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ROAD CLOSURE: LA 553 near Sterlington in Ouachita Parish to be closed on Saturday, June 15th
OUACHITA PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces the closure of LA 553 near Sterlington in Ouachita Parish on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The closure distance will be approximately seven miles west of US 165 and is to replace a cross drainpipe. The reopening is expected to be on Sunday, […]
Rev. McCoy praises plans for Richwood’s $1.4 million upgrade
Rev. Harold McCoy, a member of the Ouachita Parish School Board, is spearheading a $1.4-million project to upgrade the sports facilities at Richwood High School. The School Board recently agreed to seek bids for the project, which will focus on improving the aesthetics of the school’s field house and press box.
Ouachita Parish authorities speak on pet laws, animal cruelty
MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Following an arrest made in St. Landry Parish, officials cautioned the public to take local and statewide pet laws seriously. Jasmine Mouton and Kendel Tyler, both 22, of Opelousas, were charged with two counts of aggravated cruelty to animals. Mouton was seen on security cameras throwing two puppies into a dumpster behind a local restaurant, and she was accompanied by Tyler.
Ouachita Parish home listings asked for less money in May – see the current median price here
The median home in Ouachita Parish listed for $289,700 in May, slightly down from the previous month's $289,800, an analysis of data from Realtor.com shows. Compared to May 2023, the median home list price increased 14.1% from $254,645. The statistics in this article only pertain to houses listed for sale...
Silver Alert: Monroe senior man missing
MONROE, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — The Louisiana State Police have issued a Silver Alert for 70-year-old Selma Lollie on behalf of the Ouachita Parish Sheriff’s Office. According to the news release, Lollie suffers from a medical condition that impairs his judgment and has a history of getting lost, he was last seen on June 8, 2024, at 804 S. 19th St. in Monroe.
Silver Alert for missing 70-year-old Monroe man canceled
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - UPDATE: On Sunday, June 9, Louisiana State Police canceled the Silver Alert for Selma Lollie. On Saturday, June 8, Louisiana State Police (LSP) issued a Silver Alert for 70-year-old Selma Lollie. State police’s Silver Alert notice states:. The Louisiana State Police has issued a Silver...
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