Mer Rouge farmer may get two honors for his skills
Mer Rouge farmer Harper Armstrong had never been acknowledged for his successful farming abilities, his leadership in agricultural organizations and the help he does in the community - until now....
View ArticleTurner wins donations for local organizations
Justin Turner of Mer Rouge was selected as a winner in America's Farmers Grow CommunitiesSM, a program sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, which gives farmers the opportunity to win a $2,500 donation to...
View ArticleKMB honored for efforts
From picking up trash along the shores of Bartholomew Bayou to Carter Park Clean-ups, Keep Morehouse Beautiful has remained active the past few years, and they appear to be getting noticed more as...
View ArticleMan grabs purse, 'heroes' grab man
Some of the residents in Morehouse Parish exhibited their inner heroes last week, when they detained a man at Walmart for grabbing the purse of a handicap woman and running with it.Jo'Shan Downs, 6040...
View ArticleAltercation leads to stabbing
A local man is behind bars today after allegedly stabbing his friend.According to Morehouse Parish Sheriff Mike Tubbs,
View ArticleRodeo queen crowned
A rodeo queen isn't your average, everyday queen. A girl who participates in a rodeo queen pageant not only knows how to get dirty but stays that way most of the time.From riding her horse on a daily...
View ArticleMayoral Candidates face questions
The City of Bastrop's mayor's race is rapidly approaching and candidates for the race are gearing up to tell why they believe they are the best representative for the people of Bastrop. Of the eight...
View ArticleCracking down on copper theft
The Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office is cracking down on area recycling businesses for breaking laws concerning the buying of copper.
View Article'Nosy' dog results in student arrest, suspension
At the request of Bastrop High School Principal Staci Pullen, the Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office conducted a drug sweep Monday at BHS. A drug detection dog was brought into the school and several...
View ArticleRobertson to speak
The annual Bastrop/Morehouse Chamber of Commerce Banquet is slated for 6:30 p.m. tonight at the Municipal Center, with doors opening at 5:30 for the silent auction.
View ArticleBen Lily Area to open this fall
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has people working hard to improve nature areas in Morehouse Parish so that nature lovers can better enjoy the great outdoors.
View ArticleFire destorys home
A house was destroyed in the early morning hours of Thursday. The Bastrop Fire Department responsed to a fire at 904 Elm Street around 4a.m. Thursday morning.
View ArticleRegistrar of Voters
Registrar of Voters announces that the last day to register to vote in Morehouse Parish for the April 6 election is March 6. Early voting will be held at the Registrar of Voters Office at 129 N....
View ArticleFriendship Community Ministry
Friendship Community Ministry located on 1602 West Madison, celebrates the 19th Year Anniversary for Pastor Donald and 1st Lady Wanda DeJohnette at 3 p.m. on March 3. Guest speaker will be Pastor H.S....
View ArticleThe Bastrop High School Class of 1975
The Bastrop High School Class of 1975 will have a reunion meeting at 6 p.m. on March 2 at Lucky Village. All members are asked to attend. For more info., call Patricia Stokes at 614.0124.
View ArticleLocal man on bond for drug charges back in jail
A Bastrop man is behind bars after a search of his home revealed a large quantity of suspected crack cocaine and other drug related items.
View ArticleMPSO deputy and his wife charged
A Morehouse Parish Sheriff's Office deputy and his wife have been charged with theft and criminal conspiracy after complaints that the couple did not use monies raised for a charity properly.MPSO...
View ArticleLibrary now offers free music downloads
The Morehouse Parish Library prides itself on offering educational and entertaining material free of charge. Books and movies aren't the only items available for one's reading and viewing pleasure,...
View ArticleBastrop Native becomes ASL Interpreter
When Bastrop native Akeya Peoples began her college career, she pursued a higher education down a road less traveled, and opted to pursue a major that few have attempted to obtain – Interpreter ASL...
View ArticleMer Rouge farmer wins again
The Louisiana Radio Network recently announced Mer Rouge farmer Harper Armstrong is the winner of the 16th annual Louisiana Farmer of the Year award. Not knowing he had won, Armstrong found out at the...
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