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Monroe, Louisiana is located in Ouachita Parish. Zip codes in Monroe, LA include 71211, 71207, and 71201. More Monroe information.

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2 hrs ago | KARD

Mosquito Tests Positive for West Nile Virus in Ouachita Parish

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.

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5 hrs ago | News-Star

Motorists can expect nightly I-20 lane closures next week

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)

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11 hrs ago | Ouachita Citizen

City School Board approves charters

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

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15 hrs ago | Monroe News Star

Scott Awards program honors local businesses

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.

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Thu May 31, 2012

Monroe News Star

Schools believed approved for vouchers taken back by 'due process'

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.

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KARD

"A Taste" of Monroe

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.

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Monroe News Star

River Reads kicks off with food for body, thought

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.

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KNOE-TV Monroe

Meet some Outstanding Louisiana Teens

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

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Monroe News Star

Monroe police seeking man for questioning

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

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News-Star

Melanie's Musings

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.

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News-Star

Rusty Patterson featured artist at ORAG in June

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.

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News-Star

Biedenharn Moonlight in the Garden Friday

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)

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News-Star

'Rigoletto'

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

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Wed May 30, 2012

Monroe News Star

MPD: Victim jumps out of vehicle going 25 mph

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.

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News-Star

Monroe ready for evacuees, even if all upgrades not yet finished

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.

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Monroe News Star

Green Team to enhance Monroe beautification efforts

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

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KNOE-TV Monroe

Louisiana may soon have strictest gun protection law in U.S.

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

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News-Star

Let's Go Downtown

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

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Monroe News Star

Junior League of Monroe

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.

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KNOE-TV Monroe

Video voyeur faces up to 20 years in prison

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.

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