As qualifications end Friday, local candidates are officially gearing up for the upcoming November elections. Across our community, thousands of campaign dollars will soon be poured into signs, radio spots, digital ads, and direct mail. Yet, beneath the financial flash,…
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DCFS launches new website
Baton Rouge, LA — The Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) today announced the launch of a redesigned website and a refreshed brand as part of a wider modernization effort to improve accessibility, strengthen communication, and connect Louisiana…
Monroe City School Board: Legals
MONROE CITY SCHOOL BOARDLOCAL GOVERNMENT BUDGET ACT2026-2027 In accordance with the Louisiana Local Government Budget Act, R.S. 39:1307, this notice is to inform the Public that the Budgets of the Monroe City School Board are available for inspection as of…
LDH advises Louisianans to discard or return recalled white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs of various sizes from Midwest Poultry Services, L.P.
Seven outbreak-related cases identified in Louisiana; three patients hospitalized; no deaths have occurred Baton Rouge, La. — The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is advising Louisianans that Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., has recalled 1,589,577 dozen shell eggs due to possible…
Death Notices for the week of August 3rd
Mary Pearl Pratt, 79, of Monroe, Server, died July 22, 2026. Service will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, August 08, 2026, at Smith Funeral Home in Monroe, LA. Visitation is from 3:00 until 5:00 pm Friday, August 07, 2026,…
Services set for Bethley
Services have been scheduled for Jimmy Lavelle Bethley, who passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on September 20, 1954, Bethley was a cherished member of the local community whose memory will be honored…
Candidates signing up for November 3 elections
Note: The following is current as of 3:10 p.m. on August 5, 2026 Candidates officially kicked off the fall election season across Ouachita Parish on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, as qualifying opened for the upcoming November 3 primary election. The…