Monroe 71202 Community News

Monroe's Pecanland Mall gets new owner: Kohan Retail Investment Group buys the 964,123 SF center.

Key details for local shoppers:

• Opened 1985, over...

71202 pride alert! Local schools dominating LHSAA spring sports.

• Ouachita Christian Eagles (28-5-1) reach Division IV select baseball semifinals,...

• Travis Payton (24) pleaded not guilty to three first-degree murders, including a 2-year-old girl, on Grammont Street.
• Victims: Jamal Bosley (27),...

City Council Meeting

• 🔥 QuikTrip Proposal on N. Broad: Monroe City Council will consider a QuikTrip at 1110 N. Broad Street at their May 12...

Severe weather alerts for 71202: Stay prepared for flooding and tornado risks tonight.

• Flood Watch remains in effect
• Tornado Watch issued until 2 a.m. Thursday
• Check KNOE video update (6:53) by Chief Meteorologist Marcus Walter for details

Monroe driving jobs heating up for steady local work or high-mileage OTR pay.

• CDL-A OTR: MB Global Logistics, $2,000–$3,500/week + $2,500 bonus, 48...

Business leaders and safety pros, mark your calendars: the third annual North Louisiana Safety Conference returns to Monroe, open to you, HR professionals, and anyone committed to safer workplaces. Boost local safety now.

Healthcare jobs picking up at Glenwood Regional Medical Center:

• RN ICU Days: Full-time day shifts (7AM-7PM) for critical patient care; needs LA RN...

• Marks Construction (Donaldsonville) named Small and Emerging Business of the Year at Spotlight Louisiana Awards.
• Owner Jay Marks, ex-Tulane coach,...

Louisiana's outdated school funding trend hits Monroe hard:

• Statewide issue: 1990s Minimum Foundation Program called "stagnant," fails high-need...

Key highlights for tomorrow's 6 p.m. meeting at City Hall (streamed on YouTube):

• QuikTrip proposal at 1110 N. Broad: Planning Commission recommends...

• Tonight: Isolated severe storms possible, 70% rain chance, lows in mid-60s
• Monday: Mostly cloudy skies ahead
  Stay weather-aware for Monroe area safety.

Monroe City Schools board members are at odds over two tax propositions on the May ballot. One lamented, “I hate this is creating a division,” signaling tension in local K-12 decisions. Voters in 71202, heads up for the vote.

City Council Hearings

• 🔥 May 12 Public Hearing: Monroe City Council will hold a public hearing on May 12, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. covering proposed...

• SCOTUS ruling invalidates Louisiana redistricting map, siding with voters on improper district; triggers House primary delays.
• 76-day partial...

Monroe residents, stay tuned to City Council hearings shaping local streets, utilities, and representation:

• Apr 30 Legislative Investigations...

Urgent Monroe safety warning: A synthetic opioid cychlorphine, more potent than fentanyl and mimicking oxycodone pills (M-30/M-15), was detected in...

Fun poll celebrates local football legends! Cast your vote for stars from Neville, West Monroe, Ruston, and more in this News-Star project tied to USA...

School Funding and Updates

• 🔥 Monroe Chamber Seeks Clarity on Millage Proposals: The Monroe Chamber of Commerce supports Monroe City Schools but...

Mark your calendars for a fun community health event supporting sickle cell families in Northeast Louisiana:

• When & Where: May 2nd, registration at...