Resolution For Parish Split Petition Adopted In Ouachita Parish
West Monroe City Council adopted a resolution allowing circulation of a petition for Ouachita Parish to split, requesting self rule west of the Ouachita River centerline. The text argues cultural and geographic distinction from neighbors east of the river and seeks autonomy under Louisiana and U S law.
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Ouachita Parish
West Monroe
West Ouachita Parish
Louisiana
United States of America
State of
Ouachita River
Eviction Notices Studied by City Aldermen
West Monroe officials plan to issue eviction notices on January 1 to rental-property owners not meeting the Housing Code. The code requires a communal, sink, and tub or shower in each dwelling. The council debated how to handle owners partially complying and possible extensions for 50 percent renovations.
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West Monroe
Ouachita Parish residents seek autonomy and rights
A fragmentary statement advocates autonomy for people living west of Ouachita River centerline in Ouachita Parish. It calls for justice equality in human rights and preservation of a democratic form of government.
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Ouachita Parish
Ouachita River
City council considers evictions for sub standard housing
Mayor pro tem Tom Mulhearn urges sending notices and evicting residents in sub standard housing as Alderman Earl Duncan worries about housing options. About 200 families could be affected. Mayor Bert Hatten says efforts focus on low cost renovations to the condemned city jail awaiting another state health inspection this month. The council approves a $35 Christmas bonus for city workers and bids for Utility Department uniforms plus renewals for beer liquor and bar licenses. National Convenience Stores seeks a new liquor license.
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Tom Mulhearn
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Bert’’ Hatten
West Monroe
Hatten
Utility Department
National Conveniences Stores
Gooden Infant Services Held
Patrick Shane Gooden infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Gooden of West Monroe died today at Glenwood Hospital. Graveside services were set for 4 p.m. at St. Paschal's Cemetery in West Monroe with Fa. Jordan Schell officiating. Mulhearn's Funeral Home of West Monroe arranged the services. Surviving: two brothers R. G. Gooden Jr. and Marlon D. Gooden of West Monroe. maternal grandmother Opell Tullis of West Monroe. paternal grandmother Mrs. Hubert Griffin of Adel, Georgia.
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Patrick Shane Gooden
R. G. Gooden
West Monroe
Glenwood Hospital
St. Paschal’s Cemetery
Fa. Jordan Schell
Mulhearn
R. G. Gooden Jr
Marlon D. Gooden
Opell Tullis
Hubert Griffin
Adel, Ga
Council Rejects Store Outside Liquor Zone
The council rejected a store proposal at 3217 Cypress St for liquor sale because it lies outside the designated zone. In a routine year end session the council unanimously adopted renewal of tax ordinances and approved the next year's fire code.
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Cypress St
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