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RiverMarket: St. Francis hosts 'Health and Fitness Day'
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The City of Monroe and Community Trust Bank will present The Downtown RiverMarket on Saturday, May 25th for "St. Francis Health & Fitness Day."

School system seeks end to deseg case
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The Ouachita Parish School Board will hear the final review of the school system's compliance with a desegregation order stemming from 1970.

Gilmore to appeal conviction
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SHREVEPORT — The attorney for former Monroe City Councilman Arthur Gilmore Jr., who was convicted of racketeering last week in U.S. District Court, said his client would continue fighting.

WMHS unveils MagnaTech Academy
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Local officials and other notables joined Tuesday in the unveiling of West Monroe High School's new MagnaTech Academy, which will house the school's STEM program.

Memorial Day ceremony Sunday at American Legion
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Monday is Memorial Day, a day set aside for all Americans to recognize men and women who have died serving the nation in the armed forces.

Former police captain accused of falsifying documents
by Johnny Gunter - posted Read More… 
A four-month investigation into the retirement of University of Louisiana-Monroe Police Chief Larry Ellerman and the firing of Capt. Dan Chason shows their downfall started with Chason apparently falsifying documents.

Assistant police chief indicted for 'moonshining'
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A Ouachita Parish grand jury returned indictments against Todd R. Newton last week, charging him with one count of intimidating witnesses and several other misdemeanor counts.

Alcohol use suspected in fatal, early-morning crash
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Troopers assigned to Louisiana State Police troopers from Troop F responded to a single vehicle fatal crash on La. Hwy. 15 south of La. Hwy. 841 at 7:09 a.m. Monday, May 20.

Cheniere Drew system wins 'best tasting' water award
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Cheniere Drew Water System won the Water Taste Contest for the "best tasting drinking water in the state" at the 76th annual Conference of the Louisiana Conference on Water Supply, Sewerage and Industrial Wastes held in Baton Rouge.

The finalists were selected from the winners of the Conferences eight regions and the host city.

Bond Commission OKs two local sales
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The state Bond Commission has approved the sale of bonded indebtedness for two local governments, Monroe and Sterlington.

PJ hears updates on drainage projects
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The Ouachita Parish Police Jury discussed a number of ongoing projects during its regular meeting Monday, including updates on several drainage projects in the parish.

Police nab man for stealing alcohol
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West Monroe police arrested a Monroe man Friday for attempting to steal a large amount of alcohol from the West Monroe Wal-Mart.

Drunk driver arrested with 7-month-old in car
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A Monroe man driving over the Lea Joyner Bridge with a 7-month-old child in the car was arrested by West Monroe police Saturday on multiple charges, including first offense DWI.

Driver passes breath test, faces DWI charge
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After nearly hitting another car on North 7th Street, West Monroe police arrested a Monroe man for second offense DWI and declared him "impaired" in a drug influence evaluation, though he passed a chemical test for intoxication.

Jindal appoints Jones to state board
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Governor Bobby Jindal recently announced the appointment of Jerry Jones, of Monroe, to the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Criminal Justice.

Board delays action on superintendent contract
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With school winding down, the Monroe City School Board considered a short agenda Tuesday night during its regular meeting.

Fraudulent loans land woman in jail
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A Monroe woman's failed attempt to fraudulently obtain her fifth check from a cash loan business in West Monroe Saturday led to her arrest by West Monroe police on four counts of theft by fraud.

Jindal appoints Babb
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Governor Bobby Jindal recently announced appointments to the Louisiana Racing Commission, including Keith Babb of Monroe.

Store hosts biking safety program
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Shaun Best, president and CEO of "Challenged Conquistadors, Inc." will present an informational program, "Ask Shaun: The Value of Wearing a Bike Helmet," from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, May 25, at The Bike Source, 1131 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe.

Project HELP working in schools
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Project HELP partners with community and schools to bring Life Skills Training to over 200 fifth-grade students this spring.

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