Monroe 71202 Community News

Public Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Fatal Shooting on Pecan Street: Monroe Police responded to a shooting in the 1400 block of Pecan Street where one man...

• Parent concerns from Tuesday meeting: No full plan seen, seeking community feedback.
• Key upgrades: Metal detectors at schools next year;...

Key safety update for Monroe:

• 15-year-old juvenile suffered non-life-threatening injuries in what police believe was an accidental shooting.
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Key shifts for planning:

• Tonight: Upper 50s now (Monroe 58°), low 53° – comfortable.
• Wed-Thu: Dry, sunny, highs low 80s – ideal outdoors.
• Fri-Sat: Great weather; Sun PM: Rain starts, needed thru Apr 17.
• Pollen: High til Sat, relief w/ rain.

Warhawks fans, celebrate this home thrill!

• Edged Mississippi Valley State 9-4 Tuesday at Lou St. Amant Field in Monroe
• Overcame 4-4 tie with five...

Breaking safety update for 71202: Monroe Police confirm a homicide on the 1400 block of Pecan Street Tuesday ~4:15 p.m.

• One man killed: Victim...

Carroll High students are protesting principal mishandling of homecoming, staff-student disconnects, and teacher turnover.

NAACP Ouachita-Monroe...

St. Francis and LOPA hosted the Wall of Heroes event yesterday at 1 p.m. as part of Donate Life Month.

Key highlights:

• Butterfly release and flag...

Local safety alert – Monroe Police are searching for runaway 15-year-old Georquiz Jenkins.

• Reported missing in the Monroe area
• Call MPD at (318) 329-2600 if sighted

Eyes open, neighbors – help bring him home safely.

Monroe locals gain better midday travel options: American Airlines launched its new flight from Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) on Tuesday.

Recent youth-involved incidents signal safety concerns for 71202 residents:

• Buckhorn Bend Rd shooting (April 6): Trevor Shaw charged with two counts...

Today's meeting (April 7, 2026): Starts at 12:30 p.m. as the 1st Tuesday regular session.

• Regular schedule: 1st Tuesday each month at 12:30 p.m.
• 3rd Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in council chambers

Mark your calendars and plan to engage!

City Council & Government

• 🔥 April 6 City Council Meeting: Agendas, meeting materials, and minutes for the April 6, 2026 City Council Meeting...

Patriotic creativity alert for local families! West Monroe's annual Spring Poster Contest celebrates America’s 250th Birthday with Kiroli Park...

Game of the weekend! Monroe Moccasins face rivals Athens Rock Lobsters – winner grabs #1 seed in continental division. Athens leads by just 1 point. Go Mocs!

Mark your calendars for Monroe's top art fundraiser:

• 100+ artworks from local/national artists, plus live music, expanded bar, and local food
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Steady RN hiring in Ouachita Parish at FMOL Health – perfect for local career growth.

• Case Manager RN (Internship, Monroe): Reviews care plans,...

Spring community mixer alert for Monroe:

• Hosted by University of Louisiana at Monroe
• Date: April 16, 2026
• More details via KTVE video

• Spring break send-off: Celebrate Friday at Unicorn Day in downtown Monroe
• Hiring news: Walton County government seeking workers
• Weekly jobs: Roundup of this week's postings to boost your opportunities

Spring baseball excitement in Monroe:

• Home game opportunity: Warhawks face Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils at Lou St. Amant Field, 6 p.m....