Ga. authorities arrest man wanted for WM slaying posted Thursday, February 4th, 2010 @ 2:51 pm Read More…  Authorities in Columbus, Ga. arrested a the West Monroe man wanted in connection of the Jan. 15 homicide of Ervin Darrell Ausberry.

$10 million slated for improvements by Scott Rogers - posted Thursday, February 4th, 2010 @ 10:09 am Read More…  Ouachita Parish Schools has identified improvements it would like to tackle with some $10 million in Qualified School Construction bonds it sold in October.

Fans reminisce ahead of Saints Super Bowl appearance by Cody Futrell - posted Thursday, February 4th, 2010 @ 10:09 am Read More…  Local fans are buzzing about the New Orleans Saints' first trip to the Super Bowl in the franchise's 43-year-history.

Sheriff's office to roll out new crime fighter posted Thursday, February 4th, 2010 @ 10:08 am Read More…  The Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office will unveil its newest crime fighter Saturday during the Krewe of Janus' Mardi Gras parade.

OPSB approves student reward program by Scott Rogers - posted Thursday, February 4th, 2010 @ 10:07 am Read More…  The Ouachita Parish School Board agreed to give each parish school up to $800 this year for a program that rewards students for good behavior.

Police jury considers wish list by Scott Rogers - posted Thursday, February 4th, 2010 @ 10:06 am Read More…  The Ouachita Parish Police Jury should pursue federal funding for three infrastructure projects in 2010, according to parish engineer Tom Holtzclaw.

Concerns aired over South Monroe project by Scott Rogers - posted Thursday, February 4th, 2010 @ 10:05 am Read More…  The Ouachita Parish Police Jury voted 4-2 Monday to waive property taxes owed on 12 adjudicated properties that Rays of Sonshine wants to use for a neighborhood stabilization project in south Monroe.

Journey celebrates Boy Scouts' 100th anniversary by Scott Rogers - posted Thursday, February 4th, 2010 @ 10:04 am Read More…  Fifty years ago Frank Mallon joined hundreds of Boy Scouts for the National Jamboree, and even then he had visions of what he'd do for the Boy Scouts' 100th anniversary.

Sheriff to lease 20 acres for rifle range addition posted Thursday, February 4th, 2010 @ 10:03 am Read More…  The Ouachita Parish Police Jury agreed to lease 20 acres to the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office so it can add on to its rifle range in western Ouachita Parish.

Mayo: 2009 unlike any other year for Monroe by Scott Rogers - posted Thursday, February 4th, 2010 @ 10:02 am Read More…  The state of the city of Monroe is stronger than it's ever been thanks to a banner year during 2009, according to Mayor Jamie Mayo.

Calhoun hopes census will bring smaller district by Scott Rogers - posted Thursday, February 4th, 2010 @ 10:01 am Read More…  The Ouachita Parish Police Jury is expected to undergo redistricting next year to reflect changes shown in the 2010 Census.

Keeping WM clean for 10 years posted Thursday, February 4th, 2010 @ 10:01 am Read More…  Keep West Monroe Beautiful wants to remind local residents: "Don't' waste West Monroe, let's keep it clean."

WOSC offers public transit service posted Thursday, February 4th, 2010 @ 9:50 am Read More…  The West Monroe Senior Center/Public Transit offers transportation for residents of rural western Ouachita Parish.

Conflicting statements surface by Scott Rogers - posted Thursday, February 4th, 2010 @ 9:40 am V-Vehicle representatives and local officials remain optimistic the company can secure a federal loan by a March 1 deadline that V-Vehicle must meet to be granted some $15 million in local incentives. That may be impossible since the U.S. Department of Energy says it could take up to nine months to complete an environmental assessment study, which is required as part of V-Vehicle's application for a roughly $300 million loan from the Energy Department. The Department of Energy recently notified the Ouachita Parish Police Jury it would conduct an environmental assessment of the V-Vehicle project before it makes a decision on whether to approve V-Vehicle's loan. The loan was sought to provide financing for V-Vehicle's plans to establish an automobile manufacturing operation in the former Guide plant in eastern Ouachita Parish. Ebony Meeks, an Energy Department spokesperson, said Wednesday that an environmental assessment study could take six to nine months to complete. She said the Energy Department was in the beginning stages of the process regarding the V-Vehicle project. Read More…

SFMC hosts heart healthy public luncheon posted Monday, February 1st, 2010 @ 3:53 pm Read More…  In recognition of Go Red for Women and American Heart Month, St. Francis Medical Center will host a special educational opportunity for the public.

Norris to run for ninth term by Scott Rogers - posted Thursday, January 28th, 2010 @ 11:01 am Read More…  West Monroe Mayor Dave Norris says there are several city projects he'd like to see completed over the next few years, which is why he'll seek re-election this spring for at least one more term in office.

Entire WM board to seek re-election by Scott Rogers - posted Thursday, January 28th, 2010 @ 11:00 am Read More…  Qualifying for the March 27 election for the West Monroe Board of Aldermen will begin Wednesday, Feb. 3 and last through Friday, Feb 5.

Mayo to deliver annual address posted Thursday, January 28th, 2010 @ 11:00 am Read More…  Mayor Jamie Mayo will give the annual Monroe State of the City Address at noon Wednesday, Feb. 3, at the Monroe Civic Center Arena. A reception begins at 11:30 a.m. and the public is invited to the free event.

Decades of vision for change: Lions Club 'on fire' for community by Scott Rogers - posted Thursday, January 28th, 2010 @ 10:59 am Read More…  For more than 50 years, dozens of some of the most prominent men in Ouachita Parish have quietly made a difference in the lives of countless local children.

Rays of Sonshine wants help with Monroe rehab project by Scott Rogers - posted Thursday, January 28th, 2010 @ 10:58 am Read More…  Rays of Sonshine is set to begin a neighborhood stabilization project in south Monroe with assistance from a $1.5 million federal grant.