Monroe 71202 Community News

The Monroe Greenheads sit at 1-3 after three straight losses and are eager to rebound this weekend.

• Key injuries sidelined Jail and King for the...

Crime & Safety Alerts

• Burglary Arrest: A Monroe-area man was arrested on two counts of burglary and two counts of conspiracy following an...

Monroe police identified Harry James West as the suspect in the June 21 Desiard Street homicide and issued a warrant for second-degree murder.

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Pat Williams, the Wossman High standout from Monroe's south side, calls his Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame induction a 'big victory' for his family,...

The Masur Museum offers free family-friendly summer arts in Monroe.

• Create a colorful butterfly craft using coffee filters, clothespins, and pipe...

Monroe's new arena football team, the Greenheads, is regrouping after a 1-3 start, with Head Coach Terry Bowden and vet Erick McIntosh aiming to turn the corner in the back half of the season.

A 64-year-old Monroe-area man was arrested June 26 after Morehouse Parish deputies found him with stolen AC parts from two business break-ins. He's...

Monroe's building sector has multiple openings for new grads and experienced pros this week.

• Traveling Assistant Engineer at Turner Construction:...

Aidan Eaves of Monroe joins five others as newly certified EMTs from the National EMS Academy Alexandria campus, ready to deliver emergency care...

Public Health & Safety Updates

• 🔥 West Nile Virus Detected: Ouachita Parish Mosquito Abatement District reports 28 positive mosquito pools in 19...

Monroe is seeing fresh hiring across logistics, fiber infrastructure, and senior management roles.

• Logistics openings include traveling supply...

Local systems in Monroe address community needs through enforcement and opportunity:

• Public safety response: Monroe PD charged a man with felony...

• West Nile Virus confirmed in 28 mosquito pools at 19 Ouachita Parish spots, urging repellents and draining standing water.
• Monroe Fire...

Safety Alerts

• 🔥 Government Imposter Scams: Louisiana residents are warned of government imposter scams spreading statewide, with officials...

Safety Alerts

• ⚡ Runaway Juvenile Search: Monroe Police Department is requesting public assistance to locate Kamari Brown and asks anyone with...

ULM Political Science Professor expects low turnout in the Louisiana Senate runoff, with both parties targeting their most committed voters.

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Miss Louisiana 2026 crowns its winner Saturday in Monroe with $69,000 in college scholarships on the line for 30 young women. Catch the live finale at the Civic Center or stream it to support these standout contestants and their achievements.

Monroe Police are asking residents to help locate runaway juvenile Kamari Brown. If you know his current location or recent whereabouts, call (318) 329-2600 immediately.

A new National EMS Academy campus in Monroe gives northeast Louisiana residents an affordable path to EMT and paramedic careers close to home.
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West Monroe and Monroe are seeing hiring across hospitality and office roles.

• Food & Beverage Manager and Events Team Member positions available at...