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Monroe News

Local news for Monroe, LA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

Thursday | KNOE-TV Monroe

Mobile Home Fire Kills Swartz Woman

A fire in eastern Ouachita Parish has claimed the life of a 36-year-old woman. Ouachita Parish Fire Department Fire Prevention officer Greg Thompson says a call was received early yesterday morning from a ... via KNOE-TV Monroe

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Related Topix: Swartz, LA, Monroe Metro

Wednesday May 14 | Ouachita Citizen

Softball tourney planned

Monroe will host the USFAis Spring Invitational Friday-Sunday at the University of Louisiana-Monroe University Park Softball Complex. via Ouachita Citizen

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Tuesday May 13 | News-Star

Neville's Zentner and Moody win congressional art competition

“This contest sparks so much excitement from young, aspiring artists in the district”

U.S. Rep. Rodney Alexander, R-Quitman, announced today that CoCo Zentner, a sophomore at Neville High School in Monroe, won first place in the 5th Congressional District of Louisiana's 27th Annual Congressional ... via News-Star

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Related Topix: Quitman, LA, Monroe Metro, Rodney Alexander, US Politics, US News, Republican, US House of Representatives

Tuesday May 13 | News-Star

State trooper to graduates: zero-tolerance rule in effect

“There will be a concentrated effort on enforcing the state's DWI laws and there is a zero-tolerance rule in effect”

High school seniors in most northeastern Louisiana schools will go through graduation ceremonies this week. via News-Star

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Related Topix: Richwood, LA, Monroe Metro, West Monroe, LA

Sunday May 11 | News-Star

Outdoor Kitchen Experts

Looking for a Mother's Day or Father's Day gift that will make a lasting impression...not to mention a gift that the whole family can enjoy? Consider the latest trend in home improvement projects...a new ... via News-Star

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Father's Day, Home, Home Remodeling, Monroe Metro

Friday May 9 | News-Star

Swanson inmate booked for fighting with officers

A teenager already incarcerated at the Swanson Center for Youth was arrested again after allegedly fighting with corrections officers. via News-Star

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Related Topix: Monroe Metro

Wednesday May 7 | News-Star

Evolution a fact; bill is but a ruse

The so-called "Louisiana Academic Freedom Act" - House Resolution 1168 - introduced by state Rep. via News-Star

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Related Topix: West Monroe, LA, Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Metro, Monroe Metro

Monday May 5 | News-Star

Ruston-Lincoln CVB, Chamber relocate

“We started with five employees and presently have 14 employees working two shifts.”

Kyle Edmiston, president of the Ruston-Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Scott Terry, president of the Ruston-Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, closed their offices late last week, but they weren't on ... via News-Star

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Related Topix: Belle Chasse, LA, Ruston, LA, Monroe Metro

Saturday May 3 | News-Star

UL System president hunt still under way

“Feel free to continue to confirm this with Jackie Tisdell in the UL System office”

A recent check of the University of Louisiana System Web site revealed additional candidates have applied to be the next president of the UL System, while one previous candidate has withdrawn his application. via News-Star

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Related Topix: Monroe Metro

Thursday May 1 | News-Star

Ouachita passes on retirement

“It's not one of our top priorities, and we've got other projects that will bring bigger dollars into town.”

Ouachita Parish won't be designated a certified retirement community by the state this year. via News-Star

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Related Topix: West Monroe, LA, Monroe Metro, Louisiana, Marketing, Lake Charles, LA

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Monroe, Louisiana is located in Ouachita Parish and is part of the Monroe Metro Area. Zip codes in Monroe include 71201, 71202, and 71209.