Northeast Louisiana and Mississippi Weather Summary
Partly cloudy and warm conditions with scattered afternoon and early evening thundershowers across the Northeast Louisiana and Mississippi region. Highs today 80 to 95, lows tonight 40s to 70s, with a 30 percent chance of rain in the afternoon and early evening. A weak cool front moves through the Northwest Arkansas area today bringing more showers, then drier conditions by Saturday. Coordinated temperatures show highs in the 80s to lower 90s and humidities decreasing into the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enpeeee
Louisiana
Delta
Arkansas
Mississippi
South
West Monroe Reaches Power Deal For Interstate Lighting
The West Monroe highway department reports an agreement with Louisiana Power and Light to supply electricity for new interstate lighting. Mayor Bert Hatten and official Moore note progress on moving utilities for the North 7th Street and U S 80 four-lane project. Other cities advance faster on similar contracts amid Monroe delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway Department
West Monroe
Louisiana Power & Light Company
Hghway
Moore
Bert Hatten
North 7Th Street
U. S. 80
Hatten
Louisiana Power and Light
Richard Tyler heads west with News Star clan family trip
Reporter Richard Tyler of the News-Star and his family traveled along a southern route to the West Coast stopping at Grand Canyon Disneyland and San Diego. He is set to return to work Monday. Meanwhile Sister Paulette administrator of St Josephs Home marked her feast day with a celebratory mass and a singing intercom message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
West Coast
Richard Tylers
Glenmar Ave
Richard
The
News-Star
Grand Canyon
Disneyland
San Diego
Sister Paulette
St. Joseph’s Home
Hospital Sisters of
Birthday for Randy Reed Celebrated in West Monroe
Little Randy Reed, son of Mr and Mrs Jack Reed of West Monroe, turned four Thursday with a party and cake. His mother says the favorite present is a new swing set already installed on the Reed lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randy Reed
Jack Reed
West Monroe
Randy
Reed Lawn
Miss Baton Rouge Darlene Blue Among Semi Finalists
A Miss Baton Rouge contestant Darlene Blue is set to compete in the swimsuit division as part of the preliminary judging. Ten semi finalists will be chosen tonight based on talent and scores, with 50 percent of the final score from talent. Names include Deborah Whitney Linda Melancon Sheila Nelson Paulette Boudreau and others from Shreveport Patterson Natchitoches Parish and more. Roy Post notes ticket sales are strong with two night lots at 347 De Siard and single night sales at Neville Auditorium starting 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Darlene Blue
Miss Blue
New Orleans
Robbie Bollinger
Mississippi
Robbie Robertson
Tangipoha
Donna Field
Shreveport
Deborah Whitney
Patterson
Linda Melancon
Natchitoches Parish
Sheila M. Nelson
Tangipahoa Parish
Paulette Marie Boudreau
Deborah Gail Swartz
Hammond
Artie J. Fellom
Franklin Parish
Donna Lynn Barnes
Linda Leoty
Thibodaux
Stephaniee Ann Swart
Roy Post
Post
DeSiard
Neville Auditorium
Governor Reviews Investigations Into Louisiana Tourist Commission
Gov. John McKeithen studied two of three investigations into the Louisiana Tourist Commission amid allegations of mishandled funds. He planned to release the findings after reading. The divisions of administration and the commission completed their probes, with a legislative audit pending completion in two to three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
UPI
John McKeithen
Louisiana Tourist Commission
McKeithen
Ed Stagg
Tourist Commission
Legislative Auditor’s Office
Completon
New Orleans
Opelousas
Ways and Means Moves Toward Social Security Benefit Hikes
The House Ways and Means Committee edges toward approving Social Security benefit hikes near the Johnson plan, with talks of a 12 to 13 percent rise and broader tax implications. Members push tighter controls on federal funds supporting state social programs and consider curbing dependent-children assistance under unemployment rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Johnson
Congress
Also Mentioned on This Page
U.S. Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Gulf Coast
Tennessee Valley
Ginias
mid-Atlantic Coast
Cape Nea
Federal
Department of Transportation
Lake Charles
St. Louis
Memphis
Helena
Rise
Arkansas City
Vicksburg
Natchez
Red Riving
Donldsnville
Simmesport
Melville
Atchafalaya
Morgan City
Ouachita Camden
Black Jonesville
Ohio Cincinnati
Cairo
Tennessee Chattanooga
van Buren
Little Rock
RED
Alexandria
EARL
Jackson
Pearl River
Howard Griffin
Fedders
Rurt Ais
Coomincoti
Twin Cities
Durwood Willhite
Tellurch
Metropolitan Life Ins. Co
Madison Ave
Jeg Hot
Park Ave
F.D.I.C
Central Bank
West Monroe, LA
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!