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west monroe la: Ouachita Parish Teachers of the Year! Best of the Best! - 03/15/12 09:31 AM
The Ouachita Parish Schools' and West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce' Adopt-A-School Program honored the district's top teachers and support employees Tuesday night during the annual Adopt-A-School Employees of Distinction Banquet in West Monroe. Missy Williams of Highland Elementary was named the Elementary Teacher of the Year, Amy Weems of Ouachita Junior High was named Middle School Teacher of the Year and Susan Roberts of West Monroe High School was named the High School Teacher of the Year.
Williams, a fourth-grade English language arts and social studies teacher, has been teaching for 21 years.
Weems has taught family and … (1 comments)
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west monroe la: Tulip Time in Monroe, LA! - 03/12/12 07:29 AM
Weekend rains were devastating for most of the tulips in the area, so enjoy these while you wait for their replacements. And, take heart! Dogwoods and wisteria are starting to show up all over town!
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west monroe la: School is back in session! - 08/17/11 10:19 AM
School started here on Monday.
I'm too old to have a student at the elementary school only a block away, but I consider myself to be very lucky living so close to this wonderful school. Why? Every morning I hear the principal's voice on the loudspeaker say, "Good morning, boys and girls! Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance."
It's a wonderful way to start the day--for the students and for me!
PS.Be sure to have your eyes open for those precious ones while driving near the school zones.
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west monroe la: Wet 'n Wild at the zoo--FUN! - 08/04/11 04:11 PM
The News Star, 8/3/2011
It's the fourth annual Wet 'n Wild Day Saturday at the Louisiana Purchase Gardens and Zoo and kids of all ages are invited and bring their parents for a day of fun.
"It's an event day at the zoo," said zoo director Joe Clawson. "We'll have water slides and slip and slides and two concerts by Trout Fishing in America. They do a kids' show and it's very popular."
Plus, with the $7 admission you can take a break from the water fun and check out the animals at the zoo.
"We charge a little bit extra and … (1 comments)
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west monroe la: Downtown Gallery Crawl - 10/04/10 11:01 PM
The Downtown Gallery Crawl hosted by the Downtown Arts Alliance, returns to downtown Monroe and West Monroe on Thursday, October 7 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. This will be a special Halloween-themed crawl. Art lovers are invited to tour ten diverse fine art galleries featuring works from locally, regionally and nationally acclaimed artists from a wide array of mediums including painting, screen printing, sculpture, woodworking, drawing, photography, mixed mediums and much more. Costumes are encouraged!
The galleries participating include:
· Arender Studio & Gallery-131 Art Alley
· Becton Gallery-130 Art Alley
· Livaudais Studio-122 South Grand
· Mystic Art Gallery-137 Art Alley
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west monroe la: It's time for the Ark-LA-Miss FAIR!! - 09/23/10 10:45 AM
You know it's fall when it's Ark-La-Miss Fair time, and that's what starts at 5 p.m. Thursday when the gates open for this year's fair at the Monroe Civic Center.
The Ark-La-Miss Fair opens Thursday for an 11-day run on the grounds of the Monroe Civic Center in the arena.
The West Monroe Civitan Club sponsors the event each year and the proceeds go to fund the club's civic activities in the Twin Cities.
Fair schedule for the first few days:
Thursday, Sept. 23 - 5 p.m. gates, carnival opens; Sneak-A-Peek special admission $3 for adults and children; wristbands … (0 comments)
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west monroe la: More fun for the YOUNGER Set! - 07/08/10 03:07 PM
Who can resist a PURPLE warehouse? The Children's Museum is offering fun, fun, fun this summer! Located at 323 Walnut St., Monroe, near the Warehouse Restaurant.
Wednesdays in July from 9:00-2:00Bring your lunch and a smile and we promise to fill your day with projects, stories, games and fun. Different activiites each week. The museum provides exploration time, snack and loads of fun.
Fee for Drop off days: Family Members $25...Non-family $35 per child/per session. Ages 4-8. Moms Stay Out!Beach Blanket Bingo July 7Airplanes a Go-Go July 14Paint and Play, an Art Adventure July 21Safety Camp July 28Meet Dora! Thursday July 22 at … (0 comments)
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west monroe la: Monroe area named "Small Market of the Year" by Biz Mag. - 07/07/10 10:20 AM
By Greg Hilburn • ghilburn@thenewsstar.com • July 7, 2010
Monroe's Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes all of Ouachita and Union parishes, has been named Southern Business & Development magazine's Small Market of the Year for Economic Development, while Louisiana shared top honors with Tennessee among 16 Southern states.
The magazine called Monroe and northeastern Louisiana's economic development victories in 2009 "one of the best small market performances of all time. The point total (60) is the second-best in the 17-year history of the Small Market division," according to the magazine.
Points are based on job-creating projects like Foster Farm's resuscitation … (0 comments)
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west monroe la: A Look at the Market in Indian Lakes, West Monroe, LA - 06/15/10 11:47 AM
The home market is always busy in Indian Lakes! This popular community was built around 3 lakes, and now has more than 530 households. Drew Elementary, Westridge Middle and West Monroe High Schools serve this area.
Currently, only 9 homes are for sale ranging in price from $157,000 to $649,500--quite a range of sizes, amenities, and prices. This is evidence that Indian Lakes has affordable homes as well as some of the larger, more prestigious homes in Ouachita Parish.
Since the beginning of 2010, 11 homes have sold with an average of 94 days on the market, priced from $145,000 to $550,000. As expected, the … (0 comments)
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west monroe la: Today is FLAG DAY--Retire a US FLAG with DIGNITY. - 06/14/10 03:42 PM
Many people don't know what to do with a flag that has seen its better days. Proper etiquette for the flag is to remove it when it looks faded or torn. It must be disposed of properly, too, not just thrown in the trash.
When a flag is so tattered that it can no longer serve as a symbol of the United States, it should be destroyed in a dignified manner, preferably by burning. The American Legion, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of the USA and other organizations regularly conduct flag retirement ceremonies, often on Flag Day.
If you live … (0 comments)
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west monroe la: FREE fun this weekend! - 06/04/10 11:12 AM
Do yourself a favor and head to downtown Monroe for Downtown Artfest this Saturday from 2-6 p.m. on Desiard Street! More than 30 artists will be in the street. The downtown galleries will be open, live music by Mason Grenade and 3DP, food, and an awesome children's area! Did I mention that admission is FREE?!
3DP performs from 2-2:40 p.m. and again from 3-3:40 p.m. Grenade's schedule is 4:15-4:55 p.m. and 5:15-6 p.m.
The artists will offer original works from paintings and sculpture to handmade scarves and jewelry.
Local artists and some from Shreveport, Marksville, New Orleans and Dallas will be there to chat and … (0 comments)
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west monroe la: Krewe of PAWS Mardi Gras Parade - 01/12/10 01:17 PM
Saturday, February 6th, 2010 will be a day of fun for both people and pets!
When & Where:100 Commerce St., (Antique Alley) West Monroe, LA11:00 to 4:00Registration, games and face painting will begin at 11am. Contest judging starts at noon. The parade will line up at 1pm and roll at 1:30. For the first time in KREWE of PAWS history we will have goodie bags for the first 150 entries! Thanks to our wonderful sponsors and hard working parade committee, they will be stuffed FULL of goodies, including a limited edition 2010 parade T-shirt. Please register early! Entries can be mailed to: … (1 comments)
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west monroe la: Sprucing Up the Ouachita River Seawall. - 01/11/10 02:37 PM
The aging concrete seawall which protects the city from flooding if the river overflows its banks in West Monroe will get a long-needed face lift this year. A grant from Home Depot and materials donated by Sherwin Williams will make it possible. AmeriCorps, Keep West Monroe Beautiful, agents from Keller Williams Realty and other community organizations will provide the volunteer labor.
The project will be kicked off Jan. 16-18 in conjunction with the national Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
West Monroe's AmeriCorps coordinator Alicia Stewart said volunteers will paint bricks and wrought iron designs on the seawall. She worked with West Monroe historian Ron … (0 comments)
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west monroe la: It's Official! Louisiana is the HAPPIEST State! - 12/19/09 10:41 AM
According to an article for the journal Science, the research is complete, and there were many surprises. Here are the top 10 happiest states (includes the District of Columbia):
The happiest states: 1. Louisiana2. Hawaii3. Florida4. Tennessee5. Arizona6. Mississippi7. Montana8. South Carolina9. Alabama10. Maine
The study took into account a state's weather, home prices and other factors that are known reasons to frown (or smile). The self-reported information came from 1.3 million U.S. citizens who took part in a survey between 2005 and 2008.
On the other end of the list46. California47. Indiana48. Michigan49. New Jersey50. Connecticut51. New York
Researcher Andrew Oswald of … (5 comments)
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west monroe la: Local Football Teams in State Playoff Games - 12/09/09 11:25 AM
West Monroe High School and Neville High School of Monroe are both playing in the state championship football series on Saturday at the Superdome in New Orleans!
West Monroe will play top-ranked Achbishop Rummel in Class 5A and Neville, ranked No. 2 in 4A, will play top-ranked Franklinton. The Neville/Franklinton game will begin sometime around 4 pm. The West Monroe game will be the last game of the championship series, scheduled to begin about 7 pm.
The Mayors of Monroe and West Monroe issued a joint proclamation this week concerning the 2 schools and their bids for the top spots in Louisiana high school football. … (1 comments)
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west monroe la: Can it possibly be FALL? - 09/17/09 08:46 AM
In Louisiana, September usually has 90+degree temps. We've had a little reprieve lately that leads me to the hope that fall may be coming soon. During this week's "rain event" in which the Monroe/West Monroe area has received 2" of rain per day since Saturday, the temperatures have been lower than the norm. Chances of rain today are 80%, so I think it will be another mild, though soggy, day.
Three things are the signs of fall to me:
1. The majestic pecan trees in my back yard are heavy with pecans. This is good news because last year was a year … (0 comments)
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west monroe la: What's the market like in West Monroe and Calhoun, LA? - 08/19/09 03:23 PM
West Monroe / West Ouachita Housing Market Update August 19, 2009
How many homes are for sale in West Monroe, LA 71291?
As of Aug. 19, 2009, there are 283 homes listed for sale west of the Ouachita River in Ouachita Parish. The average listing price is $187,792. The majority (176) are 3-BR homes; 66 homes have 4-BRs.
How fast are West Ouachita homes selling and how much are they selling for?
From May thru July, 155 homes have sold on average for $158,169. Prices varied, but statistics show that homes sold for 96.5% of the listed price and stayed on the market for 121 days before … (0 comments)
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west monroe la: Ouachita River Water Sweep, Aug. 1 - 07/31/09 08:47 AM
The entire Ouachita Parish community is invited to participate in the 2009 Ouachita River Water Sweep at 9 a.m. Saturday, August 1, 2009. The city of Monroe, city of West Monroe and Ouachita Parish will join the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers and Keep Louisiana Beautiful in a nationwide event to clean local waterways and shorelines. The 2009 Water Sweep will begin end at 1 p.m. Local volunteers are asked to come dressed to pick up litter. Sign up is at Bawcomville Recreation Area off Kings Lake Road in western Ouachita Parish; Lazarre Point in West Monroe; Forsythe Park on Forsythe Avenue in … (0 comments)
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west monroe la: Mother Nature at work in West Monroe, LA - 07/27/09 10:10 AM
For the past couple of weeks, people in Monroe and West Monroe have been watching the Ouachita River even more than usual. Why? Because a beautiful 2-unit condo building is about to COLLAPSE into the River!
For those of you who are not from this area, the Ouachita River was extremely high for several weeks. This caused the river bank to become totally saturated. When the river began to go down, the bank became unstable.
Officials report that the river bank has failed in numerous places along the course of the Ouachita, but it's too expensive to repair. It would take a … (2 comments)
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west monroe la: Moving to Monroe? Good news about the local economy... - 06/25/09 03:57 PM
Talk to anyone from any other state. The majority are singing the blues about their local economy. Here in northeast Louisiana, we have reason to celebrate! News of large expansions happening in the not-too-distant future makes us excited, but what is already happening BEFORE the new businesses is still good news.
If you're looking for a construction job, Monroe is the place to be.
Call or text me if I can help you make the move.
Gayle Causey, 318-614-5615Keller Williams RealtyMonroe, LA USAhttp://GayleCausey.com or http://WestMonroeRealEstate.com
**** **** ****From The News Star, June 25, 2009
Monroe's April sales taxes drop; West Monroe has increase
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