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Elvis agrees to buy Graceland on March 19, 1957
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - On March 19, 1957 a 22-year-old Elvis Presley put down $1,000 to buy the 13.8 acre estate he would name Graceland. It was located in a wooded area just outside of Memphis and featured a Colonial-style mansion. Elvis had just completed his second Hollywood movie and...
claiborneparishjournal.com
Monroe Dream Home ticket total increases to 9,000
Ticket sales are now underway for the 2026 Monroe St. Jude Dream Home, and organizers say 9,000 tickets will be available this year – an increase from the 8,500 offered previously. Ruston’s Zeta Rho chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha is once again leading the volunteer effort, handling ticket processing...
lincolnparishjournal.com
Dream Home ticket total increases to 9,000
Ticket sales are now underway for the 2026 Monroe St. Jude Dream Home, and organizers say 9,000 tickets will be available this year – an increase from the 8,500 offered previously. Ruston’s Zeta Rho chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha is once again leading the volunteer effort, handling ticket processing...
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‘My Home at Monroe’ apartment complex in former Holiday Inn Holidome nears completion
One week away from units being ready, More amenities to come MONROE, La. (KTVE / KARD)–The developer of the former Holiday Inn Holidome Hotel in Monroe, is working on the finishing touches for all apartments and amenities. They are ready for potential tenants to come by and see the development and for them to apply […]
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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Monroe metro area
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Monroe metro area. The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States...
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The Overlooked City In Louisiana Where Affordable Homes Under $80,000 Still Exist
Nestled in the northeastern corner of Louisiana sits Bastrop, a hidden gem where the American dream of homeownership hasn’t been priced into fantasy territory. While coastal cities and trendy neighborhoods across the country have seen housing prices soar to astronomical heights, this unassuming community in Morehouse Parish offers a refreshing alternative – homes with price tags that won’t cause cardiac arrest.
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The City In Louisiana Where You Can Retire Comfortably Without Breaking The Bank
Nestled in the northeastern corner of Louisiana, Bastrop offers a retirement haven where your nest egg can actually last – no financial gymnastics required. While glossy retirement magazines showcase coastal paradises with price tags that could fund a small nation, this unassuming city in Morehouse Parish presents a refreshing alternative.
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The City In Louisiana Where You Can Live Comfortably On Nothing But Social Security
Tucked away in northeastern Louisiana sits Bastrop, a small city that might just be the answer to your retirement dreams – especially if those dreams involve stretching your Social Security check further than you thought possible. When most folks think about retirement destinations, they picture palm trees and beachfront...
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Meta data center brings economic boom to northeast Louisiana
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - The new Meta AI data center in Richland Parish is generating significant economic benefits beyond its home parish, with neighboring Ouachita Parish seeing substantial increases in tax revenue and business activity, according to Grow NELA. In October 2025, sales tax collections across Ouachita Parish jumped by...
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The End of Travelers Rest Plantation
The Ouachita Citizen, Friday, October 4, 1946, Page 1. Mrs. McGuire Will Build Modern Home at Site of Landmark. “Travelers Rest,” the ancient home of the McGuires and one of the oldest man-made landmarks in North Louisiana, has been completely razed to make way for a new and modern home, the Citizen learned this week from Mrs. Kate McGuire, the present owner.
lincolnparishjournal.com
BEST OF 2025: Wagner receives keys to inaugural Habitat for Humanity home in Ruston
(Over the course of the next few weeks, the Lincoln Parish Journal is republishing some of its most memorable stories from the past year … some of our readers favorites). One deserving individual was handed the keys to a brighter future as Cabrino Wagner became the first homeowner in a new Habitat for Humanity subdivision in Ruston.
bienvilleparishjournal.com
Assessor’s Office clarifies maps, surveys
Thinking about putting up a fence? Planning to build or buy? Before making any moves, it’s important to understand what assessor maps can and can’t demonstrate about a property. The Parish Assessor’s Office shared a few key things every property owner should know about assessor maps and surveys.
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The History of The Bright-Lamkin-Easterling Home
The land that the above home would be built on, was once part of Henry Bry’s Mulberry Grove plantation. The Bry family sold the land to William A. Bright, a railroad baron, to build his home on. The Louisiana Review (New Orleans) April 18, 1890, page 1. Major W.A....
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Assessor’s Office offers guidance on home construction projects
The Bienville Parish Assessor’s Office has provided guidance on what individuals who are starting new home construction projects need to do to stay compliant and avoid delays. One of the most important tasks is getting one’s 911 address. Every new structure with power requires a new address. Using an...
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Sheriff’s Office issues reminder on 2025 property tax deadline
The Claiborne Parish Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents that 2025 property taxes are due on or before Dec. 31 and tax notices have already been mailed to parish property owners. Payments may be made conveniently in several ways:. Online at the Sheriff’s Office website by selecting Pay Property Taxes...
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Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Monroe metro area
Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in the Monroe metro area. The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. The typical home value in the United States...