Monroe, Louisiana

Ouachita Parish Sheriff's deputies arrested a Monroe man at 2:15 this morning after a search of his vehicle allegedly turned up several partially burnt marijuana blunts and a half Xanax tablet.

West Monroe police arrested a West Monroe man late Tuesday for a third DWI offense after he allegedly ran a stop sign and performed poorly on field sobriety tests.

Fifth District Savings Bank of New Orleans sent a big thank you to the Monroe financial institution that housed the bank's remote operations after Hurricane Gustav.

Monroe city officials will decide next week what disciplinary actions to take against a city supervisor arrested on a driving while intoxicated charge while using a city vehicle.

Monroe Public Works crews would working throughout the city Tuesday morning to get a handle on minor flooding caused by heavy rains.

Rusty Marcus, general manger of Monroe Motor Speedway, opened up the town hall meeting over the weekend by introducing himself and telling the many present of the plans for the 2009 racing season.

After 37 years and four months with the Monroe Police Department, Maj. Leon Price is calling it a career.

Monroe police reported today that a weekend fight between two 15 year olds landed one in the hospital and the other in Green Oaks Juvenile Detention Center charged with attempted murder.

As interim director of community affairs for the city of Monroe, and on behalf of Mayor Jamie Mayo, I take this opportunity to salute The News-Star, Monroe Department of Public Works and the Division of Parks ...

Monroe police Friday afternoon were combing a Jackson Street neighborhood in search of three, possibly four men accused of a brazen midday robbery.

Barry J. Mayes, 17, 606 S. Fourth St., Monroe, was arrested on an illegal use of a firearm charge by Monroe police early Saturday morning after he allegedly fired six shots during a gang fight.

Monroe will take initial steps next week toward putting its first comprehensive development plan in place since 1988.

An as-yet-unidentified female was taken to the LSU Health Sciences Center-Monroe after her white Cadillac was struck by a white Mercedes at around 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of South Second and Plum Streets ...

Monroe Police arrested Charles McClauren, 46, of 100 Grayling Lane, Friday morning on charges of simple battery domestic violence and disturbing the peace.

The man who pleaded guilty nearly a year ago to stealing more than $1.2 million from a local trucking company has finally reported to jail to begin serving his 5 1/2-year sentence.

For the first time in six years the city of West Monroe had to draw money from its general fund surplus to balance its budget, according to its annual audit released this week by the state Legislative Auditor.

The Monroe City Council is taking action to replace Robert Johnson, whose resignation from the council's District 5 seat will be effective Thursday.

Monroe police charged Reginald Capers, 17, of 1106 Milliken Drive, Monroe, with a variety of charges linked to the Saturday burglary of a Garden District home.

The City of Monroe Department of Public Works will accept live Christmas trees for recycling until Jan.