Ian Robinson
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West Monroe, LA, United States
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Former Miss Louisiana continues inspiring young women in historic Broadway first
Conway made history as the first Black woman to portray Katherine Howard while serving as an alternate on "Six the Musical" on Broadway. → Read More
Monroe councilwoman will likely not be recalled, organizers vow 'last push' for signatures
Recall organizer Marie Brown told the News-Star Thursday that the petition is about 600 signatures shy of successfully getting a recall placed on the ballot. → Read More
Questions over 45 percent mayoral salary increase dominate Monroe City council meeting
If approved by the council, the 45 percent mayoral raise will go into effect following the 2024 election cycle. → Read More
Are there plans for a new Carver-McDonald Branch? Here's what you should know
The Ouachita Parish Library Board of Control hired a realtor to scout for possible locations. → Read More
Man convicted of kidnapping and rape faces life sentence
Doyle Shannon faces life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, probation of sentence suspension. → Read More
Monroe Police investigating Forrest Avenue shooting
Det. Matt Schmitz confirmed no suspect is in custody. → Read More
Monroe City Council to consider raises for mayor and council
If passed, both salary increases are expected to go into effect July 1, 2024. → Read More
Ouachita Parish Library main branch to be moved to new location on Oliver Road
The branch will be relocated to a new building on 100 Oliver Road. → Read More
'She's just so deserving of it,' GoFundMe set up for Monroe mother battling lung cancer
Tracy Britton was diagnosed with stage 3b lung cancer in December after visiting the doctor for a persistent cough. → Read More
Renwick Street intersection no longer considered for DOTD project: Here's why
The Department of Transportation and Development is working to reroute traffic that normally crosses U.S. Highway 165 to bypass on a new route. → Read More
‘There’s no danger,’ West Monroe police chief says in response to high school lockdown
Chief Jeff Terrell said a transformer blew, which someone mistook for gunfire. → Read More
$4M in congressional spending directed to Calypso Pump Station renovation in Monroe
Rep. Julia Letlow (R-Start) directed $4 million from the FY23 omnibus appropriations bill to help with the $9 million improvement project. → Read More
Monroe City Council moves forward with possible funding for intercity passenger rail
Talks of an Amtrak I-20 route date back to 2019. → Read More
History in our own background: Here are stories reflecting Black history in Ouachita Parish
Here are three previously covered stories that elevated the voices of the Black American experience in Ouachita Parish. → Read More
Ouachita Parish School Board names Todd Guice as superintendent
Guice will replace Ouachita Parish Superintendent Don Coker following his retirement on July 4. → Read More
Here's what you need to know about Monroe's new redistricting plan
The three majority Black districts will participate in key elections with their preferred candidates at the top of the ballot. → Read More
Monroe man arrested for involvement in State Street homicide
Calvert Antoine, 42 of Monroe was charged with second degree murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. → Read More
'Free speech is not a blank check': Senator Katrina Jackson responds to lawsuit
Sen. Katrina Jackson (D-Monroe) said she has not violated anyone's First Amendment rights, and will meet with her attorneys Friday to decide how to proceed. → Read More
Who has applied to be superintendent of the Ouachita Parish School System?
Three people have applied to be the next superintendent of the Ouachita Parish School System, including Assistant Superintendent Todd Guice. → Read More
Northeast Louisiana legislator sued for allegedly violating First Amendment rights
The lawsuit stems from Maya Detiege's objection in June 2022 to Jackson's tweet about authoring SB 342, outlawing abortions in Louisiana. → Read More