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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 | Monroe News Star

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The 2012 Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade traveled through the streets of Monroe and West Monroe on Saturday.

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Sat Feb 11, 2012

Monroe News Star

ULM receives award for beautification work

When my sisters and I were growing up on Bull Run Road, we spent a lot of time outdoors - and not... The Monroe Garden Study League presented University of Louisiana at Monroe President Nick Bruno with the Civic Improvement Commendation award in recognition of the beauty of the campus.

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Monroe News Star

Police arrest man on assault with firearm charge; fiancee accused of prostitution

When my sisters and I were growing up on Bull Run Road, we spent a lot of time outdoors - and not... A Houston man staying in a Monroe motel was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm by a convicted felon and aggravated assault with a firearm.

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KNOE-TV Monroe

Nightbeat reporter dances for charity

MONROE, La. - You may have noticed KNOE 8's Ty Russell wasn't on the nightbeat Friday.

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Fri Feb 10, 2012

Monroe News Star

'New Hope' opens

Actor Samuel Davies and actress Perry Frost walk the red carpet Friday at the premiere of the movie 'New Hope' at the First Baptist Church of West Monroe.

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KNOE-TV Monroe

Twin cities gets ready for Mardi Gras

MONROE, La. - The 29th king and queen of the Krewe of Janus are in the carnival spirit.

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KNOE-TV Monroe

Ouachita sheriff's office worker arrested

MONROE, La., - Lakeisha Ford-Norris, a 9-year veteran of the Ouachita Sheriff's office was arrested this morning in Monroe.

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KNOE-TV Monroe

30% of eligible children aren't enrolled in LaCHIP

MONROE, La. There is good news and bad news for Ouachita Parish when it comes to health insurance for kids.

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Dallas Observer

Johnny's Pizza House is Open in Addison

Johnny's Pizza House has opened its first North Texas location in Addison, at the northwest corner of Belt Line and Midway.

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News-Star

Links to the legacy

Laura Hillke of Monroe looks at glassware Thursday at an estate sale for the property of Mary Kathryn and Clarke M. Williams, the founders of CenturyLink, in Oak Ridge.

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KNOE-TV Monroe

Another teen gets arrested for cyber bullying

MONROE, La. - Ouachita Parish sheriff-elect Jay Russell put it plainly: texting can be vicious and even criminal.

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Thu Feb 09, 2012

Monroe News Star

Dentist Matt Sanderson says climbing fence to enter zoo after hours was a mistake

Monroe dentist Dr. Matt Sanderson admits he made a mistake by taking his teenage daughter and several of her friends to Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo after hours, but he said the act was not malicious or sinister.

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Monroe News Star

Monroe to seek engineer for next set of airport projects

The city of Monroe is working to establish a new contract for professional engineering services for projects at Monroe Regional Airport for the next three to five years.

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KNOE-TV Monroe

Monroe Police to use "Nixle" on Saturday

MONROE, La., - Monroe Police will be using "Nixle" to keep the public informed on Mardi Gras parade activity on Saturday.

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News-Star

Pair charged with possession

The driver of a vehicle and the passenger were arrested Wednesday after alcohol and drugs were found in the vehicle during a traffic stop by Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office deputies.

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Monroe News Star

Man accused of stealing money from friend at restaurant

The OCS girls soccer team didn't go down easy, tying the score early in the first half, but No.

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News-Star

Mayoral candidates face off in forum in Monroe

Candidates for Monroe mayor, left to right, incumbent Jamie Mayo, Clint Thomas, Dr.

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KNOE-TV Monroe

Mashaw suing Ouachita Parish Sheriff Royce Toney

MONROE, La. - Ouachita Parish Sheriff Royce Toney confirms he's being sued by his former third-ranked officer.

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Wed Feb 08, 2012

Monroe News Star

Antonio Jones charged with robbing 2 banks, hotel

The Richwood Rams used a 22-5 run at the beginning of the second quarter to race past the Rayville... Monroe Police arrested a man wanted in connection to armed robberies at two banks and a Monroe hotel between September and January.

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KNOE-TV Monroe

What's Right: Culture and art in downtown Monroe

MONROE, La. - Monroe's Downtown ArtFest has evolved into a go-to venue for aspiring artists.

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