Monroe 71202 Community News

Public Safety Alerts

• ⚡ Missing Juvenile in Bawcomville Area: West Monroe Police are searching for 15-year-old runaway Alayna Barnett, last seen...

Local middle school overview for 71202 families:

• 2/10 GreatSchools rating, below average vs. LA peers; 1/10 student progress, 4/10 test scores
• 422...

Boosting 71202 housing: West Monroe's MAD Grants open for $20k rehab and $25k homebuyer aid until Apr 17.

• Rentals available at Breece-Lock, 306...

Mixed signals in Monroe governance:

• Federal court dismisses council lawsuit (Woods, McFarland, Muhammad, Wright) against Mayor Ellis over Gov....

Standout girls' performances from Ouachita Parish at D&H Sports High School Meet:

• Takayla Williams 2nd in 100m dash (13.08)
• Ra'Ziya Baity 3rd in...

• One Louisiana farm reports soaring diesel and fertilizer costs tied to Middle East turmoil
• These costs are threatening margins
• Expansion plans could be delayed
  Local farmers feel global squeeze—watch for broader impacts.

Disturbing incident at Roy Neil Shelling Elementary: Teacher Diamond G. Coleman arrested March 2 for allegedly encouraging three students to fight.

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Monroe-area voters take note for the May 16 closed Republican primary:

• Top fundraisers/polls: Cassidy, Fleming, Letlow (ULM alum)
• Trump & Landry...

Tomorrow's fifth-annual Pelican Cup Awards Luncheon at ULM showcases six finalist teams from Louisiana universities, highlighting entrepreneurial...

Big news for Monroe-area schools: Rep. Michael Echols' Teacher Pay Modernization Act proposes a phased 4-year plan to lift LA teacher salaries to the...

A Monroe man stands accused of assaulting an 86-year-old victim and has been arrested, raising alarms for elderly safety in our 71202 community.

Monroe residents stepped inside the new high school for the first time Thursday night, previewing a facility district leaders say will reshape student learning. A big win for local families and education.

Community alert: West Monroe PD seeks help locating runaway juvenile Alayna Barnett, missing since March 21, 2026.

• Believed location: Bawcomville...

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