Bob Lenox
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West Monroe, LA, United States
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Four directions of Monroe development
Opportunity and potential. → Read More
Farmers frustrated with Hwy. 80 detour
A number of farmers in Madison Parish are up in arms over a highway closure that has provided an unwanted obstacle in the middle of harvest season. → Read More
Problems plague Plum Street underpass
A problem-plagued underpass in southern Monroe is expected to experience more closures during severe weather. → Read More
Audit reveals deficit for Village of Epps
The Village had a deficit in its unassigned fund balance of $29,894 as of December 31, 2015, and is working to reduce it by decreasing expenditures and improving collection of water and sewer fees. → Read More
Council passes zoo admission increase
Zoo admission rates are officially set to increase after the Monroe City Council passed the fee proposal in their meeting Tuesday. → Read More
River project has "mighty hill to climb"
A lack of funds flowing for the Ouachita-Black Navigation Project poses a challenge to maintaining operations along the 338 miles of river that runs from Arkansas into Louisiana. → Read More
Mayo commends city's search and rescue team
Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo commended city fire department members of the Region 8 Urban Search and Rescue team and their recent efforts in south Louisiana. → Read More
Costs, concerns rise with flood disasters
Drive down a few scattered roads in towns across Ouachita Parish and you’ll find carports and driveways turned into makeshift repair shops. → Read More
Abandoned baby found at church in Jackson Parish
An abandoned baby was found on the steps of First Baptist Church in Chatham Friday. → Read More
I-20 board seeks to land SSU project
The I-20 Economic Development Board is hopeful to lure a business along I-20's north frontage road in Monroe, but delays may cause the company to opt for a location on the south side of the interstate. → Read More
Water projects aid Tanglewood neighborhood
Two Greater Ouachita Water System projects are poised to benefit the Tanglewood neighborhood in southeastern Ouachita Parish. → Read More
Upgrades set for Osterland ballparks
Baseball diamonds are set to shine at Osterland Recreational Center. → Read More
Police Jury scraps deal for coroner's office
A tenative deal for a building to serve as a new parish coroner's office was withdrawn by the Ouachita Parish Police Jury. → Read More
Wolkart: St. Francis seeks long-term plan
St. Francis Medical Center President and CEO Kristin Wolkart admitted the hospital is struggling, but no decisions have been finalized about the future of its downtown facility. → Read More
City, CenturyLink share achievement award
Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayoand members of the Monroe City Council will make a special presentation to CenturyLink CEO and President Glen Post in celebration of Monroe winning the Louisiana Municipal Association Community Achievement Award for Economic De → Read More
City, CenturyLink share LMA award
Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo recognizes CenturyLink and its CEO/President Glen F. Post III in sharing the LMA Community Achievement Award. The city entered the CenturyLink Technology Center of Excellence for the annual contest. → Read More
Sustainable Sparta: aquifer rises from overuse
A primary water supply in north Louisiana remains within sustainable levels. → Read More
Echols appointed to I-20 board
Monroe City Council District 1 Councilman Michael Echols has been officially appointed to the I-20 Economic Development Board. → Read More
Disability item draws debate over zoo fee increase
Concerns over a request to provide a reduced admission for some disabled individuals brought a debate between the Monroe City Council and the director of the Louisiana Purchase Gardens & Zoo. → Read More
Overton heritage highlights museum's anniversary
Antoine Overton and his son, Anthony, built a legacy in northeastern Louisiana following the days of slavery. → Read More