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The Interstate 20 Economic Development Corp.’s governing board recently agreed to extend Fontana Road to a service road north of I-20 in eastern Ouachita to benefit the expansion of a local tractor dealer.
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The Interstate 20 Economic Development Corp.’s governing board recently agreed to extend Fontana Road to a service road north of I-20 in eastern Ouachita to benefit the expansion of a local tractor dealer.
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The Ouachita Parish Police Jury earlier this week agreed to award a $1.2-million bid to Jabar Corp., a Calhoun company, to replace water mains in the Bawcomville-Brownsville area.
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Voters will begin casting ballots Saturday when early voting opens for a special election to fill the 5th District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Two doctors at the Veterans Affairs Clinic in Monroe were arrested earlier this week for prescribing drugs for each other and falsifying their prescription records while under investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration.
The joint budget committee of the Louisiana Legislature gave Gov. John Bel Edwards’ administration the authority last week to spend $331 million in federal funds but not before a contentious debate about how officials will distribute aid to rental property owners.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Ouachita Parish Police Jury recently completed a three-year ecosystem study of the Ouachita River.
Following almost six weeks of improvements in Louisiana’s COVID-19 case counts and a sustained decrease in COVID-related hospitalizations, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Tuesday that the state would move forward to Phase 3.
Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s deputies are continuing to investigate a train-pedestrian fatality accident reported before 12 noon on Feb. 25.
Ouachita Parish sheriff’s deputies arrested a homeless man for vehicle theft last week after authorities received notice of a vehicle crash on Brownlee Road in Calhoun.
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Gov. John Bel Edwards is asking President Joe Biden to declare a major disaster for Louisiana due to the recent severe winter weather event.
A group of public officials and economic development figures recently launched a research park in Monroe to attract biomedical, science and technology companies to the region.
West Monroe police arrested a West Monroe man for damaging a woman’s automobile with a hammer earlier this month.
Louisiana Delta Community College's new chancellor Dr. Scott Rule plans to establish new programs that would help the workforce in northeastern Louisiana.
The Monroe area's labor force has increased by some 250 people and the number of employed has grown by 4,705 since 2010, the Louisiana Workforce Commission says.
Monroe police arrested a Monroe man for striking his daughter and threatening her with a machete last week after authorities received a domestic disturbance complaint at Jack McEnery Street.
Ouachita Parish sheriff’s deputies arrested a West Monroe man and woman on suspicion of burglary last Saturday after authorities received a complaint from a homeowner on Bawcom Street.
Louisiana hasn’t had to borrow as much money as was feared to keep the state’s unemployment benefits trust fund afloat, but employers still could face higher taxes if a revenue solution isn’t found during the legislative session, officials said last week.
Ouachita Parish sheriff’s deputies arrested a West Monroe man for domestic abuse battery and violation of a protective order last week in response to a disturbance complaint at the suspect's home.
Morehouse Community Medical Centers, Inc. dba CommuniHealth Services (CHS) last week announced the closing of $12 million in New Markets Tax Credit funding that will finance the development of a new, 41,267 sq ft state-of-the-art clinic facility in Morehouse Parish.
Ouachita Parish sheriff’s deputies arrested a Monroe man for resisting an officer last week after authorities responded to a suspicious activity call on Swartz School Road.
BATON ROUGE—With an estimated $2 billion provided to Louisiana from a federal coronavirus aid bill passed in December and the likelihood of another federal stimulus package, state legislators are hopeful they can balance the budget for fiscal 2022 with no more than modest cuts.
Monroe police arrested a Monroe man for stealing food items from Dollar General and Mac’s Fresh Market earlier this week after authorities received a shoplifting complaint.
The city might stand a chance of attracting some new major employers or encouraging the expansion of local companies with warehouse space and a skilled workforce, Monroe officials say.
Monroe Assistant City Attorney Brandon W. Creekbaum was charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (second offense) late Wednesday night.
Oil and gas companies continued to pay the bulk of property taxes in Ouachita Parish during 2020, according to records from the Ouachita Parish Tax Assessor’s office.
Ouachita Parish sheriff’s deputies arrested a West Monroe man for domestic abuse battery (child endangerment) last week after authorities received a domestic disturbance complaint last week.
The Second Circuit Court of Appeal recently overturned a ruling by Fourth Judicial District Court Judge Alvin Sharp, of Monroe, who dismissed a couple’s claims for damages against the state in a collision lawsuit.
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West Monroe residents say a lack of retail development near the Ike Hamilton Expo Center is a threat to the city's character and land use.
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Former interim Monroe Police Chief Reginald “Reggie” Brown wants subpoenas issued to 34 people including former Mayor Jamie Mayo and the district attorney to testify in a hearing where he will appeal his termination from the police department.
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The Monroe City Council this week signed off on another step toward the completion of the $36-million Kansas Lane Connector, which entails the construction of a thoroughfare linking Interstate 20 with U.S. Hwy 80 and U.S. Hwy 165.
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Ouachita Parish Schools lost 87 students since October, reflecting a trend of declining enrollment that could cost the school system as much as $3 million in state funding this year.
FEMA announced federal emergency aid has been made available to the state of Louisiana to supplement state and local response efforts in areas affected by a severe winter storm beginning Feb. 11, 2021 and continuing.
The city of Monroe is currently trying to repair numerous leaks that weakened the city’s water pressure for the municipality’s water customers.
“Jim” Davis, a local minister, substitute teacher and small business owner in Monroe is announcing his campaign for the vacant seat in 5th Congressional District left by the untimely death of Luke Letlow.
Monroe officials said they were sad to learn of the passing of Asian elephant, Shirley. Shirley was living at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee at the time of her death; she was 72.
An investigation by Ouachita Parish sheriff’s investigators into illegal narcotics activity in the 100 block of Barr Lane in West Monroe has led to the arrest of one suspect.
The boil advisory in effect for the city of West Monroe last week was lifted on Tuesday.
State Sen. Stewart Cathey (District 33) will serve on the Joint Legislative Committee on Technology and Cybersecurity, as appointed by Senate President Page Cortez.
The state Department of Health reported 443 new confirmed cases out of 7,231 tests on Feb. 22.
Waste Management resumed regularly scheduled collection services to customers in Ouachita Parish on Monday.
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Ouachita Parish sheriff’s deputies arrested a Calhoun man for simple burglary in response to a household burglary alarm last week.
Ouachita Parish sheriff’s deputies arrested a Bastrop man on suspicion of domestic abuse battery by strangulation last week after authorities received a disturbance complaint.
BATON ROUGE—Voters in most parishes supported the legalization of sports gambling last Nov. 3, but it may be 2022 by the time bettors are legally allowed to wager in Louisiana on football and other games.
Ouachita Parish sheriff’s deputies arrested a West Monroe woman on several charges including illegal carrying of weapons earlier this month after authorities received a suspicious activity complaint in Sterlington.
U.S. Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) has been selected to represent Louisiana on five key committees in the 117th Congress. He will also lead the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development as the subcommittee’s top Republican.
Louisiana will maintain its current mandates and restrictions meant to slow the spread of COVID-19, Gov. John Bel Edwards said last week.
The city of West Monroe and the Ouachita Parish Police Jury will hold a water distribution on Saturday, Feb. 20 for West Monroe and West Ouachita residents who are under a boil advisory.
More electricity blackouts are possible before Sunday as record-low temperatures continue to threaten north and central Louisiana, Gov. John Bel Edwards said Thursday.
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