Monroe NewsLocal news for Monroe, LA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Former boyfriend accused of threats- July 8, 2008 Monroe police arrested a convicted felon for reportedly threatening to kill his ex-girlfriend with a gun.http://www.topix.net/city/monroe-la/2008/07/former-boyfriend-accused-of-threats?fromrss=1 Man accused of stealing bracelet- July 7, 2008 A Downsville man was arrested after he reportedly sold a stolen bracelet valued at $4,500, to a local pawnshop.http://www.topix.net/city/monroe-la/2008/07/man-accused-of-stealing-bracelet?fromrss=1 Citizen's tip leads to woman's arrest- July 7, 2008 Monroe police arrested a Monroe woman after resisting arrest. Jane E. Harris, 41, 505 Bres Ave., was booked into Ouachita Correctional Center for possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of crack cocaine ...http://www.topix.net/city/monroe-la/2008/07/citizens-tip-leads-to-womans-arrest?fromrss=1 Monroe Man Accused of Drinking and Driving and Having Small Child in Car Without Car Seat- July 7, 2008 A Monroe man now faces numerous charges including DWI and child endangerment after a two car accident on highway 1-65 South and Dellwood Street.http://www.topix.net/city/monroe-la/2008/07/monroe-man-accused-of-drinking-and-driving-and... Walsworth bill gives police juries authority to enact juvenile curfews- July 6, 2008 Now that Gov. Bobby Jindal has signed into law Senate Bill 787, the Ouachita Parish Police Jury and other police juries throughout the state can implement a curfew for juveniles.http://www.topix.net/city/monroe-la/2008/07/walsworth-bill-gives-police-juries-authority-t... DAR learns history of West Monroe- July 6, 2008 The Chief Tusquahoma chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution hosted a program about the history of West Monroe featuring Larry Foreman of the Ouachita Parish Public Library.http://www.topix.net/city/monroe-la/2008/07/dar-learns-history-of-west-monroe?fromrss=1 Jaycees July 4th celebration on tap at Forsythe Point- July 6, 2008 The Monroe Jaycees civic club expects this year's Fourth of July Waterfront Festival and Fireworks Extravaganza will be bigger than ever, and the group hopes to see a record crowd Friday at Forsythe Point.http://www.topix.net/city/monroe-la/2008/07/jaycees-july-4th-celebration-on-tap-at-forsyth... Monroe-based National Guard gives back during training- July 6, 2008 CAMP BEAUREGARD - Soldiers from the 528th Engineer Battalion in Monroe assisted the communities of Amite and Pollack through site work for softball fields and by building a pond during their annual National ...http://www.topix.net/city/monroe-la/2008/07/monroe-based-national-guard-gives-back-during-... Fewer students entering computer science programs- July 5, 2008 Officials at LSU are trying to get students interested in jobs in computer science to help buck a national trend.http://www.topix.net/city/monroe-la/2008/07/fewer-students-entering-computer-science-progr... Race over to Twin City Drag, Monroe Motor Speedway for evening of fun- July 5, 2008 A wheelie truck and an appearance by 'The King' highlight the holiday weekend at Twin City Dragway.http://www.topix.net/city/monroe-la/2008/07/race-over-to-twin-city-drag-monroe-motor-speed... |