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I-20 wreck slows eastbound traffic in West Monroe
West Monroe police have confirmed that a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 20 between the Stella-Mill and Fifth Street exits in West Monroe has slowed traffic, as wreckers were preparing to clear the wreck scene. Comment?
Airport busy with comings, goings of holiday
To one side of the lobby at the Monroe Regional Airport, passengers weighed down by carry-on bags wore blank expressions and glanced at watches as they stood in the security line. Comment?
Boeuf Wildlife Management Area reopens to hunting
... 51,000-acre area of bottomland hardwood forest was closed on Nov. 20 because of high waters. The Ouachita River in Monroe continued to fall Wednesday. The river measured 44.57 feet, a drop of 0.61 feet. Flood stage is 40 feet. The river was reopened ... Comment?
... to other chambers, as well. According to the company's Web site, www.centurylink.com , the company is based in Monroe, La., and is an S & P 500 company and on the Fortune 500 list of America's largest corporations. Many in Arkansas and Missouri have ... Comment?
Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week
West Monroe Police need your help tracking down a wanted criminal. Pictures from a surveillance camera show a man walking into a West Monroe convenience store where he buys an inexpensive item. Comment?
Thursday's News-Star your guide to hottest Black Friday deals
... to holiday bargains, we're talking turkey with this edition, which will be available at most convenience stores in Monroe and West Monroe on Thursday for $1.50 and on Friday at the following news rack locations: Monroe Post Office, U.S. 165; West ... Comment?
I-20 wreck slows eastbound traffic in West Monroe
West Monroe police have confirmed that a multi-vehicle accident on Interstate 20 between the Stella-Mill and Fifth Street exits in West Monroe has slowed traffic, as wreckers were preparing to clear the wreck scene. Comment?
Behind the plant: Biedenharn lecture to focus on history of mistletoe, holly and more
Ralph Calhoun will deliver two free lectures on the history of traditional Christmas plants at noon and 6:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Biedenharn Museum & Gardens, 2000 Riverside Drive in Monroe. Information: (318)387-5281. Comment?
Loud banging in apartment leads to arrest for false imprisonment, domestic battery
West Monroe police late Tuesday charged a Gulpha Drive man with false imprisonment and domestic abuse battery. Comment?
Monroe man accused of possessing drug paraphernalia
Ouachita Parish sheriff's deputies arrested Patrick Walker, 45, 2028 Short Thomas St., Monroe on charges of possession of drug paraphernalia late Tuesday night. Comment?
Police say video shows woman stealing from purse
Monroe police charged a 56-year-old woman with felony theft Tuesday morning. An arrest affidavit for Norma Williams, 105 Deerwood Drive, Monroe, said video cameras captured her stealing a wallet from a woman's purse at Auto Town used car lot. Comment?
Monroe school board has date in federal court
MONROE, La. - The Monroe City School Board will appear before U.S. District Judge Robbie James on Dec. Comment?
Monroe mayor, policeman slightly hurt in wreck
State police say a driver who failed to yield at an intersection caused a wreck that slightly injured Monroe's mayor and a city police officer. Comment?
Much to be proud of for Ouachita
... STRONGER Carr said he saw his team push to get better in practice all season, playing tough teams like Neville, West Monroe and Ruston early in the season. But the push the Lions made in the postseason was even more impressive, he said. 'They ... Comment?
... re that the philosophy she so embodies does not replace her on an endangered list of its own. Lester W. Johnson, M.D. Monroe Comment?
All should swear to uphold laws
... ould our Supreme Court be ranked sixth in the nation in case load and yet 33 in the nation for population? Pam Hansen Monroe Comment?
... celebrated in the U.S. But the tradition is also offered for international students at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Dr. Mara Loeb, director of international student progress and services, said Catholic Campus Ministries at ULM will hold a ... Comment?
Have plenty of wine for holiday entertaining
... they make the perfect accompaniment to holiday good times. Write to Patrick Gerl at The News-Star, 411 N. Fourth St., Monroe, LA, 71201; or e-mail questions, suggestions and comments to patrick@tonoreswine.com . Comment?
Vikings' holiday focus on football
... 3 p.m. today and again from 9 a.m. until noon on Friday for the Vikings' quarterfinal playoff game at Neville High in Monroe. There will also be a fan bus going to the game that's scheduled to depart at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Tickets for the bus ride ... Comment?
... help in any way you can this year.' Goodfellows is an annual holiday benevolence campaign sponsored by the city of Monroe and The News-Star. It raises money to help needy persons and families at Christmas in Ouachita Parish. The Goodfellows ... Comment?