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No developer needed: Ruston workshop empowers residents to start small
RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - People want to be proud of where they live. But fixing an empty building, adding housing or reviving a block can feel like something only big developers can do. On Friday, Oct. 23, local residents, entrepreneurs and city leaders gathered at Ruston’s Historic Fire Station to...
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City of Monroe to host DOTD District 05 Road Show on highway projects
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Residents will have an opportunity to provide input on future transportation improvements during a public meeting scheduled for Oct. 27 in Monroe. According to the City of Monroe, the annual DOTD District 05 Road Show will begin at 2 p.m. in the Miro-Madison Room of the Monroe Civic Center, 401 Lea […]
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Chatham Town Hall Reopens After Being Closed For Two Weeks
Chatham Mayor Gregory Harris announced that Chatham Town Hall, closed since October 6th for staff training, is now open again for business. Hours of operation will remain the same as before the closure, with the Town Hall open from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday.
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What to learn about Proposed Amendment No. 1 before heading to the polls
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Early voting is underway, and Louisiana voters will have 10 proposed constitutional amendments on the ballot Nov. 3. John Sutherlin, a political science professor at the University of Louisiana Monroe, explains what a yes or no vote means for proposed Amendment No. 1. For some Louisiana families, losing a loved one […]
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City of Monroe to host annual DOTD District 05 Road Show
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The City fo Monroe announced Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development District 05 Road Show at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, in the Miro-Madison Room at the Monroe Civic Center. The event will take place 401 Lea Joyner Memorial Expressway. Officials said the public hearing...
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‘It well exceeds any other data center’ New economic report shows Meta’s huge impact on the region
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Economic numbers released this week show a boom across northeast Louisiana, driven by Meta’s data center project. Business leaders from across the city, state and nation filled the seats of the Northeast Louisiana Economic Summit to hear about the area’s economic strides. Rob Cleveland,...
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Dubach council closes food pantry, approves litigation settlement
The Dubach Town Council voted Monday to formally discontinue the town’s food pantry and approve a litigation settlement, while leaving ballpark rental rates and a proposed mobile home ordinance for future consideration. The pantry decision followed concerns about liability, food storage, recordkeeping, and the town’s role in operating the...
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Grindstone Construction will host ribbon-cutting ceremony at new Monroe location
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — A ribbon-cutting ceremony for Grindstone Construction is scheduled for November 2, 2026, at 11 a.m. at 410 Olive Street in Monroe. The event will provide an opportunity for attendees to meet the company’s team, make connections and celebrate the local business’s new location. Organizers are encouraging all to come participate in […]
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Meta’s $50 billion build brings a boom — and growing pains — to rural Louisiana
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Monroe Fire Department to conduct citywide hydrant inspections Oct. 26 – Nov. 30
The Monroe Fire Department will begin citywide fire hydrant inspections on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Department officials announced the work is necessary to ensure hydrants operate properly and maintain a sufficient water supply for fire emergencies. City officials say Inspections will take place Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. The citywide maintenance […]