Monroe News

A mosquito has tested positive for West Nile Virus in Ouachita Parish. The mosquito was tested from a pool recently collected in the Garden District of Monroe.

The city of Monroe has announced the following lane closures on I-20 as a result of work being done... When we furnish a room, many of us carefully measure to be sure the couch isn't too wide or the... The city of Monroe has announced the following lane closures on I-20 as a result of work being done by contractors for the Louisiana Department of ... (more)

A community group backing the creation of Neville Charter School hopes to begin offering classes in August.

Jeff Anzalone, along with his wife Rebekah, receive an award during the Scott Awards of Excellence from U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, left, and Stephanie Rivers, right, on Thursday, May 31, 2012.

Prevailing Faith Christian Academy CEO Patsy R. Brown said Thursday she was surprised and a little confused to learn that the Monroe school's approval to participate in the Department of Education's scholarship program might only be a preliminary approval.

Folks got to sample food from 14 Monroe restaurants tonight. It was part of "A Taste of the Town" at the Ouachita Parish Public Library.

For the second consecutive year, the Ouachita Parish Public Library kicked off its River Reads program Thursday evening in conjunction with Taste of the Town, and the event attracted a homegrown author.

MONROE, La. - Dozens of teenage girls from all over the bayou state are in Monroe hoping to become the next Miss Louisiana Outstanding Teen.

Monroe Police are currently seeking William Rex Sellers, 25, in connection with several incidents from May 24 when tires were cut.

School is out and Summer is in full-swing. In between all those Summer vacations, be sure to get out and enjoy some of the events our area has to offer.

What: Rusty Patterson reception When: 4-9 p.m. June 7 Where: Ouachita River Gallery Cost: Free Info: 322-2380 The work of Rusty Patterson is featured in June at the Ouachita River Art Gallery and a reception for Patterson will be 4-9 p.m. June 7 during the Downtown Gallery Crawl.

The gardens at the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens will be open 8-11 p.m. Friday. A piano and flute concert begins at 7 p.m. / The News-Star file photo What: Moonlight in the Garden When: 7 p.m. concert, 8-11 p.m. gardens open Where: Biedenharn Museum and Gardens Cost: $3 Info: 387-5281 The Biedenharn Museum and Gardens kicks off its popular ... (more)

Guest performer Ron Ulen will perform in the title role of Rigoletto in Sunday's opera at the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

After hot water was reportedly poured on her lap, the passenger in a vehicle traveling 25 mph on Blanks Avenue jumped out and fell to the ground.

Upgrades in Monroe's recreation centers designed to house hurricane evacuees are not yet complete, but officials say the city is prepared to uphold its commitment to house them.

Don't be surprised to see a team of youngsters scouting the city for litter along Monroe's streets and parks this summer.

MONROE, La. - Thanks to a bill headed for the governor's desk, Louisiana could soon have the strictest gun protection laws in the country.

On April 5th, downtown Monroe was brimming with exciting things to do for the whole family.

On April 16, 2012 members of the Junior League of Monroe, along with the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, The News-Star, the West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce and JP Morgan Chase invited some of the brightest high school seniors in our area to attend the Ouachita Parish Scholar's Banquet at the Monroe Civic Center.

A 40-year-old Monroe man who has pleaded guilty to recording video of nude women tanning is facing up to 20 years in prison.