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Monroe Chamber of Commerce named 2026 Large Chamber of the Year
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Louisiana Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (LACCE) has officially named the Monroe Chamber of Commerce the 2026 Large Chamber of the Year. According to Chamber leaders, the statewide award recognizes the organization’s outstanding leadership, innovation, and service to the business community. “This recognition belongs to our entire business community,” […]
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Jim Taylor Auto Group to break ground on new Monroe dealership
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — On Thursday, Sept. 3 at 10 a.m., Jim Taylor Auto Group will break ground on a new Monroe dealership at 2001 Louisville Avenue. According to officials, the new dealership will replace the company’s current facility with a new building featuring updated equipment and a modern service environment. Also, it will include […]
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Ruston City Council approves property sales for two business expansions
Two existing Ruston businesses are expanding their operations following action taken Thursday night by the Ruston Board of Aldermen. During a special-called meeting at Ruston City Hall, the budget was also adopted for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026, and ending September 30, 2027. “We do this during August...
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WMWO Chamber of Commerce announces 2026 I-20 Career & Opportunity Expo
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce is asking all of those who are looking for employment opportunities to join them on September 17th. They announced this is the day they will be hosting the I-20 Career & Opportunity Expo. The event will bring employers...
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Meta’s Data Center Will Be the Biggest in the U.S., but No One Knows Who They’re Hiring
Across a rural pocket of cotton and soybean fields in northeast Louisiana, Meta, the eighth most profitable company in the world, is attempting to build America's largest data center. The project, which is located in Richland Parish, an area home to three times as many residents as the national average,...
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Harris on History: Ruston’s Most-Missed Store
Ask longtime Ruston residents which vanished business they would most like to walk into one more time, and one name is likely to come up again and again: Lewis’. For generations, Lewis’ Department Store was part of the rhythm of downtown Ruston. The main store overlooked Railroad Park on Park Avenue. The children’s shop stood behind the main store across a narrow alley. Lewis’ Stagg Shop, the men’s store, operated on North Vienna Street. Together, the stores formed a small retail world of their own in the heart of town.
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Adams resigns as NLMC CEO after less than three months
Northern Louisiana Medical Center is undergoing another leadership change after CEO Monica Adams resigned less than three months after taking the position, according to an announcement from the hospital Monday. NLMC said Adams resigned for personal and family reasons. Chief Operating Officer Arnie Young has been named interim CEO effective...
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b1Bank finds a new home with ULM athletics
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - ULM Athletics and b1BANK announced a five-year partnership naming b1BANK the Official Bank of ULM Athletics through its MMR partner Van Wagner on August 4th. This announcement establishes a broad collaboration focused on athletics, education and investment in the Monroe community. ULM and b1Bank came together...
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Union Parish Road Tax Proposal Calls For 12 Mills, Not 10
FARMERVILLE – Union Parish voters will be asked Nov. 3 to approve a 12-mill parishwide property tax for public roads and bridges for 10 years, according to the final proposition posted by the Louisiana Secretary of State. The official measure is not 10 mills, as some descriptions have suggested; the number 10 refers to the duration of the tax.
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Training reforms aim to bridge Northeast Louisiana’s high-tech ‘Experience Gap’
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Meta launches AI update to help Louisiana small businesses
WEST MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Small business owners often wear a dozen different hats, acting as their own marketing manager, accountant, strategist and customer support team. A new update to Meta AI aims to take some of that heavy lifting off their shoulders. On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Meta launched...
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Boil advisory issued for Tri- Water System customers following water main break
UNION PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Customers served by Tri-Water, Inc. on Slade Camp Road, Knight Road, and Byrnside Road are under a boil advisory following a water main break that left residents without water for a portion of the week. According to Tri-Water system, the outage may have affected...
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First Cup with First News: Mattress Plus
SHREVEPORT, La. - Mattress Plus is a third generation family and locally owned business providing professional and top notch customer service. It assists clients in selecting quality bedding that will give them years of support, comfort, and a great night's sleep. Mattress Plus has two locations in Northwest Louisiana. Its...