit.
Layoffs loom for state employees
A number of state employees could be left biting their nails Monday, not knowing whether they'll have a job after July 1. That's the assessment state Sen.
Witnesses: "major" brush fire in West Monroe
KNOE has learned Ouachita Parish firefighters are on the scene of what is described as a "major" brushfire in a remote section of woods in West Monroe.
Officials consider options to pay V-Vehicle incentives
Local officials could announce by late next week how to pay for a $15-million incentives package local governments pledged to help lure V-Vehicle to Ouachita Parish.
Committee weighs Jindal's promise to V car
Louisiana's Joint Legislative Budget Committee will consider whether to approve Gov.
Phones ring for auto plant jobs in Louisiana
Even though officials say it will be at least six months before a startup auto plant in Ouachita Parish begins taking job applications, investor James Davison says his unrelated company has been flooded with calls from people who want to work there.
Agencies to apply for grants to fight gang activity, guns
Local law enforcement expects to get some federal help in its fight against gangs.
Boxing coach hopes to instill lifelong qualities
West Monroe boxing coach Sparky McDuffie has been boxing almost as long as he can remember.
Incentives helped close the deal; now governments must decide how to pay for it
Earlier this month, Ouachita Parish's three largest governments had just three days to approve cooperative endeavor agreements that would commit $15 million in local funding toward the new automotive manufacturing facility.
Officials consider options to pay for incentive package
Local officials will begin work immediately to review financial options to facilitate the $15 million local incentive package that helped lure V-Vehicle to the former Guide plant.
West Monroe couple expect development plan for region to bear fruit
Two years ago, Charles and Rebecca Frye made a life-changing decision. Instead of uprooting their young family and moving to Austin, Texas, to further their professional careers, the Homer natives decided to stay in West Monroe, start their own design firm, Deltablend Design, and raise a family.
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