Habitat for Humanity of North Louisiana will be able to build its newest home this year thanks to a donation from Frank and Kathie Cordaro, according to a Facebook post made by the non-profit.
Around 2:40 pm on Jan 25, shots were fired on the 700 block of MLK Drive in Winnfield. According to Lieutenant Charles Curry, no one was injured, but Winnfield primary school was put on lockdown.
As renovations come to a close, a historic 1930′s building in downtown Monroe with rich African-American history will reopen to the community to offer affordable housing and a 5,000 sq. foot community resource center.
Following the decision not to renew former Parish Administrator Doug Postel’s contract, the Lincoln Parish Police Jury appointed an interim administrator on Tuesday, Jan. 24.
LifeShare Blood Center is getting in the Mardi Gras spirit by offering a free Thurman’s Food Factory king cake to blood donors from Thursday, Jan. 26 through Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023.
Foster Farms is making a $7,000 donation to area organization Brokers of Hope, which is a local charity that has set aside funding to help residents impacted by the recent tornado.
The Louisiana Peach Festival is now accepting entries from local artists who want to submit designs for the commemorative festival poster, which is a tradition dating back to 40 years ago.
The Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center™ offers free cancer screenings through their Prevention On The Go program, and the NELA community will have a chance to participate on upcoming dates.
Tensions were high at the Lincoln Parish Police Jury meeting last night when eight out of twelve jurors voted against renewing now former Parish Administrator Doug Postel’s contract.
The East Carroll Parish School District has announced that all schools and administrative offices will be closed on Jan. 3 and 4 due to issues with the town’s water system.
Do you have any real Christmas trees that you are needing to get rid of after the 2022 holiday season? The City of Monroe is accepting Christmas trees for recycling now through Jan. 13, 2023.
The Red Cross says they respond to a house fire or other disaster every 8 minutes in Louisiana, and the Sound the Alarm event allows them to ensure public safety during such house fires.
The warming station is so that those who need to get out of the dangerously cold temperatures are able to do so. It will be located at Liller Marbles Community Center at 2950 Renwick St. in Monroe.
This event is aimed at middle and high school students, but DCHC says anyone in the community who is concerned with drug abuse among the youth is welcome to attend.
Life Choices pregnancy resource center in Monroe, LA received a brand new ultrasound machine as a donation from the local chapter of the Knights of Columbus.
‘Greaux the Good’ statewide program incentivizes those using food assistance programs to shop locally. This will allow those in need to access quality produce and support Louisiana agriculture as the program will match every dollar spent at a market partner.
The Radio People, a broadcasting group in Monroe, is partnering with The Center for Children and Families to provide gifts for children in less-than-fortunate circumstances.
The Wellspring of Monroe, LA received a $1.25 million grant from the Bezos day 1 Families fund. The grant is given to 40 nonprofits across the U.S. with the goal of moving the needle on re-housing and supporting families experiencing homelessness.
Toyota of Bastrop and Central fire station partnered together for the eighth annual toy drive. They provide gifts for children in need to receive gifts on Christmas.
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