Monroe, Louisiana News

ULM falls to UALR in soccer
News-Star News ServiceThe ball hit the posts and crossbars, but refused to find the back of the net for the ULM soccer team in a 2-0 loss against UALR at Burns Park in Little Rock, Ark. on Friday night.
TheNewsStar.com  –  Oct 5, 2008 06:29 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Alexander wins for fourth time around
Fifth District U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander scored a landslide win on Saturday to secure his fourth term just one day after he made what he called the toughest vote of his six-year career in Congress.
TheNewsStar.com  –  Oct 5, 2008 06:28 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Campbell outshines Crowley in Public Service Commissioner race
Public Service Commissioner Foster Campbell's boots-on-the-ground style of representing Louisiana's 5th District earned him a resounding victory Saturday night.
TheNewsStar.com  –  Oct 5, 2008 06:27 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Get spooked with an undead read from Harris
A couple of years ago, Windows a Bookshop enjoyed a visit from author Charlaine Harris. It was a few local fans of Harris', rabid fans in fact, who put us in touch with the author. This visit took place before, of course.
TheNewsStar.com  –  Oct 5, 2008 06:11 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Dupree contract on agenda; Shelling job on line
Monroe City School Board members are expected to make a decision Tuesday night regarding the performance objectives for Superintendent James Dupree's contract.
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Highshaw, Guyton keep marshal spots
Monroe City Marshal Wince Highshaw Jr. and West Monroe City Marshal William Guyton both easily defeated their opponents Saturday in complete but unofficial results.
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Winning photos populate Black Bayou
Dragonflies, egrets and a prize-winning frog populated the walls of the visitor center at Black Bayou Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
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Landrieu's lead in race rises with contentious ads
BATON ROUGE — As U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu maintains a significant lead over challenger state Treasurer John Kennedy, both campaigns are getting more contentious, and each accuses the other of running false ads.
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Repeat sexual offender faces up to 50 years
It took a 12-member jury less than half an hour to find a Monroe man guilty of attempted sexual battery of a 7-year-old girl.
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Controversy doesn't make Lee lose seat as Monroe city judge
Controversy has been a part of Monroe City Judge Tammy Lee's first six-year term, but voters returned her to office Saturday as she defeated former Ouachita Parish Sheriff Chuck Cook.
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