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15 hours ago · Newly released data from Realtor.com for November shows that potential buyers and sellers in Ouachita Parish saw lower home sale prices than the previous month's median of $209,250.. The median ...

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Debbie Marie (McBroom) Davis. December 24th 1953- January 11th 2025. Debbie Davis, 71, of West Monroe, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025 surrounded by her loving husband and ...

15 hours ago · Regional gas prices rose for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $2.71 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, up from last week's price of $2.70 per gallon, according to the U.S ...

15 hours ago · Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Louisiana rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased ...

14 hours ago · There's a new No. 1-ranked team in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.. Alabama jumped two spots to No. 1 in the latest polls, as voted on by coaches across college basketball.

Feb 22, 2024 · A two-and-a half-year-long investigation led to the seizure of almost 40 high-powered weapons and more than 125 gang-related arrests by authorities in Monroe and Ouachita Parish.

Dec 7, 2024 · West Monroe football coach Kevin Davis, who stepped down Friday, may remain in the Rebels’ football program as an assistant coach, according to WMHS principal Dan Lane.