The man known as mayor for the last 20 years in Bastrop was honored Tuesday by his family, friends and the community.

Morehouse Parish employees have been awaiting there summer bonus checks, which have been reduced from last year; however, Superintendent Tom Thrower announced that a 14th check would be mailed out shortly during the Morehouse Parish School Board committee meetings Tuesday night.

Recent Bastrop High School graduate Raven S. Hollins has been named recipient of a $500 Suddenlink Communications Scholarship.

The City of Bastrop will honor a man who has given 20 years of service to the area today.

Morehouse Parish residents interested in learning more about the newest school to come to Bastrop will have an opportunity tonight at the Bastrop Visitor Center.

The Morehouse Parish School Board will discuss several items during their committee meetings tonight.

An Arkansas woman has been arrested for hitting a Morehouse Parish man with her car.

After 20 years of service as mayor for the City of Bastrop, Clarence Hawkins will be honored for his work Tuesday.

A Monroe woman last seen in Bastrop on Memorial Day is missing, and the Bastrop Police Department are asking for help in finding her.

An early morning search leads to two arrests with three drug charges each.

Bastrop Mayor Betty-Alford Olive was sworn into office Friday afternoon on the north steps of the Morehouse Parish Courthouse.