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Excessive overtime, uncontrolled purchasing among issues raised in latest Jonesboro audit
The audit report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2021, had nine findings, eight of which were repeated from previous years. → Read More
Monroe native to appear on 'Dancing With Myself' learned his moves while serving in Iraq War
Macky James said he learned how to dance while serving in the military. Now, dancing is therapeutic in battling his PTSD. → Read More
Heading to downtown Monroe or West Monroe for the fireworks? Here are the streets to avoid
If you're planning on heading to either downtown and taking in the festivities, be advised that some streets will be closed. → Read More
Plea agreement reached with Monroe Police officer charged in Timothy Williams beating
Jared Desadier is scheduled to enter a guilty plea on Friday at the Federal Courthouse in Monroe, according to a news release from Williams's lawyers → Read More
Audit: Eros mayor, town officials received unemployment while getting paid during COVID
In addition, auditors found the town appears to be improperly classified as a town under the provisions of the Lawrason Act. → Read More
Car runs into the Crowville fire station, mural damaged 48 hours after it was finished
Louisiana State Police is handling the investigation of the crash, said Monday that no further information was yet available. → Read More
New postcard mural in Crowville highlights Franklin Parish farming, faith, values
NELA artist Brooke Foy enlisted to paint 572-square-foot mural on the township's volunteer fire station → Read More
Union Parish schools crack down on smart phones, printed shirts and hoodies
The district also announced that certain items of clothing were banned, "for safety reasons" → Read More
Jobs are abundant in Northeast Louisiana; workers to fill them, not so much
NELA employers have jobs to fill, but little demand for them. → Read More
Legislative Auditor: Former Caldwell Parish civil deputy took over $170K from tax collections
Debbie Dollar took cash collected by the sheriff’s office and deposited the money into her and her daughter's bank accounts, according to auditors. → Read More
State audit: Former deputy clerk took over $300,000 from Ouachita Parish PayPal account
Former Ouachita Parish Clerk of Court Deputy Clerk Donald J. Ryder, Jr. used PayPal to divert $344,226 of public funds between 2014 and 2018. → Read More
'Excessive' overtime, 10 other problem findings in Jonesboro audit
Personnel expenses in the Utility Fund increased from $353,108 to $518,563, or 40% from 2019. → Read More
Clay Jordan, former 'Survivor' contestant from Monroe, dies at 66
Jordan was the last contestant eliminated in the show's fifth season, "Survivor: Thailand," in 2002. → Read More
Ouachita voters overwhelmingly approve jail millage renewal
Voters had previously voted down the 9.2-mill property tax by a 56-44 margin on Nov. 13. → Read More
Judiciary Commission admonishes 4th JDC Judge Marchman for unethical conduct in 2018 campaign
A seven-page letter explaining the decision was released Tuesday; it outlines 3 incidents in which Marchman publicly lied about Jimbo Stephens. → Read More
West Monroe elementary school stops daily student prayer after parent complaint
A local elementary school reportedly had a student lead same prayer every day over the intercom for all students following the Pledge of Allegiance. → Read More
Audit shows Village of Waterproof the victim of embezzlement, poor accounting practices
An audit discovered several major issues with the village's accounting practices and at least one case of alleged criminal wrongdoing. → Read More
Here are the results of Saturday's elections in Northeast Louisiana
Here are the results of Saturday's elections in Northeast Louisiana → Read More
The News-Star is discontinuing Saturday paper delivery, digital readers will see no change
The News-Star is announcing a change in print delivery frequency beginning Saturday. → Read More
Monroe City Schools release 2022-23 academic calendar
The Monroe City School Board approved this calendar on March 15, 2022. → Read More