Ouachita Parish
Recent News About Ouachita Parish
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NOTICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards as of May 19, 2022
NOTICE: Bills Signed by Gov. Edwards as of May 19, 2022. -
U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown Appointed to Serve on Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s Advisory Committee
U.S. Attorney Brandon B. Brown Appointed to Serve on Attorney General Merrick B. Garland’s Advisory Committee. -
Brandon B. Brown Sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana
Brandon B. Brown Sworn in as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana. -
LOUISIANA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE: Gov. Edwards Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments - 05/21/2021
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his appointments to several Louisiana boards and commissions. -
Monroe sued after alleged police violence against unarmed, innocent Black man
MONROE - The City of Monroe and many others face charges in federal civil court for an alleged instance of police brutality against a Black man. -
Clark to leave Louisiana Supreme Court next summer
Louisiana Supreme Court Justice Marcus R. Clark announced that he is stepping down from the bench next summer, four years into his 10-year term. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: Justice Department Announces More Than $376 Million in Awards to Promote Public Safety
United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana David C. Joseph announced that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs has awarded more than $376 million in grant funding to enhance state, local and tribal law enforcement operations and reinforce public safety efforts in jurisdictions across the United States. -
ATTORNEY'S OFFICE OF LOUISIANA: U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph Encourages Citizens to Participate in DEA's 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day
U.S. Attorney David C. Joseph joins the Drug Enforcement Administration in announcing that on Saturday, October 26, 2019, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., DEA had hold its 18th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. -
Home health agency seeks temporary restraining order in $2.3 million overpayment dispute
US Dept. of Health and Human Services Claims Company was overpaid -
Walmart seeks to have store greeter removed as defendant in slip and fall lawsuit
Walmart wants one of its employees tossed from a slip and fall lawsuit, arguing an employee cannot be named as a defendant simply for doing his or her job, according to a Notice of Removal it filed June 5 with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Louisiana Monroe Division. -
State Farm prevails in appeal of suit alleging fallen tree caused house cracks
SHREVEPORT – The Second Circuit Court of Appeals determined that a trial judge did not err in granting judgment to State Farm in a suit that alleged the insurer acted in bad faith when it wouldn’t cover damage to the foundation of a Downsville home that the homeowners claimed was from a tree that fell on their house. -
Appeals court affirms Monroe City Schools decision to close charter school
The Louisiana Second Circuit Court of Appeal issued a decision affirming a Fourth Judicial District Court for Ouachita Parish ruling that the Monroe City School Board (MCSB) had not erred in its decision to close Excellence Academy charter school. -
Assistant U.S. attorney suspended for failing to disclose relationship with FBI agent
Shreveport attorney and assistant U.S. attorney C. Mignonne Griffing has been suspended six months following an Oct. 18 Louisiana Supreme Court disciplinary proceeding for failing to disclose an intimate relationship with an FBI agent. -
Seaman alleges failure of pipe racking system on Ocean Blackhawk caused injuries
NEW ORLEANS – An Ouachita Parish man alleges that he was injured while working aboard a drillship. -
Monroe Transit Bus System employee alleges she was subjected to sexually hostile work environment
MONROE – An Ouachita Parish resident alleges that she was sexually harassed while working for the city of Monroe. -
City of Monroe employee alleges he was terminated for supporting candidate in mayoral election
LAFAYETTE – An Ouachita Parish man that was formerly employed as the supervisor of beautification for the city of Monroe alleges he was terminated because he supported the political opponent of the mayor during his reelection campaign. -
Insurer claims Ouachita Parish man isn't cooperating with investigation of claim
BATON ROUGE – An insurer is seeking the court's help regarding an insurance claim made by an Ouachita Parish man. -
Surviving spouse accuses former employer, successor of ERISA violations
MONROE — An Ouachita Parish woman is suing a former employer and successor, alleging violations of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act. -
Ouachita Parish resident accuses Northern Louisiana Medical Center of negligence
MONROE — A Ouachita Parish resident is suing Ruston Louisiana Hospital Co. LLC d/b/a Northern Louisiana Medical Center, a health care provider, citing alleged insufficient measures were taken to prevent injuries from a malfunctioning elevator. -
Consumer accuses credit reporting agencies of unlawful reporting
LAFAYETTE — A Ouachita Parish woman is suing two credit reporting agencies, alleging unlawful credit reporting practices.